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Letters to the Editor — Texas A&M, preservation program, Dallas City Council, sheriff race | #citycouncil

Bonfire wrong memorial Texas A&M University is unique for many reasons. Its distinctive culture permeates every aspect of its existence. At the core of its culture is the courage to always do what is right regardless of opinion or consequences. While traditions are revered at A&M, those traditions can never supersede the dignity we accord […]

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Letters to the Editor — Mayor candidates, Asian Americans, Mike Johnson, Beth Van Duyne

Potential mayoral candidates Re: “Unplugged — Kids living without phones or social media? Here’s how one Dallas family makes it work,” by Sharon Grigsby, Sunday Metro column. Reading Grigsby’s column about the way Michael and Natalie Sorrell are raising unplugged kids in a smart-phone world reminded me that principled individuals still walk quietly among us. […]

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Be a champion like Homer Glen mayor – Shaw Local

Illinois is a national leader of the number of 8,529 units of local government, causing extreme financial hardships on residents, when 46 states function with fewer than 2,500 units. Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike, a champion of government consolidation, a champion of the people: “It’s time to question, do we need the extra layer of […]

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Letters to the Editor — Dallas bond, Hong Kong, group homes, Alzheimer’s, Ukraine | #citycouncil

Delay bond vote Re: “Dallas Botching Bond Package Vote — City wants to borrow the maximum $1.25 billion but so far hasn’t spelled out what it’s for,” Thursday editorial You are correct in calling the planning of the bond program botched. I was skeptical about the late addition of $250 million in unspecified funds to […]

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David Little letter: City Council must reject senior apartment parkland location – West Central Tribune | #citycouncil

The biggest issue facing the Willmar City Council regarding the senior apartment project proposed for Swansson Field Recreational Complex is the possible threat posed by the project to the Willmar Municipal Utilities southwest well field. All other issues are secondary. I have great respect for the Willmar Municipal Utilities as they provide reliable electrical power […]

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37th Senate District needs Li Arellano – Shaw Local

Li Arellano needs our help to become the next senator for the 37th District. Here is a short list of why to vote for Li Arellano. 20 years of military service, now in the U.S. Army Reserves Eight years as Dixon mayor small-business owner opposes illegal immigration lifetime Sauk Valley resident endorsed by Sen. Win […]

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Letters to the Editor – Child care, Dallas mayor, electric grid, Taylor Swift

Better ways to do this Re: “Restrictions eased in residential zones — Dallas City Council clears path for more centers to be opened,” Thursday Metro & Business story. The city can do better to increase child care. The best idea Dallas can come up with is to remove the special-use permit requirement for a child […]

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To the Editor: City Council should join cease-fire calls | #citycouncil

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Letters to the Editor — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, concert review, pro-life

Leave the mayor alone Re: “Mayor, tell us what GOP means to you — Dallas deserves clarification of exactly what and whom Johnson supports,” Sunday editorial. This editorial clearly expressed why Mayor Eric Johnson left the Democratic Party. You validated his thoughts: “the Democratic Party no longer represents the values he holds, from public safety […]

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Letters to the Editor — Colorado ballot, Social Security, Dallas City Council, Israel | #citycouncil

A Colorado clause Re: “Trump removed from ballot in Colorado — State’s Supreme Court cites U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause; attorneys vow appeal,” Wednesday news story. Finally, a state with a measure of integrity. Congratulations, Colorado. Toni Clem, Paris 49 other states The Colorado Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump from its state presidential primary ballot. […]

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