more letters to the editor
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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...
May 24, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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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....
May 17, 2012 | 14 | 23 |
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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 ...
May 17, 2012 | 14 | 20 |
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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...
May 17, 2012 | 15 | 64 |
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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 ...
May 17, 2012 | 10 | 39 |
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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...
May 17, 2012 | 1 | 5 |
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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...
May 17, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 2 | 72 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 3 | 40 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 1 | 67 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 1 | 63 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 8 | 42 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 6 | 30 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 1 | 6 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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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...
May 10, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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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...
May 03, 2012 | 0 | 8 |
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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...
May 03, 2012 | 12 | 19 |
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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, ...
May 03, 2012 | 3 | 17 |
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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...