Editor: I am dismayed with the archaic comments and attitudes of some Oakley council members regarding the LGBT Pride proclamation. LGBT Pride is about showing love and support for our neighbors, parents, or children in the LGBT community. Kudos to Mayor Alaura, but Hardcastle and Pope have …

Editor: In November 1996, California voters passed Proposition 218, the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act.” This constitutional amendment protects taxpayers by limiting the methods by which local governments can create or increase taxes, fees and charges without taxpayer consent. Proposition 218 r…

I just read the article about the hiring of a new assistant city manager for Brentwood. Adding his salary (which is Bay Area based, instead of local cost of living based) to the city manager’s income, you citizens of Brentwood are spending over $500,000 a year of your tax revenue for those t…