On Jan. 21, the nation marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, a decision that enabled corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence federal and state elections. As the 2012 election season ramps up, so will the corporate, union and special interest financing of political advertising. With the proliferation of SuperPACS and 501(c) organizations, major donors funding election advertising remain unidentified to the voters.
“The County Council is completing the General Section of the CAO update. This section covers Mitigation, Reasonable Use Exception, and Nonconforming Use. The latter two are pretty straight forward legal issues, mitigation is not,” writes San Olson.
A common assumption is that we’re against alcohol; that’s not true. We are against unhealthy, irresponsible choices that put our youth and community at risk. We support the legal, safe consumption of alcohol, which by definition excludes teen drinking.
“I have been a Washington public educator for almost forty years, an enthusiastic part of the building of a structure that serves the highest moral endeavor of the land. I have watched as our state has built a public school system that effectively serves our young people. Card by card, we have built a system that not only serves young people well, but has also harbors the potential and hope for a positive future for us all.”
Janet Alderton writes a letter to the editor about how confusing and often conflicting development codes and other county regulations have serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our fellow islanders.
What can we do?
The legislature says that it must hear from us, all of us, if we care about keeping Basic Health afloat. To be heard, we need to call the following numbers and state precisely what we desire to see happen ASAP – before Nov. 28.
Steve Adams is the best choice for Port commission position #2. Steve will bring a fair, balanced, and practical approach to the issues facing the Port
Nancy Ewert urges you all to be informed and vote for renewal of our Land Bank
According to Don Pencil, the county of San Juan has proven it cannot manage solid waste or the waste of our money
The board and staff of the San Juan Preservation Trust ask you to vote “YES” on November 8 to RENEW OUR LAND BANK!
A multi-generational Lopez family, we recognize the need to preserve natural places in the islands
Former County Commissioners strongly recommend a “yes” vote on the renewal of the Land Bank
Kurt Jacobs supports Stephen Adams
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