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Here’s a vote for public comment

Written on 24 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 71 comments

OPINION By DANIEL BLACKBURN As a general rule, there’s nothing in New Times’ Shredder column that’s worth reading, much less commenting on. Also, as a general rule, I don’t resort to name-calling in my writing. But to outlaws like me,... (Continue reading)

Open letter to San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman Bruce Gibson

Written on 23 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER Dear Supervisor Gibson, Today, during my three minute public comment (for Items not on the agenda) and before you rudely interrupted me, I had intended to bring attention to the campaign season buzz words; “water” and... (Continue reading)

Know the facts before you vote

Written on 15 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION By CASANDRA APPLETON As election season nears, and more people are announcing their candidacy, I’m deeply concerned that several of the candidates who are running for various political offices may have “questionable” ethics. I say this because a simple... (Continue reading)

Assault on fellow citizens, by what right?

Written on 14 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 90 comments

OPINION By AARON ARMSTRONG Are you offended by the truth? Some of us are and choose to exercise our First Amendment constitutional rights in response. Unfortunately, another type of offense just took place in Atascadero on July 7 by another person... (Continue reading)

Alexander Gonzales’ attorney speaks out

Written on 22 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 65 comments

OPINION By DARRYL GENIS I have been retained to represent Alexander Gonzales who attended Paso Robles and Liberty High Schools where he was active in FFA, wrestling and welding. He played AYSO soccer for several years. He has been working... (Continue reading)

Lessons learned trudging the campaign trail

Written on 13 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 46 comments

By MIKE BYRD Our South County has changed. Our sense of independence may have died with Paul Teixeira. This was, inarguably, the most partisan campaign ever in the South County. Historically, voters have avoided electing candidates who were actively partisan.... (Continue reading)

Open letter to Senator Monning,

Written on 12 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by LARRY and SUE MCGOURTY We are firmly against the formation of an “involuntary inclusion” Paso Robles Water District of any sort. First, it has not been demonstrated that an all-encompassing water district is either necessary or desirable. There... (Continue reading)

Atascadero Little Leaguers have character

Written on 11 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION By MIKE BRENNLER Having two grandsons who play in the Atascadero Little League, it has been a busy season for my wife and I. A minimum of three games a week and an abundance of Gatorade and sun block.... (Continue reading)

Open letter to the second district

Written on 2 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

OPINION By TOM DAWSON My wife and I have been attending the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meetings weekly for the last year and a half (yes, we do need to get a life) because we have noticed... (Continue reading)

Is it unethical for Mike Byrd to take positions on issues?

Written on 2 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION By KEVIN RICE Caren Ray has indicated belief that she cannot openly take positions on certain issues which may in the future come before the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. Simultaneously, she has criticized Mike Byrd for openly... (Continue reading)