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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Barber for Seaside mayor
pen letter to the Seaside community: As a
dedicated public servant for over 40 years,
28 of them in Seaside, I have had the privilege
to serve and work with many community mem-
bers. Without question, our current mayor, Jay
Barber, is one of the most qualified leaders I
have come to know and have worked success-
fully with.
In his nine-year City Council experience,
he has been guided by his servant’s heart. His
authentic leadership style invites community
engagement, which helps build trusting connec-
tions and forms deep relationships. His practice
of inclusion, respect and dignity for his fellow
man invites a diverse strategy to strengthen our
community, and helps us all face our challenges
together.
He is a true statesman, proven leader, and is
eager to continue the community’s good work
to improve the quality of life for all of us. Please
join me in casting your important vote for
Mayor Jay Barber in the Nov. 6 election.
MARY BLAKE
Seaside
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Zimmerman for Gearhart
council
hat does it mean to “Keep Gearhart,
Gearhart?” A recent news article on pos-
itive community involvement noted, “Val-
ues should open our hearts…” They should not
close ranks around demographics of exclusion.
Jack Zimmerman, a candidate for Gearhart
City Council, has two main goals: to engage and
represent all stakeholders with ownership or res-
idence in Gearhart, and to assure fiscal responsi-
bility by crafting city governance with consider-
ation and accountability for associated costs.
Decades of the “no plan, plan” and a cum-
bersome process for incorporating changes have
translated to deferred maintenance, and passage
of unsustainable ordinances.
Zimmerman believes we should not shy
away from problem-solving. His professional
background in budget management offers the
city valuable experience in identifying revenue
streams to supplement the basic budget while
asking the hard questions about what we can
truly afford.
Jack Zimmerman’s voter registration may
be relatively new, but his association with Gear-
hart goes back nearly three decades. Why did
he choose to run for public office? Please, take
time to read Jack’s answer in The Daily Asto-
rian Voters Guide (available online). You will
want to get to know this man.
Let us welcome a voice dedicated to protect-
ing the traditions of historic Gearhart, with an
eye toward the challenges of a modern munic-
ipality. We encourage a vote for Jack Zim-
merman for Gearhart City Council. “Keeping
Gearhart, Gearhart” cannot mean simply leav-
ing things alone; it requires protecting what
we cherish with new vision, new skill and new
enthusiasm for 21st-century solutions.
JACK and BONNIE DELANEY
Gearhart
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Amend state constitution on
campaign contributions
es, candidates Kate Brown and Knute Bue-
hler have taken liberty with the truth.
But perhaps that is not the most important
story regarding this political contest. Of at least
equal importance is that they are running the
most expensive campaign in Oregon’s history,
having raised, between them more than $28 mil-
lion. The most expensive governor race before
this was in 2010, when a mere $20 million was
raised.
Those figures wouldn’t be so outrageous
if raised in small donations, but that is not the
case. According to an analysis by Green Party
member Seth Wooley of OreStar candidate
reports:
Brown has received 66 percent of her funds
in contributions of $5,000 or more, while Bue-
hler’s figure is 74 percent. Brown has received
56 percent of her funds in contributions of
$10,000 or more, while Buehler’s figure is 67
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percent. Do we have any reason to think that
either candidate will be working in the interests
of the 99 percent?
The time has come to enact effective lim-
its on campaign contributions. In order to do
that, the Oregon Constitution must be amended.
Soon a statewide initiative will begin collect-
ing voter signatures. When you see it, be sure to
sign; or, it is available now for signature on the
or.honest-elections.com website.
DAVID DELK
Astoria
Getting it wrong
he Daily Astorian’s support of Knute Bue-
hler for governor is based on the hope that
he “comes through on his promise to be a mod-
erate governor” (“Leadership needed for Ore-
gon,” Oct. 22). His record suggests otherwise.
He voted “no” on extended background
checks and waiting periods to purchase guns.
“No” on providing reproductive care, includ-
ing contraception, to low income, minority and
undocumented women. “No” to increased min-
imum wage. “No” to paid sick leave. “No” to
reduce criminal charges for possession of drugs.
“No” to automatic voter registration. “No”
on labeling genetically modified fish. “No” to
protecting grey wolves. “No” to prohibiting
landlords from evicting without cause. “No” to
extending carbon fuel standards. He supports
Measure 105. And, he supports liquefied natural
gas (LNG). Can someone please tell me where
the moderate part is?
Buehler claims he can fix the Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS), which
politically smarter governors and legislators
have struggled with for years. The editor calls
his refusal to sign any new spending bills until
PERS reform is on his desk “bold leadership.”
I call it Trumpian bombast. And, like Trump,
when things don’t work out with PERS, he’ll
say “OK. Let’s move on to something else.”
Under Gov. Kate Brown, the state’s econ-
omy is doing great. We are taking serious steps
to mitigate climate change. PERS reform is
underway. The Elliott Forest has been saved for
future generations, and the dominance of timber
interests on the Board of Forestry has ended.
That’s what I call bold leadership. Vote for
Brown.
ROGER DORBAND
Astoria
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Lower, Buehler not moderates
ineeta Lower and Knute Buehler are both
Republicans. Both have completely elim-
inated any mention of their GOP affiliation in
their advertising. Why? Lower and Buehler are
both on record as Trump supporters, yet Lower
and Buehler both claim to be bipartisan and
moderate.
Don’t be fooled. Anyone who supports
Trump cannot, by any stretch of the imagina-
tion, be either moderate or bipartisan.
BILL GRAFFIUS
Gearhart
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Vote for Roscoe and Astoria
school bond
have known Peter Roscoe nearly all my life,
and I have always been highly impressed with
Peter’s love and passion for our little corner of
the earth.
His commitment to Clatsop County is clearly
shown by the many voluntary positions he has
taken on over the years. He has served on the
Astoria City Council, Astoria Regatta Board,
Rotary Club president, and many more that
never get noticed.
Peter is an idea man with a special knack for
getting other people involved. He also knows
both the importance and meaning of the word
“balance,” a gift that simply cannot be taken for
granted when one is tasked with making import-
ant decisions that may affect so many lives.
Peter is not seeking the Clatsop County
Commission seat with some high-level personal
agenda. He realizes that his responsibility will
be to do the will of all of the people, not just
some special groups.
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He understands that not every decision can
be made with a black and white mentality, and
he has proven his ability to make those tough
decisions in his role as a longtime successful
businessman in the city of Astoria.
Peter Roscoe is my choice for Clatsop
County commissioner, and I hope that you sup-
port him, as well. His commitment to our area is
without question.
Also, please vote “yes” on the Astoria school
bond. Astor Elementary School, at 93, is still a
great school, but now has drafty, inefficient win-
dows, unreliable boilers and a tiny old gym.
Vote yes for Astoria schools.
SKIP HAUKE
Astoria
‘Yes’ on Measure 105
regonians are set to vote on whether Ore-
gon is a sanctuary state. In 2017 Mult-
nomah Sheriff Mike Reese released Sergio Mar-
tinez, ignoring an Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) retainer citing the “sanctu-
ary” law.
Martinez went on to commit assaults, includ-
ing at least one attempted rape. Had Reese hon-
ored the ICE retainer request, this criminal
would’ve been deported.
I have confidence Measure 105 will pass.
While it’s hard to tell until the count what the
outcome will be, the current like-minded sanc-
tuary being offered to Antifa intersection pro-
testers — as they kick cars and scream at driv-
ers — may tilt the vote overwhelmingly to end
sanctuary.
Elected officials need to let the police, the
sheriffs and ICE do what they do: Protect, keep
the peace, and serve.
WAYNE MAYO
Scappoose
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Vote for Bonamici, Mitchell
he beaches, ocean, and rivers of our North
Coast are not only beautiful, but vital nat-
ural resources for our community. With the
threats of climate change, it is more important
than ever that we act to address our use of fos-
sil fuels and work to conserve wildlife and their
habitat.
We need leaders who understand the impor-
tance of balancing the interests of industry and
development with conservation of our natural
resources. Many of our jobs depend on conser-
vation of our natural resources. We are lucky
to have Rep. Suzanne Bonamici as the ranking
member on the Subcommittee on the Environ-
ment in Congress.
At the state level, I urge you to support
Tiffiny Mitchell for House District 32 state rep-
resentative. She understands the challenges we
face as climate change becomes more severe.
Tiffiny Mitchell is the only candidate in the Dis-
trict 32 state representative race whom I have
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heard articulate achievable solutions to this
growing problem.
RUSS MEAD
Seaside
‘Yes’ for Warrenton schools
decision to ask a sacrifice of taxpayers to
invest in generations of Warrenton-Ham-
mond kids is not made lightly. Several years of
thoughtful analysis, weighing options, and seek-
ing to do what is prudent and affordable led to
our school bond.
Cars, buses, and students inundating the
grade school each morning reflect Warrenton’s
ongoing growth. portable classrooms devour
more playground each year as a band-aid
fraught with security challenges. The futility of
our first look into expanding on existing prop-
erty with its lack of buildable land and tsunami
zone restrictions, led to the hope of a highly effi-
cient master preK-12 campus on uplands.
A diverse group of community and staff
members developed a plan: a new middle
school to start a three-phase plan the commu-
nity can support over time. With the lowest cost-
per-thousand school bond in the county, and
leveraging state matching funds, we can relieve
the pressure on the elementary school, buf-
fer growth at the high school, keep our exist-
ing buildings well-maintained, set up a donated
career/technical building, and improve security
infrastructures.
The sacrifice shared by our growing commu-
nity will yield a legacy that spans generations.
DALAN MOSS
Warrenton
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Herman for Astoria council
here are big issues facing my city, too many
to list. What I expect from an elected repre-
sentative is a drive to understand the issues and
how they are connected to each other, a balanc-
ing of the options available, and a decision pro-
cess based on experience, knowledge and some-
times a gut feeling. I trust Joan Herman will be
a strong city councilor by using this formula.
I base my trust on Joan’s background as a jour-
nalist, which requires the gathering of facts and
the determination of the truth. Her experience as a
business person also guides her thinking. Through
both backgrounds she knows our city is made up
of people with different needs and expectations. I
trust Joan to be fair in all her decisions.
It is easy for people to make snap judgments
based upon very little personal knowledge of
the candidates. While I have known her for a
short time, I have found Joan to be strong, smart
and determined. I trust Joan to use these attri-
butes to be a great city councilor.
Count me as a vote for Joan Herman. She
will use her strengths to move Astoria forward.
BRYAN KIDDER
Astoria
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