Mission Viejo City Council Election

Letter: Truth Or Tale?

October 30, 2010

Just received a new incumbent campaign mailer. It states: “Dave has provided a fiscally conservative approach to city spending and will protect property values, and OPPOSE NEW TAXES AND FEES. Wait a minute! Didn’t the incumbent candidates just vote for a new WM trash contract, $7,000,000 above a bid from a competitor which could provide [...]

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Letter: What Happened To Trish?

October 26, 2010

I used to be a Trish supporter just like Mr. Pilger, and I was drawn to her really positive image.  I remember I used to see her holding big signs up when I would drive to Saddleback Church.  She always seemed like the only person on council I could count on to show some real [...]

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Sign Wars: Leckness Attacks Trees

September 29, 2010

   A political adage states: “He with the most signs wins.” The prophecy is being tested again in 2010 as 11 city council candidates and their supporters compete for the largest number of visible locations. Candidates are estimated to have 500-2500 signs each.     City Hall implemented a stricter removal policy this year than in past elections. This [...]

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Election: Who’s Tilting The Playing Field?

September 27, 2010

   Cox Communications has produced and televised forums featuring council candidates prior to each election.  The shows were recorded in Cox’s Rancho Santa Margarita studio; prior to that in Cox’s former San Juan Capistrano studio.  In either case, it was a neutral location for candidates.    Recently Cox TV’s Vice-President, Jim Leach, notified candidates this year’s taping [...]

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Will Rhonda Run?

July 29, 2010

   Some acquaintances feel Rhonda Reardon may raise the standard for candidates if she files the election papers she obtained from the City Clerk Thursday.  Ms. Reardon has strong credentials in business, charity and community service.     She held several positions with Pacific Bell/AT&T, including Product Manager for Wireless Interconnection.  In addition, she was Project Manager for New Product Development, [...]

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Council Aspirations: Bakers Dozen

July 29, 2010

   An Orange Juice article by Larry Gilbert is reporting a 13th potential candidate among those aspiring for three Mission Viejo city council seats in November.  Two of those seats are held by incumbents who have indicated they will seek re-election.    According to the OJ, and confirmed to the Dispatch by City Clerk Karen [...]

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Letter: Ury Subverted Transparency

October 30, 2008

In addition to the above mentioned concerns, I am most appalled at Ury’s effort to prevent the citizens of MV from speaking out on agenda items from the Council’s Consent Calendar. I stood on corners for him four years ago because I thought he actually believed that the citizens of MV have the right to [...]

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Council Poll: Readers Endorse Lonsinger & Schlicht

October 29, 2008

    Readers   have   endorsed Neil Lonsinger and Cathy Schlicht in the online poll conducted by the Dispatch.  The survey was posted for two weeks to permit all comers to voice their preference for the two seats being elected by voters next Tuesday.     The results of the poll: Cathy Schlicht – 40% Neil Lonsinger – 37% Rich Atkinson [...]

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Lonsinger & Schlicht Want Reversal Of 2X Pay Raise

October 27, 2008

    If Neil Lonsinger and Cathy Schlicht are elected, they want to reverse the recent vote by councilmembers (4-1) to double their stipends.    Schlicht said she was particular disappointed because it sends a disturbing message to all residents who volunteer without pay.  As one example, she mentioned the Senior Community Activity Team (SCAT).  It’s volunteers are [...]

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Follow The Money; Council Candidates Disclose Financials

October 9, 2008

    Over the past few elections MV candidates have spent between $40,000 and $70,000 for a successful council campaign.  Nobody is showing that kind of money this year, with only a month until the election.  It appears this will be a low budget election year, unless some deep-pocketed special interest contributors are hovering until the last minute to try [...]

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