Letters to the Editor 11.12.26

Vote Count

Dismal data (“A look back at how candidates did at showing up to the polls in recent elections,” posted Nov. 3). Voting is a right and a responsibility. In our house we like to say, “Didn’t vote? Oh, well, then make sure to keep your pie hole shut!” — Maury Treleven | Gonzales

“We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” -Thomas Jefferson — Mike Moeller | Marina

Note: Moeller is the mayor-elect of Marina.

Race is Over

Mayor Oglesby and his wife [Rita Cummings Oglesby] are pillars of positive community in Seaside (“Ian Oglesby leads in Seaside’s mayoral race; Rita Burks looks certain to retain council seat,” posted Nov. 3).

They show up for so much greatness and are class acts – glad to see the mayor able to continue as a powerful leader for Seaside. — Erin Morse | via social media

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Outstanding news. The best man won (“Pacific Grove Mayor Nick Smith heads for another term; an incumbent and a newcomer lead for council,” posted Nov. 3). — Mark Sarvas | via social media

A win for decency and kindness (“Mayor Tyller Williamson heads to commanding win for another term,” posted Nov. 3). — Mark Peake | via social media

Shelley Cabanillas’ solution-oriented approach will enhance our council (“A Del Rey Oaks councilmember may lose his seat as two challengers lead in election results,” posted Nov. 5). She is determined to work to see that the FORTAG project is completed to the level promised and that any future development on the Fort Ord property is thoroughly considered with the involvement of our community.

Shelley is a peacemaker and has the experience and skill set needed for the Del Rey Oaks City Council. Her genuine optimism will represent our city well as we move forward together. — Victoria Lucido | Del Rey Oaks

Ice Melting

So proud of my community (“Protesters clash with ICE officers outside the Monterey County Jail in Salinas,” posted Nov. 6). — Tamryn Clegg | via social media

Thank you protesters! We must protect the most vulnerable among us and not allow this continued tyranny. Our election has made clear – the people have spoken. — Carol Kersten | via social media

Proof our community doesn’t want law and order. Federal agents doing their jobs and people are bitching about it — Allen Lorscheider | Castroville

Let the federal officers do their job. We do not need criminal illegals being let back into our communities. And the whole waving of the Mexican flag is absolutely ridiculous because this is America. — Victoria Anne Gonzales-Bergquist | via social media

Abolish ICE. — Jessie Call | Sand City

It’s an incredibly beautiful feeling knowing that absolutely none of these waste-of-time protests have stopped or slowed down federal ICE from doing their jobs. Just goes to show that these protests mean absolutely zero at the end of the day. — Ryan Shearer | via social media

I’m so proud of the County for handling this whole ICE BS the way they have (“Monterey County Counsel sends a cease-and-desist letter to ICE to end its use of County property,” posted Nov. 5). Good on them. — Alexis Teplitzky | Big Sur

Standing Together

Nice job expressing the frustration that so many of us feel (“An immigration detention matters not just to a family, but a community,” Nov. 5-11). — Ken Wright | Big Sur

Up Stage

I could watch this documentary 100 times (“A new documentary on the Shakespeare of Chicano theater, Luis Valdez, streams for free until Nov. 4,” Oct. 29-Nov. 4). — Cathy Chavez Miller | via social media

My wife and I were fortunate and honored to attend a screening at El Teatro Campesino. Such an awesome documentary. — Steve Harris | San Juan Bautista

It is awesome! — Frances J. Vasquez | Riverside

Magnetic Pull

He’s always been a talent with a camera. No surprise! (“Daniel Cutino rides a wave of social media success posting metal detecting videos,” Oct. 29-Nov. 4. — Oliver Cripe | Santa Cruz

One of my favorite programs! — Camille Miller | via social media

Great guy making great content. Rock on, Daniel. — Ron Decker | via social media

Take 10

Sarah [Kabat-Marcy], Michael [Marcy] and Michelle [Estigoy] are the best – great people. We worked together in Post Ranch and when they opened their own restaurant, I knew they were going to do amazing (“Carmel’s Cultura continues to thrive after a decade by keeping things consistent,” Oct. 29-Nov. 4). Congratulations. — Marco Perez | Seattle

So incredibly proud of this crew. — Germaine Esquivel | via social media

We love Cultura! Always warm and charming service, great food and cocktails. Thank you all! — Esther Murray | Saratoga

Correction

A story about places that appear in East of Eden inaccurately reported that the Abbott House, which is depicted in the Netflix series, still stands today. It does not (“A look at the real Salinas Valley places at the heart of East of Eden,” Nov. 5-11).