Reader responds to Dec. 26 editorial.

Letter to the editor

Having read this year-end’s edition of the blog, let me start with some words of wisdom for you and others engaging in the debate as to who led the revolution in the city of Mission Viejo. As an aside, in meeting with numerous state, county and local elected officials, I am constantly reminded of the remarkable achievement in our "blowout" removal of a sitting mayor and mayor pro tem in the 2002 election.

Former President Ronald Reagan said it best. "We can accomplish anything together, if we do not concern ourselves with the question of who might receive the credit."  There were many players involved in the changes which occurred in the last four city council elections. No individual deserves personal credit. The focus for all residents should be to look forward to November 2006 and not in the rear view mirror. We deserve better leadership and all efforts should be to address that issue before next November.

Happy New Year to all.

Larry Gilbert
Mission Viejo