Opinion

I noted an error in your story about the failing recall attempt.

Another April 15 tax filing deadline has arrived, reminding

San Juan Bautista’s City Council members have a legitimate gripe about uncivil residents who leave behind their dog droppings for others to pick up, but they are taking their concern too far – and showing their mixed priorities – by pursuing a punitive ordinance for residents who neglect their duty.

A Yes vote on Measure B is a practical choice to make. There is no organized opposition because the advantages are apparent, the rationale solid and such a change will enhance city government. Voters will elect a councilperson in each of four districts. The mayor will be elected at large and represent all the citizens in the City of Hollister. On the political ladder mayors are the best known to the population and therefore a mayor’s election by the voters provides for greater accountability. Such a change will enhance our democratic process. Mayors communicate the actions of the city council to the public. More importantly, mayors provide leadership in the development of a community vision and advance that vision within the council and staff. This requires an active representative of the entire city, not just a single district.

Gosh, bands draw 'those' people

Almost everyone recognizes that improving our local economy is one of the most important things we have to do to secure Hollister’s future. The question is what is the best way to reach that goal? While I support big, long-range projects, such as airport improvements and the Westside plan, which both have enormous potential, they often take a very long time to produce results and when only a few projects are on the table any problem can ruin years of planning or add decades to completion.

County planning commissioners allowed emotions to trump common

After nearly a year without a chief probation officer, San Benito County plans to fill the void soon, possibly by year's end.