I am writing to urge voters to join us in voting to reelect our Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. Mary Faith is intelligent, respectful, honest and a gifted problem solver. The…
Category: Op-Ed
Tillamook County Pioneer VOTERS GUIDE May 2022 Primary Election – Questions for the Candidates; Link to Videos of Candidate Forums
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent all the candidates (in contested and statewide positions) a request for a candidate’s statement and a couple questions. The Pioneer provides this opportunity for candidates to tell…
Support for Veterans Services Levy – Measure 29-163
I’m a Vietnam veteran. Measure 29-163 on the primary election ballot is an opportunity for people to truly thank a veteran for their service. “Thank you for your service” are shallow words,…
Make Sure Your Vote Counts; Voter Registration Deadline April 26
By Sandra Johnson Are You Registered in a Political Party and Not Know It? For good reason, many people have become unhappy with how some of our political leaders have acted in…
EXCLUSIVE PIONEER INTERVIEW: Easter Bunny Setting Up in Rockaway Beach for Saturday Event
For the Pioneer – By Robin Swain I was taking advantage of a sun break and went for a walk in the Phyllis Baker City park here in Rockaway Beach. I decided…
Support for Library Levy
In the upcoming election cycle is the continuation of the library levy – Basically a special library tax. This carves out a known amount of money from Tillamook County property tax revenues…
It’s time for a New Deal in Tillamook County
In 1936, the Rural Electrification Act made it possible for thousands of Americans to have electricity. Today, we are facing the same lack of an essential service for Tillamook county. High-speed internet…
OP/ED: STRs – the Time for Action is Now
by Deb Simmons I am gratified that the Manzanita City Council will revisit the topic of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) at its regular meeting tonight, Wednesday April 6th, and, hopefully, approve the freeze…
OP/ED: Connecting Google and Facebook with the Future of Manzanita
By Will Stone What does the rise of Google and Facebook have to do with the decline of Manzanita’s village atmosphere as tourists overrun our neighborhoods? I’ll tell you. Google and Facebook’s…
MAY PRIMARY ELECTION: Measure 29-161 – Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (Part 1 of series)
by Neal Lemery As a 51 year Tillamook County voter, I like to be educated on the candidates and issues that I cast my ballot on in every election. The May primary…
