Washington business owner says crime, soaring costs forced him to rent out home, bathe with bucket
A Washington business owner has been forced to live in his factory due to rising crime and soaring costs. Jon Bodwell, owner of Delta Camshaft, has resorted to bathing with a bucket as he prepares to relocate his family's business out of state. He cites the deteriorating political climate and high taxes as additional reasons for the move.
- ▪Jon Bodwell has moved out of his home and is renting it out to cover living expenses.
- ▪He currently bathes using a bucket inside his factory due to the lack of shower facilities.
- ▪Bodwell's company, Delta Camshaft, has been operating for nearly 50 years and is leaving Washington due to crime and taxes.
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Small Business Under Siege Washington business owner says crime, soaring costs forced him to rent out home, bathe with bucket Delta Camshaft owner says he listens to a police scanner daily and keeps a firearm ready to protect employees By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published May 23, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video How crime is forcing this Washington business owner to bathe himself with a bucket A Washington manufacturer says soaring costs and crime pushed him to live inside his factory as he moves his 48-year-old business out of state.
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