"We have a problem with landscaping companies in the Olympia area and throughout Thurston County still operating despite shut down. Through conversation I have learned many owners ‘stretching’ the terms to deem the companies ‘essential’ my own employer sent me fraudulent documents defining us as essential. I called health dept to confirm we were to shut down. We received messages that work will most likely start again Monday because our employer (Puget sound grounds maintenance) has a permit allowing us to go back to work , no gloves no masks. Please address the public that private landscapers are not ‘essential’ and need to comply to keep the community and its workers safe. Please keep my info anonymous" - Kevin Norton
The aforementioned complaint was filed by Kevin Norton in Tumwater, Washington on Wednesday April 1, 2020 with L&I DOSH Nathan Kresse against Sage and all Landscaping business in Olympia area saying Non-essential business is open. Email address given was Onebadguitarist11317@gmail.com and phone number given was 360.791.4358.