Your time well spent | Editorial
Your personal support for our public schools need not end at the ballot box. In fact, we’re of mind that one of the best contributions you can make to help a student succeed is with the gift of time — yours, that is. In that arena, opportunities abound.
February 14, 2012
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Attorneys agree port lacks authority to operate transfer station
At a recent public meeting of the Port of Lopez, I answered many questions about the limits on the powers of a port district to operate a solid waste handling facility. Last fall I asked the County Administrator Pete Rose that same question. On Nov. 1, I said it would be good to ask the port’s attorneys to provide an answer.
CAO: setting the record straight | Guest Column
Reasonable regulatory reforms are being muddied by misinformation. Compared to most counties and cities in our state, our critical areas ordinance update is very property rights oriented.
February 14, 2012
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String of feeble decisions, poorly made | Guest column
County Council’s record of ineptitude rises with its overreach of the CAO
February 14, 2012
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Journal political cartoon; week of Feb. 8 | Opinion
Journal cartoonist Rob Pudim offers an amusing view about pending budget cuts to San Juan County's sheriff department and prosecuting attorney's office.
February 8, 2012
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CAO: note lessons from Block Island | Letters
John Evans properly expresses regret about how the San Juans are “becoming a Martha’s Vineyard,” (“Martha’s Vineyard here we come”, Feb. 1, pg. 6)
In spite of all of our efforts since we put in place the Growth Management Act in the mid 1990s, we continue to move in that direction.
February 7, 2012
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Critical Area Ordinance: Off track, out of balance | Letters
As citizens, we should be asking our elected officials to balance and consider all of the interests of the islands’ residents, not just the narrow agendas of a small group of environmentalists.
February 7, 2012
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Critics ignore basic economics | Letters
In recent letters, the opponents of the critical areas ordinance (CAO) claim that the market value of non-conforming properties will be reduced if the proposed changes to the CAO are implemented.
I take exception to this claim for three fundamental reasons.
February 7, 2012
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Thank you all cards, flowers, and support in a difficult time | Letters
We wish to thank our family, friends, neighbors, the EMTs and community for the cards, flowers, and wonderful support through this difficult time.
February 7, 2012
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Levy: less now, or more money later | Letters
The school district facilities need attention. The roof at the elementary school leaks, the heating and ventilation systems need work and floor coverings are worn. Windows need to be replaced, electrical systems refurbished and technology systems upgraded.
February 7, 2012
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Levy: chance to ‘pay it forward’ | Letters
I am writing in support of the ballot measure to renew and increase the capital and technology levy for San Juan Island schools.
February 7, 2012
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