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The Divisive Classroom of the United States
Bitney Prep High School in Grass Valley, which teaches children, should not have sex flags hung around their classrooms, all identifying a group of people by their sexual preferences, actions, and lifestyle.
Full Term Appointments for Elected Positions Isn’t Responsible Governance
Despite a strong recommendation from the Nevada County Superior Court filed on November 18, 2022, against appointment, the Board proceeded with its decision to appoint her for a full term. Recent appointments by the Board of Supervisors for elected positions, such as the recent appointment of Gina Will to the position of Auditor-Controller, have cast doubt on the Board’s adherence to fair and impartial practices – and for good reason.
Voters Have Been Grossly Misled by the City Regarding Measure B
I believe voters have been grossy misled by the City of Grass Valley’s attorney and staff regarding Measure B.
Is a Total Pay and Benefits Package of $430,800 Sustainable Pay In The Public Sector?
Over the past eight years, their total financial compensation packages have nearly doubled, which is incredibly alarming considering our county's budgetary challenges.
A Holistic Perspective on Measures E and B
Extensive research, conversations with local business owners, and documents from Tim Kiser put Measures N, E, and B in a new light.
Medi-Cal and Its Deleterious Impact on California Medical Care: The Effect
The effect of Newsom’s harsh Medi-Cal government run healthcare throughout California and beyond has been to herd both doctors and patients into a trancelike and untrusting state of mind.
Fran Freedle, Incumbent Candidate for Republican Central Committee, District 4
During my tenure I have fully participated in all activities of the Central Committee. This includes working on elections, walking door-to-door, helping candidates, attending rallies, attending meetings, supporting all activities of the Central Committee.
Heather Hadwick: A Leader Rooted in Community and Ready for Assembly
“I would be honored to earn your vote and will work tirelessly for our state, District 1, our communities and for you.”
What Happened to Law and Order in California?
“I am sickened by the lack of accountability for criminals in our great state.”
Medi-Cal and Its Deleterious Impact on California Medical Care: The Cause
“The abusive and deleterious impact on California medicine via Medi-Cal is not simply financial.”
Extremism in the Military Debunked
Hundreds of thousands of these brave men and women never returned from their quest to help preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy. What a bitter pill it is to have their service and sacrifices denigrated by their leaders.
Does the Board of Supervisors Have a Fiduciary Responsibility to the Public?
As fiduciaries of the Public Trust, the supervisors must always display honesty, integrity, and good faith toward their constituents, the People. My feeling is that Hardy Bullock, Sue Hoek, Heidi Hall, and Ed Scofield have failed their constituents in this area. Hall and Bullock touted that they did fact-check the salary comparisons, but this is possible when you line up the comparative counties.
Nevada County’s Failed Expert-Driven Ideology
The general feeling of the public that our supervisors and the County lack respect for our residents, local businesses, and for taxpayer dollars is a natural consequence of the County’s ideology which is based upon the idea that the supervisors and the County are the “experts” and that the public is ignorant and is incapable of caring for itself.
Amy Young - Why I Am Running for Republican Central Committee
I’d like to tell you a little about myself and also about what the Nevada County Republican Central Committee is all about.
Reviewing the Data of Executive Staff Compensation
I remind all readers that in private companies the CEO must achieve greater revenue than expenses, a process that requires skill on both sides of the equation. Looking at the adopted budgets for the last six years, expenses have exceeded revenue.
Leveraging Your Vote: Your Vote as Currency
Your vote has roughly 500 times more impact on county contests than on statewide contests.
Supporters of Measure B Rely on Faulty Data Analysis
Having the fire department analyze, interpret, and present important data to recommend higher taxes without the guidance of data experts will lead to false conclusions and wrong decisions.
Monument Needs Display Venue(s)
“…this is not your grandmother’s liberty statue, it is tuned to reach a new generation…”
Robb Tucker for Nevada County Supervisor, District 2
“We are a special and different place, and our policies need to reflect that. We need leaders on the Board of Supervisors who will stand up for meaningful solutions to issues that affect our cost of living and quality of life.”
The Dangerous Side Effects of Physician Burnout
Having been through all of the above and having survived it, I’ve taken on the huge challenge of revealing what happened to the doctor over the last couple of decades, and how to right a terrible wrong.