To the editor: Love your community library? If so, it’s a definite yes on Measure 21-222 on the May 21 primary election ballot that you received in the mail. At nine cents per $1,000 assessed property value, it’s one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to help our community. Where else can you find […]
Letters
College’s bond request just renews rate, doesn’t mean an increase
To the editor: I am writing in support of Measure 21-224 on your May primary ballot, which would renew the bond for Oregon Coast Community College. If passed, this measure would renew the college’s bond at its current rate, meaning no increase in the tax rate for Lincoln County property owners. But the benefits for […]
Law school colleague supports Wallace in DA’s race
To the editor: I’ve known Lincoln County deputy district attorney Jenna Wallace for over a decade since we first met in law school. During those years I watched Wallace begin to develop her affinity for justice and integrity. Since that time I have litigated cases against Wallace, and while I don’t always agree with her […]
Benfield can end chaos, dissension in district attorney’s office
To the editor: Newport native Kathryn Benfield should be the voters’ overwhelming choice for Lincoln County District Attorney in the May election. With more than 35 years experience in practice, Benfield has handled both civil and criminal matters and regularly appears before juries. She has compassion and common sense. She has discernment and discretion. She […]
Former colleague supports Benfield for Lincoln County DA
To the editor: I had the distinct pleasure of working for Kathryn Benfield at her law office in Newport, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my professional career. I first met Benfield in the courtroom, while working for the Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Paulette Sanders. There I witnessed first-hand Benfield’s […]
Yachats council should raise concerns about Starker forest spraying
To the editor: I am a retired teacher and elementary school principal and I think that if every economic and political decision were made with kids in mind, we’d be living in a better world. I encourage Yachats citizens to be individually and collectively assertive when it comes to preventing further destruction of watersheds in […]
15neighborhoods group supports Hall in commissioner race
To the editor: 15neighborhoods is full-on behind Claire Hall for re-election to Position 2 on the Lincoln County board of commissioners. Read her statement on short-term rentals at https://www.voteclairehall.com/short-term-rentals Yes, Hall voted to license short-term rentals throughout unincorporated Lincoln County, including residential zones in 2016 but advocated a one-year review by the sheriff’s business licensing office […]
Former Oregon Coast CC president urges yes vote on $33 million bond
To the editor: In May, Lincoln County residents have the opportunity to vote “yes” on a trades education training bond for Oregon Coast Community College. The need for trades education is not new but has become more pronounced. Workers skilled in trades such as welding/fabrication, construction, maritime engineering and other trades will help meet local […]
Organizer seeks support for Waldport transitional housing
To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners for purchasing a building in Lincoln City for a winter homeless shelter. I’m asking the public to consider donating a house in south Lincoln County so that we can do transitional housing. Our work is to assist people to regain employment, locate […]
State should have on-site supervision of drone’s herbicide spraying
To the editor: I am concerned about the proposed spraying on Starker Forest property by drones in Lincoln County, particularly the parcel east of Yachats called Willamson BC. The spray area is only five miles from the town of Yachats, and not far from their water sources. It has been shown that pesticides can drift […]