Measure B permits citizens to control their quality of life
      After a lot of review and study of what the real issue is with Measure B, I've come to the conclusion that Measure B will not bring Armageddon to Thousand Oaks. While some well-meaning people who I respect may feel and proclaim that this initiative is all about competition, the reality is that it's actually about our future quality of life in Thousand Oaks.
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Measure B puts power with people
      Citizens all across the country have risen up to protect their quality of life against overdevelopment and the harm it causes, such as traffic, pollution and crime. They've done so by simply removing the ability of corruptible politicians to approve large development projects against the will of the citizenry.
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Vote for Measure B because public safety is at stake
      New development and voting for or against Measure B shouldn't be primarily about traffic but about safety first and foremost. This is my major concern regarding Home Depot or another similar business going in on Hampshire Road.
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Kmart site should become city hall
      What a great idea from Herbert A. Hutchinson to use the old Kmart site for city hall, (May 22 letters, "Measure B is a shot in the arm for democracy"). He's right about the ample parking. I never saw the need for city hall to move from the Hillcrest building and area that now hosts the Farmers Market.
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Healthcare in jeopardy if Measure B passes
      It's my responsibility along with the hospital's board of trustees and its Medical Executive Committee to ensure that our community and the patients we serve have access to continuous, affordable, quality healthcare.
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Let our leaders lead, vote no on Measure B
      I finally found the truth and common sense necessary to make an informed decision regarding Measure B.
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Maybe the 'B' stands for baloney
      I can't believe I said, "No, no, no, no!" I also can't believe all the money for Measure B is from hardworking folks either. Yes, my dear, the big hardware stores are pouring money into Thousand Oaks like you wouldn't believe. Right now some people don't even know what it's all about.
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Angry at those who stole 'No on B' signs
      Since I believe in full disclosure, I'm a member of the volunteer citizens' committee opposed to Measure B. As part of my volunteer efforts I have asked neighbors to place "No on Measure B" signs in their yards. Over the past two weeks the yard signs began disappearing. I then replaced them.
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Incumbent wasn't willing to face his GOP challenger
      I had a chance to attend the candidates forum at Cal Lutheran University several weeks ago. Thank you to the Ventura County Star , the California Association of Political Centrists and CLU for hosting such a necessary event.
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Loyal to Gallegly again this year
      Constituent service is the base line for U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly's reputation and is the reason, once again, of my support of him in his reelection. I thank him and his office staff for their help with my Social Security disability retirement due to a head trauma injury way back in l985. Mr.
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Likes Masry for state Assembly
      I met Ferial Masry seven years ago, and I soon learned that when I'd get in her car to go somewhere, I was going to get a history lesson. She not only taught American history and civics to high school 11th- and 12th-graders, she's a passionate American and passionate about democracy. I came to admire her, and over the years she's taught me many things.
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Graffiti vandals a dark cloud over our city
      We live in the close vicinity of a very lovely park located adjacent to the Latter-day Saints Church on Wendy Drive and bordered by Bear Creek Drive. I take our granddaughter to this park almost every day as do other parents of small children.
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