Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Keep marine trades jobs in mind in Jefferson vote

The conclusion is universal. Whether you’re talking about sales in general or economic development specifically, the most successful strategy is to hang on to the… Continue reading

LETTER: Stoffer has ‘true passion for honest public service’

Public service in the United States is under much scrutiny today. Politicians and leadership are falling short of the positions they are elected to. Across… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2019

LETTER: Voters should reject Port of Port Townsend levy for failure to plan

You might remember Aesop’s fable about the grasshopper and the ant. While the ant carefully put away food for the winter, the grasshopper fiddled the… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2019

LETTER: Initiative 976 would hit Clallam hard

All voters need to know the terrific damage I-976 can do if it is passed. Infrastructure of our roads, bridges and ferry systems will be… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2019

LETTER: Stoffer’s leadership needed for Sequim district

In the past few months our local papers have reported the numerous changes in the Sequim School District administration. Among the changes are an interim… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2019

LETTER: Urges vote for Port’s Proposition 1

Please vote yes on Proposition 1, the Port of Port Townsend proposed Industrial Development Districtl levy. The Port is in desperate financial circumstances that require… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2019

LETTER: Support for Stinson, Howard in Port Townsend

Perhaps no issue impacts our community greater than the shortage of affordable housing. I support Deborah Stinson and Amy Howard for Port Townsend City Council… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2019

LETTER: Stoffer always supporting kids, researching new ideas

Stoffer for school board I have known and worked with Jim Stoffer through various school organizations and functions for the past 10 years. While attending… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2019

LETTER: Vote for MickHager, who has balanced her business debt

Vote for MickHager Supporters of Port Townsend’s current mayor insist that she should have another term for her accomplishments in climate change preparation and emergency… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2019

LETTER: Port Angeles needs to review priorities about performing arts center

Priorities? Port Angeles has a high school which needs replacing and a middle school which needs either replacing or an incredible amount of money to… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2019

LETTER: Supports Miano for experience, education, background

I read with astonishment in the recent PDN Voter Guide that Clallam Fire District 3 Commissioner Jim Barnfather had this to say about his opponent… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2019

LETTER: Benedict endorses Barnfather in District 3

Jim Barnfather has my vote to continue to serve as Fire District 3 commissioner. A 40-year veteran firefighter, he has done an outstanding job over… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Board decries I-976 while general manager gets a raise

In the Oct. 18 issue, the PDN reports the Clallam Transit Board crying over lack of adequate funding if I-976 passes and also reports about… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Candidate Carr has done her homework in Port Angeles

We all want representatives who are able to develop productive solutions to community challenges rather than rely on fear, negativity and stigmatization as the answer.… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Henninger best candidate for Clallam hospital commission

I will vote for Ann Henninger for hospital commissioner as she is the most qualified for this position. I know her to be an amazing… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Port of Port Townsend should approve new improvement plan before spending money

The Port of Port Townsend’s Strategic Plan says infrastructure maintenance shall come first. Good idea, never done. Now they want us to approve a new… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Positions on climate change a test for candidates

Several vectors in today’s world threaten human civilization, e.g., nuclear war and runaway artificial intelligence, but the one that’s bearing down on us like a… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Smithson would bring new perspective to Sequim board

This is a letter of recommendation for Beth Smithson who is running for the District 3 position on the Sequim Board of Education. Smithson is… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Stoffer’s experience needed on Sequim School Board

Sequim schools are in transition with our superintendent position and elections that will bring in two new board members, with the remaining two members having… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019

LETTER: Support Napiontek in Port Angeles

I want to express my support for Nina Napiontek, who is running for Port Angeles city council, position 6. As a native of Port Angeles,… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019