Dear Editor,

From: Linda Stedjee
No City Given

It is already clear that the new Morro Bay City Council majority, composed of Mayor Jamie Irons and Council members Christine Johnson and Noah Smukler, is the first Council majority in many years that will manage the City for the good of all of its residents.  This group is profoundly different from past majorities that, along with some senior City staff, catered to moneyed special interests. 

This is a hands-on group that has the courage to tackle the tough issues in an open and forthright manner, and to make decisions that are best for residents in the short and long term.  This was clearly demonstrated when they halted the failed wastewater treatment plant project, and when they ended the waiver on residential construction impact fees – a waiver that had benefited only a few, and had deprived the town of revenues desperately needed maintain City infrastructure.

Many residents believe that the moneyed special interests will do all that they can to sabotage this new group.  They also believe that some City staff members, who are still loyal to the special interests, and who long to return to the days when they, not the Council, ran the City, will do the same.  

We all need to stand behind the new Council majority and make sure that their efforts on our behalf cannot be undermined by those whose past actions have drained City coffers and left our infrastructure in a dilapidated state – all so that a small number of people could profit at our expense. 

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Morro Rock Morning

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Quiet Day at the MB Harbor

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From: John M. Flannery
Morro Bay

Thanks for telling your readers that the Marine Mammal Rescue Center is always in need of people stepping up to help. The work they do to aid injured and sick wildlife is phenomenal.

Working with these animals gives one a new respect for not only the animals, but the people who use their time and talents. My wife, bless her heart, worked as a volunteer with another animal rescue group in Arizona for 23 years.

Not once did she turn down a call for help. Not once did she regret the time. And not once did she resent the love she gave to the animals who needed her help. Her time was well spent, the love given was returned.

Being there for any wounded creature is the true work of a beautiful soul. I miss her, but always see a bit of her in every healthy, free pelican or cormorant.

Do yourselves a favor - volunteer with our local rescue group.

Marina Sunrise by Marlin Harms

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