Letters - Page 28

To the editor: Russell Baldwin has been our family attorney since we moved to Lincoln City approximately 20 years ago.  We encourage everyone to vote for him in the upcoming May 19, 2020 primary for Lincoln County circuit judge. A judge is a problem solver for people who have some disagreement that needs to be resolved, be it with the government, or with

To the editor: After more than 50 years of activism for environmental and social justice it is painful for me to watch those years of hard work and occasional success decimated under the current and recent administrations. But now the campaign of Mark Gamba to represent District 5 in Congress gives me hope. We have the potential for a representative for

To the editor: Given the massive disruptions these days, it would be easy to forget that this is an election year. While it may feel like we are currently in a state of isolation-limbo, the Oregon primary election May 19 is looming. Covid-19 has brought many issues into focus, including the importance of effective leadership by our elected officials. This

To the editor: Lincoln City attorney Russell L. Baldwin would be a incredible addition to the bench in Lincoln County. Not only is he an awesome attorney, but he is a fair-minded law-and-order guy who can tell right from wrong. He is also compassionate and supports the community. Baldwin likes what he does and cares about the people he works

The U.S. government is preparing to send checks out to lots of us, apparently in the amount of $1,200 per person with the idea that these funds will help people in immediate need and will be spent quickly in ways that will have a ripple effect that will help our economy bounce back or, at least, collapse more slowly. Many

Fifty years ago, Oscar the Grouch greeted anyone who approached his trash can on Sesame Street with a simple, blunt message: SCRAM! About the same time beloved Oregon Gov. Tom McCall was telling potential newcomers to “Visit, but don’t stay.” Today, as an elected official in Lincoln County, the heart of the beautiful Oregon Coast, I’m delivering a message I

To the editor: As a full-time Yachats’ resident and property owner, I would like the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s sale of the four commercially zoned tax lots containing its former downtown station to include development of attainable/affordable employee housing. The need is there and land availability at good locations scarce. Too many towns delay affordability actions until options and

To the editor: On Jan. 3 the Oregon Government Ethics Commission issued a stipulated final order and letter of education to conclude its investigation into my actions as fire chief and administrator of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District. The commission found that my use of fire district equipment and personnel to block the road for cattle and to move