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‘Keep the Politics Out’ Editor: Politics are a hot topic. I like to shoot the stuff with my friends and give my uneducated opinion on what is wrong with the world as much as the next person. However, as Mr. Cortez summarized in his letter to the editor last week (Mailbox, Feb. 20), the Journal has gone off the deep end with the endless political preaching. For example, I scan the Journal primarily to see who is playing at the Mad River Brewery that week so I can plan out how to best enjoy a nice cold one come the weekend. Now Collin Yeo (Setlist) has begun to insert his thoughts on impeachment, the evils of centrism and how cool Tlaib booing Hillary is and all this gets printed in the entertainment section! Zero elaboration on any of these ideas and the only thing I learn is that Collin is the rare combination of Arcatan, ultra-progressive and journalist (almost as rare as the combo of Ferndalian, conservative, dairy farmer). Some ideas for the Journal: get Collin an op-ed section so he can expand on his political thoughts and provide some support for why centrists like myself are evil. Possibly even get an evil centrist or satanic conservative to provide a dissenting opinion on one of the myriad of subjective political topics that you choose to cover from one predictable political perspective. At the very least, keep the politics out of the local entertainment section. With the upcoming presidential election, I need a safe place from political discourse and the Journal is already making me feel triggered. Jeffrey Bird, Blue Lake
Vote! Editor: Rex Bohn is a positive, honest upstanding member of our community. He works tirelessly for our county and has every day and night for many years. In 1992, he backed and did everything he could to get the Redwood Fields in Cutten built. Let’s remember the California wildfires. Rex collected donations and volunteers and fed firefighters and victims delicious barbecue. In 2019, our truckers parade lost its prior funding/backing. Rex gathered a group of volunteers and made it happen, yes, the parade was Dec. 14. Raising more than $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. Thank you, Rex. Projects spearheaded by Rex Bohn; McKay Tract community forest and trail, showers at St. Vincent, etc. Please vote for Rex Bohn for First District supervisor. The man with a plan, a vision and the wherewithal to get it going and completed. Minnie Wolf, Cutten
Editor: Rex is a dedicated public servant. He works tirelessly for our county locally and at the state level. Rural counties often get overlooked in decisions made in Sacramento. I have become friends with multiple decision makers throughout California over the years. It’s amazing how often Rex’s name comes up in a positive way when I talk to these folks. The common message I hear from them is their awareness of Humboldt County’s needs and concerns are front and center in Sacramento because of Rex’s advocacy. Rex is a powerful voice for Humboldt. That’s important. Rex is responsive to his constituents. He’s a problem solver. He doesn’t shy away from tough issues. He can be a little rough around the edges occasionally, but that’s OK with me — he’s human and down to earth. Rex is not only an effective and committed county representative — he’s a good person, too. Johanna Rodoni, Stafford Editor: If you live in the First District, a vote for Rex Bohn is the right choice. Rex is accessible to everyone. He is always willing to take calls and stop to talk on the street, or at one of the many, many functions where he volunteers his time. He might not always agree with everyone, but he listens and does his best to make decisions that are best for Humboldt County and the First District. Rex sees that the county is drowning in a sea of addiction, homelessness and drugs. Rex has been a huge advocate for getting the homeless re-homed, and combating the drug crisis head-on. Because Rex is so pro-public safety, he has been endorsed by fire chiefs, police chiefs and union’s. Rex believes that Humboldt County is “Open for Business” and I agree. Jonathan Flyer, Loleta Editor: I’ve talked with Cliff Berkowitz about conditions in Elk River: the ongoing sacrifice of our forest and water quality, our neighborhoods, homes and orchards, mostly on behalf of big timber, big beef and now big cannabis. He didn’t make big promises, but he listened and took it to heart. The incumbent has long known about these problems. Years ago he participated in a pubic forum where the destruction of Elk River was documented and discussed. He even signed on to a recovery plan. Last year, he came out to reassure us about the industrial grow that appeared without notice in our neighborhood. But the river’s worse than ever, he pulled out of the recovery plan and the neighbors Continued on next page » northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL
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