Letter: California’s housing laws create chaos in our communities
In an effort to address California’s housing crisis, the State Legislature passed laws like Senate Bill 35 (SB 35), which streamline approval for high-density housing developments. While the intent may be noble, reducing costs and increasing affordability, the reality on the ground is far...
Letter: Gas ban discriminates against homeowners
Our ban on natural gas for new homes is neither logical nor fair.
The recent City Council decision affirming the 2019 ruling to ban natural gas from new home construction is wrong for three reasons:
1. Natural gas usage in California will INCREASE as a result...
Letter: ‘Boondoggles Bonfire’
For Amtrak's 50th birthday, instead of lighting 50 candles, we ought to give recognition to the taxpayers and have one candle for each dollar in taxpayers' subsidies that have been paid to it.
Of course, then if we start that annual tribute, to be fair,...
Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options
I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein, Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton must be commended for his effort to work with South County representatives in attempting to...
