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Letter to the community: Retiring city administrator reflects on the state of the city’s finances
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Paul Benoit says that bringing our facilities and civic infrastructure into the 21st century is the city’s biggest challenge and greatest opportunity.Letters to the Editor
Piedmont Highlander Editorial Board | Making a case for condoms at school
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Condom availability at high schools decreases teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases/infections, and HIV.Featured in Category
Nevertheless, she persisted: Longtime journalist reflects on rebooting local news
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The journalist and former Piedmont resident writes about her journey from reporter and editor to owner and CEO of a long-standing local wire service.Featured in Category
Letter to the Editor | City should take more time to evaluate Magnolia Ave. tree removal plan
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The sweet gum / liquidambar trees tagged for removal play an important role in protecting our environment, writes Carole Parker.Featured in Category
Letter to the Editor | A per square foot of building tax for our schools
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The author disputes Mr. Raushenbush and believes his own proposal is a more equitable progressive tax.Featured in Category
Letter to the Editor | A fair and legal School Support Tax
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In a rebuttal, Rick Raushenbush does not believe Mr. Schiller’s tax proposal is either progressive or legally sound.Letters to the Editor
Opinion | School and city coming to a crossroads
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As the district and city are getting ready to ask residents for more taxes, the district should ask for all that it needs and the City should not overdo it.Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: DOJ grant money still available – and it’s still needed!
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New information about how the SRO money can be used highlights a path forward for the school community.letter to the editor