Category: Board of Supervisors
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Gerry Hemmingsen’s Report Card
By Donna Westfall – March 2, 2018 – In 2006 when Gerry Hemmingsen first ran for supervisor, he declared in the Triplicate that, “He’ll work for all of us.” Here is what he said he supported: The need to attract and keep qualified physicians in DN County. Improvement of our local roads and Hwy 101 and…
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Repeal 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act?
By Donna Westfall – February 26, 2018 with Credit to Nick Meyers, February 10, 2018 at AltHealthWorks.com – Pennsylvanian Senator, Mike Folmer (R) lashed out against mandatory vaccines. One of the most difficult messages to get across to Congresspeople and other politicians is the need for better regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, especially considering the…
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My opinion on Cannabis
By Dave Mason – February 24, 2018 – As a candidate for the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, I will re-state my position on Prop 64. It won’t be a surprise to anyone that has been following me on Facebook, or that heard my comments at the Cannabis Work Group meetings. I believe that…
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When politicians won’t express an opinion
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – February 22, 2018 – Three of the 5 supervisors have expressed an opinion on commercial cannabis. Here’s the breakdown: District 1 – Against, I believe District 2 – For, District 5 – For There’s the slightest question mark about Dist. 2 – Lori Cowan only because she has not…
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27th Clean-Up Scheduled for March 10th
By Donna Westfall – February 20, 2018 – Across the street from South Beach is a beautiful, wooded area not too far from the marshlands. Oftentimes, you’ll see people with shopping carts, backpacks or sleeping bags pop in and out of the area. Now that area looks like this. Here’s the problem. Our homeless use…
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Sup. Bob Berkowitz returns from Japan
By Donna Westfall – February 19, 2018 – Rikuzentakata, Japan had 24,000 population before March 11, 2011 when a 40 foot wave totally devastated their city, killing 1700 people, and destroying 80% of the 8,000 homes. The town is about twice the size of Crescent City. Sup. Bob Berkowtiz recounted his week in Japan at…
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Measure A – Term Limits Finally on the June Ballot
Updated May 14, 2018 – By Donna Westfall – February 13, 2018 – For far too long, we’ve seen politicians make a career out of sitting on the Board of Supervisors. The June 13, 2017 resolution called for the ballot measure to be called “Measure A.” The language will read: “Shall Ordinance No. 2017-003 be…
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Our politicians in Japan
By Donna Westfall – February 13, 2018 – Our sister city, Rikuzentakata, Japan has embraced our politicians for the second year in a row. This time, they’ve added cooking to the itinerary. Crescent City, Council member, Heidi Kime, posted pictures to Facebook: At least they were inside staying warm and out of the 27 degree…
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Running out of water
By Donna Westfall – February 8, 2018 – Here’s a scary thought. An entire city running out of water. The reality is that Cape Town, South Africa is facing “Day Zero” first predicted for March, then extended to April, but now they expect May is when the water gets shut off. It would affect up…
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The turmoil of commercial cannabis grows
By Donna Westfall – February 2, 2018 – Let’s take a look at Calaveras County. Few places have had more mood swings over marijuana than Calaveras County. According to an article in the Sacramento Bee by Brad Branan last month, “First, they embraced it. Then, they considered banning it. Now, they’re going to have harsher regulations…