Letters: Newsom must answer for CPUC makeup
Briefly

In a series of letters to the editor, contributors express concern over the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Governor Newsom's role in its current makeup, indicating that his appointments affect utility rates. Another writer supports Measure T, countering an editorial against it by highlighting the Acalanes District's funding disparities. Lastly, a letter stresses the negative impact of budget cuts on the Peace Corps, urging Congress to maintain strong support for volunteer projects that promote global goodwill.
Gov. Newsom must address the composition and accountability of the CPUC he appointed, considering his dissatisfaction with the utility rates while shaping its makeup.
The suggestion to oppose Measure T overlooks the fact that Acalanes District is shortchanged on property tax returns, necessitating community support for educational standards.
Eliminating funding for the Peace Corps undermines volunteerism and national service, which President Kennedy envisioned as a means of fostering international goodwill and partnership.
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