The North Beach News

wrong Pat in original post, here is Patric Hayes’ response: “I believe that I have a message that resonates among our local citizens. Transparency, Public Safety and Infrastructure. Something everyone wants. I have not had one person say they don’t support these ideas and I believe that the more our citizens hear the message, theContinue reading “Moving ahead: Position 7 take 2”

Lisa Scott, incumbent: No response. Patrick Daugherty, challenger: “To gain the confidence and respect of the residents. That I will be their correct choice for city council.  And that I will truly listen to them and make the attempt to address their concerns to the of my ability.”

Rich Hartman: “For me, the challenge is the same.  Campaigning is new territory, and I need to find a balance to the daily routine of campaigning, work and family time.  The journey has been humbling and exciting at the same time.  I am ecstatic by the voter turnout and results, and look forward to making moreContinue reading “Moving ahead: Position 7”

Susan Conniry, incumbent: “With Covid still limiting our interactions, we face the challenge of how do we safely meet new residents and reconnect with others. My greatest joy, both running for election and serving as a council member has been in meeting people in person where they feel the most comfortable – on their doorsteps.Continue reading “Moving ahead: Position 1”

“What is your biggest challenge to winning election?,” the North Beach News asked the candidates for OS City Council Positions 1 (incumbent Susan Conniry vs. challenger and current Position 7 Councilman Eric Noble), 5 (incumbent Lisa Scott vs challenger Patrick Daugherty) and 7 (Rich Hartman vs Patric Hayes). Answers coming today …

Journalists are used to asking questions, but one of the candidates for the three OS council seats turned the tables on me: “Are you being paid to write the articles you are posting? Just curious.” That’s an easy one: No. (Unfortunately…)

After another 900 OS votes were counted, the two top in the Positions 5 and 7 primaries remain virtual locks to move on to the general election (the primary will be certified Aug. 17). In the 5 race, incumbent Lisa Scott and Patrick Daughtery will move on; Scott’s lead over Daughtery shrank slightly, from 22Continue reading “Scott AND Hartman leads shrink *corrected”

After another 900 OS votes were counted, the two top in the Positions 5 and 7 primaries remain virtual locks to move on to the general election (the primary will be certified Aug. 17). In the 5 race, incumbent Lisa Scott and Patrick Daughtery will move on; Scott’s lead over Daughtery shrank slightly, from 22Continue reading “Scott AND Hartman leads shrink *corrected”

Also on Monday night’s council agenda, likely alluding to the former fire chief’s payment: Settlement Funding Options          Led by: Mayor Pro Tem, Jon Martin and City Attorney, Brent Dille

Monday night’s city council meeting features: Point Brown Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Study – Online Survey Results  Presented by: Public Works Director, Nick Bird and SCJ Alliance, Brad Shea Point Brown Crossing  Survey Results Summary and A Request of the City Council of City of Ocean Shores, Washington, for City Council to Support the Grant Application for theContinue reading “Sidewalks? Crosswalks? Survey says …”