(Tillamook County, Oregon) A Just Right, the unique multi-partisan political action committee that formed less than two months ago, has delivered on its promise of a wide-spread awareness campaign throughout Tillamook County….
Category: Op-Ed
Campaign Gossip: Real Transparency, Truth & Kindness – Statement from Mary Faith Bell
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve all heard the phrase “politics is a dirty business.” And it seems in recent history that the “smear your opponent” tactic has become the weapon of choice – even…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Housing, Fires, Elections, and Big News from the Oregon Courts
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 I would not be surprised if most of you missed the most significant government news of the past week. The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed…
Who is being misleading? Measure 29-161 Does NOT Protect Second Amendment
Dear Editor, I take issue with the following points made in a northcoastbbq.com post “Back the Badge is BS” on April 26 by kilchis@protonmail.com From the post: Back the Badge is BS by kilchis@protonmail.com “The Secondary…
OP/ED: Following the money in local politics
By David McCall When my ballot arrived, I remembered a piece from a few days ago warning of “a ‘fake’ campaign funded by outside progressive money.” With a few minutes to spare,…
OP/ED: All (Broadband) Politics Are Local; A Chance for Individuals to Make a Difference
EDITOR’S NOTE: Julian Macassey who has been involved with efforts to bring broadband internet to all in Tillamook County, and written several articles for the Pioneer sent along with article. From Julian:…
Graydon Hallock’s Criminal History
We the undersigned would like Tillamook County voters to be aware of the criminal history of County Commissioner candidate Graydon Hallock. The following is only one of several charges related to harassment…
Tillamook County Ballot Measures
Dear Editor: I was disappointed to find that the Measures on the Tillamook County ballot were not included in the voter’s pamphlet. A helpful employee at the County Clerk’s office told me…
Guided by her heart, desire to help others – Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
Dear Editor, I have only known Mary Faith Bell since 2018, but her high moral character immediately impressed me. She has proven herself to be a person of high integrity and of…
OP/ED: Don’t be Fooled. You haven’t been lied to (by TPUD)
EDITOR’S NOTE: We reached out to Steve Wecks following his thoughtful responses to the mis-information on social media threads about the TPUD’s Tillamook-Oceanside Transmission line and asked him to provide this op/ed….
