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Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Tribute for Martha Moses

Published 01/22/2019
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

In this contributed commentary, resident Joan Sattler shares a tribute on her friend Martha Moses.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: The voters have spoken

Published 01/15/2021
Community Contributor, Frank Barragan

Frank Barragan writes that the Board of Supervisors should respect the will of the voters in regards to Measure N and Strada Verde.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Business climate must change in 2021

Published 01/07/2021
Community Contributor, Pinnacle Strategy

Pinnacle Strategy President Victor Gomez writes that as coronavirus cases surge, California leaders are failing small businesses and local job creators.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Teach me to fish

Published 12/04/2020
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Resident Randy Logue writes about using COVID-19 data to calculate statistics and help people make informed decisions.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Guilty until proven innocent

Published 11/19/2020
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Resident Randy Logue writes about COVID-19 and San Benito County's move back to the purple tier.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Strange alliances and local politics

Published 11/02/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Jeffers

Mark Jeffers writes about observations he's made regarding local political contests.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure N—recipe for a brighter future

Published 10/31/2020
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future co-founder Mia Casey writes that the proposed Strada Verde project is a positive step forward for San Benito County.

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COLUMN: This election is a referendum on growth

Published 10/30/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that the issue will play a primary role in a multitude of races including mayor, city council, county supervisor and the consideration of Measure N.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: A vote against Strada Verde

Published 10/26/2020
Community Contributor, Shirley Trevino

Shirley Trevino outlines six reasons why she will vote no on Measure N.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Choosing experience, collaboration and creativity for District 2 Supervisor

Published 10/22/2020
Community Contributor, Beth Roybal

Beth Roybal writes in support of candidate Wayne Norton.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: A modern fairy tale

Published 10/20/2020
Community Contributor, mary zanger

No on Measure N sponsor Mary Zanger writes that the proposed Strada Verde project reminds her of a fairy tale in which San Benito County is Rapunzel, with 'golden hair of pristine water and fertile agricultural land.'

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

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Time for change

Published 10/16/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in support of Sal Mora for mayor.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: How candidates fool voters with a slow growth platform

Published 10/09/2020
Community Contributor, Anne Stickett

Anne Stickett writes about housing growth in San Benito County.

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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

Published 10/07/2020
Community Contributor, San Benito County Chamber of Commerce

SBC Chamber of Commerce writes that unnecessary litigation caused by COVID-19, Prop 65 and the Private Attorneys General Act will have lasting impacts on small businesses in California.

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