Category: Board of Supervisors
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Sup. Lori Cowan Recall Going Well
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – July 11, 2018 – Recalling elected politicians is something that’s usually done when their actions are so illegal or immoral that it can’t be overlooked. Recently, California Senator, Josh Newman, was recalled for supporting the gax tax put into place by Gov. Brown and his predominantly Democratic legislature. That…
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JUST SAY NO
By Bob Berkowitz – July 2, 2018 – Somethings are so unbelievable that you swear that you must be living in the twilight zone, Well it wasn’t Rod Serling who came to my door, but an elderly woman with a clipboard in her hand. She asked if I was a registered voter, to which I…
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My 2nd interview of Jesse Davis
By Samuel Strait – July 2, 2018 -After a two week pause from the flurry talking with Mr. Jesse Davis on my Sunday radio program, Conversations with Sam. 3 to 4 pm on KFUG, I received a phone call from Mr. Davis wishing to once again appear with me to continue our previous and entertaining conversation about the world…
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Finigan Living In An Alternate Universe
By Bob Berkowitz – June 30, 2018 – When I read David Finigan’s musings in Tuesday’s Triplicate, I have concluded that he must be living in an alternate universe. In the article he accuses Supervisor Gitlin and I of every offense possible with the exception of the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. In other words, his accusations have…
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Supervisor Gitlin wants Triplicate Editor, Fornoff, gone
June 28, 2018 John Costa, Managing Director Western Communications, Inc. Box 6020 1777 SW Chandler Ave Bend, Oregon 97708 REF: Editor Robin Fornoff, The Triplicate continuing unfair practices Dear Mr. Costa: I write you this morning with deep concern over on-going unfair editorial practices by the Triplicate…
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The Jesse Davis Recall’s: “I did it because I could. It’s easy.” No real reasons necessary.
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – June 20, 2018 – On this past Sunday’s radio show “Conversations with Sam”, 3 to 4 pm every Sunday on KFUG 101.1 FM, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Jesse Davis, initiator of a recall effort for two of Del Norte County Supervisors. This is not the first time Mr. Davis has been…
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Supervisor Berkowitz’s response to the Recall Notice
June 18, 2018 For the last year and a half, my one goal has been to help make our county a better place to live, work and raise a family. I am proud of our board’s accomplishments. After years of inaction, we’ve begun the process of replacing Last Chance Grade. We have motivated Sutter Coast Hospital…
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Supervisor Gitlin responds to RECALL notice
By Donna Westfall – June 18, 2018 – On June 12th, a Certified Letter was received by Sup. Gitlin containing the Notice of Intention to Circulate Recall Petition mailed by Jesse Davis, the former Chair of the Cannabis Working Group and advocate for the recall. Also included in the Certified Letter were the first 20…
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Recall smells fishy!
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – June 13, 2018 – Something smells very fishy about the recall effort against Supervisor Bob Berkowitz. Jesse Davis, the Vice Chairman of the Cannabis Working Group has mailed a notice of recall against Berkowitz. Last I looked, Jesse Davis lived in McKinleyville, so what’s he doing in Del Norte…
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ANOTHER trip to Japan
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – June 10, 2018 – Another trip to Japan for our Chairman, Chris Howard, and Mayor, Blake Inscore. Yawn! I guess both men haven’t had enough vacation time in the land of the rising sun and the Japanese are tired of footing the bill. What is this, third time around?…