Letters

Seaside High School Associated Student Body and class officers put on events Dec. 14 through 18 to help spread holiday cheer through the unprecedented times 2020 brought.

As I was watching the storm waves today at 12:45 p.m. today, I saw the most interesting thing. A large drifting tree with its roots still attached was being rolled up the sand by the heavy sur…

The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District Board of Directors approved the purchase of the Broadway Middle School in their closed session of Dec. 28. What surprises me is how they can move…

It seems that vacation rental owners have forgotten that they are operating businesses in residential zoning, and that it is a privilege, not a right.

In response to a letter to the editor from members of the Seaside Vacation Rental Association.

Serving on a government board is very difficult. The knowledge required is immense plus the time to research and analyze all sides of an issue. The role may also lead to sleepless nights tryin…

This letter was sent to members of the Seaside School District Board of Directors. It is printed at the writers’ request.

In 2018, Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District tried to expand, putting a $20 million bond to the voters. It was defeated 2 to 1.

Dear Seaside Mayor and City Council,

Thank you Randy Frank and Tita Montero for your informative guest column articles. 

Purchase of the Broadway Middle School: why purchase the school when it has been deemed unsafe and there is a new school out of the tsunami zone? We all know that people are struggling to make…

We are concerned taxpayers about the proposed purchase of Broadway Middle School by the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District.

It has been my intent not to go through too much detail on all the discussions I had in trying to promote the school as a city center but the disingenuous response of Mayor Matt Brown and the …

I am opposed to the SEPRD purchasing Broadway Middle School.

As taxpayers living within the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation Sistrict, we are concerned with the proposed purchase of the Broadway Middle School property.

My son is a 2018 graduate of Seaside High School and my daughter is a junior this year. I've been to exciting football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball games, band concer…

Candidates should prioritize global response to COVID-19

Not wearing a mask is the new suicide, especially for depressed and fatalist people who don’t care about tomorrow. It is also the new racism, because minority people are hit hardest by the spread.

The decision whether or not to bear a child is central to a woman’s life, to her well-being and dignity. It is a decision she must make for herself. When the government controls that decision …

This letter was sent to members of the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District board of directors. It is reprinted at the writer’s request.

I am writing in support of Adam Wood for Seaside City Council. Adam grew up on the Oregon Coast and knows the particular challenges that face citizens and business owners in coastal communitie…

If you want to know who to vote for state representative House District 32, Secretary of State, and Treasurer, I’d say follow the money trail. All campaign contributions are reported on the Or…

We are writing to endorse Paulina Cockrum for Gearhart City Mayor and Dan Jesse and Reita Fackerell for Gearhart City Council.

Why must Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District purchase the money pit Broadway Middle School? As other opinion writers have stated all of the sports facilities will be available in our ne…

This letter was sent to students and parents in the Seaside School District.

I have taught in state House District 32 for nine years where I helped students build skills so they can be successful wherever life takes them. I know the value of education, and I want legis…

I write this letter in support of Kim Thatcher for Secretary of State. Although I am a registered Libertarian, I am crossing party lines and will vote for Kim Thatcher enthusiastically.

Clatsop County’s resiliency plan has no credibility with constituents who have been studying this project extensively, By the time we learned of the plan for our area, the county already had t…

I appreciate Sunset Empire Park and Recreation’s never-ending desire to expand its services and facilities. I also believe they are naïve to the excessive tax burden they place on the district…

There is no question we are living in unprecedented times. Our state faces so many issues that could be rectified if our elected legislators and officials would do the right thing.

I served as a nonpartisan county commissioner in Clatsop County for eight years. I know how hard you have to work to fight to make sure your community is heard when bigger, more affluent commu…

I think it is important for voters to note that Suzanne Weber has received money from the Koch Brothers.

At the board of commissioners meeting on October 14, there was a lashing to the public about some of the letters being too harsh. There is no doubt that as residents we are frustrated.

I would like to submit some information for the workshop on homelessness Seaside City Council is having at the end of October.

Suzanne Weber is accused by her opponent Debbie Boothe Schmidt of wanting to reduce school funding because of her stance on the Student Success Act or Corporate Activity (CAT Tax) affecting Or…

I am writing to endorse Debbie-Boothe Schmidt.

Days after the Astorian endorsed Suzanne Weber as someone with “an independent streak who can partner with Sen. Betsy Johnson,” a mailer came from the mysterious Facts and Fairness political a…

Remembering the details of the recent fire event behind Bay City, namely the Pike Road Fire, we can be extremely thankful for the local resources who quickly went into action. I counted 15 log…

This November, I am finally looking forward to voting for a candidate instead of just voting against one, that candidate is Suzanne Weber. I have gotten to know Suzanne and we have talked abou…

State House District 32 candidate Debbie Boothe-Schmidt engages in untrue attack ads against Mayor Suzanne Weber.

As a successful businesswoman and proud resident of Seaside, Kathy Kleczek deserves your vote for Seaside City Council. Since the early 1990s, she has had a record of leadership and service.

This November, we must elect candidates who have demonstrated true leadership.

I want to applaud AAUW and the Seaside Signal for sponsoring last night’s election forum (https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=bPmzbSkZc5w).

I am writing to you in your capacity as editor of the Seaside Signal and South County for The Astorian to show my support for candidate Adam Wood for Seaside City Council.

I would like to reach out today to show my support for candidate Adam Wood for Seaside City Council.

While many politicians spend their time on infinite committees, task forces and focus groups, Ward 4 candidate David Posalski has a way of cutting through all of that to hone in on a problem a…

Debbie Boothe-Schmidt is a liar. Either that or the Portland elites who hand-picked her to be their political pawn are putting lies in her mouth.

Making the choice to represent your city as a mayor or city councilor is an incredible commitment. These are not paid positions. They require an extraordinary amount of time from those who serve.

This letter is in response to an “informational” mailer I received from Suzanne Weber. The information in the mailer was inaccurate and misleading. Suzanne’s opponent, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, i…

Suzanne Weber is the right choice for House District 32.

In Robert Potter’s letter on Oct. 6, he bemoaned that Suzanne Weber doesn’t constantly scream her party affiliation from the rooftops, while Debbie Boothe-Schmidt announces her partisanship at…

I endorse Reita Fackerell for Gearhart City Council. I worked with Reita many years ago at the local hospital and have worked with Reita now for two years on the council.

2018, Representative Mitchell won by less than 5% and just a few short months later it was apparent that she did not represent the people of House District 32.