This political cartoon was created by Coronado local John Tato and submitted to The Coronado News for publication.
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Letter to the editor: John Duncan endorses Peggy Duncan for school board
I have known Peggy Duncan since the first week of law school at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1992. We married in 1998, and over these 34 years, I have had the privilege of watching her in her roles as a fellow law student, attorney, friend, sister, daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, […]
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Letter to the editor: Peggy Duncan is well qualified for the school board position
I am pleased to endorse Peggy Duncan for the Coronado Unified School District board of trustees. Peggy is exceptionally well qualified for this position. She worked for many years with my daughter on behalf of children on the board of directors of Teen Volunteers in Action. She also served on both the Parents Association and […]
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Letter to the editor: Mal Sandie has principled leadership
Mal Sandie has my vote for re-election to the Coronado Unified School District board of trustees. During the last four years, I have attended many school board meetings, and I have seen Mal in action. He addresses issues with thoughtfulness, intelligence and honesty. He thoroughly prepares for each meeting and understands the issues involved. Mal […]
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Letter to the editor: Why Mal’s your man
Mal Sandie is running for re-election to the Coronado school board. He’s earned my vote and should have yours too! With a kid in school, I met Mal at a forum when he ran the first time. His calm voice of reason, leadership skills, and focus on cutting through the noise and preparing students for a successful […]
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Letter to the editor: Mal Sandie is a patriot, not a partisan
Joyce Murphy’s Oct. 9 letter calls school board trustee Malachy Sandie “way too partisan.” Readers deserve full disclosure, so let me start with mine: I am a member of the Coronado Democratic Club and serve on its executive board. These views are my own, not the club’s. Ms. Murphy signed her letter as “a Coronado […]
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Letter to the editor: When a duty station became a home
My residency has recently been misrepresented, including false suggestions that I am new to Coronado. Here are the facts. I have called Coronado home since November 2015 — nearly 11 years. My wife works as an engineer on base. We had our first date and got engaged here, were married at the Hotel del Coronado, […]
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Letter to the editor: Rebecca King is an ideal candidate for City Council
Rebecca King is the whole package. She possesses the temperament, background, volunteer and work experience, local knowledge, and thoughtful priorities that make her an asset to our community and an ideal future council member. In addition to graduating with honors from both college and law school, she is a member of the bar in both […]
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Letter to the editor: The mayor’s title and the city’s seal are not campaign props
Every Coronado resident is free to endorse candidates. So is John Duncan. But no one, especially the mayor, should blur the line between private opinion and City Hall’s authority. This election season, like in 2024, that line has been blurred several times. What’s at stake? Since spring 2026, a 3–2 majority of Council members Carrie […]
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Letter to the editor: A letter to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Editor’s note: John Tato graduated from Coronado High School in 1965. He retired from the U.S. Department of State in 2005. Tato invited The Coronado News to publish the letter he sent to United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Dear Ambassador Greer: For decades, sewage and industrial wastewater from Tijuana have crossed the international boundary, […]
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Letter to the editor: Rebecca King is qualified to serve
I am writing today to enthusiastically support Rebecca King for City Council. I did not know Rebecca before this election cycle, but have seen her now in several different settings. She has demonstrated an impressive grasp of the problems facing Coronado. As a resident of this town for the last 38 years, I have watched […]
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Letter to the editor: Why I support Mal Sandie and Alexia Palacios-Peters for school board
I enthusiastically support the re-election of Mal Sandie and AlexiaPalacios-Peters to the CUSD board of trustees. Both are dedicatedadvocates for public education, with children who have attended or arecurrently attending Coronado schools. Throughout their tenure, Mal and Alexia have demonstrated extraordinarydiligence, resulting in a stable and productive board. Coming frommilitary families, they are particularly focused […]
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Letter to the editor: Why I support Ricky Hoyt for City Council
I support Ricky Hoyt for Coronado City Council because his Navy experience has practical value for the work our city needs to do. I know Ricky as a friend and have had the opportunity to offer him advice along the way. As a retired Navy captain and Coronado resident, I believe he would bring an […]
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Letter to the editor: Rebecca King has a deep devotion to the community
I am writing to express my strong support for Rebecca King for the Coronado City Council in the upcoming election on Nov. 3. What sets Rebecca apart is her unique blend of professional expertise and deep devotion to our community. As a former city attorney, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of municipal law, governance, and infrastructure complexities. This distinct professional […]
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Letter to the editor: Three things that make Rebecca King stand out
When I was 18, I registered to vote as what I would call an Independent, but it’s really No Party Preference. It was important to me that when I went to the ballot box, I voted for the person and the measures that best aligned with my vision for my city/state/country, and that I could […]