Letters To The Editor
It is our belief that this is the CIty's attempt to create a defect income tax on residents who work or telecomute from home.
I’m concerned about data centers and what it means for our water, energy prices, and local businesses. Scott Hege was involved in bringing data centers to The Dalles during his time at the Port, while Hank Sanders has called for a moratorium on new data centers.
Protecting our environment, supporting education, and providing essential services are important responsibilities of government. So is creating an economy where people can work, invest, raise families, and prosper.
During the devastating 2018 Substation Fire, Mike and his family suffered significant losses. That kind of experience brings a personal understanding of the consequences of wildfire and the importance of protecting our rural communities.
Scott isn’t asking for a job he hasn’t prepared for. He’s an engineer. He ran the Port of The Dalles, where projects either get built on time and on budget or they don’t. He has served on the Wasco County Commission, where you can’t hide behind a press release when the road isn’t fixed or the budget doesn’t balance.
Rep. Greg Smith has held this seat for decades. This summer he agreed to pay a $12,000 fine to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission and was removed as co-chair of a Ways and Means budget subcommittee. His integrity is questionable. District 57 deserves a representative whose standing in Salem is not in question.
In my opinion, which in this case is an informed one, Dan’s experience and leadership is critical to the utilities ability to address the many challenges and also opportunities that the board will be faced with in the future, whether it be data centers, energy supply and cost, or the many other challenging issues that come before the board.
I encourage Hank Sanders to get involved in the community, build his knowledge base, gain experience, and keep pursuing public service.
For District 52, with over 30 years of qualified experience, Scott Hege will have my vote as a proven leader. Oregon does not need to take chances right now.
Dean is committed to listening and advocating for the needs of his future constituents, both rural and the small town residents.
We are farmers and have seen first hand how excessive regulation and misguided policies hurt our natural resource community. Scott’s experience as a business owner and his 16 years as a Wasco County Commissioner make him the clear choice for Oregon House District 52.
Spending money on Wasco County today helps our towns, neighborhoods, & farms thrive now & in the future. We are finally getting the millions we loaned (via tax breaks) Google (a $4 trillion corp.) only to see it be funneled into a bank’s investment portfolio for another 15 years? What are we even doing here, folks?
Nick has grit. He will stand up for what he believes is right even when it costs him in the form of campaign contributions or endorsements. He did this with his stance on data centers. He has maintained his position on health care, education, and equality. He is not a Johnny come lately jumping into a race simply because it seems winnable in this election cycle.
He grew up in rural Oregon and cares deeply about our farm and forest lands that are what really make Oregon, Oregon. Whether I am meeting with him in Salem in his role as a legislative staffer or talking to him on my farm, I know that I am working with a person of integrity who is working tirelessly to protect and improve Oregon.
Hank is our best choice for State Representative, he’s identified the threat to our healthcare posed by federally-mandated Medicaid changes coming in 2027, and he’s the only candidate promoting a plan to respond.
Families are struggling to find homes they can afford, and workers can't stay in a community where there's nowhere to live. Phil understands this — not just as a policy matter, but as a human one. As Chairman of the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority, he has helped move forward 130 units of affordable housing in Hood River and another 76 units coming to The Dalles.
They need our support as much as we do theirs. Art is good for our mental health. So is a festival but we shouldn’t have to pick between them?
We have seen the highest tax increase in history. With most of the state being rural, which means a lot of people have 10 to 50 miles, or even farther in some cases, to get to their job. The recent tax increase amounts to over 59 cents for a gallon of gas.
For the supposed school cuts, to say we are missing out on $2,764 in per student funding is a false premise. Your readers deserve a more accurate understanding of school funding.
Stronger citizen oversight is what is needed to enforce the elected servants to do the will of the people.
Ms. Drazan’s extremist views and agenda have been previously rejected, and the voters in Oregon should reject her second attempt to achieve her extremist agenda.
Our Commander in Chief is making very clear his desire to have the military ready and willing to follow his directions, including his goals of retribution and revenge against those who have opposed him. Portland is fighting back against his call for the mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard and other soldiers, raising the possibility of it becoming the first city to provide the training he seeks. We can hope any could-be lemmings will recognize and loudly condemn this as a leap we should all avoid.
All citizens of the United States of America may not know they are beneficiaries of a miracle – but they should. Now.
I wish fervently that Trump were more concerned about the actual wellbeing of children and all citizens rather than creating theatrics to attempt to boost low polling numbers.
I was a regular OPB listener for over 60 years, and for most of them, as an active Republican. I had served as county campaign chair for Republican Senator Mark Hatfield… My departure as a Republican came with its conversion to the Trump MAGA Party.
“Without federal funding, many local public radio and television stations will be forced to shut down. Parents will have fewer high quality learning resources available for their children,” he said. “Millions of Americans will have less trustworthy information about their communities, states, country, and world with which to make decisions about the quality of their lives.”
News From Our Sponsors
The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program is holding hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on November 13th and 14th from 9 am- 2pm. These events are open to household and small businesses of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties.
A single real estate transaction can involve dozens of documents, multiple signatures and tight deadlines. These 10 PDF tools offer options for editing forms, collecting signatures and keeping paperwork organized, from solo agents to larger brokerages.
That’s why it's so refreshing when a candidate comes along who receives strong support from both sides of the aisle and is respected because of the relationships he has made throughout his public service. In the race for House District 52 Scott Hege is the only candidate who has received bipartisan support for his candidacy.