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Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Column: Hotel tax is providing valuable funding to local nonprofits

By Sue Frost– One of my favorite things to do as a County Supervisor is support local organizations that give back to the community. Nonprofit organizations fill gaps left by government, providing services and supporting cultural growth in…

Real Estate Q&A: Did I miss my opportunity?

Guest column by Beth Moran– As a local Realtor people ask me about the market all the time, and the most prominent question recently asked, particularly by sellers, is if their window has closed?

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Column: Homeless shelters. If we build it, will they come?

By County Supervisor Sue Frost– Over the years, the main concerns of my constituents have remained fairly consistent, occasionally with one receiving more attention than others.

Guest Column: More transparency needed in city manager selection

By David Warren– The main difference between nepotism, the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, and cronyism, the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority,…

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Column: Banning all fireworks isn’t the solution

By Supervisor Sue Frost– There are some issues that never seem to go away, despite the best efforts of Sacramento County and the agencies we work with. This time of year, an issue that comes to the forefront…

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Column: Why I changed my mind about Laura’s Law, treating mental illness

By Sue Frost– Many of you may have recalled me writing about Laura’s Law in the past, as well as other measures in Sacramento County to address the growing concern around mental health.

Guest Column: Citrus Heights needs more like Daniels and Schaefer on council

By Oleg Shishko– I have enjoyed the other pieces written by Mr. Bullington, but his latest column about discord on the City Council has unfortunately disappointed with its ad hominem attacks and little substance.

Guest Column: Citrus Heights is in trouble. The solution isn’t ‘juvenile name calling’

By David Warren– Michael Bullington’s recent opinion piece heaped praise upon the departing city manager and three of the city council members, while criticizing “Lone Ranger Bret [Daniels] and Proud Tim [Schaefer]” for their public dissent…

Michael Bullington

Guest Column: the real reason for the discord on the Citrus Heights City Council

By Michael Bullington– A schism between the old and the new members of the Citrus Heights City Council? Well… one of the newest members, Porsche Middleton, has voted along the same lines as the highly tenured members. And…

Guest Column: A local alternative to 911 for mental health crisis calls

By County Supervisor Sue Frost– As we approach the budget cycle for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, I thought I would introduce a budget item that some may already be familiar with.