Maybe you have noticed the dearth of letters published in the West County Times about the current Richmond election. There is a reason for this. If you send a letter through the Contra Costa Times website that is set up for letters to the editor (“send a letter to the editor”), it takes a circuitous and time consuming route back to the West County Times office where Dora eventually commits it to paper.

To save time and trouble, simply email your letter to Dora at wcletters@cctimes.com. Letters must be 200 words or fewer and include your first and last name, address and daytime telephone number. All letters are subject to verification and editing. Thanks to Dora for this helpful hint.