Category Opinion & Editorial

Dear Editor: Regarding the Woodard Family Foundation here in Cottage Grove, I would like to give my thanks after working with the Woodard family on many projects. One of the earliest examples was 1983-1984, while I was Chamber president. The Chamber took on the task…

Dear Editor: This year we have an exciting candidate running for Oregon State Representative in District 7: Ky Fireside. I’ve seen Ky speak at local events and city council meetings, using the opportunity to elevate the concerns of community members including workers, people of color,…

Dear Editor: Who is Amber Smith, and what is she hiding? Smith filed to run as a Democrat for House District 12, but she has ignored Democrats who have contacted her. Smith doesn’t have a website or media presence; she’s not in the Voters’ Pamphlet,…

Dear Editor I need to shout out a huge public “thank you” to Marty Wilde, former Oregon State Representative, for his work educating Eugene-Springfield residents about issues surrounding the PeaceHealth-Eugene Emergency Physicians stand-off. In recent weeks, Marty has delivered consistent, deep research, solid logic, and…

Dear Editor: This letter is regarding candidates for State Senate, District 6. I wanted to share why voters should support Nicole De Graff. I have known her to be one of the most thoughtful and determined people I have met when it comes to standing…

Dear Editor: Lane County voters in Springfield should ask a basic question before this commissioner race is decided: who is actually protecting regular taxpayers? Commissioner David Loveall and Mayor Sean Van Gordon may present themselves differently, but both appear comfortable with the same economic development…

Dear Editor: The Creswell RC Flyers would like to thank the Chronicle newspaper for mentioning our swap and shop event, held May 2nd, in the Go2 “Around Town” section, and the City of Creswell for the use of the Community Center. Our event was a…

Dear Editor: Too often, we see politicians talk down to their constituents, or worse, lash out when they don’t get their way. Ky Fireside is running for State Representative in Springfield and offers something rare: emotional maturity, calm attitude, and genuine respect for voters, even…