We the undersigned would like Tillamook County voters to be aware of the criminal history of County Commissioner candidate Graydon Hallock. The following is only one of several charges related to harassment…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Tillamook County Ballot Measures
Dear Editor: I was disappointed to find that the Measures on the Tillamook County ballot were not included in the voter’s pamphlet. A helpful employee at the County Clerk’s office told me…
Guided by her heart, desire to help others – Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
Dear Editor, I have only known Mary Faith Bell since 2018, but her high moral character immediately impressed me. She has proven herself to be a person of high integrity and of…
Join Us in Re-electing Mary Faith Bell
I am writing to urge voters to join us in voting to reelect our Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. Mary Faith is intelligent, respectful, honest and a gifted problem solver. The…
Support for Veterans Services Levy – Measure 29-163
I’m a Vietnam veteran. Measure 29-163 on the primary election ballot is an opportunity for people to truly thank a veteran for their service. “Thank you for your service” are shallow words,…
Support for Library Levy
In the upcoming election cycle is the continuation of the library levy – Basically a special library tax. This carves out a known amount of money from Tillamook County property tax revenues…
It’s time for a New Deal in Tillamook County
In 1936, the Rural Electrification Act made it possible for thousands of Americans to have electricity. Today, we are facing the same lack of an essential service for Tillamook county. High-speed internet…
Kudos to Tillamook School District #9 Board
March 16, 2022 Our TSD #9 Board of Education met Monday March 14 to discuss the business of educating our children. The meeting was an example of how extensive this responsibility is…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Internet Connectivity is the Key to Opportunity
I took having access to the Internet for granted. It was part of daily life and something that I had always known. I used it for school, entertainment, gathering information, etc. Then,…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Bring Broadband to All – High Speed Opportunity
EDITOR’S NOTE: The joint meeting of the entities that comprise Tillamook County Lightwave will meet tomorrow, Friday February 18th at TBCC. The meeting will also be available virtually. See https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-lightwave-joint-meeting-agenda-virtual-link-feb-18-2022/ for meeting…