gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
and that's great that Jeff and yourself have been successful, the last couple times I've tried calling over signs I get connected to some receptionist or clerk who couldn't care less and puts out some BS or tells me to talk to the department (fill in job title here) and the <fill in title here> usually has an allergic reaction to the answering machine. maybe you live in counties where people are easier to get ahold of. the last time I tried was Snohomish county several years ago, and I gave up on it because the couple calls i made ended up being transferred to answering machines and never returned.....
Never give up...
I would suggest reaching out to BigDave.... he has been very successful and has offered assistance to others many times. What it takes is knowing who to contact that can make a difference and persevering... government bureaucracies are notorious for putting the citizen aside.... don't let them! furthermore, it can take time... a year or more sometimes....