East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for May 26, 2022
There are times in history locally and nationally where change is on the horizon, and it takes those change agents to rise up. These are the times when the people push for progress. From the vice president, our new Supreme Court justice, to our former first black president, this nation is starting to “understand the assignment.” It is time for public offices to represent the people they serve.
Devin Murphy is the change that the people have requested. Why am I supporting him for Contra Costa County clerk-recorder? Because I support change and progression. I support representation, and I support the most qualified being in the position. Devin is the most qualified. He is the change requested. He is the representation required. He will be the bullhorn that everyone deserves.
As with most places, debt is a huge problem here. The state is spending more than it is earning and has a debt ofPensions for retired employees are severely underfunded. I think we should lower the gap between estimated obligations and the current value of assets. The government should pursue moving funds into paying what was ensured..
Yes, there are growing pains – we need more EV charging stations. And we need to make sure the charging stations work. That is the message of the study that Walters cites. The study was conducted by EV supporters to urge lawmakers to act. In reality, the state needs to phase out gas cars sooner than the current date of 2035 to address the climate crisis.
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