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Letter: Newport needs more oversight on spending
I am a retired former senior operator for the city of Newport wastewater treatment plant. The city claims they need more money to repair the roads, but I've seen many pet projects and boondoggles that wasted public funds that the people never knew about. How about all the expensive c900 pressure pipe bought to replace the pressure line from the Big Creek Pump Station up Oceanview and Edenview to Highway 101 that was never used and sat for many years at the plant in the...
Proposed school district budget to be reviewed
A public meeting of the Lincoln County School District Budget Committee to discuss the 2024-25 fiscal year proposed budget will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the LCSD Teaching & Learning Center, 1212 NE Fogarty St., Newport. If necessary, a second meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the same location. The meetings will also be available for public participation via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/pwuwpyku The purpose of the meeting is to review the budget message and receive comments from the public on the proposed budget. Anyone can provide input at the meeting or via the Zoom link. Persons wishing to speak to the committee via Zoom must submit their topic, name, address, and phone number to eddie.symington@lincoln.k12.or.us before 5 p.m. the day of the meeting. Persons addressing the committee in person must complete a card with the same information prior to the start of the meeting.
Letter: How I would improve the county’s homeless plan
In 2007, Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall co-authored a plan “for eradicating chronic homelessness” within 10 years. Seventeen years later, how did this plan work out? Not well. Rather than ending homelessness, the number of unhoused people in Lincoln County has swelled to an estimated 2,000, according to a new report. Once scenic parks and trails have become campgrounds for the unhoused, typically littered with unhealthy garbage. Brazen trespassers stake out private forestlands and vacant lots. A Newport official told me that streams we need...
Letter: Stolen memorial flag
The American Legion Riders have been placing flags on the roadside memorials for fallen service men. The one for Charles Eugene Johnson, U.S. Navy, was placed Feb. 8 on Highway 20 at the East Toledo Junction. It did not remain very long. For the person or persons who stole it: Mr. Johnson’s honor remains intact. You simply demonstrated you have none. Bob Highfill Newport
Letter: Vote yes on Measure 21–224
I am writing in support of Measure 21–224, which would renew the levy for Oregon Coast Community College. If passed, this measure would renew the college levy at the current rate, meaning no increase in tax rate for Lincoln County property owners. But the benefits for Lincoln County would be enormous. Funds from this bond, coupled with an $8 million match from the state, would allow the college to build a state-of-the-art trades education center at its Newport campus. This dedicated trades education center would...
Letter: Jenna Wallace has affinity for justice and integrity
I’ve known 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 position, I know her to be thoughtful and professional in her work. Wallace is never one to rush to judgment and is always willing to listen. Wallace has a breadth of experience in counties all...
Letter: Vote yes for our libraries
This election, we have the important choice to invest in the heart of our community by voting yes on Measure 21-222 in support of the Lincoln County Library District. This critical measure will ensure the continued vitality and accessibility of our local libraries to all residents of our county. To be clear, this bond measure is a renewal of current funding — it will not raise your taxes. Libraries are not just buildings with books, they are vibrant centers of learning, discovery, and community engagement....
Letter: Vote Claire Hall for county commissioner
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation about our outstanding county commissioner, Claire Hall. When I first returned to Lincoln County, I was very interested in working on housing issues, and everyone I talked to said, "Talk to Commissioner Hall." I found Claire easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable about this number one issue in our community. Her years of experience, knowledge and relationships with key players...
Oregon House Republican leader used minor ballot delivery delay to question election integrity
Oregon’s House Republican leader sent state election officials scrambling this week after he used a minor delay in delivering mailed ballots to clerks in two counties to raise doubts about the integrity of the state’s voting system. The short delays county clerks in Douglas and Lincoln counties experienced were caused by a “miscommunication” with postal […] The post Oregon House Republican leader used minor ballot delivery delay to question election integrity appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Key Updates for Lincoln County: New Initiatives and Governance Changes Starting July 2024
'Summary': 'Lincoln County has announced new initiatives and policy changes to support its community and development efforts. The LCSNP program, supported by federal relief funds, aims to control the growing population of dogs and cats, which has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide grants to local child care providers. This will help expand child care services, meeting a crucial community need.
Letter: OLCV endorses Claire Hall, Dave Gomberg
Claire Hall has lived and invested in our community for many years, first as a journalist and now as a Lincoln County commissioner. Hall is running for re-election and deserves our support. With her experience, she understands the challenges of our unique area. She’s been a strong supporter of climate action to protect our fragile environment and has worked to tackle the severe problem of affordable housing and homelessness. She’s also been a strong advocate for sustainable fishing and the development of alternative energies. The...
Depoe Bay has city council vacancy
The city of Depoe Bay needs to fill a vacancy on its city council and is seeking for applications from qualified individuals. A candidate must be a registered voter and must have resided in Depoe Bay for at least one year. The city council is expected to vote on a replacement at its May 21, meeting. The appointed council member will serve until Dec. 31, 2024. Should the person appointed wish to serve beyond that date, they would need to file for election on this November’s ballot. Interested candidates for the position of city councilor should submit an application and resume to the deputy city recorder at info@cityofdepoebay.org no later than Monday, May 6, at 5 p.m. Applications can be picked up at city hall or downloaded from the city’s website at www.cityofdepoebay.org.
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