Kohl’s would fit nicely with the new...

Kohl’s would fit nicely with the new IKEA

Why not put Kohl’s in the IKEA area since arrangements have

already been made for freeway access? The draw of two large stores

should be successful for both and it shouldn’t have any additional

traffic impact at that location.

Now, for Kona Lanes isn’t there someone out there interested in

preserving a great and historically significant piece of

architecture. I think an entertainment center that was refurbished

could go there, and the skating rink has trained some Olympic-class

skaters. It seems a shame to lose that distinction for Costa Mesa.

And while you’re at it, throw in a skateboard park. There must be

someone out there with money, imagination and foresight.

NANCY PERKINS

Costa Mesa

Council should go back to the past for its future

Might I suggest a citizen who fulfills the exact qualifications

for Karen Robinson’s vacancy. This person has the strength,

intelligence, the knowledge of how government works, and interacts,

many times demonstrates the community awareness and commitment, has

familiarity with city budgets and an open-minded approach to the

individuals and issues.

The one person who currently fits this profile and already served

on city council and lost the last election by a small margin, gives

the present council a jump start.

I propose Heather Somers.

There are a large number of voters who would also applaud

Heather’s appointment as a logical answer to the present problem.

ELEANORE HUMPHREY

Costa Mesa

No beating around the dais to suggest a council member

Linda Dixon would be the best for the council to appoint.

JANE DICK

Costa Mesa

Don’t want to wait for a new election? Use the last one

There is a way to fill the vacancy on the Costa Mesa City Council

that would respect the will of the voters almost as much as holding a

special election, while avoiding the expense and delay of actually

holding one.

Since the voters expressed their will in a general election only

five months ago, council members should carry out that will of the

voters rather than their own personal preferences.

The person who fills the vacancy should be one who has

demonstrated substantial public support, in addition to having the

experience to be an effective council member right away. Experience

matters, because it generally takes about two years to learn the

ropes and become an effective council member. A “newbie” could spend

the entire year and a half that remains of Robinson’s term just

learning the job.

The first runner-up in the Council election held just five months

ago has already shown that she has the support of a large portion of

the electorate, having come in just behind Allan Mansoor by a

razor-thin margin. She already has the experience of a full four

years as a council member as well as a year as mayor; she already

knows the job.

The council members should give effect to the will of the voters

and appoint the next-highest vote-getter, Linda Dixon, to fill the

vacancy.

ELEANOR EGAN

Costa Mesa