The opinion piece from Jenny Greenleaf about the upcoming Manzanita election was outstanding. Two of the three candidates running against the current mayor and city councilors are not fit to take leadership…
Category: Letters to the Editor
The politics of smear
The recent letter attacking Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, written by Suzanne Weber, signed by Sheriff Horton, distributed by Weber, but on official looking Sheriff’s Department letterhead cannot go unchallenged. Not only is it completely…
Support for Doug Olson for TPUD Board
To the Editor and My Fellow South County Residents, A demonstrated commitment to serve combined with the tools and experience needed for effective leadership…this defines Doug Olson, candidate for Tillamook People’s Utility…
Misleading letter from Tillamook Sheriff
Dear Editor, This week I opened my mail box to find an outrageous letter from the Tillamook County Sheriff. The letter is an endorsement of Suzanne Weber and infers that Debbie Boothe-Schmidt…
North County Recreational District Pool Bond Measure Support
Community, Friends and Neighbors First, I love having people voice their concerns, I seek and demand transparency and let’s get answers. It’s been voiced there is mischief around the bond measure. Specifically,…
No New Pool – Yet! No Public funds before Financial Sustainability Plan and Inclusion is a Must
I am an avid believer in our waterways, the recreation they provide, and that water safety is essential. I also support a variety of physical exercise and the benefits, but I also…
Tillamook County deserves a sheriff that is honest and knowledgeable — Deputy Brown is neither.
To the Editor: Deputy Brown advertises himself as an honest and knowledgeable officer. However, this is not my experience with him. As a defense attorney in Tillamook County my office has had…
Recent Political Mailer – Don’t Believe It; Debbie Boothe-Schmidt Best Choice for Representative for District 32
A consultant-created large mailer from the Republican candidate for Oregon Representative for District 32 just arrived. It reminds me of recent County level campaigns where undefined “rural values” are represented as the…
Jobs and a Healthy Environment are not Mutually Exclusive – Elect New Leaders, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for House District 32
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other…
Endorsements for David Gomberg, House District #10 and Suzanne Weber, House District #32
After careful thought I am endorsing David Gomberg for House District #10 and Suzanne Weber for House District #32. I have worked extensively with both over the last 7 years. Both candidates…
