Community Opinions Archives

COMMUNITY OPINION: Hwy 25 traffic

Published 08/06/2020
Community Contributor, David Redman

David Redman writes that the line of cars to get onto 25 from the 101 interchange is now 100 cars deep every day.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Code of Conduct

Published 08/05/2020
Community Contributor, Tim Burns

Hollister Council candidate Tim Burns writes that it's time to adopt a code of ethics and conduct for elected and appointed officials in the city.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Time to remove school resource officers from our schools

Published 08/04/2020
Community Contributor, Jose Martinez-Saldana

Jose Martinez-Saldaña writes that the myth of violence at schools has long been used as a justification to place police officers in school settings.

COLUMN: Tourism efforts are key to economic vitality in county

Published 08/02/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that enhanced tourism efforts should be at the forefront of economic development in San Benito County.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Politics of Fear clouds the issue

Published 08/01/2020
Community Contributor, Wayne Norton

District 2 Supervisor candidate Wayne Norton writes about staying focused on attracting local jobs and rebuilding the economy rather than the politics of fear.

COMMUNITY OPINION: A tale of two initiatives

Published 07/31/2020
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future co-founder Mia Casey writes that there have been false arguments made about the proposed Strada Verde autonomous vehicle facility.

COMMENTARY: Questions answered about Betabel

Published 07/17/2020
Community Contributor, Rider Mcdowell

Creator Rider McDowell responds to questions about the project off Highway 101.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Ignoring COVID-19 is dangerous for all

Published 07/16/2020
Community Contributor, Terry Butler

Terry Butler writes that we will be able to slow and stop the spread of the coronavirus if everyone complies with health orders, but that seems like a big if nowadays due to the varying reactions of the citizenry to the restrictions required.

Gavilan College campus in Gilroy. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Gavilan Board President speaks about fiscal management

Published 07/14/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Rachel Perez writes that though the college is in a tough spot financially, they are working on closing the deficit.

Hollister District 1 Councilwoman Carol Lenoir. File photo by John Chadwell.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Support for businesses downtown after recent fire

Published 07/13/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in response to the recent fire in her district.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Why our kids must go back to school in person

Published 07/10/2020
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Randy Logue writes that it is critical that students return to school this fall, or they may never go back to school again.

A map is shown from the General Plan laying out the 16 nodes that are intended for commercial development. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Suspending growth initiative campaign was right move

Published 07/09/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes about the initiative's upside and why he urged Preserve Our Rural Communities to suspend the campaign after the pandemic struck.