Sweet admits to misleading school districts to get reelected
After finally admitting during the last BOC meeting that the still mythological community service...
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Tag: David Koch
Who Controls the Kochs’ Political Network? ASMI, SLAH and TOHE
Obscure limited liability companies have ultimate say over the Koch network’s nonprofits, which spend hundreds of millions of dollars to advance conservative causes.
Read MoreOnly 9 days left to file for commissioner
It is fascinating to see an economic incentive such as an enterprise zone manipulated in such a way as to change our system of governance and opens the door for some serious reconsideration of the statutes in Salem.
Read MoreEnhancement plan crumbles under scrutiny
scary when we have elected officials effectively colluding to change our system of self governance
Read MoreJordan Cove long-term tax abatement proponents unable to answer questions
Koch attended and was clearly unprepared to answer questions relating to the many aspects of the so called community enhancement plan
Read MoreCulture of groupthink "results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome"
Groups affected by groupthink ignore alternatives
Read MorePort wants Jordan Cove to apply for 15 year tax abatement. Here's why
Removing property from the tax rolls for extended periods of time would seem to be counter intuitive to community revitalization when you consider that “a minimum of 10 new employees suffices in most relevant zones, if the investment exceeds $200 million”
Read MorePort CEO to deliver "glass slipper" talk at chamber luncheon
in case you want to start your year off with an inoculation of “glass slipper” economic development fantasy football.
Read MoreOregonian finally notices Southern Oregon, but do we want their attention?
the next time The Oregonian wants to discuss Coos County it might be better if they just don’t.
Read MoreThose poor, abused county commissioners…
A prime example of such serial abuse occurred at the County meeting of October 30, when the Commissioners were thoroughly mollified by contrite pleas to reinvest in SCDC
Read MoreSCDC looks to county for more funding
SCDC, says Knutson, is a vital tool for bringing new jobs and industry to the area….
Read MoreAs the port prepares to raise moorage fees, here is a look at this year's budget
Across all departments the port spends $1,888,669 on salaries and benefits.
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