May 20, 2010 RSS feed / Letters

What I want in a supervisor

When I am deciding who to vote for as a member of the board of supervisors, I look for a candidate who possesses certain qualities. These attributes include intelligence and common sense. More...

Serious concerns

AB 32, the bill that is causing much of the upset here in Cathey’s Valley, is going to ballot this November. It has not been well excepted, and so an initiative, written by Rep. More...

Necesssary experience

I have reviewed the credentials of both candidates for Mariposa County Auditor, and have decided to vote for Bill Davis. I encourage you to do the same. Bill’s Web site, billdavisforauditor.com, describes his education and experience. More...

Surprised by criticism

I am a fifth generation Mariposa/Madera person, who loves living in a small mountain town community. My great-grandmother panned Mariposa Creek. I have the nugget. More...

Impressed by festival

My wife and I are in the process of relocating to Mariposa. More...

Mariposa's good fortune

I’m a federal criminal investigator based out of the Mariposa area. In my occupation I regularly work with county sheriff departments throughout California. I’ve worked with federal, state and local authorities in five states. More...

Fast food

It seems all fast food businesses have to do to be in Mariposa is find an empty store. It is only a matter of time before McDonalds, Taco Bell and others will join Subway. Bev Marsh Kauffman More...

Best qualified

When I moved to Mariposa eight years ago I assumed the primary function of the sheriff was law enforcement and apprehending criminals. More...

Strongly committed

My family has known Doug Binnewies and his family for many years. More...

Congratulates Grizzly Band

I've got to congratulate Dr. Smith and the Mariposa County High School Marching Band. I watched the parade at the recent Butterfly Festival. I was very impressed. They have come a long way from the first time I saw them back in the '90s. More...

EMS Week

This week, May 16-22, is EMS Week, a time to recognize the unsung heroes who come to our aid when we dial 9-1-1 in a crisis. More...

Endorsements and experience

Roger Matlock, Pelk Richards and Jim Allen all served our county well as sheriff. I was fortunate to serve on the campaign committee for all three individuals. All of them have endorsed Doug Binnewies in his bid for sheriff. That speaks volumes. More...

Belief in a better tomorrow

My second grade class sent out letters to people with a caricature of a guy named "Flat Stanley” from a kids book enclosed in them. They sent the letters to whomever they wanted. More...

For better law enforcement

For a new administration and better law enforcement, Mark Jones for sheriff. Mark is the best qualified and more in touch with the residents of the county. Mark Jones will protect our families and homes. More...

Stetson for supervisor

I am writing to urge the residents of District 1 to vote for Lee Stetson in June. More...

There Oughta Be A Law

Three tases and you're out

On Nov. 23, 2004, Seattle mom Malaika Brooks was stopped for speeding in a school zone by Seattle Police Officer Juan Ornelas as she was taking her 11-year-old son to school. More...

A man of integrity

Doug Binnewies leads by word and example. He has the respect and support of the entire sheriff's department, former sheriffs and supervisors. More...

Surprised by criticism

I began my career in law enforcement with the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, having worked under both candidates. I have since worked for different agencies and for many supervisors and managers. More...

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