Dear Editor, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) would like to thank the Knights of Columbus St. Daniel council members for a generous donation. CAYA offers many services to local families and children and is in need of funds to help support these services. It is only through donations we are able to continue our mission “to strengthen youth and families […]
Dear Editor, I found the Detroit News story on the Governor’s plan to provide free tuition to frontline workers to be very interesting. According to the information, 625,000 workers are eligible and 60,000 have already applied. The only funding mentioned is $24 million. Even if only the 60,000 are approved for this funding, the available amount is […]
Dear Editor, (These comments are in response to the September 28, 2020 Clarkston City Council meeting.) How SAD dependent are the City’s finances? The need of additional citizen financial contributions has increased with Council’s decisions to continue to make capital project expenses. The City Manager presented a constrained budget in the 2020-21 budget approval process on […]
Dear Editor, If you are a person who cares only about yourself, then a vote for President Trump would be a good choice. If you are a person who cares about your family, your friends, your community or other people in the world, a vote for President Trump would be a bad choice. A very […]
Dear Editor, Another dead deer on North Eston Road! The third in two years. We have a rather robust deer population and have previously asked the road commission to post deer crossing signs. According to them, there has to be more car/deer accidents before they can consider posting a sign. I’m pretty sure these last […]
Dear Editor, People think my name is in the Clarkston News too much. I agree. I would like to see others speak up but that is not happening. I would also like to see the Clarkston News do more than simply repeat the biased, one sided, and incorrect information that city officials give out. That […]
Dear Editor, Why would anyone try what appeared to be inciting someone to road rage? I was involved in two incidents recently that defy logic and certainly defy common sense. One was on Andersonville Road when the car in front of me slowed down to about 20 mph. The speed limit at that location was […]
Dear Editor, Thank you to candidates at all levels who are conducting campaigns without attacks on their opponents. Many voters would like to see political ads from an incumbent that tell what he/she has done for constituents since being elected. Ads from challengers should spell out policies or different ideas being proposed. John James has […]
Dear Editor, It was obvious to anyone paying attention that the government for the City of the Village of Clarkston has little fiscal responsibility. On Monday, September 14, 2020, the city council again made it official with a unanimous vote to charge the residents and business owners more to cover the ongoing excessive, uncontrolled, and […]
Dear Editor, Our Secretary of State (SOS), Jocelyn Benson, made the decision along with our Governor to mail out millions of unsolicited absentee ballot applications. Prior to this action, any voter could request an absentee ballot application, which adds a layer of protection that only the person that requests the application receives it. After taking […]