Author: Linda Sutter
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A WIN WIN FOR LOCAL COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN AND SPORT FISHERMEN AT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 24, 2024 On January 4th, 2024 at a secret meeting by Tri-Agency (because it was not posted) Chris Howard plotted with Blake Inscore and Wes White to have Kevin Hendricks, President of the Democrat Central Committee bring in as many people as possible to the BOS meeting on…
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Vision for 5th District
By Linda Sutter – January 19, 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, fellow residents of the 5th District, I am here to share with you my vision for the future of Del Norte County. For the past 16 years, I have been deeply involved in the life of our community. I have lived, worked, and raised my…
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City of Crescent City Holds Meeting
Opinion and Commentary By Linda Sutter – January 16, 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today deeply concerned about the state of our community, particularly in Del Norte County and its impact on the hardworking residents of Crescent City. The statistics are alarming – according to Health and Human Services, 46% of Del…
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Controversial Tri-Agency Meeting Raises Concerns over Transparency and Environmental Impact
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 9, 2024 In a recent development, the Tri-Agency held a meeting on January 4, 2024, without providing the required 72-hour public notice as mandated by California’s open meeting laws, specifically the Brown Act. The board members present during the meeting included Chris Howard, Blake Inshore, Ray Altman, and…
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KANGAROO COURT – MORE HARBOR DISTRICT DRAMA
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – January 9, 2024 On January 2, 2024, at the Crescent City Harbor District, item 3 on the agenda involved the adjudication of an appeal from Andrew Evanow Sr., who sought to overturn a trespass and slip revocation order. In a conventional court of law, the prosecuting attorney must present…
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CALIFORNIA GUN RIGHTS – THE LACK OF GUN RIGHTS AND WHAT OUR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHOULD BE DOING
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – December 28, 2023 In June 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court struck down New York’s century-old public carry licensing law and announced a radical new framework…
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CITY MANAGER AND CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR LESS THAN TRUTHFUL
Originally Submitted By Linda Sutter in 2020 – it bears publishing now since the Crescent City, City Council plans to increase sewer rates in the Spring of 2024. Opinion and Commentary By Linda Sutter The city would receive $1.2 million dollars per year by increasing the sales tax 1%. The county is in the process…
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HEALTH AND SAFETY DISASTER
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MELLO TURNS BLIND EYE By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – November 29, 2023 5th District has a serious health and safety issue. Encampments that leak into groundwater, wetlands, and tributaries. With a passed budget of $433,000.00 for code enforcement this situation turns into a political circus where no one wants to be…
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TEN CASES OF LEAD POISONING REPORTED
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – November 22, 2023 Supervisor Darrin Short Refuses To Tell Public In a grueling 45 minute presentation of the Health and Human Resource Department, Shelby Beckenstab reported 10 cases of lead poisoing within this county. During public comment the question was asked what area of Del Norte County is the…
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TRI-AGENCY RECRUITING ATTORNEY’S
By Investigative Reporter, Linda Sutter – October 14, 2023 Board Members want Free Services A “Special” Tri-Agency meeting was held October 13, at 3 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers. 5 out of the 6 board members made an appearance. There were 11 items on the agenda. First topic of discussion was to give…