Letters to Editor

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Letter to the Editor Re: UUT Tax on Ballot

Posted 3/23/16 – We have received numerous mailings recently regarding the UUT tax on the upcoming ballot.  All of those mailings emphasize the need for a 10% UUT, but mention nothing about the “Franchise Fees”…


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Letter to the Editor Re: Domestic Terrorism

Posted 2/13/16 – We have had intensive information about the government’s investigation into the Islamists’ shooting in San Bernardino, including a report earlier this week.  It is good that it is properly investigated, including to…


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Letter to the Editor re: SMPD

Posted 2/13/16 – We have recently heard in the press that several members of the Sierra Madre Police Department have left to take jobs elsewhere, leaving our force short.  I don’t blame them for a…





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Letter to the Editor re: Downtown Marketing

Posted 6/24/12 To the Council and City Staff: Re: Downtown Marketing June 24, 2012 I am delighted to see the interest of the Council in attracting and retaining businesses in Sierra Madre. I think the…




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Letter to the Editor Re: Kensington Project

Posted 2/17/12 The Senior Assisted Living Project would be a great asset to our town in many ways. First and foremost it provides a cost effective alternative for all seniors to consider. Close to downtown…



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Letter to the Editor re: Palm Tree Danger

October 24, 2011 John Buchanan, Mayor CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Re:  Palm Trees – Danger from dead palm tree branches Dear Mayor Buchanan, I am writing…