Letters - Page 16

Former health department director endorses Jacobson for county commissioner

April 30, 2022
To the editor: I am supporting the re-election of Kaety Jacobson for Lincoln County commissioner in the May 17 primary election. While I was the health department director for Lincoln County, I had the good fortune of working closely with Kaety during the Covid pandemic and the Echo Mountain wildfire. In both cases Kaety worked hard to assure that county

Former Airbnb executive running for Congress won’t get my vote

April 30, 2022
To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a former Airbnb executive, Andrew Kalloch, is running to replace Peter DeFazio in Congress. Despite multiple studies showing that Airbnb reduces the supply of long-term housing and harms communities like ours,

Samaritan taking steps to improve equity and inclusion issues

April 18, 2022
To the editor: From time to time, we receive feedback from patients who have reported uncomfortable or unsatisfying experiences at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, some due to issues of equity and inclusion. While we would never refuse service or knowingly discriminate, even innocent lapses may result in patients hesitating to seek care here because of an unpleasant experience. We want

County commissioners, sheriff should begin implementing STR rules

April 13, 2022
To the editor: Law is rarely black or white, and Lincoln County commissioners have a lot of discretion about how they choose to “defend” Ballot Measure 21-203. Their obligation to constituents is to know all the options, including the pros and cons of each. The county counsel’s role is to help commissioners make the best policy decision. Counsel should give commissioners the applicable law, be it

Get ready for a bigger and better Waldport Beachcomber Days June 17-19

March 26, 2022
To the editor: The 66th Waldport Beachcomber Days “Sea of Dreams” is just around the corner. This year’s event is June 17-19 and promises to be a fun-filled family-centered celebration lots of activities for all ages, including a two-day timber show. Anyone can join the fun by entering in the parade, vendor fair or by participating in the car or

Waldport resident urges Holt, Menefee recall from COCF&R board

March 20, 2022
To the editor: This is a response to the March 2 letter in the Newport News-Times by Bernice Barnett, which is full of inaccuracies. As a concerned citizen of Waldport, I feel the need to respond. The movement to recall Menefee and Holt from the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board is not just “Peter Carlich’s recall petition.” In

Commissioner says county lawyers are defending BM 21-203 and asks for patience

March 9, 2022
To the editor: I made the following statement at the Wednesday, March 9 meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in response to numerous emails the board has received this week. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson echoed these sentiments, and while Commissioner Doug Hunt had an excused absence, I believe this reflects his thoughts as well. It is longstanding county policy

Waldport resident urges a close look at COCF&R recall petition — and to not sign it

February 10, 2022
To the editor: Peter Carlich has filed a recall petition for two members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District. Before you sign the recall petition, please look into the facts. Carlich has accused the board of having illegal executive sessions. However, according to a Newport News-Times story published Jan. 28, “Carlich noted he cannot know for sure
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