By John Rogan, Tillamook In the past one of the constant themes of the Republican Party was that Democrats were burdening our children with an enormous national debt. The refrain went something…
Category: Op-Ed
QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES #2 in series: State Representative House District 10
OIOpublisher The Tillamook County Pioneer sent five questions to Tillamook County candidates for State Representative for House District 10 (south Tillamook County); House District 32 (Central/north Tillamook County); Tillamook County Board of…
QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES – #1 in Series: State Representative House District 10
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent five questions to Tillamook County candidates for State Representative for House District 10 (south Tillamook County); House District 32 (Central/north Tillamook County); Tillamook County Board of Commissioners;…
OP/ED: Register to vote by Oct. 16 because ‘If you don’t vote, you can’t complain’
By Brian Halvorsen, Independent/Progressive candidate State Representative District 32 After telling my boss that I needed time off to campaign, he told me something that stuck with me, “I used to not…
Letter to Editor: NCRD Levy necessary for daily operations
To the Public that resides in North Tillamook County, I have been an advocate of the North County Recreation District (NCRD) since its inception in 1996, immediately recognizing its benefit to all…
Endorsement for Mary Faith Bell for Commissioner
My name is Vernie Love and as her friend and a former resident of Tillamook County, I endorse Mary Faith Bell for Tillamook County Commissioner. Mary Faith’s qualifications are extensive and she…
VOTE Yes for NCRD Levy
A ‘YES’ vote renews the current Levy with no change! All NCRD Programs will continue to be available (pool/fitness/theater) and is a small price to pay to keep the doors open. I…
Bell for County Commissioner
I was born and raised in Tillamook, and my husband is in the third generation of his family to make Tillamook their home, and we both strongly support Mary Faith Bell for…
Schwend for our Future
I have never been one to vote along party lines, as I strongly believe that a truly good politician will be able to act on the best interests of all regardless of…
Tillamook needs Mary Faith Bell
Today, we have an opportunity to choose a Tillamook County Commissioner who will exert strong and compassionate leadership for all county citizens: That leader is Mary Faith Bell, and I urge my…