In the discussion that follows, we will address the specific challenges we can expect from the impact of this REGIONAL Drug Treatment Center - issues that Sequim is not equipped to manage. The Developers insist on avoiding a public process that would allow a realistic review of these concerns. They are looking for a fast rubber stamp so the project can move ahead without a good look at the problems.

 

The city of Sequim has neither a hospital or an emergency room. We have a very small Police Department and Fire Department. These services may prove critical to a population known to have high risk co-morbidities and behaviors. The nearest hospital is about 20 miles away. Not a terribly long drive - unless your condition is life threatening.

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Taxes that support our public services are generally  limited to the areas they are collected from. It isn't hard to understand that a small town would have limited resources. Yet the developers enjoy a tax-free status. Many of their existing properties contribute little if anything to the community that serves them.

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 Our Fire department and small police force are already strained. The proposed facility would increase the population by nearly 5% daily. As we consider this impact, we ask - why is this necessary?

• Drug treatment (MAT) is already available

• A REGIONAL Center requires incoming clients

• A long daily commute is an undue hardship

• Sequim lacks the kinds of services needed 

 What other concerns are being dismissed?

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