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Letters to the editor

Just another Political A.C.T.

To the editor: How many times have we looked on as political hopefuls stand atop stages or behind podiums to sell us the same campaign promises we’ve heard time and again? And, how many times have we stood by as those promises turn out to be lip service: a means to a political end, where ...

Who to trust in the election

To the editor: It’s about trust, I think. As we consider our choices for village government in our next election, whom do we trust? Some time ago, our mayor was accused of being involved in a physical altercation with our previous village manager. Having read reports in this ...

Brunette for mayor

To the editor: As a voter, taxpayer and proud Saranac Lake resident, I’m deeply grateful to this community for all it has given my family across generations. This mayoral election is a key moment for our village’s future and a moment of enormous historical significance. Let me ...

Voting ain’t broke

To the editor: Tell Congress: America’s elections don’t need “saving.” It’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections. The conservative Heritage Foundation’s database shows only 68 cases of noncitizen voting over 40 years. That’s one in a million voters ...

Williams for mayor

To the editor: I am a resident of 34 years. My family once ran a local store — Mountain Gift & Powder — and I am a local professional. I work in public service and take my job extremely seriously. I am also a voter, and all residents deserve to have their opinions heard in our local ...

Deadliest distraction yet

To the editor: Donald Trump’s latest distraction from the Epstein files is his biggest and deadliest yet. His Feb. 28 combat operations with Israel have no clear rational. Different reasons are given each day, as well as having no clear timeline or exit strategy. So far, we have 140 ...