Pleasanton Express

Political Cartoon

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

The Way I See It

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

Sue Brown

Though the last few weeks have had my life, both professionally and personally, consumed by the recent election, I can honestly say that I’m relieved. Relieved that both initiatives passed. Relieved that our community came out to support this effort.

But I must confess that I will miss all the activity. It certainly kept me on my toes.

To all who vote for “community” items

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

This past Saturday I went to my local polling place to put in my vote on the initiatives for the community center and library. When I handed over my voter registration card, I was told that I could not vote because I live outside the city limits, to which I replied “are you serious?!” I told the lady that I live a whopping 1 block outside the city limits.

Voices were heard

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

THANK YOU to all the Pleasanton citizens who voted in support of Initiatives 1 and 2 in the Pleasanton City Election on Saturday, May 12. Every citizen in the City had the opportunity to have a voice in this election. To those who chose to do so, con- gratulations for voicing your opinions.

Enough is enough

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

Enough is enough with Ben Sargent’s completely biased political cartoons. They are becoming disgusting in that they are so full of lies. Example the latest shows an Elephant, knowing that this represents the Republican party (and as anyone who follows Mr.

State Capital Highlights

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

Ed Sterling

Before and after the passage of Senate Bill 14 by the Texas Legislature in 2011, the new voter identification legislation was labeled discriminatory by its opponents (Democrats) but a necessary tool to prevent fraud by its supporters (Republicans).

Texas Politics

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000

Dave McNeely

The Texas Senate has generally been a bit quirky. There’s more lately. Follow closely:

One Texas state senator emails his colleagues that a fellow senator is spreading untrue rumors about him.