Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Quick video previewing tomorrow’s city council meeting. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The recycling cart is only the beginning. My latest SWAC recap looks at the less visible parts of the system: transportation, markets, safety, affordability, and what makes recycling actually work.tinyurl.comBeyond the Blue Bin: What Makes Recycling WorkAffordability, markets, safety, and a recap of the September 23 Clallam County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting 001
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Sea otters in Clallam Bay. Shoreline planning. Public participation. My latest MRC recap looks at how science becomes part of the public policy process, and why the work before a decision can be just as important as the decision itself. tinyurl.com/mrycyjtftinyurl.comWatching the Water, Learning from Science, and Opening the Public ConversationA recap of the September 21, 2026 Clallam County Marine Resources Committee meeting 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 17/09/2026New Port Angeles Council recap: Rules of Procedure. Data centers. Homelessness funding. The Roadless Rule. Infrastructure and regional partnerships. The common thread: the systems behind the decisions. How We Govern, How We Partner, and What Comes Next tinyurl.com/3dkey89ptinyurl.comHow We Govern, How We Partner, and What Comes NextA recap of the September 15 Port Angeles City Council meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 09/09/2026New Port Angeles UAC recap: Stormwater planning, utility arrearages, customer assistance, solid waste fees, and the new billing system all came back to one question: how do we balance affordability, stewardship, customer service, and sustainable utilities? tinyurl.com/5cm4wp3ttinyurl.comBalancing Affordability, Stewardship, and Sustainable UtilitiesA recap of the September 8 Port Angeles Utility Advisory Committee meeting 001
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 05/09/2026New Council recap: I supported the six month data center moratorium, but I am not advocating for a permanent ban. I want strong rules that protect ratepayers, utilities, water, shoreline, and our environment while leaving room for good paying jobs and innovation. Read more: tinyurl.com/4h7p4pk4tinyurl.comPausing to Get the Data Center Question RightA recap of the September 1 City Council meeting and the standards I believe Port Angeles should develop for large resource use 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Five days in and we’ve raised $645 for PAHS math graphing calculators! Thank you to everyone who donated or shared. Special thanks to Matt Miller and Upleft LLC for their generous support. Goal: 40 TI-84 Plus calculators for students. gofund.me/1c2814073gofund.meDonate to Graphing Calculators for PAHS Math Students, organized by Jon HamiltonI am raising funds for the Port Angeles High School math department to help e… Jon Hamilton needs your support for Graphing Calculators for PAHS Math Students 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 27/08/2026New Port Angeles City Council recap: Tuesday’s Critical Areas Ordinance work session covered wetlands, aquifers, habitat, restoration, enforcement, and responsible development. My takeaways: tinyurl.com/4b8w9mzjtinyurl.comProtecting Critical Areas While Planning for a Changing CityA recap of the August 25 Port Angeles City Council work session 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Monday Council preview: this week includes Tuesday’s 5 PM Port Angeles City Council work session on the Critical Areas Ordinance update. I share a few thoughts on what I’m preparing for and watching this week in the video below. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I’m raising funds to help the Port Angeles High School math department purchase 40 TI-84 Plus graphing calculators for shared student use. The goal: make sure access to an important math tool does not depend on whether a family can afford one. gofund.me/1c2814073gofund.meDonate to Graphing Calculators for PAHS Math Students, organized by Jon HamiltonI am raising funds for the Port Angeles High School math department to help e… Jon Hamilton needs your support for Graphing Calculators for PAHS Math Students 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 20/08/2026New Port Angeles City Council recap: electric resource planning, housing and code changes, affordable senior housing, economic development, and the work happening between Council meetings. Read it here: tinyurl.com/5yjrpsdatinyurl.comHousing, Power, and Planning for What Comes NextA recap of the August 18 Port Angeles City Council meeting 001
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 18/08/2026At Monday’s Clallam County MRC meeting, I learned more about derelict-vessel removal, prevention through vessel turn-in events, and what role our MRC could realistically play in future regional work. My recap: tinyurl.com/mvvp5hnstinyurl.comDerelict Vessels, Prevention, and Regional PartnershipA recap of the August 17 Clallam County Marine Resources Committee meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Public participation should extend beyond a single comment, email, meeting, or vote. My latest article looks at how residents can stay involved and what they should expect from local government. tinyurl.com/yjvrm52btinyurl.comBeyond a Single CommentHow residents can participate, what they should expect, and why local dialogue should continue 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Shouldn’t this be something the Seattle school board should be doing, not the city council? Anyway, no child should have to pay for meals at a place they are mandated to be at by law. The state needs to step up and fund this, not cities or schools boards. Fully fund education in Washington now! 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 23/07/2026What happens after garbage or recycling leaves the curb? My latest recap looks at industrial symbiosis, the McKinley mill site, state packaging policy, affordability, and Clallam County’s solid-waste plan. tinyurl.com/sjmunkrrtinyurl.comWhen Waste Becomes a ResourceClallam County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Recap | July 22, 2026 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 23/07/2026My July 21 Port Angeles City Council recap is live. I cover water shortage planning, BPA power, two police vehicles, sewer rehabilitation, council reports, and public comment. Read the full recap: tinyurl.com/3t6p7v8vtinyurl.comLooking Ahead While Managing TodayPort Angeles City Council Meeting Recap | July 21 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Most of us never think about the sewer system beneath our streets—and that's a good thing. My latest Utility Advisory Committee recap explains how Port Angeles prioritizes sewer rehabilitation before failures occur and why long-term stewardship matters. tinyurl.com/af4kp3djtinyurl.comStewardship Below the SurfaceUtility Advisory Committee Recap | July 14, 2026 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 18/07/2026We need our legislatures to write and pass bills this next session to strengthen protections for Washingtonians against federal agencies. The Keep Washington Working Act needs to have more enforceability and our governor needs to speak out against this each time an incident is documented. 030
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Dropped off my ballot today at the Clallam County Courthouse. Voting is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens. No matter who you support, I hope you’ll return your ballot and make your voice heard. Every election matters. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The problem I have is that we keep asking people to pay more and more and the wealthy don’t pay their fair share. People are being taxed out of their homes. We can only work with the tools the state gives cities, but property tax and sales taxes increases should be the last resort in my opinion. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Property taxes and sales taxes are regressive and unfairly tax hard working residents. The solution is for the state to make the wealthy pay their fair share. As a councilmember, I will always vote no on property tax increases. This is no different than school districts going broke across the state. 110
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 08/07/2026I published my recap of the July 7 Port Angeles City Council meeting: Turning Priorities Into a Budget. The meeting focused on the 2027 budget process, essential services, public safety, housing infrastructure, and transparency around new criminal justice revenue. tinyurl.com/9vbw2r55tinyurl.comTurning Priorities Into a BudgetA recap of the July 7 Port Angeles City Council meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Happy Independence Day, Port Angeles. Today was a reminder of service, sacrifice, community, and gratitude, from the Veterans Circle of Flags ceremony to the waterfront events and Fourth of July parade. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful July 4. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 04/07/2026July 4 reflection: freedom is carried through service, sacrifice, and community. In Port Angeles, I think about how first responders, teachers, volunteers, and neighbors all help sustain that work every day. Read here: tinyurl.com/8we9kdzftinyurl.comFreedom Is Something We Carry TogetherA July 4 reflection on service, sacrifice, community, and the responsibilities that come with self-government 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Washington is rethinking graduation requirements through FutureReady. The real test isn’t the framework on paper—it’s whether students can access the counselors, courses, CTE, dual credit, transportation, and support it assumes. tinyurl.com/4jnfcufstinyurl.comFutureReady’s Real TestWashington is rethinking graduation requirements. Now it has to fund the system students will need to meet them. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 25/06/2026New recap: June 23 joint City/County meeting. I explain how Port Angeles and Clallam County are keeping criminal justice services moving while updated agreements are finalized. Read here: tinyurl.com/2kd9cywdtinyurl.comKeeping Essential Services MovingA recap of the June 23 joint City Council and Clallam County Board of Commissioners meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 17/06/2026New recap: June 16 Port Angeles City Council. CFP/TIP adopted, HB 2015 criminal justice sales tax hearing continued, plus Project 935 housing, Ediz Hook, harbor cleanup, and public process. Read here: tinyurl.com/35vmurbwtinyurl.comFrom Planning to Public ProcessA recap of the June 16, 2026 Port Angeles City Council meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 11/06/2026New recap: June 9 Utility Advisory Committee. I explain Port Angeles’ 2026 Power Resource Plan, CFP/TIP review, ratepayer protection, Tier 1/Tier 2 power, and School Safety Lighting. Read here: tinyurl.com/5ya2ydestinyurl.comKeeping the Lights On and the Rates StableA recap of the June 9 Utility Advisory Committee meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 07/06/2026New article: How Port Angeles Decides What Gets Built. I explain how the CFP/TIP connects projects, grants, unfunded needs, staff capacity, public hearings, and public trust. Read here: tinyurl.com/2xczhrdktinyurl.comHow Port Angeles Decides What Gets BuiltA guide to the CFP/TIP, grants, unfunded projects, staff capacity, and public trust 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 04/06/2026New Substack recap: June 2 City Council meeting. I cover the CFP/TIP hearing, Ediz Hook, Valley Creek, youth fields, school safety lighting, pavement management, and Port Angeles’ broader infrastructure challenge. tinyurl.com/ntv7brywtinyurl.comFrom Blueprint to Public Record: A Recap of the June 2 City Council MeetingEdiz Hook, youth fields, school safety lighting, pavement management, and the infrastructure choices behind Port Angeles’ future 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 30/05/2026New article: Reading the Blueprint in Public. I recap the May 26 Port Angeles City Council work session on the 2027–2032 CFP/TIP, including fleet, sewer, transportation, waterfront stewardship, Ediz Hook, and affordability. tinyurl.com/3djfwv64tinyurl.comReading the Blueprint in Public: A Recap of the May 26 City Council Work SessionFleet, infrastructure, rate stability, and the long-range choices behind Port Angeles’ 2027–2032 Capital Facilities Plan 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 25/05/2026his Memorial Day, I’m stepping back from the immediate council floor to examine the historical vanguard of the Olympic Peninsula (from the Triangle of Fire to the homefront matrix of Dec 1941) and how structural foresight shapes my vision for modern civic stewardship: tinyurl.com/yc6s7wwxtinyurl.comThe Fabric of Remembrance: Sentinels of the Sound and the Continuous Local GridHow the Olympic Peninsula’s Military Landscape and History Shape a Structural Vision for Modern Civic Stewardship 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A fantastic afternoon with my family at the Juan de Fuca Festival today. From the street vendors to the live music, events like this showcase the unique community fabric and vibrant civic spaces that make Port Angeles thrive. Grateful for our local organizers and artists. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Behind the scenes of our packed May 19th meeting: I’m breaking down the floor votes on our 120-Day Stability Framework, public feedback, capital utility realities, and my full chronological Council Report. Read my latest line-by-line analysis: tinyurl.com/3u3nateetinyurl.comNavigating the Grid: Accountability, Resiliency, and the May 19th Council FrameworkA Line-by-Line Breakdown of Public Feedback, Capital Utility Decisions, and Strategic Postponements within the 120-Day Mandate 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Line-by-line with the Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (MRC): I'm diving deep into the science of forage fish, upper intertidal spawning, and why community volunteer data is our most powerful tool to protect nearshore habitat. Read my latest recap: tinyurl.com/yv68u7nmtinyurl.comGuarding the Coast: Science, Community Action, and the Nearshore GridLine-by-Line Agenda Recap of the May 18th Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Meeting 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Why are a sewer pipe, 4 new police officers, and regional sheltering part of the same conversation? True municipal stewardship means looking at how infrastructure, safety, and social policy fit into a single, resilient grid. Read my latest Saturday Long-Read: tinyurl.com/yh2v2e84tinyurl.comThe Interconnected City: Safety, Stewardship, and the Invisible FoundationWhy a Sewer Pipe, a Police Officer, and a Regional Shelter Plan Are the Same Conversation 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I will not be watching any FIFA World Cup games or supporting any companies that advertise during the World Cup. FIFA is a corrupt organization who is enabling racism and war by not demanding the Trump administration to stop their facists tendencies. I love soccer, but my soul is worth more. 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 14/05/2026New Recap: The 389-page blueprint for Port Angeles. 🏗️📜 ✅ The CFP: How we plan infrastructure 6 years out to keep rates stable. 📉 ✅ "Dig Once": Saving money by fixing utilities and roads at the same time. 🛠️ ✅ Growth: Why "A" St pipes = more housing. 🏠 Read: tinyurl.com/3tm24zbctinyurl.comThe Blueprint for Our Future: A Recap of the May 12 Utility Advisory Committee MeetingNavigating a 389-Page Plan to Protect Our Infrastructure and Your Rates 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 12/05/2026New article: The Local Levy Trap A levy is not proof Washington has fully funded schools. It is often the local receipt for what the state formula did not cover. A levy can soften the cliff. It does not remove the cliff. tinyurl.com/5ew6zaw8tinyurl.comThe Local Levy TrapA levy is not proof Washington has fully funded schools. 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 07/05/2026New Recap: Proactive Safety & Economic Growth. 🏛️⚓ ✅ HB 2015: Voted to accept $785k grant for 4 new officers. 👮 ✅ EMS: Added a 2nd peak-hour ambulance to reduce service gaps. 🚑 ✅ Fiscal: Using sales tax (tourist revenue) to keep local property taxes down. 💰 Full Report: tinyurl.com/4bt7mk6btinyurl.comMunicipal Progress and Strategic Safety: A Recap of the May 5 City Council MeetingEconomic Resilience, Proactive Policing, and Strengthening the Social Contract 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 30/04/2026New Recap: Beyond Survival Policing. 🏛️🛡️ ✅ Staffing: Moving from "survival" to proactive policing with 4 new officers. 📈 ✅ Grants: Accepting $785k to bolster PAPD. 💰 ✅ Process: Any sales tax change will require a full public hearing—not a quick vote. 🗣️ Report: tinyurl.com/4ctthdrktinyurl.comBeyond Survival: A Recap of the April 28 Work Session on HB 2015 and Police StaffingMoving from "Minimum Service" to Proactive Community Policing 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I published a new essay: “Predictability Is a Public Service.” It’s about why trust in local government depends on clear process, visible standards, reliable infrastructure, and systems people can actually understand. tinyurl.com/2k3ab7aftinyurl.comPredictability Is a Public ServiceWhy trust in local government depends on clear process, consistent response, and the quiet systems that make a city function 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 25/04/2026New Recap: The Mechanics of Our Common Future. 🏛️🚛 ✅ 20-Year Plan: How slowing growth impacts our utility rates. 📉 ✅ Waste Logic: Balancing diversion goals with labor costs to keep fees stable. ⚖️ ✅ Vacancies: SWAC needs volunteer members! 🤝 Report: tinyurl.com/mvs5dctjtinyurl.comThe Quiet Mechanics of Our Common Future: A Recap of the April 22 SWAC MeetingPlanning for the Next 20 Years of Waste, Demographics, and Regional Growth 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 23/04/2026New City Council Recap: Transparency & Infrastructure. 🏛️⚓ ✅ A Street Project: $2.8M for wastewater & housing growth. 🏗️ ✅ Advisory Boards: Why volunteer input is vital for public trust. 🤝 ✅ FIFA Wave: Tracking 2026 World Cup impacts on PA. ⚽🌊 Full Report: tinyurl.com/d897rs3mtinyurl.comMunicipal Stewardship in Action: A Recap of the April 21 City Council MeetingTransparency, Infrastructure, and the Mechanics of Public Trust 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 21/04/2026What do dead birds tell us about the health of Port Angeles? 🐦🌊 My latest recap of the Clallam County MRC meeting covers citizen science, eelgrass restoration off Ediz Hook, and how we protect the assets that sustain our maritime economy. Read more: tinyurl.com/2wxve3cvtinyurl.comMarine Stewardship in Action: Recap of the April 20 MRC MeetingCitizen Science and the Social Contract: Monitoring the Health of Our Maritime Corridors 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 18/04/2026How does Port Angeles solve a $216M infrastructure debt while protecting public safety and recruiting new doctors and teachers? It’s all about the Social Contract. A deep dive into zoning, fiduciary strategy, and the mechanics of growth. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bka4hb3tinyurl.comThe $216 Million Question: Accountability, Reciprocity, and the Municipal Social ContractA Teacher’s Deep-Dive into Infrastructure Stewardship, Public Safety, and the Mechanics of Growth 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Port Angeles is locking in its energy future! The UAC recommended a 20-yr fixed BPA rate to protect residents from market price spikes through 2044. We’re choosing price certainty over the market gamble to support housing and local growth. Details: tinyurl.com/5avmdvcftinyurl.comLocking in the Future: Powering Port Angeles Through 2044Building a Foundation of Predictability: Intent and Action within the BPA Provider of Choice Contract 010
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Port Angeles deserves predictability. My latest update breaks down the 120-Day Stability Framework: a rules-based approach to public spaces, managed sheltering, and regional funding alignment to ensure our city's vision becomes a reality. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3kc46dtinyurl.comThe 120-Day Mandate: Establishing Predictability in Port Angeles’ Public SpacesBuilding a Foundation of Predictability: Intent and Action within the 120-Day Stability Framework 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Port Angeles City Council just set a 120-day clock to move from reactive encampment management to a systemic "Stability Framework." 🏛️📉 Recapping the April 7th meeting: 🔹New public-facing SOPs 🔹Managed sheltering 🔹Regional funding oversight Read more: tinyurl.com/5x828dr7 #PortAngeles #WAPoltinyurl.comThe 120-Day Stability Framework: A Recap of the April 7th City Council MeetingMoving from Reactive Management to Systemic Solutions for Public Spaces and Community Safety 000
Jon Hamilton @jhamilton64.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Port Angeles Update I’ve spent the month seeing our ground-level reality firsthand. Tomorrow, I’m proposing 7 asks with 30/60/90-day timelines for an SOP, Safe Parking, and a Joint Oversight Board to move from reactive management to results. Full essay: tinyurl.com/mvswp7k7 #PortAngeles #LocalGovtinyurl.comThe Final Polish: Closing the Loop Before the April 7th DaisAddressing the "Action Gap" and Strengthening the Architecture 000
