Guest comment: Measure S rewards short-term thinking District needs long-term solutions to deal with its financial issues. Measure S is not the solution. Fire Chief Hugh Henderson admits it and the district’s own numbers prove it. Even increasing t...
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Kris Hunt, Executive Director Contra Costa Taxpayers AssociationThepress.Net
Guest comment: What firefighter compensation pays for The pay and compensation of firefighters has become the topic of conversation on many blogs and news articles. Our compensation has been exploited by some as overly generous and with others, the ca...
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Vince Wells, President, United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa, Local 1230Thepress.Net
Voting no on new taxes Editor: I am in agreement with a no vote on Measure S and any other measure to grab yet more of our hard-earned dollars. We’ve all had to rework our budgets and live within our means during these...
Measure S is not the solution Editor: This new tax proposed for fire suppression is a cloak to pay down already incurred debt and duplicate already received services. After reading an article in Sunday’s paper about Moraga Or...
Save your fire department Editor: I have been reading these articles regarding our fire department and I must say that I am ashamed and saddened with what I am reading. I am the wife of 20 years of one of these local firef...
Fire cuts no scare tactic Yes on Measure S Editor: After reading Mike Dawson’s comments on Measure S last week, I felt compelled to correct several incorrect assumptions contained in his letter. His first comment included government “livi...
Help bring back July 4 celebration Editor: We’d like to share with you some information about a meaningful and fun community event that we would like to invite you to celebrate with us. As you know, the city of Antioch has gone th...
Thanks for improvising fun fundraiser Editor: The Brentwood Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team would like to thank several members of the community for their support this past weekend at the Improv and Comedy Night at Cap’s Oak Stree...
Spring Fling Editor: The Loma Vista Elementary School Parents’ Club would like to thank all of the families, teachers, staff, volunteers and vendors that supported our recent Spring Fling event. This annual S...
Announcing candidacy Editor: We live in a vibrant, family-focused community. My wife Beth and our two daughters, Kaitlyn and Ashley, moved to Brentwood in 2000. I am delighted to formally announce my intention to ru...
