Last Chance to stop Jay Kehnes Confirmation to the Wildlife Commission

[KillBilly]

I know we tried very hard to keep this from happening, but I suspected from the get go that our efforts would fail.  Why?, because they do not really care what we think.  My observations over the years lead me to believe that corruption in our system runs to the deepest depths....they will have their way, and there will be no denying it. 

Sure there should be a law disallowing their involvement in an appointed post until there can be confirmation, but the lack of them being responsible and voting in such a law has about the same chance of happening as us keeping someone from being appointed.  Each and every one of them puts their personal career and interests before anything else.  Right wrong, honest dishonest......doesnt matter.

I have to disagree with you on this matter. In fact, there were many that do and did care about what we and others thought about this issue. It is what it is because there were Senators opposed to Jay Kehnes Confirmation and they had stacks of letters written by concerned citizens and organizations opposing Jay Kehnes confirmation. It is a definate flaw in our legislative system that causes it to appear the way it does. When our lawmakers and Committee Chairmen are allowed to let a bill die in Committee, there is no further action taken during the session. It is unfortunate for us that they can go against our will using tactics that allow citizens and other lawmakers to be ignored. In this case Senator Kevin Ranker was in favor of Jay Kehne. Kevin Ranker being the Committee Chair is the person responsible for calling an Executive Session to move the Bill to the entire Senate to vote on the issue. He is well aware that if he choses not ot call the session the Bill will die in Committee and Jay Kehne will fill the seat unconfirmed anyway.

Be aware that we were heard loud and clear. 250 + names of WFW, Hunt-Wa, SCI, HHC, WWC, & WCA were on a petition that they received. All the opposition was the cause.


The next time Kevin Ranker runs for a political office, remember what he has forced upon us.

[buckfvr]

I cant be consoled by a failure because there were signatures....NOT ENOUGH CARE......the shear numbers of those against us as hunters makes our collective voices weak.  Sure there are a few politicians who acknowledge our point of view, and maybe some of them actually share it.  But.....the number of those who could give a rats ass far out weigh us, and have a HUGE voice.

I have sent many e-mails seeking reasons for lack of commissioner conformations.....only responses are from reps of my district......other than that, ZERO response.   

I feel if more people would go to Lobowatch and take the time to view the hour long video,  then maybe, just maybe, some more people will understand how big this problem is and how insignificant we and our views and demands are.  Again, I'll say I intend to stay the course and keep up the fight.....however,  I think the writing is on the wall........

Letter writing, political posturing,and trying to be politically correct is what it is......NOT ENOUGH.   Claim victory if you want.....I for one do NOT see it.

[Hunter4Life]

There is a flaw in the confirmation process in the state of Washington.  Federal appointments have to be confirmed before they can serve.  Many of George W. Bush's judicial appointments were not confirmed because of Democratic filibusters, and these judges did not serve.  The fact that NONE of the eight other commission members were confirmed is a sad state, and with Kehne serving, we have nine commission members who are unconfirmed.  If things were done the way they are at the federal level we would have an empty commission.  This process needs to be changed.

[Bob33]

"Why are they adamantly opposed to your appointment?" she asked.

Kehne said the opposition against him was well-organized.

"I doubt that any who signed in opposition have worked with me," he said.

I guess in Kehne's world if you haven't worked with someone you have no right to criticize him. 

I believe the "sleeping giant" of hunters is finally awakening.   We're all getting pretty sick and tired of more and more agencies taking more and more away from us.

[bearpaw]

I have to disagree with you on this matter. In fact, there were many that do and did care about what we and others thought about this issue. It is what it is because there were Senators opposed to Jay Kehnes Confirmation and they had stacks of letters written by concerned citizens and organizations opposing Jay Kehnes confirmation. It is a definate flaw in our legislative system that causes it to appear the way it does. When our lawmakers and Committee Chairmen are allowed to let a bill die in Committee, there is no further action taken during the session. It is unfortunate for us that they can go against our will using tactics that allow citizens and other lawmakers to be ignored. In this case Senator Kevin Ranker was in favor of Jay Kehne. Kevin Ranker being the Committee Chair is the person responsible for calling an Executive Session to move the Bill to the entire Senate to vote on the issue. He is well aware that if he choses not ot call the session the Bill will die in Committee and Jay Kehne will fill the seat unconfirmed anyway.

Be aware that we were heard loud and clear. 250 + names of WFW, Hunt-Wa, SCI, HHC, WWC, & WCA were on a petition that they received. All the opposition was the cause.


The next time Kevin Ranker runs for a political office, remember what he has forced upon us.

That is exactly right, and we need to figure out which district Ranker is from, he may be up for re-election this fall.

[Bob33]

Ranker is a Democrat from the 40th district, comprised largely from San Juan county, the most Democratic county in Washington.

[Hunter4Life]

Bob, you are so right about San Juan County.  The 40th also includes eastern and northwestern Skagit and southwestern Whatcom counties.  There are a lot of hunters in Skagit County, but the 40th takes in Bellingham, another Democratic haven and the largest population base in the district.  What a gerrymandered district!!  Bellingham was in the 42nd as was most of Whatcom County, but this new map makes Ranker awfully tough to beat.

[Elkaholic daWg]

n Thanks to Winshooter88 in the Moses Lake ,Game Commission meeting thread!


"During the public input that started at 10:30 we watched the new commissioner Jay Kehne. When the comments were anything anti wolf his face was bright red and he had a big frown. When the one lady from Conservation Northwest was commenting was the only time he had a smile on his face. There was no question where his priorities lie."

  Was planning to make that meeting, but being unemployed  most of last year, when the opportunity to get on out at  the BP refinery  for the extended  turnaround (and with both Friday and Saturday being overtime all Day) I could not refuse the money. As you will notice It's 3;44 Sunday morning so I'm going in again today (double) with an hours less sleep than normal

[longknife]

Ranker is a Democrat from the 40th district, comprised largely from San Juan county, the most Democratic county in Washington.

Wasnt Kehne a island county Sherrif? If its the same one in question, I have friends that live on Camano island that had been harased from him for years.(if its the same one) Kehne has LONG list of harasment charges proven agenst him in court!