By Michael Randall In 1911, German-born sociologist Robert Michels described what he called “the Iron Law of Oligarchy” to which all human societies must succumb, including representative democracies like our own. The…
Category: Op-Ed
Rockaway Beach Residents Urged to Vote …
We have lived in Rockaway Beach for over 10 years and have watched it evolve from a small retirement and second-home town into a thriving tourist destination. We support our current mayor…
OP/ED: MANZANITA WATER Measure 29-179 – Is the Manzanita City Council Listening to Residents?
By Randy Kugler An anonymous individual or group has mailed a postcard to voters urging a YES vote on Referendum 29-179 to maintain the City’s monthly water billing. I have attempted to…
MANZANITA WATER – Measure 29-179: DO BILLING CYCLES MATTER?
(This is a letter that was sent to the Manzanita City Council, and shared with the Pioneer, regarding Measure 29-179 – City of Manzanita: Adopts City water billing change from Quarterly to…
VOTE FOR ANDY DAVIS!
To my Clatsop and Tillamook County neighbors, Please support Andy Davis for House District 32. Andy truly cares about the issues that working families, seniors, and kids face every day: attainable (affordable)…
Political Signs Disappearance Continues – Tillamook County Democrats Do Not Give Up!
As a Democratic Party volunteer, I post the election signs on the lot just south of Tillamook. I have replaced signs 5 times this election season. And I will replace them again…
RESPONSE: County Commissioner Olson Responds to Goertzen Letter about Measure 29-180 – Public Safety Radio System Bond Measure
Here is Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson’s response to Mr. Goertzen’s letter – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/measure-29-180-is-misguided-and-wasteful/ Mr. Goertzen, Thank you for your comments and observations. They are always welcome. Here is my quick response….
Rockaway Beach blessed to have such fine leadership — Vote for Charles, Alesia, Kiley, Tom, Penny and Mary
To the Editor, Our ballots have arrived. Here in Rockaway Beach the choices could not be any clearer. Rockaway Beach has seen amazing progress these last couple of years, with a new…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES, NOV. 2024: ROCKAWAY BEACH MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES (LINKS TO FORUMS)
The Tillamook County Pioneer provides our communities with our expanded election coverage – Questions for the Candidates – provides our communities an introduction to the candidates and an unbiased view to compare…
Measure 29-180 is misguided and wasteful
Dear Reader Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner, explained proposed Measure 29-180 at a Rockaway Beach City Council meeting. He informed us about the current issues and lack of replacement parts for maintenance…
