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An Open Letter From Madera County Assessor Brett Frazier

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Submitted by Madera County Assessor Brett Frazier.  Subject: Correction of Caption Regarding Madera County Assessor Fee Schedule I am writing in response to an inaccurate caption that accompanied a recent Instagram post regarding the Madera County Assessor fee schedule. I would like to address the error and provide clarification on an important point related to this fee. The caption in ...

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Letter To The Editor – Privatization of Public Schools

Letter to the Editor Submitted by Emily O’Connor, Oakhurst, CA. If someone were to ask me if I support “parent’s rights” and “school choice” it would seem like a no brainer; I am a parent with multiple children who attend local schools— I like rights and choices. But if someone were to ask me to support the privatization of public ...

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Letter To The Editor – YES on Measure T

Submitted by: Rob Poythress District 3 Madera County Board of Supervisors Letter To The Editor – YES on Measure T: Just the FACTS: The truth about renewing Measure T for local roads and transportation Recently I’ve heard a disturbing amount of misinformation circulating about Measure T, the proposal to extend the locally controlled funding for roads and transportation that benefits ...

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Bob Morse District 3 School Board Mariposa County

Letter To The Editor Submitted By Janette Gamble I was delighted to learn that Bob Morse is running for District 3 School Board representative in Mariposa County because I know he would do an excellent job. I first met Bob in 2005 during my tenure as principal and special education teacher (at Yosemite Valley School) and found him to be ...

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Renewing Measure T Essential For Our Community

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Letter to the Editor, Submitted by Madera County District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler  Renewing Measure T Essential For Our Mountain Roads, Safety, And Economy Safe and well-maintained roads are essential for Eastern Madera County. Good roads allow visitors and goods to move quickly and safely to and through our communities to create jobs and support our economy. Good roads help ...

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Letter To The Editor

Smallcombe for District 1 Supervisor Rosemarie Smallcombe has the proven experience, leadership, knowledge and dedication needed to be an effective Supervisor.  She has done a good job representing District 1 and Mariposa County and should be re-elected to continue her good work.  Over the past 8 years in office she has developed working relationships with officials in key agencies responsible ...

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Letter To The Editor

Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor I strongly endorse Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor.  I have known her since she was first elected in 2014 and since then we have worked together on several occasions.  I am always amazed at her depth of knowledge and sincere concern for our county. Because of her background in Regulatory Compliance, ...

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Letter To The Editor

I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years Editor, I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years, working to prevent unfair sales and claim practices and improve disaster resilience and recovery. During that time I’ve met and worked with hundreds of elected officials. Among those who stand out as true ...

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DA Moreno’s Letter To The Community

District Attorney Sally Moreno’s Letter to the Madera County Mountain Residents Addresses the Recent Release of Robert Long, Accused of Stabbing in Oakhurst  Recently, I have been receiving questions regarding why Robert Long, the suspect in a stabbing that occurred in Oakhurst a week or so ago is out of custody.  To explain, I need to tell you a little ...

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