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Funding distribution makes Prop. 1 flawed On the face of it, passing Proposition 1 in next week’s election will go a long way to provide desperately needed treatment and housing facilities for California residents who are homeless and/or afflicted with mental illness and substance abuse issues. It would “right the wrong” callously inflicted by former […]
Only those benefiting from SMART should pay If SMART is to achieve the minimum two-thirds support from voters to extend its sales tax in a future election, a special tax district should be approved within Marin and Sonoma counties to fund continued operations and foreseen expansions. The boundaries of the new district should be drawn […]
Pedestrians in the dark should wear bright colors It’s that time of year again: It’s getting dark earlier. Yet I still notice that many people are out walking in dark clothing with no reflective gear. I have seen people walking a black dog with a black leash on a dark night. I am hyper-aware of […]
Electric-assist mobility devices need licenses I applaud recent efforts to regulate electric-assist bicycles and scooters, which should include rules for safety and fines for violations. However, I have heard no mention of requiring these electric-assist mobility devices to be licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. All motorized vehicles should be licensed and require […]