Letters to the Editor
LETTER: City shouldn’t use ARPA funds for fireworks show
By Linda Sue Arrowwood– I am thoroughly against any funds used for this proposal. The pandemic relief fund or American Rescue Plan funds should be used to support the people and businesses affected by the pandemic and current…
LETTER: Safety upgrades at schools should have happened years ago
By Mark Mitchell– I really have a hard time believing that our schools need more money to upgrade fencing and other aspects of keeping kids safe. It’s 2023, this should have taken place years ago.
LETTER: It’s time to bring back police logs in Citrus Heights
By Leon Barrow, Citrus Heights– Now that Citrus Heights is receiving my property tax, I believe they have enough money to get the Police Logs going again…
LETTER: Citrus Heights Water District rate increase won’t raise bill by much
Letter by Ray Riehle, Orangevale– [RE: Citrus Heights Water District seeks 20% increase in water usage rates; Nov. 19th] The headline may be potentially misleading, but the customer bill will not increase by 20%. The Usage Charge referred…
LETTER: Tiny homes on Sayonara? No Way
Letter by Jim Olson– I bought my home off of Larwin Drive back in the early 90s and was not told about the issues with the riff-raff on Sayonara Drive at that time. I suffered through a good…
LETTER: 9/11 event at Sylvan Cemetery brought tears to many eyes
I’d like to send out a special thank you to Jim Monteton, the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial event. The short ceremony only lasted about 30 minutes, but in that short period of time, everyone in attendance was…
LETTER: Speed bumps needed on San Juan Avenue to stop speeders
Letter by Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– [RE: City continues work towards plan to repave, widen San Juan Avenue; Aug. 23rd] Spending millions of dollars to buy property, add sidewalks, and lighting on San Juan Avenue seems to be…
LETTER: Redirecting trail around Sundance Park makes the most sense
By Tom DiGiacomo– The trail project was approved, but Councilman Bret Daniels suggested a major point that will keep project within budget.
LETTER: Gas stations in Sunrise MarketPlace? No!
By Lynn F. Avery– [RE: City considering ban on new gas stations near Sunrise Mall; July 10th] I’m a 32-year resident of Citrus Heights. I have seen the “marketplace” area evolve from a thriving Mecca of varied lively…
LETTERS: ‘Do Not Block’ needed near Costco gas station
By Dee Sherman– Once again, it took nearly half-an-hour attempting to exit the Applebee’s parking lot on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights.
LETTER: New green bike lane on Mariposa is ‘dumb and dangerous’
By Mark Mitchell– I live near Mariposa and Madison and frequently use the intersection to travel east or west on Madison Avenue. I’m not sure who came up with…
LETTER: Fireworks ban in Citrus Heights after 11 p.m. was a farce
By Joel M. Carsley — It was also a War Zone between Sylvan Road, Auburn Boulevard, Carriage, Raintree, Chivalry, Gallant Circle. Ninety-two missiles went off until 12:52 a.m., and that’s not counting the legal fireworks. No police present…
