The Buzz

Community watchdog Joe Zambito emailed, “Have you checked the price of your home lately? To find out what your house is worth, just put in the address and zip code in Find Homes and Listings at http://www.zillow.com ”

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The city election this year could be similar to the one in 2002 when Sherri Butterfield and Susan Withrow were removed from the city council. In addition to three incumbent candidates, the race drew seven challengers for three seats in 2002, and only Councilman John Paul Ledesma was reelected. Ironically, Trish Kelley and Lance MacLean replaced the old gals and became even worse examples of arrogant politicians. Kelley has earned the name “flip-flop” for changing her votes – again and again – with regard to healthcare benefits for council members who serve three terms.

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If voters remove Ms. Kelley from office, perhaps she’ll take her hypocritical “character” program with her. The character committee is now soliciting “photos depicting any of the 12 Mission Viejo Character Qualities.” What’s the purpose, more bad graphics to stick on the traffic hazards along Crown Valley Parkway?

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Are residents aware that Mission Viejo received TARP money? A community activist said, “Is the odd-looking marker on Marguerite Parkway near Estanciero an example of wasting our federal tax dollars? I am told the marker was purchased with TARP money. If this is true, I am ashamed that anyone accepted the money. It is an example of what’s wrong with government, starting at the federal level and ending with this monument to waste that’s practically across the street from city hall.”

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Check out a video clip of Steve Wynn, a multi-billionaire, hotelier and real estate investor in Las Vegas, Asia and Macau. A blogger who forwarded the clip says, “If you listen to this recent CNBC interview (short and to the point) and nothing else today, you will be better informed than your neighbor about the state of the union.” Here’s the link: http://www.infowars.com/steve-wynn-takes-on-washington