What Happened
Under Washington State law, every elected county officer must file their Oath of Office and official Bond with the county Clerk and Auditor before committing their first official act. The Skagit County Clerk has certified — in the 2023 Case Summary of Public Official Bond Filings — that the 2022 candidates refused or neglected to file their bonds until February 1, 2023, nearly a month after they began performing official acts.
His or her refusal or neglect to take his or her oath of office, or to give or renew his or her official bond, or to deposit such oath or bond within the time prescribed by law.
Failure to file an official bond before the first official act vacates the office by operation of law.
"If so, then the execution of a new bond would appear to be required… And for her failure to execute that bond, the office could now be declared vacant under RCW 42.12.010."
What This Means
The Washington law, the Washington Supreme Court, and the Washington State Attorney General all agree: if a candidate does not file their Oath of Office and Bond with the county Clerk and Auditor before committing their first official act, the office is vacant.
Case Summary shows no bonds and oaths on file until February 1, 2023. Their offices became vacant upon their first unauthorized act, January 2, 2023. View the Case Summary here.
Actions That Have Harmed Skagit County Residents
These private citizens — intruding and masquerading as lawful officers — have taken actions that harm Skagit residents:
Grizzly Bear Reintroduction
Under Washington State law RCW 77.12.035, WDFW may not transplant or introduce grizzly bears into the state. Despite this, LISA JANICKI, PETER BROWNING, and RONALD WESEN voted to allow the reintroduction of grizzly bears into Skagit County.
Emergency Moratorium on Farmland
LISA JANICKI, PETER BROWNING, and RONALD WESEN voted for an emergency moratorium on farmland (agricultural land) prohibiting:
- Weddings on farms
- Religious services on farms — requiring permits to pray, hold Bible study, or worship
- Meetings on farms — violating the constitutional right to assemble
These acts violate the First Amendment, which protects your right to assemble and express your views. Watch video: Skagit County sues local farmer Larry Jensen (7 min)
How to Restore Constitutional Government to Skagit County
The Constitution says We the People have the power to revoke our consent to be governed by elected people who refuse to follow the Constitution.
Print the Revocation of Consent Form →
Print it, sign it, and return it to the next Skagit Peers meeting or send it directly to the Washington State Legislature. Pass it along and encourage your relatives and neighbors to participate.
And in the 2026 election: write in our candidates for Coroner, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Clerk — people who will honor their oath.
