School Board stadium funding was a ‘betrayal’
Socorro Shiels, your article in the Sonoma Valley Sun, “Dude, Be Nice,” prompted me to write and wish you great success... Continue
Inflammatory comments demand explanation, response
We still don’t know what the Mattsons think or if they have changed their opinions since the social media posts. And more importantly... Continue
There’s no good reason not to pay a fair wage
I’ve been alive long enough now to have seen every argument raised by businesses against raising the minimum wage, repeatedly,... Continue
Sonoma mayor rebuts defamatory letter
I apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I want to share my thoughts about a defamatory letter published in the Index-Tribune. [Last... Continue
Troubled by political opinions of Sonoma developer
I recently learned about Ken and Stacy Mattson, who have bought many businesses and properties in Sonoma recently. I, and many others,... Continue
Sonoma businessman fears socialism, moves to Idaho
EDITOR: This letter is a rebuttal to Will Shonbrun’s letter. Mr. Shonbrun is, as usual, promoting a socialist utopia by expressing... Continue
Taxes — where will it end?
Every day it seems like the California Legislature careens further off the rails, and we’re not just talking about the state’s... Continue
The short sightedness of ‘hands-off’ government
There are those who believe there should be no government regulations imposed on business because in their view it’s none of their... Continue
Mystery ‘Citizens’ make a mockery of democratic process
The two large “Paid Political Advertising” ads in the Index-Tribune not only got my attention, but made me angry for the lack of... Continue
It’s a time for solutions, not foot stomping
We are committed to being part of the conversation about how Sonoma can continue to be a great city and community, while dealing with... Continue
