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Author Archives: L. M. Patella

In My Opinion

Although the 2007 elections were a resounding success, we were able to vote out of office two tax and spend rascals, (Arch Miller and Dan Tonkovich) and the vote totals for Stemper was encouraging. But we still have a lot of work to do before the remaining members of the tax and spend crowd [...]

In my opinion

Admin note: Mr. Patella’s posts are republished by d4v from his periodic emailings about local issues and with his permission. This one was overlooked until mentioned in the post earlier today from Chief (Is Jerry Oliver a “Sore Winner”??) about the new port commissioner.
November 14, 2007
As I have repeatedly said, you [...]

In My Opinion

I knew it was just a matter of time. The Columbian has finally printed an Editorial (SPEAK UP VOTERS) I can agree with.
The Columbian is also right that there are some crucial races and issues on Tuesday’s Ballot. Too bad they have taken the role of Cheer Leaders for the Incumbents and increasing taxes [...]

It is time for a change!

Having just returned from a dredging conference in Hawaii, I was a not disappointed reading article in the Columbian that were saved for me. They (THE COLUMBIAN) continue to support the tax and spend crowd, make feeble attempts to discredit those challenging incumbents and of course, support the wasteful spending of our hard earned [...]

In my opinion

Well, the Daily Fish wrapper, otherwise known, as “The Columbian” has once again not disappointed us. Almost as if on que, they have once again joined forces with the Tax and Spend Crowd and are asking you to return the three incumbent council members, who vote YES, in Lockstep, with Hiz Honor and the City [...]