Editorial: With reluctance, a nod for Measure E
Without a doubt, Hollister leaders have grossly mismanaged the budget and Measure T sales tax revenue since voters committed to the investment nearly five years ago. Despite those past transgressions - underscored by $500,000 in raises handed out immediately after its approval and a failure to wean off the city from needing the extra funds - voters would be penalizing themselves by opposing the Measure E extension on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Water Cooler: Should the NFL have reversed the result in the blown-call game?
Around the Water Cooler panelists answered the following question: Do you believe the NFL should have reversed the result of Monday's game in which a replacement referee's blown call on the last play changed the outcome?
Editorial Board Endorsement: Richman is the right choice for mayor
As many voters did earlier this year, we supported electing an at-large mayor. In these financially calamitous times for Hollister – defined by lacking accountability, passive management, neglect of economic foresight and irresponsible deficit spending year after year after year – it was well past the point of desperately needing a true leader and a new direction.
Hollister mayoral candidates share guest views on the budget
The following are links to guest views submitted by the four candidates for mayor. They answered the question: What is your plan to lead the council in setting budget policy, particularly how you would balance priorities between revenue generation and cost cutting?
Guest View: Emerson plans to keep services, raise revenue
Editor's note: The Free Lance requested these guest views on budget management from mayoral candidates.
Guest View: Ignacio Velazquez wants to cut spending in many ways
Editor's note: The Free Lance requested these guest views on budget management from mayoral candidates.
Guest View: Snow says he will stop wasteful spending
Editor's note: The Free Lance requested these guest views on budget management from mayoral candidates.
Guest View: Richman plans to set goals, policies to reduce costs
Editor's note: The Free Lance requested these guest views on budget management from mayoral candidates.
Water Cooler: Should it be illegal for teachers to strike?
Around the Water Cooler panelists answered the following question: Most states bar teachers from striking. Should it be illegal for California teachers to strike?
