The Marin Post

Letters

• Wiener’s gut-and-replace a bad tactic

  State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco is using shameful tactics to pass ill-conceived housing legislation. His behavior tarnishes his reputation and worsens already low approval ratings of his colleagues. In May, Wiener’s high-density housin... more »

  Susan Kirsch — Mill Valley June 16, 2019 - 11:54 AM

• Pension reform isn't happening fast enough

  This terrific editorial will appear in tomorrow's edition of the Marin IJ. Over the years, since CSPP was first founded (8 years ago next Thursday, June 13, to be precise), there has been little support for pension reform voiced by the local pr... more »

  Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV) June 10, 2019 - 7:15 PM

• 20 years of Geomorphing

  The following letter was sent to Marin County Supervisors Sears, Rodoni, Arnold, Connelly, and Rice. Supervisors, I note your upcoming June 4th Board of Supervisors meeting with the Draft Minutes’ reference to continued and expanded expenses of ... more »

  Garril Page — San Anselmo May 31, 2019 - 8:24 PM

• Time for MCE to get close scrutiny on pricing

  MCE’s prices are manipulated so that they are just below Pacific Gas and Electric's prices. MCE’s claim that natural gas costs are driving up its prices is not supported by the market. Natural gas futures are relatively stable over the coming y... more »

  Jim Phelps — Novato May 29, 2019 - 12:03 PM

• ABAG monthly report prepared for Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers

  Attached is my written monthly report, which I submit to the Marin County Council of Mayors and Council Members (MCCMC) on ABAG. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT Feel free to route to others. Back issues of this report can be found on the ... more »

  Pat Eklund — Novato May 20, 2019 - 9:17 AM

• The Coming Pension Crisis Is So Big That It's a Problem for Everyone

  This column by John Mauldin is self-explanatory so I’m posting it without any comments. It might be a good idea to forward this article to your elected representatives, including your school district trustees. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FORBES ARTIC... more »

  Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV) May 20, 2019 - 9:10 AM

• Financial Advisers Can Help Government Workers Understand Their Imperiled Pensions

  This Forbes article is particularly interesting because it is addressed to the public sector workers. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE This is something CSPP has attempted to stress, i.e. that if something isn't done to stabilize public pensions, tha... more »

  Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV) May 15, 2019 - 10:43 AM

• With a growing 100k pension club, California's pension problem only gets worse

  Another "must share" which ran in several So. California newspapers. The takeaway is in the last two paragraphs: CLICK HERE TO READ THE EDITORIAL "Taxpayers should know that pension costs will go up for years to come. Tax hikes at this point will o... more »

  Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV) May 2, 2019 - 10:38 AM

• RVSD Should Deny the Heartwood Charter Petition

  A letter sent to the Board of the Ross Valley School District. This letter is in regards to the special meeting on April 17th where the Board will consider a charter petition from the Heartwood Educational Collaborative. Dear RVSD Board and Superi... more »

  Charles Cornwell — Fairfax April 15, 2019 - 11:32 AM

• Sustainable TamAlmonte's Letter To The Senate Governance & Finance Committee re: OPPOSE SB-50

  The California Senate Governance and Finance Committee will vote on Senate Bill 50 (Wiener) on April 24, 2019. The following letter urges the committee to oppose the bill. DATE: April 10, 2019 FROM: Sustainable TamAlmonte, 215 Julia Ave., Mill Va... more »

  Sharon Rushton — Mill Valley April 11, 2019 - 3:32 PM