Wyoming speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jan. 8, 2021
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Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Casper Star-Tribune.
Editor:
I attend the Board of Equalization meetings at the Natrona County Courthouse in an effort to more adequately understand the process which in my opinion has become cumbersome and is representative of the Department of Revenue and not the property owners of Natrona County. I attended one of the Board of Equalization meetings on Monday 12/28/2020 wherein the Natrona County Commissioners did ask tough questions of the Assessor’s Office about property comparisons used in the LEAs and the Stratification process. Why does the Assessor’s Office need to use comparisons clearly out of the property’s neighborhood? Whenever they go back in time for neighborhood comparisons why would we not trust a previous assessor’s property assessment for comparisons? The statement was made that the process is not representative of our good system of government. I certainly am grateful that the Natrona County Commissioners are concerned for the property owners of Natrona County and are bringing forth reasonable questions to an extremely concerning process. I especially want to publicly thank Commissioners Rob Hendry, Jim Milne and Bertoglio for voicing these concerns. In order to remain a free people the rights we hold dear in our property are vital and must be protected.
Editor:
With the “year of COVID” barely behind us, we look forward to the New Year and the customary resolutions: reduce personal weight, reduce time on social media, and reduce consumption of animal foods.
Yes, that. Nearly 40% of Americans are already eating more plant-based foods. Hundreds of school, college, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday. Even fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Chipotle, Denny's, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell and White Castle offer plant-based options.
Dozens of start-ups, led by Beond Meat and Impossible Foods, are producing plant-based meats, milks, cheeses, and ice creams. Every ice cream manufacturer boasts nut-based flavors. Even meat industry giants Tyson Foods, Perdue, Hormel, and Canada's Maple Leaf Foods have rolled out their own plant-based meat products.
The reasons for the skyrocketing popularity of plant-based meat and milk products are compelling: they are more convenient, healthier, more eco-friendly, and more compassionate than their animal-based counterparts.
The resolution to explore plant-based foods requires no sweat or deprivation -- just some fun visits to our favorite supermarket and food websites.
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Editor:
I attend the Board of Equalization meetings at the Natrona County Courthouse in an effort to more adequately understand the process which in my opinion has become cumbersome and is representative of the Department of Revenue and not the property owners of Natrona County. I attended one of the Board of Equalization meetings on Monday 12/28/2020 wherein the Natrona County Commissioners did ask tough questions of the Assessor’s Office about property comparisons used in the LEAs and the Stratification process. Why does the Assessor’s Office need to use comparisons clearly out of the property’s neighborhood? Whenever they go back in time for neighborhood comparisons why would we not trust a previous assessor’s property assessment for comparisons? The statement was made that the process is not representative of our good system of government. I certainly am grateful that the Natrona County Commissioners are concerned for the property owners of Natrona County and are bringing forth reasonable questions to an extremely concerning process. I especially want to publicly thank Commissioners Rob Hendry, Jim Milne and Bertoglio for voicing these concerns. In order to remain a free people the rights we hold dear in our property are vital and must be protected.
Editor:
With the “year of COVID” barely behind us, we look forward to the New Year and the customary resolutions: reduce personal weight, reduce time on social media, and reduce consumption of animal foods.
Yes, that. Nearly 40% of Americans are already eating more plant-based foods. Hundreds of school, college, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday. Even fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Chipotle, Denny's, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell and White Castle offer plant-based options.
Dozens of start-ups, led by Beond Meat and Impossible Foods, are producing plant-based meats, milks, cheeses, and ice creams. Every ice cream manufacturer boasts nut-based flavors. Even meat industry giants Tyson Foods, Perdue, Hormel, and Canada's Maple Leaf Foods have rolled out their own plant-based meat products.
The reasons for the skyrocketing popularity of plant-based meat and milk products are compelling: they are more convenient, healthier, more eco-friendly, and more compassionate than their animal-based counterparts.
The resolution to explore plant-based foods requires no sweat or deprivation -- just some fun visits to our favorite supermarket and food websites.
