Albany’s urban renewal program intends to call a public meeting to gather comments on which public “infrastructure” projects to pursue, but for now the idea of an improved Thurston Street canal is off the list of suggested options.
A question of notice: Too little, too much?
Written March 3rd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
No one testified in opposition before the Albany Planning Commission on Jan. 6 when the panel unanimously endorsed a code change to allow a Bottle Bill redemption center. A month later, when the issue came before the city council, five people testified against the idea and two others wrote letters, also opposed. What made the difference? […]
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Tags: Albany City Council, CARA, Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, redemption center, Tom Cordier
Tags: Albany City Council, CARA, Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, redemption center, Tom Cordier
Why no tax revolution?
Written March 2nd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
This time of year it’s always a little surprising that we haven’t had a revolution lately. It is, after all, the season when people are obliged to spend time with the federal and state income tax codes and the numerous forms and work sheets they entail.
March starts with (what else?) rain …
Written March 1st, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Just a quick look at a routine little downpour on Pacific Boulevard in Albany this Saturday afternoon.
Putin and the Thief of Kiev
Written February 28th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected glimpse of the Ukraine crisis when two young men came to our house and installed a new window, replacing one that had worn out. I could not understand what they were saying to each other while they worked. Later I asked one of them what language they were speaking. “Sounds like […]
House votes to fool voters
Written February 27th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Democrats in the Oregon House must think that voters are basically stupid. Or rather, they are counting on enough of them to be dumb enough to be fooled by the trick they pulled Thursday.
Posted in: Commentary
Tags: ballot title, driving permits, illegal immigrants, Oregon legislature, referendum
Tags: ballot title, driving permits, illegal immigrants, Oregon legislature, referendum
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Dodging craters on our streets
The poor shape of some of Albany’s oldest streets is an old subject. A reader, Hazel Siebrecht, brought it up again on Feb. 28 in response to my story on the spending proposals before the CARA urban renewal advisory board when it meets at 5:15 p.m. today (March 4) at City Hall.
Tags: Albany street fund, Albany streets, street maintenance