Case opened over PUD’s alleged parks & rec tax promotion

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,173

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago


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Three separate parties have filed a formal complaint with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission over an insert included in a June newsletter sent out to all Jefferson County Public Utility District customers.

The complainants allege the PUD, by including an insert regarding the Aug. 4 ballot measure to institute a levy lid lift for the county’s parks and recreation programs, violated state law regarding the use of public facilities or resources for the purpose of …

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