Submitted by Emily O’Connor I would like to attempt to clear up some veiled language that is being used by school board candidates to protect their legitimacy with bipartisan voters— “Parents right to know” — has most of its local support from common sense people who take the phrase literally: “If something is going on with my child, I want ...
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Letter to the Editor-I’ve Done My Homework
Submitted by Sue O’Connor of Oakhurst, CA Election time again! This is the time that you get to vote for the person that most closely represents your values and priorities. The hardest part is knowing whether a candidate represents your values and priorities, and not everybody does their homework. I’ve done my homework, and I would like to share my ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: Walking Towards A Healthier Community
As a resident of Yosemite Lakes Park (YLP) for 20 years I do not often see people walking or biking along the street, children riding their bikes to school or mothers or fathers pushing their child in a stroller to the park. My home community is a wonderful place to live, however it is exposed to a number of environmental ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: RV Park Destroys Our Quality Of Life
Dear Editor: I had a lesson in local civics last night. Foolish me, I thought our representatives were elected or appointed to represent the citizens. Instead, the Madera County Planning Commission voted to approve the development of a RV and camping park with 109 RV spaces and a 100 or so other types of spaces to serve as many as ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: McClintock Understands District 4
After reading the articles on Rep. Tom McClintock and Jessica Morse in the Mariposa Gazette and attending the debate on Sept. 23, I will continue to support our Congressman wholeheartedly. When I moved here in 1971 Mariposa was a thriving conservative community. Yes, we had Yosemite and tourism, but we had timber harvesting and our forests were healthy. We also ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: Sally Moreno Has Support Of Law Enforcement
There are two elected top law enforcement officers in Madera County. They are the District Attorney and the Sheriff. The top reason to elect Sally O. Moreno as District Attorney is that she is endorsed, not only by the current Sheriff Jay Varney, but also by three of his predecessors, former Sheriffs John Anderson, Berk Berkeley, and Ed Bates, as ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: Paul Hornick Is Motivated By Duty
As highly contested political races near election day, generally the mud comes out: motives are questioned and integrity is challenged. As an outside observer of the Madera County District Attorney race who personally has served in the United States Army Reserves with Paul Hornick in the months leading up to his announcement to run for office, I feel compelled to ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: Paul Hornick Is The Public Servant We Need
I have had the genuine pleasure of knowing, working, and collaborating with Paul Hornick since 2012. Paul and I became acquainted during our mutual service as new officers in the Army Reserve. It was barely a moment before Paul and I began working on projects together. As is common, people of like minds begin associating and exchanging ideas, thoughts, and ...
Read More »Open Letter From Paul Hornick, Candidate For District Attorney
Dear Neighbors, I am Paul Hornick, Senior Deputy District Attorney in Madera County. I am writing to set the record straight. My opponent paid to create an untruthful radio advertisement/ YouTube video. Sheriff Jay Varney made a statement that I disagree with and I want to share my version of events. Additionally, Deputy Jessica Martinez inaccurately characterized my actual statement ...
Read More »Letter To The Editor: Assistant D.A. Says Paul Hornick Is The Only Choice
Many eyes are on the race for Madera County District Attorney and I feel compelled to weigh in publicly on this extremely important decision. Paul Hornick is the only choice for District Attorney. Why is my opinion relevant among so many others? Currently, I am the Assistant District Attorney for the Madera County District Attorney’s Office. My husband is also ...
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