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Old Forces are Reemerging In the Dec. 5 Mission Viejo Dispatch, Allan Pilger does a great job of summarizing the present political situation in Mission Viejo. I would highly suggest reading it at I can never forget the first time I got involved with city politics. It was over the extended and very costly installation of The Lake Promenade. Getting answers about costs, schedules and objectives of this costly project from either then-councilwomen Sherri Butterfield or Susan Withrow (both of these folks were convicted violators of the Brown Act ) was impossible, and they were in charge. Effectively, I was told to mind my business and just go away and be a good boy. They didn't care to answer a citizen’s questions. Once again, these same old forces for deceit and deception are reemerging and using one of the candidates and his Web site to debase and besmirch certain Mission Viejo citizens. They don't answer issues at hand; they would rather castigate the concerned. This coming recall election of Lance MacLean in February is again a crossroads for the city of Mission Viejo. The very issue of open and honest government is at stake. Do we again return to the arrogance of a selected few folks who mislead and exploit the citizens, or do we choose to move forward and promote open and honest government? I choose transparency and honesty! Joe Holtzman |
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