Letters to the Editor category, Page 107

Joyfully consider these options for president: Some say Donald Trump is crazy and Joe Biden is senile. I wouldn’t vote for anyone who calls his wife “Mother,” like Mike Pence. Sassy Chris Christie may float off the stage if he gets any bigger. Vivek Ramaswamy may be rich, but his...

I am writing in support of Leslie Uncapher Zellers for district judge. Our current magistrate is seeking another six-year term even though she can’t serve the whole term as a full-time regular district judge — she faces mandatory retirement when she turns 75. After 29 years, we finally have a...

Many people complain about decisions made for their communities, but not many are willing to step up to the plate and run for a position where they could make a difference. I was a member of Springdale Borough Council for many years, and I know there is no way to...

I am writing to endorse Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for reelection as district judge. I have known Peck Yakopec for 30 years. She has been our local judge and an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in Vandergrift. As a judge, Peck Yakopec has always been available...

The members of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council are proud to stand with the Steamfitters Local 449, our union brothers and sisters from the Boilermakers Local 154, and all of the local law enforcement unions in supporting Joe Rockey for Allegheny County executive. Why are unions lining up behind Rockey?...

I am having a problem believing Allegheny County executive candidate Sara Innamorato on her explanation on her “former” affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America. She claims she left in 2018 to run for the Pennsylvania state House. This is my first red flag, because it appears to be a...

As a local attorney and retired state representative who served on the House Judiciary Committee, I have known Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for more than 34 years. I have appeared before many magisterial district judges, and Peck Yakopec is one of the best. She is honest, firm but fair, and...

It has been said that “there is no substitute for experience.” But there is a substitute for experience … and that is the truth. The truth is that our district deserves a full-time judge for a full six-year term. I believe Leslie Uncapher Zellers is the only candidate for district...

Thankfully, my decision for magisterial district judge in Cheswick, Frazer, Harmar and Springdale is an easy one. I have known Mitchell Karaica all of his life, as he grew up going to school with my daughters. He has always had the character of being fair and compassionate, with a big...

Michael Girardi’s legal education/experience and performance as a councilman make him an exceptional candidate for district magistrate. However, lost in the campaign is that he is a kind and caring person who is an advocate for the individual. During 42 years on Cheswick Council, I have served with many fine...

The White House should issue an executive order which cancels the nation’s $32,000,000,000,000 debt under the guise of “debt forgiveness.” Problem solved! Len Kabana Delmont...

Property taxes are always a bone of contention in Allegheny County. Everyone remembers the last assessment, with its disastrous inequities and bureaucratic snarls. In this year’s race for county executive, one candidate pledges no reassessment, leaving finances with no help for improving government services. The other wants a new assessment,...

Some recent articles spotlighting trending population declines in Westmoreland County and efforts by county commissioners to make the county more attractive to employers and job seekers, while discussing a number of issues contributing to this decline, did not address the elephant in the room. This is WAGES. Pennsylvania still has...

Since 1988, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide. That’s why we celebrate World Polio Day on Oct. 24. For us, it’s deeply personal because we’re polio survivors. We are asking everyone to help us finish the job and end...

Tawnya Panizzi’s well-written article “Unsustainable funding model, shrinking workforce leave ambulance services in critical condition” (Oct. 8, TribLIVE), detailing the emergency medical services funding crisis across Pennsylvania, brought much-needed attention to a grim reality: Vital, lifesaving mandated EMS will cease to exist without permanent, sustainable funding. Lower Kiski Ambulance Service...

Here we go again, another wreck on Arona Road. When is it going to end? I live on Arona Road. What is the answer to this situation? The people who travel on this road seem to think it’s a raceway. No one goes the speed limit — trucks, cars, school...

Comparing Hamas, Nazis As one whose parents were Jewish Holocaust survivors, I find the behaviors of the butchers of Hamas eerily reminiscent of the descriptions relayed to me by my parents who witnessed the murder of their families by the Nazis. This current Middle East war, in part, is based...

“The alleged offender remained in his influential role until he tendered his resignation, leaving the victim in an unsafe space, to fend for herself, with limited options. This is unacceptable.” Those are the words of state Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward regarding the resignation of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s former...

As one whose parents were Jewish Holocaust survivors, I find the behaviors of the butchers of Hamas eerily reminiscent of the descriptions relayed to me by my parents who witnessed the murder of their families by the Nazis. This current Middle East war, in part, is based on antisemitic propaganda....

I am writing to recommend Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for reelection in Magisterial District 10-1-04. I have known Peck Yakopec for more than 30 years, and she had been an effective magistrate. When I took students into her office for various incidents, she was fair and consistent. She always worked...

Where is the outcry to immediately relieve President Biden of his office? It was too easy to dump the guy who is two heartbeats from the presidency (speaker of the House). The current unbelievable happenings in Israel could come to our soil because of Biden’s weak enforcement of our immigration...

The letter “Fetterman an embarassment” (Oct. 6, TribLIVE) seems to be nothing more than a way to disparage someone who was able to win an election. Some people can’t accept the fact that Sen. John Fetterman beat Dr. Oz. Most people I know admire Fetterman, for his battle and the...

With this election season, it is time for a change. I don’t believe County Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew have been working in Westmoreland County’s best interest. Rather than using the covid-19 American Rescue Plan funds to help residents most impacted during the pandemic, they spent the most of...

I wholeheartedly endorse the reelection of Harrison Township Commissioner Eric Bengel. I worked at the township and have followed local politics very closely over the past 30 years. Bengel exemplifies honesty, fairness and thoughtfulness. His willingness to examine the issues and listen closely to the public’s concerns differs significantly from...

While I hope never to find myself or a loved one in a scenario where they must appear in district court, I have some thoughts about whom I’d want to hear the case. As a citizen’s first exposure to the judicial system, I’d prefer a magisterial district judge who is...