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I’m frequently asked why I don’t support airports as engines of regional economic growth.
On Wednesday, California took a major step forward in addressing school dropouts. For the first time, the state’s dropout data is based on real numbers reflecting individual students who have left school.
Regarding the Viewpoint “Ruling on same-sex marriage is true to nation’s principles” (July 5): The Coalition of Welcoming Congregations errs on a number of points in its opinion supporting same-sex marriage. It assumes that sexual orientation is “based on God-given characteristics of birth.” This assumption is not supported either scientifically or scripturally.
I n our previous positions with the city of San Luis Obispo, we were and continue to be strong supporters of the Police Department. It is a strong, good department, and the officers and their commanders do an excellent job of protecting lives and property. They should be properly recognized and thanked, as well as properly compensated for the jobs they perform.
Y our recent discussion on “binding arbitration” and published viewpoints of Mayor Romero, Councilman Brown and public safety representatives Dale Strobridge and Erik Baskin (July 13) all are guilty of using improper terminology and as a result may have seriously misinformed your readers.
B inding arbitration provides a fair and balanced process for resolving disputes regarding wages, benefits and working conditions. The citizens of this community enacted this charter measure for a reason. Let us not forget why.
Binding arbitration is a critical issue facing the city of San Luis Obispo.
B inding arbitration has been a buzz recently — in the media, in the community and even within the region.
Recently the Atascadero City Council voted 4-1 to put the so-called Atascadero Shield Initiative on the November ballot. I was the only council member voting “no.” Why did I think it should be adopted by the City Council, rather than put on the ballot?
