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Bob Jordan

December 22, 2016

Cloverdale resident since 1995

When the new Healdsburg City Council reconvenes on January 3, 2017, there will be one vacant seat. In the wake of the 2016 election, councilmember Eric Ziedrich tendered his resignation, effective December 31, due to the rejection of Measure R by Healdsburg voters.

Winner of the Tribune’s christmas lights contest

December 22, 2016

Lighting up the night – The Grande home on Piper Street won our holiday lights contest for the third time this year – the Grandes will receive a free year’s subscription to the Tribune. Other notable holiday light displays are in the Presidential Estates and Parkland Farms neighborhoods, in downtown merchant windows and around the community. The Valette home on North Street is an honorable mention.

Commentary: Pension reform is simple

December 15, 2016

The solution to the county’s pension problem is simple, it’s just not easy to implement. Implementation will require political courage, a commodity often in short supply. The fact there is a serious problem with the county’s pension cost was acknowledged by the Board of Supervisors in 2011.

Sonoma Clean Power enters world of electric vehicles

November 25, 2016

In the market for a new car?

Step zero and waiting

November 24, 2016

Measure R, Healdsburg’s voter-defeated housing plan, has left city leaders and attuned citizens scratching their heads and wondering why it lost and what will come next, if anything, to address a severe local housing crisis.

Commentary: Message to Healdsburg

November 16, 2016

Two years ago, I was elected to a third term on the Healdsburg City Council by 2,276 citizens. Housing was certainly one of the most critical concerns of our citizenry. Given my educational and professional background, I was confident that I had much to offer in an effort to develop some solutions.

Editorial: No on Measure T

November 2, 2016

We haven’t changed our opinion about efforts to remove fluoride from Healdsburg municipal water.

Commentary: Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure R

October 26, 2016

As a member of Healdsburg’s Community Housing Committee, I had the honor of getting to know many community members. It was striking to me that people who already had secure housing themselves were so invested in finding solutions for other people to live in Healdsburg. The pluralism of ideas shared inside committee meetings and on the streets amongst neighbors has been inspiring.

Commentary: GMO Failed Healdsburg

October 26, 2016

In 1988, I made my first visit to Healdsburg. Six months later, my first job out of college included Healdsburg. I was hooked. The town reminded me of my valley community: a dusty working town with a Sunsweet dehydrator, several lumber mills, a river and lots of families. There was a diversity of culture with a common goal of making our community great.

Nearing the finish line as track season ends

Hounds’ big inning isn’t big enough

Lady Hounds play Friday for Div. 6 championship

Playoffs underway for baseball, softball Hounds

GALLERY: Oaxacan festival, FIFA final add up to one big Sunday

Dana Gioia to speak on inspiration

Things to do in Healdsburg, July 23-31

‘Odyssey’ a journey of self-discovery

Nearing the finish line as track season ends

Hounds’ big inning isn’t big enough

Lady Hounds play Friday for Div. 6 championship

Playoffs underway for baseball, softball Hounds

GALLERY: Oaxacan festival, FIFA final add up to one big Sunday

Dana Gioia to speak on inspiration

Things to do in Healdsburg, July 23-31

‘Odyssey’ a journey of self-discovery

Baci weathers challenges following drive-through

Police Log, July 6 – 12

Letters: On speed limits and building accidents

Where the Redwood Highway crosses the Russian River

Russian River’s ‘keeper’ Don McEnhill

Bob Jordan

The future of Healdsburg

Winner of the Tribune’s christmas lights contest

Commentary: Pension reform is simple

Sonoma Clean Power enters world of electric vehicles

Step zero and waiting

Commentary: Message to Healdsburg

Editorial: No on Measure T

Commentary: Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure R

Commentary: GMO Failed Healdsburg