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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)

Gibson picks and chooses public comment

Written on 31 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 40 comments

Opinion By JULIE TACKER San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson has difficulty listening to public comment. It’s been documented time and time again that as chairman of the board he has shortened speaker’s time, when customarily they... (Continue reading)

Rice’s opinion on Capps

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 34 comments

By CCN STAFF After posting Kevin’ Rice’s opinion piece, CCN received several responses about the opinion  and questions about outside opinions. CCN’s policy has been to post opinions of the public regardless of whether or not staff agrees with the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach should remain a general law city

Written on 28 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION By WALT FRENCH As a taxpayer who has lived in Grover Beach for 20 years, and a fiscal conservative, I am disturbed by the movement to convert our city to a new “charter” form of government. Since our city... (Continue reading)

Pro Water Equity’s final days

Written on 26 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION By  SUSAN HARVEY I would like to elaborate on the final meeting of the original PRO Water Equity. (“A Crafted Perception of Water District ‘Cooperation‘” CalCoastNews, 5/15/2014) I am one of the original founders and financial backers of PRO... (Continue reading)

Bruce Gibson orders a gag order on fracking opponents

Written on 25 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 63 comments

OPINION By JEANNE BLACKWELL Anxiously and proudly the students against fracking, Cuesta College and Cal Poly coalition, attended their first San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting in the middle of midterms and finals. The students delivered 750 signatures... (Continue reading)

Bruce Gibson’s record of failures

Written on 21 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 30 comments

OPINION By TOM SALMON When San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s radio ad came across the airwaves it was all I could do not to lose my lunch. He breaks his arm patting himself on the back, taking credit... (Continue reading)

Partisanship is not a crime

Written on 20 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

OPINION By LAURA MORDAUNT Nonpartisan is a word that has been used as a weapon in the 4th district race. What is intended is to not predetermine the outcome before you hear all the facts. Lynn Compton is a Republican,... (Continue reading)

Support housing the homeless, not a giant shelter

Written on 19 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION By BECKY JORGESON Editor’s Note: Following San Luis Obispo Councilman Dan Carpenter proposing rapid re-housing for the homeless and a rehab of the current homeless shelter John Spatafore, Sandee Menge, Paul Wolff and Councilman John Ashbaugh voiced their support... (Continue reading)

Traditional homeless shelter vs. permanent housing

Written on 14 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION By SLO COUNCILMAN DAN CARPENTER Two overriding concerns are prevalent when addressing the homeless situation in San Luis Obispo. How do we maintain the health and safety of our businesses and residents while at the same time providing a... (Continue reading)