June 6, 2025 TweetLetters to the Editor: June 6, 2025Share the burdenDid anyone else follow the recent city of McMinnville budget hearings? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, public sector employees today earn hourly wages equal to or exceeding those in the private sector. Not only would this change save money every year moving forward, but it would also help protect vital city services. He’s ordered us to NEVER use the words diversity, equity and inclusion — at no time or place, no matter what. If we don’t immediately eradicate the words “diversity, equity and inclusion” from their namesake committee, we face loss of federal funds for socialist programs like Meals on Wheels and shared sewage service.