Bever’s withdrawal set bar high for Scheafer...
Bever’s withdrawal set bar high for Scheafer
Congratulations to Mike Scheafer for being appointed to the Costa
Mesa City Council. I do not know anything about his politics, but I
hope he will be open and fair-minded in his council decisions.
Eric Bever, by his heroic actions at the special council meeting,
has set the height of the bar for which all of the council members
should strive to achieve, setting aside personal interests for the
good of the community.
It will be a tough job, Mr. Scheafer, but based on the public
comments regarding your integrity, I believe you will be an asset to
the council and the city.
JUDITH BERRY
Costa Mesa
Rarely has so much been done by so small an action
Kudos to Eric Bever. His decision to withdraw from consideration
as a prospective council member graphically established for all to
see his “improver” credentials. His withdrawal improved the council,
improved the city’s bank account and improved my mood. Seldom in my
memory has anyone had such a positive effect on the city by not
participating.
CHUCK CASSITY
Costa Mesa
Bever’s withdrawal showed he was the best choice
Hindsight to the council appointment from a chaise lounge council
member.
I don’t believe Eric Bever’s decision to withdraw from the council
race was spontaneous. The way I saw the situation unfolding was that
the council was about five minutes away from a special election.
Bever noticed this action being taken by the council and made the
best decision for the city. It was unfortunate that the Bever’s
supporters on council did not make another attempt to propose Bever
at this time or call for a break. I would have to think that
Councilwoman Libby Cowan would have noticed that Bever’s action was
best for the city and with that he just proved to be the person for
the job.
Thank you, Eric Bever.
LEN BOSE
Costa Mesa
Bever deserves thanks for making his decision
Regarding Karen Robinson’s replacement on the Costa Mesa City
Council. I regret that we had to lose Robinson. Frankly, I think she
could have done both her job as a county judge and as a council woman
well.
Now with Eric Bever stepping aside, we need to congratulate Mike
Scheafer and encourage him not to forget the Westside, as most have.
We hope when Scheafer says he will look out for the entire city of
Costa Mesa, he will not disregard the Westside with its daily
deterioration to where it is becoming catastrophic for some.
Bever has always impressed me as someone who would serve Costa
Mesa wisely. He understands how crucial it has become for the
Westside. Bever has known the facts. He’s offered his time, shared
his concerns, done his homework and proved himself to the entire city
by stepping aside [thus avoiding] the $95,000 cost of a special
election.
Costa Mesa “improvers” thank Bever for his support. Without a
doubt, it would have been an honor to have him as a councilman. Bever
would have proven to be an asset benefiting the entire city. We hope
Bever will consider serving at another time.
SYLVIA BRANSON
Westside
City plan for Fourth of July partying needed now
Regarding the Fourth of July in Newport Beach:
Enough is enough! If you’ve seen the Newport Beach Police
Department’s video, it is clear that we may be only one step away
from a riot, accompanied by serious personal injury and property
damage. The city’s ordinance [to limit alcohol sales] is a reasonable
and measured response to irresponsible conduct and the irresponsible
sale of liquor.
PAUL K. WATKINS
Newport Beach
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