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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.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: It’s a never-ending game and we are losing

Published 05/22/2023
Community Contributor, Dom Zanger

San Benito County Supervisor Dom Zanger writes that the county's planning strategy is not sustainable.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: One size does not fit all

Published 02/28/2023
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Randy Logue writes about the uniqueness of San Benito County.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Hazel Hawkins management must do their Job

Published 12/29/2022
Community Contributor, Rob Bernosky

Robert Bernosky writes that management and the board need to analyze the hospital's salaries.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Don’t lose Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

Published 12/27/2022
Community Contributor, GeorgeFendler

George Fendler writes that the potential loss of our only hospital is alarming and that the community must do something to prevent this from happening.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The C word

Published 11/08/2022
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Randy Logue writes to suggest a compromise to building a second high school.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure Q is unfortunately necessary

Published 11/03/2022
Community Contributor, Richard Way

SBC Planning Commissioner Richard Way explains why Measure Q is, sadly, necessary for our county.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: SBC likely to become Davis if Measure Q passes

Published 11/02/2022
Community Contributor, Wesley Sagewalker

Wesley Sagewalker writes that the county may face significant barriers to job creation and economic growth.

Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Sam Farr, we are so disappointed in you

Published 10/30/2022
Community Contributor, Anthony Botelho

8 former and current supervisors share their response to Sam Farr's comments regarding Measure Q

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Betsy Dirks is the right person for the job

Published 10/29/2022
Community Contributor, john Parrinello

Writer states that Dirks was helpful in a dangerous and serious situation.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Vote yes on Measure Q to protect open space

Published 10/27/2022
Community Contributor, Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt writes that a yes vote on Measure Q will stop the warehouse/traffic jam proposal at Strada Verde that voters already voted down in 2020.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure Q is a Trojan horse

Published 10/27/2022
Community Contributor, Devon Pack

SBC Planning Commissioner Devon Pack writes on the reasons for opposing Measure Q.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Imagine you own California

Published 10/25/2022
Community Contributor, Rob Bernosky

Robert Bernosky writes that we need balance in government.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Why are supervisors rushing landfill expansion process?

Published 10/18/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Karl Broussard questions whether the San Benito Board of Supervisors set the stage to vote on the landfill expansion before Measure Q taking effect, if passed by voters.

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