As a resident of Ward 5 in Lewiston, I could not be more appreciative that Kristen Cloutier is requesting a third term on the City Council. Last term, she was elected council president, demonstrating the respect and appreciation earned from her peers. One of her many strengths is excellent communication, including listening intently and responding […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Shouldn't be allowed to unionize
There is a big difference between private-sector employees and public-sector (government) employees (school teachers, firefighters, police, etc.). That difference means that public-sector employees should not be allowed to unionize. With respect to private-sector employees, there is a balance of interests when business owners negotiate employment contracts with their employees. Employers have to decide whether or […]
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Support for Green Dot movement
We have recently seen violence on American streets in several communities — violence initiated by white supremacists who would like an all white nation. They are opposed to Jews, blacks and all immigrants. I was pleased to read in the Sun Journal about the “Green Dot” movement (Aug. 16). Green Dot is a nationally recognized […]
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Poliquin avoids media, constituents
This is in response to a front-page article (Aug. 26) about Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s careful avoidance of the press, so as not to give the media any ammunition against him. In the article, he stated that it would be “stupid” of him to speak to the media. He avoids his constituents in the same way. […]
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Try to get an honest answer
There’s an easy test to see if someone is blinded by bias or if they’re giving you an honest analysis. Ask a Republican two questions: “Can you name three things Obama did well?” and “Can you name three things Trump has done poorly?” You can ask the Democrat the same two questions but in reverse. […]
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Cloutier looks for progress
Kristen Cloutier represents strong leadership for Lewiston and the City Council. In her time on the council, she has been a champion for finding solutions and works with citizens and leaders of other city departments to find a path forward on Lewiston’s toughest issues. That has included her efforts on pedestrian safety for school children […]
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Shameful attitude toward president
The hatred expressed toward President Donald Trump, displayed so viciously by so many pundits, leftists and the media, is very alarming. It is shameful, and it is very divisive. President Trump, himself, has provided many reasons to dislike him. Dislike is one thing, but vicious hate and assassination talk are quite another. It all started […]
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Proud of Ben Chin
What continues to impress me about Ben Chin’s commitment to public service is that he will name our community’s biggest problems, despite whatever short-term discomfort or resistance may arise from the discussion. He believes we don’t solve our greatest challenges by politely ignoring them. We must surface those issues and recognize them as our own […]
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Cloutier cares about Lewiston's future
I write this in support of Kristen Cloutier’s re-election to the Lewiston City Council. As the Council president, Cloutier has demonstrated her ability to lead a diverse group of policymakers through difficult decision-making during the past two years. She is compassionate, pragmatic and forward-looking. She does her homework and asks thoughtful, tough questions of city […]
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Cayer will help Lewiston grow
I am writing to express my support for Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston in the November election. I have known him for a number of years and believe him to be someone who has the best interests of the citizens, all of the citizens, of Lewiston at heart. Having worked with him on the […]