Grays Harbor and Mason County were nearly last on the west side of the state for both the GMA and the CAO (Critical Areas Ordinance). GH was the last one I belive to adopt their CAO. They were on the verge of getting fined by the State and had pending law-suits from environmental groups.

I went to one of the GMA meetings for Mason county. It was an experience to be sure. During the public testimony a lady got up and said " When are you going to get a clothing store in down-town Shelton? I am tired of driving to Wal-Mart to buy new underwear." The scary part was that there were some other people nodding and giving approval. That was far from the only crazy comment I heard.