Letters
One strategy local candidates have used to court and win supporters in recent campaigns has been to begrudge a so-called “good ole boy” network.
I am certain alliances of like-minded men (and women) with similar backgrounds and ideas for improving Lake County exist. Alliances and informal networks will arise in any organization.
But what has not been explained or sufficiently clarified, for me, are the consequences of this to we the people.
To be sure, many in Lake County are discouraged and struggling. Frustration and cynicism with government is pervasive in our society. It may be true that many county residents feel disaffected and unheard by government officials.
But I see no value – no promise or possibility – in focusing our attention on an arbitrary and phantom “good ole boy.”
This narrative will not move us one step closer to overcoming our complex public health, public safety, and economic hurdles. It is merely noise in the background.
I believe we can nudge ourselves towards greater prosperity. We already enjoy a strong sense of community here. This is part of my understanding and experience of prosperity.
We must find, cultivate, and elect leaders who can harness our collective passions and visions. We can focus our energies with an eye towards support and collaboration to create quality of life outcomes in our communities. I have observed this at the Middletown Area Town Hall (MATH).
Over the years, the MATH membership has been focused and persistent in its efforts. Inch by inch, we are reshaping and reinventing our community. Optimism and community pride is rising.
My participation in this town hall has enabled me to connect with others I might not otherwise have met. I do not own property, and I don’t earn much money. But I am grateful for the opportunities Lake County continues to provide me.
In closing, I also want to acknowledge Supervisor Jim Comstock for the support and leadership he has demonstrated as our elected representative.
Mike Tabacchi lives in Middletown, Calif.
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July 16th is the anniversary of the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, a federal agency that collaborates with communities and other partners to help manage our public lands for multiple uses including conservation, commercial activities, and outdoor recreation.
I would like to express my gratitude to the Ukiah Bureau of Land Management, especially Rich Burns, the field manager for the BLM Ukiah Field Office, for working to protect our vibrant, active landscapes where folks live, work and play.
Many of us are grateful to live near the Berryessa Snow Mountain region, where there are many opportunities for outdoor adventure on our public lands managed by the BLM including camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, off-highway vehicle driving on designated routes, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, and visiting natural and cultural heritage sites.
These recreational opportunities and magnificent landscapes are vital to the quality of life enjoyed by locals, as well as national and international visitors.
Keep up the good work.
More information about the public lands in our region can be found at www.tuleyome.org and www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ukiah.html .
Sara Husby-Good is executive officer and campaign director for the organization Tuleyome, based in Woodland, Calif.
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