Protect the potholes!
EDITOR: Now that Sonoma Valley has a brand new Director of Public Works (Mike Berger), I might significantly recognize it if he might reassure us that he won’t be paving Watmaugh, Denmark or Lovall Valley Roads anytime quickly.
With his deep North Bay roots, I’m certain Mr. Berger is nicely conscious of how a lot pleasure we soak up the huge array of potholes we’ve cultivated over the years right here. And I, for one, would miss the lovable manner locals swerve like tipsy vacationers down Watmaugh Road, all in the curiosity of preserving the wheel alignment of their automobiles.
Please, Mr. Berger, honor Sonoma Valley’s legacy as the Pothole Capital of North America, and depart our roads to the components.
Patrick Finley
Sonoma
A vote for Tennenbaum
EDITOR: I’ve been politically energetic most of my grownup life, however I’ve by no means been so enthusiastic a few candidate for sheriff as I’m this yr. Carl Tennenbaum exemplifies an enlightened understanding of legislation enforcement. He not solely supported Measure P, which earned 64% of the vote from Sonoma County residents, however he walked precincts for it.
He believes in working with communities to acquire the individuals’s belief. He is compassionate and understands that some offenses needs to be dealt with by psychological healthcare professionals, not the police. In my thoughts, that is the most essential election in Sonoma County in 2022, as it’ll decide the way forward for policing and police accountability in our communities.
Carl Tennenbaum has dedicated to implementing Measure P upon taking workplace. If you voted for Measure P, Carl Tennenbaum is the man to put it into observe. This is the first time I’ve endorsed a candidate for sheriff in my lifetime, however additionally it is the first time I’ve had an opportunity to vote for a sheriff who understands how to de-escalate battle and actually work with the group.
Georgia Kelly
Sonoma
Try an electrical bike
EDITOR: While gasoline costs proceed to soar, there’s a partial resolution that’s enjoyable, wholesome and inexpensive. I’m speaking about electrical bikes, which are available in a mess of types and costs. They are good for round city errands and train on bike paths and quieter neighborhood streets, and longer rides into the countryside.
Many corporations make cargo e-bikes that may carry groceries and/or young children. There are even electrical tricycles that provide extra stability for many who want it. You can select from bikes which have a throttle help or these which can be pedal help solely.
As extra individuals select to journey electrical bikes, I imagine automobile visitors will diminish, making streets safer for bikes and giving bike riders extra clout when it comes to bettering bike infrastructure. It feels good not to spend money and time for gasoline for lots of my transportation wants. Whenever I journey my e-bike, I’m amazed that extra individuals don’t do it. It is very easy and enjoyable. Try it, you’ll prefer it.
Robin Hartmann
Santa Rosa