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Note: This Op-Ed was published in the Copper Country and incorrectly identified Sandy Palmer with the IDA, and not Fred Barcon as a local contractor, as the author. The SilverBelt will post a correction online and retraction next week. This is the correct Op-Ed by Fred Barcon, who has written …
Op-Ed/Letters
June, 2019
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13 June
For Father’s Day, Give Your Father Equality – It’s Good for Him.
Toxic masculinity relates to the definitions of masculinity that has been taught to boys for decades and harms them today: don’t be a sissy; be strong and silent; wealth, power, status, and risk-taking define a man. Today, none of that advice is good for men, good for society, or conducive to good mental or physical health.
May, 2019
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13 May
Medical professional points to healthcare facts relating to women’s health
By: Guest Contributor Sharon Girard (D) who is running for the House in 2020. She recently submitted this Op-Ed in response to Neal Carter’s (R) op ed, published in the Az Capitol News on 4/26 regarding the Planned Parenthood lawsuit. As a Certified Physician Assistant with 30 years experience, much …
March, 2019
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19 March
Inspired! Miami residents asked to attend Thursday City Council Meeting regarding Inspiration School
By: Fred Barcon NOTE: ATTENDANCE BY MIAMI RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THIS PROJECT AND OTHERS INTERESTED PLEASE ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING AT THE MIAMI COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 21, 2019 AT 5:00 PM. The Inspiration School Apartment project being proposed at the Miami Council meeting on Thursday, March 21st is a project …
January, 2019
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28 January
Barcon says there is plenty of time to get TRSD project right.
By: Fred Barcon I am shocked to watch a project as heavily flawed as the TRSD project move forward despite having numerous fatal flaws. Any one of the flaws should have caused USDA to halt the project, and yet it moves forward full speed. USDA has pumped fear to Tri …
December, 2018
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14 December
Barcon lays out his case against current TCRSD plan calling it ‘nonsensical.’
Submitted by Fred Barcon A lot of people have been asking me how I’m involved with the TCRSD project, what expertise I have to critique the project, and if I am for or against the project. The Tri-City area has wastewater issues, that is a fact. Those issues need to …
November, 2018
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5 November
Is there waste in that waste water project? One reader weighs in on TCRSD.
Submitted by Fred Barcon Why is Tri-City Sanitary District and USDA pushing forward despite opposition from taxpayers? The TCRSD board is supposed to represent the taxpayers of their district. So why are they hell-bent on moving forward with a project that numerous Tri-City residents are against? The most recent series …
October, 2018
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29 October
Statewide education candidate,Kathy Hoffman advocates for rural schools
By Kathy Hoffman As a teacher and a candidate, I’ve visited rural schools around the state. From those travels, I’ve noticed one common theme around the state: our rural schools do not have a strong advocate at the Department of Education. From empty promises to policies not designed to support …
August, 2018
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24 August
Wastewater project rife with issues. Barcon cautions Tri City Residents to beware.
*Submitted by Fred Barcon, Gila County IDA Two years ago, the Tri-City Regional Sanitary District (TCRSD) Board came before the Gila County IDA Board, of which I am president, to request the IDA’s assistance in moving the TCRSD project forward. Numerous problems with the TCRSD project were immediately identified. I …
July, 2018
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11 July
What Would Kip Do? WWKD
At times like this I find myself wondering, What Would Kip Do? The CVCA executive board recently asked Molly Cornwell to vacate the building in a manner not befitting the Arts Board nor Mollys’ long history of serving the Center, the Downtown and this community. Many in the community have …