Community Voices
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
Guest Opinion: Stunned by council’s vote against 94-home project
By Bill Van Duker– Last Friday morning I was stunned to learn of the City Council vote that denied the Sylvan Corners subdivision project. And after reviewing the tape of the Council meeting, I was appalled at the…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should mandate more EV charging stations
Guest Opinion by David Warren– As I decided to reconsider my decision to refill my automobile’s fuel tank at the Citrus Heights Costco due to the line of cars which had spilled out onto Auburn Blvd., I was…
Guest Opinion: 8 things I’ve learned while fighting Measure M tax in Citrus Heights
By Bruce Lee– As Sacramento Taxpayers Association President my duty is to represent you, the taxpayers. You may have read earlier OpEds regarding Measure M, but that’s not my primary purpose today.
Guest Opinion: Measure M is the most important vote since incorporation
By Bill Van Duker– As we approach the election, I am reflecting back on the last 36 years in Citrus Heights.
Guest Column: State needs to revise its COVID reopening plan by zip code
By Sue Frost– As everyone is painfully aware, the State of California remains in lockdown as we wait for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since mid-March, schools and businesses have been forced to remain fully or partially…
Guest Opinion: Measure M is the exact opposite of what’s needed during COVID
By Ted Gaines– Coronavirus disruptions are inspiring governments to employ every tactic available to ward off a Great Depression-style economic collapse. Whether it’s stimulus funds, Paycheck Protection Program loans, increased unemployment benefits, or rent forbearance, all..
Guest Opinion: Measure M would only cost me $7.23/mo
By Jeannie Bruins– I support Measure M for all the reasons that have been stated. Some people have stated that the additional penny on the dollar
Guest Opinion: Four reasons why I’m voting ‘NO’ on Measure M
By Micah Hancock– Dear fellow residents of Citrus Heights, I am very frustrated with our City Council for trying to sell us and foist upon us this permanent one percent sales tax increase – known as Measure M.
Guest Opinion: I manage a popular Citrus Heights restaurant. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
I’m Hector Alcazar, manager of the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Citrus Heights. Our business is struggling to survive and our employees are struggling to provide for their families. I’m opposed to the Citrus Heights Measure M sales…
Guest Opinion: City should ban Halloween events in light of ongoing pandemic
Halloween, or All-Hollows-Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day which…
Guest Opinion: Measure M will make Citrus Heights stronger, safer
By Steve Miller– This November 3rd Citrus Heights voters will be asked to make one of the most important decisions since we voted to become a city.
