more letters to the editor
Measure S opponents lack specifics
May 24, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: Opposition pieces written against Measure S are long on rhetoric and short on specifics. One gentleman from Discovery Bay exemplified this general pattern with his recent letter to the edit...
Champions of a worthy cause
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: On April 20 Liberty High School’s Leadership Class presented the 20th Annual Mr. Liberty competition. This sold-out show raised over $3,800 for the Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF). Mr....
Guest comment: Maintain current fire service model
by Kevin Romick, Mayor of Oakley
May 17, 2012 | 14 14 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
Recently there have been editorials, letters to the editor and blog posting against Measure S. One of the arguments against Measure S is that the fire district is too top heavy. A claim, much like ...
Insurance commissioner: vote Yes on S
May 17, 2012 | 14 14 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: As California’s insurance commissioner, I am concerned that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is facing serious budget shortfalls that could significantly impact your homeowner...
Measure S offers no real solution
May 17, 2012 | 15 15 comments | 64 64 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: I am tired of reading all these scare tactics regarding Measure S. After years of inaction by the BOS and now the current commission, the tough decisions have not been attempted to correct ...
Support Jim Frazier in AD-11 Race
May 17, 2012 | 10 10 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: I would urge voters in Contra Costa County to vote for Oakley Councilman Jim Frazier in the Assembly District 11 race. Mr. Frazier, who is a Democrat, is the only Contra Costa County candid...
Thank a teacher
May 17, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: Who would argue that teaching is not a demanding vocation? Consider, after all, the two greatest exponents of the art, Jesus and Socrates. One was crucified, the other poisoned; both in the...
Thanks, Walkathon warriors
May 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: Antioch Charter Academy II families would like to thank everyone that made our first Walkathon/Silent Auction a huge success. All proceeds from the fundraiser directly support the kids, eit...
Guest comment: Measure S rewards short-term thinking
by Kris Hunt, Executive Director Contra Costa Taxpayers Association
May 10, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 72 72 recommendations | email to a friend
District needs long-term solutions to deal with its financial issues. Measure S is not the solution. Fire Chief Hugh Henderson admits it and the district’s own numbers prove it. Even increasing th...
Guest comment: What firefighter compensation pays for
by Vince Wells, President, United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa, Local 1230
May 10, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
The pay and compensation of firefighters has become the topic of conversation on many blogs and news articles. Our compensation has been exploited by some as overly generous and with others, the ca...
Voting no on new taxes
May 10, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 67 67 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: I am in agreement with a no vote on Measure S and any other measure to grab yet more of our hard-earned dollars. We’ve all had to rework our budgets and live within our means during these t...
Measure S is not the solution
May 10, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 63 63 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: This new tax proposed for fire suppression is a cloak to pay down already incurred debt and duplicate already received services. After reading an article in Sunday’s paper about Moraga Orin...
Save your fire department
May 10, 2012 | 8 8 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: I have been reading these articles regarding our fire department and I must say that I am ashamed and saddened with what I am reading. I am the wife of 20 years of one of these local firefi...
Fire cuts no scare tactic Yes on Measure S
May 10, 2012 | 6 6 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: After reading Mike Dawson’s comments on Measure S last week, I felt compelled to correct several incorrect assumptions contained in his letter. His first comment included government “living...
Help bring back July 4 celebration
May 10, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: We’d like to share with you some information about a meaningful and fun community event that we would like to invite you to celebrate with us. As you know, the city of Antioch has gone thro...
Thanks for improvising fun fundraiser
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: The Brentwood Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team would like to thank several members of the community for their support this past weekend at the Improv and Comedy Night at Cap’s Oak Street...
Spring Fling
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: The Loma Vista Elementary School Parents’ Club would like to thank all of the families, teachers, staff, volunteers and vendors that supported our recent Spring Fling event. This annual Spr...
Announcing candidacy
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: We live in a vibrant, family-focused community. My wife Beth and our two daughters, Kaitlyn and Ashley, moved to Brentwood in 2000. I am delighted to formally announce my intention to run...
Close call could have gone bad
May 03, 2012 | 12 12 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: My husband Steve currently works for Con Fire and is the fire inspector for the majority of East County. Previously, my husband was the fire chief at Onizuka AFB in Sunnyvale. Typically, ...
Fire tax failure would be costly
May 03, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor: We have talked to members of the insurance community regarding homeowners insurance. It is clear that the cost of your homeowners insurance is based on the proximity and capability of you...