Let's take a closer look at the newly-created Puget Sound Advisory Board , headed by Mark Baltzell.

From their published and specific list of duties, below are a few that are included:

b. Communicate stakeholders opinions, attitudes and needs to the the Agency.
d. Members are responsible for understanding their group's role and responsibilities.
i. Assist the Department in developing communication strategies and communicating with members of the public regarding issues that come before the advisory group.
j. be respectful and carefully consider the views of others.

This mess is loaded with contradictions and hypocrisies--it's not necessary to underscore the examples. The only possible way each of the above could be achieved is through COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS. Baltzell's response to Baywolf's inquiry above is not in harmony with his group's duties and responsibilities...so, the deception and mismanagement continues on, status quo.

For years, we have heard the Dep't. say one thing...then watched them do something else. I'm in line with those amongst us who maintain it's a culture problem, as their thinly veiled effort to persuade us differently falls miserably short of even a minimal degree of success.

Deal with us truthfully, honestly, and in a straightforward manner so that we can do the same in return--and replace your mock efforts toward transparency with THE REAL THING. Drop the priority of politics, and follow the law!