Measure 90 is bad for Oregon
By Jason Payne. Coos County Republican Party Chair & Mark McKelvey, Coos County Democratic...
Read MoreBy Jason Payne. Coos County Republican Party Chair & Mark McKelvey, Coos County Democratic...
Read MoreThe very same editorial board that saw nothing wrong with a Bay Area Chamber of Commerce promoted...
Read MoreI am not going to support or promote anyone just because they play for the home team or my alma mater or the anything-but-progressive local democrats.
Read MoreCoos County Democrats will reconsider support for LNG
Read MoreAdvertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better
Read MoreThe interview Wim de Vriend, author of The JOB Messiahs aired in February
Read MoreThe most excellent Ron Sadler will be on the Mark McKelvey show today discussing the federal permit process, particularly with respect to the Jordan Cove LNG process.
Read MoreAn Out of the Box Idea for Our Solid Waste Problem By Mark McKelvey The best solutions to perplexing problems are often found “outside of the box.” To solve the problems at the Beaver Hill Solid Waste Disposal Facility that is...
Read MoreIf it is determined that adding a county administrator will make Coos County more efficient and productive, then by all means we should do it. But we shouldn’t have to “pay” for it by neutering our BOC. There are twelve other Oregon counties with both a full time, three member BOC and a county administrator.
Read MoreThe Coos County Alliance for Progress apparently invited certain commissioner candidates to interview with its board members, Jon Barton, Al Pettit, Ron Stuntzner, John Knutson and Joe Benetti. The committee has made contributions to Fred Messerle in the amount of $4,000, John Sweet for $1,500, Tim Bishop for $250, Melissa Cribbins for $750 and Mary Loiselle for $250. All accepted the contributions with the exception of Mary Loiselle who had the good character, in my opinion, to return the check.
Read MoreThe World reporting on the position two commissioner candidates attending the chamber forum this week seems to track fairly close with perceptions sent this way.
Read MoreRandy Sanne, candidate for commissioner position number one and Mark McKelvey, candidate for position number two will be available to answer questions tonight at the Coquille Community Center at 6:30PM. This will be your opportunity to ask questions unfettered by the typical forum limitations of time constraints and moderation and to let them know what you expect from a commissioner before they will earn your vote.
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