Perry Holman
3 articlesPerry Holman is a Coos County resident known for his blunt, no-nonsense opinion pieces. He regularly writes letters to local editors focused on public safety, homelessness, government accountability, and quality-of-life issues affecting the Coos Bay–North Bend area, often highlighting the real impacts of crime and policy failures on everyday residents.
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A 15% Tax for "Affordable" Care? The Numbers Behind Oregon's Draft Plan
Perry Holman on draft funding numbers for Oregon's Universal Health Plan, under which up to 60% of adults could pay nothing while others face a 10–15% tax.
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Oregon Spends More on Each Homeless Person Than the Average Taxpayer Earns
Welfare and social programs average about $60,000 a year per homeless person counted in Oregon's Point-in-Time tallies, while the average working adult in the state nets $55,000.
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Dueling Protests Expose Deep Divide in Civility
Two protests an hour apart on June 14th — one described as vulgar and full of hate, the other a respectful flag wave — point to a community that has lost the habit of civil disagreement.