By Randy Kugler First, some background on this report. After the failed Bond measure, I reached out to former Mayor Garry Bullard to discuss ways to make progress on the City Hall…
Category: Letters to the Editor
How things work in Manzanita
OIOpublisher I applied for a recently advertised position on the Manzanita Budget Committee. The Mayor did not select me. As one individual on the 10 member Budget Committee, I was not that…
Our Future Depends on It
My district rep told me once that Democrats have been in power in Oregon for so long, you have to reach across the aisle to get anything done. They don’t want to…
Heroic Work of TPUD Truly Appreciated; Gordon McCraw’s Summary of Winter Solstice Storm – Rain & Wind; Storm Casualty and More
As I sit in a dark room of a house without power, but still kept cozy by a roaring fire, I think of the men and women of the PUD out there…
Are The 4,883 Among Us?
I’ll be honest, I dislike just about every vote that a Republican representative makes. They tend to go against my core values of taking care of people. That said, I would never,…
The corruption of money
The vast sums of money that now flood the political scene have a devastating and corrupting influence on our democracy, both at the state and national levels. Corporations, organizations, and even individuals,…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Citizens Encouraged to Attend Presentation from Director of Native Fish Society Nov. 18th
To all Oregon concerned citizens: This is your chance to hear about the threats to our water supply that continue to endanger native fish and talk about what citizens can do to…
Support for Manzanita Ballot Measure
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m writing this letter in support of the upcoming ballot measure. This is an appeal to vote yes on the ballot issue that will allow Manzanita to move…
Manzanita City Hall
My thoughts with a different twist. I don’t like the choices. An expensive, futuristic top of the line rendition which does not, in my opinion, reflect the lifestyles of most Manzanitians. I…
Support for Manzanita City Hall from Former State Rep., EVCNB Honorary Board Member
To the Editor: I am writing to support the Manzanita City Hall/ Administration Building. Although I don’t live in Manzanita, I am privileged to serve as an honorary board member on the…