SKAMANIA COUNTY CONFIRMS "ONGOING" CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF COUNCILORS THAT REMOVED BELKOT

On March 26, 2025, I submitted a request to the Clark County Sheriff for a criminal investigation regarding the removal of Councilor Belkot and a possible criminal conspiracy. Because of a potential conflict of interest, I also requested that the matter be referred to a neighboring county. The investigation was subsequently assigned to Skamania County.

In response to a Public Records Request I submitted on August 20, I received an email explaining why I had not yet received any reply. The email stated that the criminal investigation remains “ongoing,” and that once it is closed, I will be able to access the Detective’s report. The email, dated October 2, 2025, further stated: “Public records regarding open and ongoing criminal investigations are ordinarily categorically exempt from disclosure until the investigation has been completed. RCW 42.56.240(1).”

Below is the list of potential criminal activity I forwarded to the Skamania County investigator shortly after the criminal investigation was requested.

Potential Criminal Aspects for Investigation:

1. Willful Violation of RCW 42.30.120 – Official Misconduct:

• The councilors’ actions appear intentional, given their training and the PA’s clarification at 1:18:35 on March 12 (Exhibit D, timestamp), ignored minutes later by votes at 1:31:15 and 1:35:30. RCW 42.30.120(1) imposes civil penalties for knowing violations, but RCW 9A.80.010 (Official Misconduct) could apply if they knowingly acted without legal authority to remove Belkot and to deny it from public notice & public comment, potentially a gross misdemeanor.

• Evidence: Chair Marshall’s admission (Exhibit B, 30:00) that the Feb. 26 vote “should have been an agenda item,” yet proceeding without amendment, suggests awareness of OPMA requirements and invited Mayor Anne to give convincing testimony in support of the final action taken. 

• Investigation: Were these votes premeditated to bypass public scrutiny, and did councilors knowingly flout legal duties?

2. Conspiracy to Commit Official Misconduct (RCW 9A.28.040):

• Fuentes’ prepared motion at 1:30:05 (Exhibit D), prompted by Marshall, and the swift votes suggest prior non-public coordination. If this was a planned effort to evade OPMA, it could constitute a conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor under RCW 9A.28.040.

• Investigation: Did councilors meet privately before March 12 to orchestrate Belkot’s removal, and can phone records, emails, or witness statements (e.g., from Belkot or staff) confirm this?

3. False Representation or Obstruction (RCW 9A.76):

• County Attorney Cook’s ambiguous “I cannot give an opinion” (Exhibit D, 1:31:35) followed by immediate votes might imply an attempt to obscure legal accountability. If councilors relied on this to mislead the public or Belkot about the vote’s legality, it could touch on RCW 9A.76.175 (Providing False Information) or RCW 9A.76.020 (Obstructing a Public Servant) if it hindered lawful process.

• Investigation: Did councilors or Cook intentionally misrepresent the legal basis for Belkot’s removal to suppress dissent or public challenge?

4. Abuse of Public Office (RCW 42.20.100):

• If the councilors used their positions to remove Belkot for personal or political gain (e.g., aligning C-Tran with their agenda over public interest), this could violate RCW 42.20.100 (Misconduct of Public Officer), another misdemeanor. The Feb. 26 vote’s link to potential light rail funding (impacting taxpayers) raises questions of motive.

• Investigation: Was Belkot’s removal retaliation for her voting stance, and did councilors benefit personally or politically?

My sources indicate that an initial report was completed after the four Councilors—Sue Marshall, Glen Yung, Wil Fuentes, and Matt Little—failed to cooperate with the investigation. However, once the report was forwarded, Clark County reversed course and agreed to cooperate, rather than continue resisting. This change has resulted in the investigation remaining open in Skamania County for now.

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Clark County Council Will Decide On Charlie Kirk Resolution OCT 14

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BELKOT RESOLUTION BELOW:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - _______________

A RESOLUTION condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

WHEREAS, the United States was founded upon the principles of liberty, justice, and the inherent rights of all people as recognized in the Declaration of Independence; and

WHEREAS, the Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee the freedoms of speech, press, religion, and assembly, which are essential to the preservation of a free and self-governing people; and

WHEREAS, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a national political and religious leader and advocate, is a tragic and intolerable act of political violence that strikes at the very heart of these constitutional freedoms; and

WHEREAS, political violence in any form undermines the rule of law, threatens civil order, and attempts to silence lawful expression through fear and force; and

WHEREAS, the Clark County Council affirms that while citizens may differ in their views, such differences must always be expressed through peaceful and lawful means, never through threats, intimidation, or violence; and

WHEREAS, our nation’s founders recognized that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and that consent must be expressed through free debate, lawful assembly, and fair elections — not by coercion or bloodshed; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty of both government leaders and private citizens to reject violence, defend constitutional liberty, and uphold the natural rights endowed by our Creator;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDERED AND RESOLVED BY THE CLARK COUNTY COUNCIL, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:

The Clark County Council unequivocally condemns political violence in all its forms, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and declares that acts of violence shall never be tolerated as legitimate tools of political expression. This Council urges all citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, to resolve differences peacefully, and to protect the freedoms that secure our Republic.

ADOPTED THIS ____ DAY OF __________, 2025.

CLARK COUNTY COUNCIL

ALSO - Read Ken Vance's Article Reacting To The Council's Resistance To Belkot Resolution

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