Community Voices
Guest Opinion: Why I’m supporting Measure M
For more than a year, the senior city officials have studied the issue of revenue needs for the Citrus Heights going forward in the 21st Century. They recognized the need to do something about
Guest Opinion: Prop 15 is a better solution than Measure M
As the city places Measure M to increase the municipal sales and use tax in the amount of 1% on the ballot, The Sentinel has published guest opinions in support and opposition to the proposal.
Guest Opinion: Measure M tax is needed for the future of Citrus Heights
By Albert J. Fox– Reading recent guest articles and social media content regarding the Citrus Heights proposed Measure M has been concerning. It appears some of our residents are not seeing the positive benefits or future growth potential…
Guest Opinion: Defund the police? Not on my watch!
Lately I, as I am sure all of you also, have seen what our great nation is going through — especially with the asking of police departments to be defunded and done away with.
Guest Opinion: ‘M’ is for Misleading
When I was in law school at Santa Clara, I recall reading a definition of the terrific Yiddish word “chutzpah:” when someone murders both parents and throws himself or herself on the mercy of the court for being…
Guest Opinion: a new ‘forever tax’ isn’t the answer for Citrus Heights
By Bruce Lee– I listened with great interest to the July 23 Citrus Heights City Council meeting regarding the proposed one-cent sales tax increase for the city.
Guest Column: Citrus Heights Water District is doing great work
By Caryl Sheehan–The Citrus Heights Water District is proud to be one of just 299 Special Districts honored nationally for our financial reporting for 2018. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence…
GUEST COLUMN: Letting ‘non-violent’ criminals out during COVID-19 crisis?
A discussion taking place amidst the coronavirus pandemic is the reduction of jail populations due to the high risk of spreading COVID-19 in the jails.
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should fine people for not wearing masks inside businesses
When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order directed all residents wear a face covering when outdoors on June 18, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted saying, “The Citrus Heights Police Department will not be criminally enforcing the…
GUEST OPINION: Defunding police would make us less safe
Guest opinion by Sue Frost–The killing of George Floyd was horrific — and the officers responsible have been arrested and will stand trial. But now politicians and activists are blaming everyone in a uniform. “Defund the police” has…
Doctor’s Column: My experience with virtual visits and the COVID-19 pandemic
By Dr. Christine Braid– Maintaining social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, as isolation can breed fear and depression. As a result, the nature of healthcare delivery is shifting and virtual visits with physicians are playing…
Public Comment: marijuana sales, gag rule, homelessness
Comments submitted by members of the public for the Citrus Heights City Council’s May 28 meeting addressed a range of topics, including marijuana sales, whether planning commissioners should be allowed to speak to media, and homelessness.
