North Coast Journal Reader

Editor: The residents of the newly fashioned 2nd Congressional District have the uncommon opportunity to send a truly brilliant candidate to Washington, D.C. (“Go Solomon!” May 17). Norman Solomon brings to the table a rich history of policy analysis, innovative leadership and coalition building. He is an independent progressive Democrat, beholden to neither party agenda nor […]

Editor: I agree with east-west railroad proponent Bill Barnum (“Choo-Choo Fantasies,” May 24). To heck with the naysayers; we men of action should dream big. Personally, I’m into those moving sidewalks like they have at airports. So it would be really nice if Dave Tyson would rent a car and drive down to Ukiah, Santa […]

Editor: Thank you for the informative and timely article about the upcoming election for the county supervisors (“District Soup,” May 10). After reading it, we wanted to share our view. We have known Clif for over 30 years, in many roles —  as a devoted family man, a successful business owner in a fluctuating economy, […]

Editor: Along with Journal publisher Judy Hodgson, I support Mark Lovelace for re-election as our 3rd District County Supervisor. During his first term Mark has supported jobs and resources in forestry, fishing and agriculture while protecting the environment. He achieves this balance by a thorough understanding of the issues and the needs of the community as […]

Editor: Your bully pulpit should awaken folks to the political Rex Bohn, who will sell his influence to the highest bidder. Rex’s supporters are virulent developers with a vision of Humboldt that relies heavily on corporate shenanigans. Control of the political process, from Eureka City Council to the Board of Supervisors is another step in […]

Editor: I agree with Judy Hodgson’s “Bully Pulpit” that Assemblyman Jared Huffman will be one of the two contenders in November. I also believe that Jared is the right person to send to Congress as our representative. Given the complexity of issues and congressional polarity, Jared brings experience and sound judgment to the table along […]

Editor: It wearies me that people like Susan Nolan (“Parks and Offices,” Mailbox, May 10) feel the need to malign public sector employees. Maybe I am hypersensitive because I am a veteran who later gained employment with the state and then the federal government, or because I remain so naïve as to think that stewarding […]

Editor: As president of Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM), I’d like to thank Ryan Burns for writing about the importance (and legality) of keeping one’s dog leashed at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary (“Doggy Days,” May 17). In fact, FOAM felt so strongly about the issue that we applied for and obtained a […]

Editor: I noticed the ad for Bayside Garden Supply on page 34 of your May 10 issue. A woman is standing on a log, grasping her back side. In the forefront, a man is blowing air up her skirt with an atomizer. The slogan reads “Clean up those dirty girls from top to bottom.” It’s […]

Editor: The feature article coverage of the state parks closure issue (“A Place in the Woods,” May 3) was appreciated. The time is certainly ripe for elected officials, Gov. Brown, and big money funding sources to pull a rabbit out of the hat to avoid these disastrous closures. We hope that your weekly continues to […]

Editor: I am a big fan of “Field Notes” by Barry Evans. In fact, as a retired person, I consider his column a part of my continuing education. His recent column (“Six Rivers (By Any Other Name),” May 3) reminded me that Six Rivers Bank used to (maybe still does) give out these beautiful calendars […]

Editor: Thanks for Ryan Burns’ reporting on the “The Dem Schism Gets Real,” (Blog Jammin, May 17). The motives being alleged against Virginia and others are projection. These hit and run tactics by certain local disgruntled members of the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee are par for the course. These self-appointed Democrats by their own […]