September 23, 2010 RSS feed / Letters

Gillette and Fox both have done an outstanding job

Mayor Dennis Gillette and Mayor Pro Tem Andy Fox deserve reelection to the Thousand Oaks City Council. I’m 72 years old and have lived in Thousand Oaks since l968, and before that a number of other cities. T.O. More...

Gillette wants the business vote

According to an Acorn article on Sept. 9, Mayor Dennis Gillette has allowed temporary signs in violation of provisions of the municipal code. More...

Challenger fears money will decide the council race

In response to Louis Goldman’s letter of Sept. 9 (“Explanation given on improvements for the Auto Mall”), I’d like to put forth that the confusion over the Auto Mall project isn’t mine. More...

Not pleased with the way things are going in our city

Let’s say I own property on T.O. Boulevard and want to build a high-rise to reach 75 feet. More...

Some challengers were prepared; some weren’t

Last night I attended the first Thousand Oaks City Council election forum. Ten dazzling candidates showed up to tell us why they should be elected. More...

Future is bright for students in CVUSD

It was my great pleasure to attend the Conejo Valley Unified School District University Center open house on Fri., Sept. 10. The enthusiasm and pride bursting from the staff filled the facility with good cheer. More...

Gillette deserves to be reelected

I disagree with the Sept. 9 letter, “Gillette and Fox have got to go.” I’m standing by Dennis Gillette. We need him to be reelected to the City Council especially for public transit issues. More...

36 years of council service is long enough for anyone

The Thousand Oaks City Council candidate debate last week showed that most challengers and attendees agreed on many issues: 1. Absolutely no 75-foot tall buildings on T.O. More...

Continuation of the business district a good decision

We’re gratified by the vote of the property owners along Thousand Oaks Boulevard to renew the Business Improvement District for 10 years. The City Council’s decision to join those who want to renew the BID was icing on the cake. More...

The city of Thousand Oaks is on the wrong path

Thirty-three years ago, our eyes first beheld the splendor of Conejo Valley. We fell in love with the oak trees, majestic scenery, blue skies and serene landscape. More...

Core compliance has always been subjective in T.O.

Thank you, Acorn, for the recent article on code compliance. What a dilemma the city faces on the policing of illegal signs. What a travesty! What a threat to public safety! More...

Excited about a new movement in American politics

Thank you to all the wonderful people in the tea party who represent principles over party. More...