Comments on: Tulare County Supes receive pushback from public over alleged Brown Act violation

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:19:08 +0000

Deaths are down extremely and this is now just another virus. If you are older, compromised immune system, stay home. Keep our businesses open! Don’t allow the bullies to influence you.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:46:02 +0000

In reply to Denise Tyler.

Well said Denise Tyler!

By: Joseph Oldenbourg

Joseph Oldenbourg — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:44:45 +0000

In reply to Chris Denning.

There’s no “tired old lefty bias” in reporting a blatant violation of the Brown Act. Imagine there was something you were concerned about, planned, maybe, to speak up to the supes about it, and they, without even agendizing what you were concerned about, took action. No matter what your concern was politically speaking, the supes would have screwed you. Same deal here. On a separate note, I very much doubt you ever quit reading the Voice as people like you seem to make similar attestations but never actually depart. Yes–my wife and I run and own the paper and write columns. But as you must know, from still reading us, we encourage letters to the editor from diverse viewpoints and strive to print as many of them as we can.

By: Denise Tyler

Denise Tyler — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 02:51:49 +0000

The department of public health should guide decisions that affect public health, not politicians or businessmen. Any members of the board who own or have family members who own businesses should recluse themselves to avoid bias. I am not opposed to re-opening, I am opposed to re-opening prematurely and without a plan and guidelines.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 23:36:46 +0000

In reply to Chris Denning.

And yet here you are reading The Voice and commenting so it is safe to say that you haven’t quit reading The Voice.

By: Kuyler's Abuelita

Kuyler's Abuelita — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:19:23 +0000

Kuyler Crocker is full of mierda! There was an addendum posted in advance of the meeting, but it had to do with reporting on attestation data and not with overriding County Health Officials and Counsel. The vote taken upon Townsend’s motion was illegal. Crocker, Townsend & Vanderpoel obviously do not know how to govern as they all three showed they do not understand the rules or the long-term implications of their populist, albeit illegal maneuver. Kuyler, you’re getting spanked in November. As it should be. No thanks to you for this descent into the tyranny of feifdoms.

By: Not really setting a positive example

Not really setting a positive example — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:27:20 +0000

It’s worth noting that at Visalia Council meetings, now held at the Convention Center so that everyone can be safely spaced, staff does not feel bound by either the need to social distance at their posts, or to wear masks to protect each other and the public that attends, and everyone else that they then come in contact with.

The Council itself does not wear masks either.

By: Chris Denning

Chris Denning — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:21:28 +0000

The supervisors were responding to public demand and exhibiting common sense. People who want to keep oppressing the county and keep businesses in distress are pursuing this litigation. It’s a political opportunity to oppose the will of the people and have their own self-important way. They’re disgruntled that the vote passed against their wishes. This paper needs to get some diverse voices instead of this tired old lefty bias. I quit reading it when I realized there are only two opinions by a husband and wife.

By: Mary Bryant

Mary Bryant — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:57:39 +0000

I agree with Supervisor Shuklian and Valero. But we shall see if decision to reopen brings more deceased. People should be protesting to Governor about criminals released..

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:56:24 +0000

Another example of politicians breaking rules because they think they’re smarter than the public.