EDITOR’S NOTE: It started several weeks ago – on a social media platform. A couple of women discussing the scenario, “would you rather meet a bear or a man in the woods?”…
Category: Op-Ed
Re-elect Erin Skaar
The choice for County Commissioner Position #1 is clear. Commissioner Erin Skaar looks at the state of the community and has worked hard to improve it. This means working within existing regulations…
IN RESPONSE: Not supporting anti-semitic ranting
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I received Judi’s email, I was immediately taken aback, and thought, oh my goodness – no, of course not – the Pioneer would never support antisemitic language! And then…
Support for Bruce Lovelin for County Commissioner
Bruce Lovelin has my vote for County Commissioner for the following reasons: His 10 years’ experience on the Planning Commission gives him a strong background for this job. He will be able…
Commissioner Election – Clear Picture
It saddens me to see negative advertising raise its ugly head here in the commissioners race. On a positive note, it provides a clear picture of Mr. Lovelin’s lack of preparation and…
OP/ED: It’s all a Scam – Israel vs. Iran
By Chuck McLaughlin I will attempt here to piece together the bizarre events leading to the present situation in Israel vs Iran. It will reveal just how psychotic and narcissistic Zionists have…
RESPONSE: What’s the big deal? All three Commissioners salaries only about quarter (.26) of 1% of total county budget …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lucy Brook is responding to an op/ed press release from the Lovelin campaign – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/op-ed-erin-skaars-salary-revealed-lovelin-campaign-sheds-light-on-true-cost-to-taxpayers/ to the public, i think it’s pertinent to know that one county commissioner’s current annual…
OP/ED- Erin Skaar’s Salary Revealed: Lovelin Campaign Sheds Light on True Cost to Taxpayers
*EDITOR’S NOTE: As Tam Hulburt detailed in her letter to the editor (see link below), and as indicated below, the commissioners’ salary is approximately $90,000, and the commissioners’ compensation package is $126,000…
Vote to Re-elect Erin Skaar; More fact-checking of Lovelin ad finds more inaccuracies …
To the Editor: Last week, county commissioner candidate Bruce Lovelin ran a campaign ad criticizing incumbent Commissioner Erin Skaar, and called into question her ability, work experience, and judgment. In reading Bruce’s…
Misinformation in Lovelin Ad; Erin Skaar Clearly Best Choice for Commissioner
I am writing in response to Bruce Lovelin’s recent HH ad, Item #7, where he incorrectly states that Erin Skaar’s salary as County Commissioner is $125,000 per year. I hear on the street…