Re: your Oct. 18 editorial, "Monahan, Tracy, Andrews, Cozzens":
I thank The Star for endorsing Mike Tracy for election to the Ventura City Council on Tuesday. Mike has the experience, leadership and common sense to serve the city's citizens with outstanding service on the council. He will bring a new energy and direction in setting city policies and fulfilling its duties.
Mike grew up in Ventura and then worked here as a police officer for 30 years, rising to become chief of police. He has an unequaled dedication and respect for the city and its people.
Mike has served on community charitable and service organizations. He understands the desires of individuals, families and businesses to be in a safe, healthy environment and to enjoy community aesthetics founded on a quality infrastructure and city services that place citizens first among competing priorities. He knows how the city can achieve its goals because he was an executive with the city and knows how to get things done. In his new capacity, he can help set citywide priorities and see their results. He's an excellent organizer and troubleshooter who motivates others to be their best and helps them achieve their objectives.
Mike possesses a unique combination of decency, friendliness, vision, focus, intelligence, energy and respect for the opinions of others, which makes him a natural leader. He wishes to continue his services to Ventura's citizens with the distinction he demonstrated as police chief. He has pledged to donate his council pay to local charities to further benefit the city.
The Star was astute in endorsing Mike Tracy and will see its readers pleased with his continuing service to the city. Public service is truly a way of life for Mike Tracy.
-- Donald Krause, Ventura