Everyone's Opinion Newsletter

The PA Leadership Conference in Harrisburg I attended last March for the Campaign and Candidates class seems like years ago instead of months. I was trying to get the best grasp possible to see what it would take to win a seat on the Altoona City Council. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, however, I learned quickly on that day that it was going to be a tough task. Unsuccessful candidates from all over the Commonwealth who ran in previous elections stood up one by one at different times...

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It's been over a year since Everyone's Opinion Newsletter spoke with Altoona City Councilman Erik Cagle in February 2008, and now he shares his thoughts on his term and which direction he sees Altoona heading. As of now, Cagle feels optimistic about the dire...

Dear Neighbor,

Hello! I'm Jason Ibrahim, and as a Republican candidate for Altoona City Council, I have a passion to serve our city. With your help, I hope to make our hometown more of what it already is - a place where parents want to raise their children, entrepreneurs want to grow their businesses, and everyone has the opportunity to prosper and flourish.

As the son of a teacher and printing pressman, I witnessed the value of an h...

Since starting the Campaign season in July I've knocked on over 1000 doors and have had the opportunity to discuss the issues with many concerned Altoona citizens. I have attended many events including the Tea Party Day at Legion Park, Juniata Community Day, The Labor Day Parade, The Downtown Cruise In and The Altoona First Festival along with other happenings. I have also attended the City Council meetings and have taken the opportunity to speak with Mayor Hippo and all the serving members o...

Dear Mr. Preusser

Apparently you should educate yourself more in the ways of becoming a politician since this is the route you so desire. As a politician, you are subjecting yourself to scrutiny and investigation by your potential voters. I do believe that it the right and obligation of a citizen to make other voters aware of the candidate if they have prior knowledge of a potential candidate's past. Because as we know their pasts often speak of their future decisions, and ...

I'm Dave Butterbaugh, Jr. and I'm running for Altoona City Council because I see an opportunity for a better Altoona. I believe my experience and work ethic will benefit the people of our city and I ask for your vote.

I was born here in Altoona on March 5, 1970. My wife Alisha and I reside in the 12th Ward Section of Altoona with our 10 year old daughter Heidi and 5 year old son Caleb.

I have been a lifelong Altoona Area resident and am an Altoona High S...

The "League" is back at it again; upon whose request, a mystery, they just conveniently appear out of thin air. On June 12, 2009 the Altoona Mirror entertained us with an article entitled, "League offers ideas for fiscal solvency", authored by William Kibler. The last time they were here was on March 26, 2009 as per another Mirror article titled "League projects huge city deficit" again authored by William Kibler.

The 'League" refers to the Pennsylvania Economy League. In ...