Central Valley voters must hold Rep. McClintock accountable | Opinion

Hold McClintock accountable

“Your guide to California’s 5th District congressional primary race,” (modbee.com, April 22)

Rep. Tom McClintock apparently thinks that if he shows voters he is out in the field, talking to a handful of constituents, he can distance himself from the chaos, cruelty and unconstitutional acts of President Donald Trump and his administration. Sorry, but it is not going to work.

We must hold all Republican elected officials equally accountable for the devastation that has been caused this past year, both domestically and internationally. This nation was not built on hate or autocracy.

As long as McClintock says nothing, he will continue to lose the respect of his constituents in District 5 — which could be enough to lead to his loss in November.

Jane Huffaker

Mariposa

Must help homeless veterans

“‘I fear I will die’: Homeless Modesto residents struggle to find housing | Opinion,” (modbee.com, June 8, 2025)

The homeless problem we face has gotten out of control, and our politicians continue to fail at fixing even basic problems. The fact that we have citizens living on the streets is bad enough, but we also have veterans on our streets as well.

Any citizen who swore an oath to our constitution to defend it and us needs proper housing for life. We need to find them, house them, feed them and make sure they get every medical and mental health need taken care of. We must help them get back on their feet.

Tim de Lorimier

Modesto

Help conserve water

“Is water wasted if we’ve got nowhere to keep it?” (modbee.com, April 1, 2016)

Water is one of the most important resources, but it is also wasted in our everyday habits. It’s important to take water waste into account during daily activities, especially with summer around the corner.

Take small actions, such as fixing leaky faucets. Small drops may seem harmless, but over time they add up to unnecessary water waste that can be avoided. Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth or putting soap on your hands. When doing laundry, put only full loads in your washing machine. Water lawns during the early mornings or late evenings, and avoid overwatering.

By making small changes, we can lower our water bills and help protect our environment.

Evan Zapien

Newman