Harold wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:33 PM:Your concerns are right on the money miss. Your vision is what this city needs. All our city’s leaders need to follow. I don’t buy any naysayers reports that this city council hasn’t done much, baloney. You will be a good addition to our current council. We need some smart, educated and level headed people like you to lead us. Bless your heart!

For sure wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:56 PM:I agree with you Harold. This lady is beautiful and smart an unusual combination. Great ideas for our city!

What vision wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:25 PM:There is no vision listed in this article... all that is listed is what every candidate in Lake Elsinore will say... What are her plans? How is she going to implement them? Thats a vision!

another candidate wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:42 PM:"What vision" you sound like another candidate in the race. Let's hear your vision? If someone has ideas and then solutions/suggestions for them it is called Vision. You are a smart one, aren't you?

vision officer wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:06 PM:Only uneducated people would make negative comments about this candidate. Mr. 'What Vision' obviously you can't read, here is what the reporter asked her, "talk about some of the important issues facing Lake Elsinore". I think she is right about what we are currently facing and her solutions make sense. Intelligence runs in the name Amy, I'm glad I named my daughter Amy also. Good luck to this smart young lady! Keep your chin up.

candidate wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:42 AM:How will you get more people to shop locally? What is the plan to increase communication with Cal Trans, who will pay for the performaning arts center, do you think the budget is manageable and where will you cut services, how does being a distant relative of Ms. Stowe qualify you as a better candidate, where did you get your diploma from? I read alot of gray areas but nothing that sheds light on how these projects will be done. If you leared from your great aunt how to make a whole lot of empty promises then I guess you are just like her.

Simple wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:21 AM:We are a city if simple minds, a new art center wouldn't attract the locals and no one will come from other areas to visit, it would be a bust. Ms. Bhutta's high minded vision is better suited for a much more sophisticated city, keep it simple.

lucky wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:05 AM:Yahoo, we are so lucky to have someone like Amy even considered running for this rundown city. There is nothing wrong with aiming high. People like Amy will make our city look sophticated. Good luck Ms. Bhutta. Our whole town is behind you except for the three other candidates who are sitting infront of computers and making all these comments.

buckley wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:07 AM:I can trace my roots to Fred Sanford from Sanford and Son, so maybe I'll run for city council too. Ms. Bhutta might be educated but that doens't come close to being smart. A Dr. in front of her name does not mean she'll be able to find the money in the budget to pay for these things. Perhaps she and her endorser Buckley could raise taxes to help fund this silliness. Get a real platform

Speel check wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:08 AM:Hey Lucky, maybe try spell check... it's sophisticated. Maybe Amy could have taught that to you in your classroom.

Spell check wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:09 AM:Hey Lucky, maybe try spell check... it's sophisticated. Maybe Amy could have taught that to you in your classroom.

Flood Plain wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:22 AM:I will not vote for a candidate who chooses to put a picture of a lake on her signs that is not Lake Elsinore. It's insulting that our lake has been replaced on her signs by one she apparently thinks is better looking. It speaks volumes about the pride she has in the city she wants to represent. In fact, I may not vote for any of them.

Two Bees wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:32 AM:beauty, brain. I'm sold. I'm voting for you lady.

lucky again wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:41 AM:Yeah, I need to take her class and you all should too so you can learn a thing or two. Her plans are two high minded for you that is why our city looks the way it looks.

sour wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:57 AM:grapes. How many candidates asked Magee, Buckley,Schiffner, Hickman and Kelley for their endorsement. All of them! LET's ask professor O'neal and Norkin the greatest photographer ever. They seem to have all answers.

to Lucky wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:04 AM:I'd rather my city be practical and well run than look sophisticated.... that is just it... Most people who are supporting Ms. Bhutta think because she is an educator, she has all the answers. Maybe she does, maybe she doesn't, but she still needs to prove her merits to the rest of us, and just because she has plastered her signs all around town doesn't make her qualified, it just shows she has more money than the rest of the candidates. ...
Not a good start in my book!

Hey Spell Check wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:21 AM:Perhaps you should learn how to spell "spell" before you comment on others spelling!!!!!!!

BB wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:49 AM:To whomever is screening blog postings...comments about campaign signs, especially those about signs that have a picture of a lake on them that is NOT Lake Elsinore, should be posted, as it is relevant to the candidate's integrity and honesty. Shame on you for taking such grand editorial privilege.

To BB wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:45 AM:Man, I love her signs, all I see is a little bit of water and mountains, that is what we have here. Get a life! Go take your dog out for a walk, you have been sitting infront of the computer too long and your eyes are getting blury.

Mike wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:03 PM:I don't think this candidate ever claimed to have a picture of Lake Elsinore in her signs. Small town politics, I'm laughing as I am writing this. I'm ashamed that any of the candidates will make an issue of that. What's next the stars on her signs? You guys!!! Tsk, tsk, tsk

Barbara wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM:The signs...odd that it's not a picture of lake elsinore, yes, that's true. The issues...just wondering how much more we can cut from the budget and still build a new library and a cultural arts center. I don't know why anyone would run for city council peronally, this city is too big a mess.

Yolanda wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:01 PM:By looking at some of the negative comments our entire office decided to donate money to Mrs. Bhutta's campaign funds. We love you Mrs. Bhutta.

To Yolanda wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:28 PM:Thats exactly the problem... Let's support a candidate based on the fact that people write negative comments about them and that she once taught you in high school. Those are great reasons to support someone! Well done!Now that we can trust the people of Elsinore to vote for the right reasons, I know we'll all be ok. Maybe Mrs. Bhutta will even assign us all homework as well!

My wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:17 PM:boss is now going to donate some money too. Mrs. Bhutta we all sent you an e-mail from your business cards, go ahead buy more signs. You are simply the best candidate. You are smart and bhuttaful. There are twenty five peeps in our office, you'll be very happy with our donations. Luv you-Yolanda

disgusted wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:25 PM:to all of you, grow up, get back to work and/or find something else to do. maybe something constructive, like read a book and learn something new.

vicky wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:07 PM:Ok when is the big debate. These canidates need to go before the public and answer important questions, and hang around afterward to answer more questions. Im waiting for a canidate to arrange a big debate. This will be an eye opener for all.

lin wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:15 PM:A performing arts center is a wonderful idea, however Mrs. Bhuttha lost my vote because we have unsafe buildings downtown that post signs enter at your own risk. Its nice, its classy but its not realistic at this point in time. A leader must be able to prioritize areas of importance and start there dont confuse and get peoples hopes up. Does Mrs Bhutta have some fairy dusst to sprinkle around to get us to the point where an arts center could be a priority.

cindy wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:23 AM:Mrs. Bhutta is a teacher. Is she putting the arts before educating those less fortunate? Lake Elsinore at the very least needs a community college. When your struggling to make a living and cant afford to go to a university the arts are a dream. We need more affordable education in our city. Look at the population and its needs that is a true leader with realistic vision. Genie Kelly deserves credit for music in the park A REALISTIC ALTERNATIVE THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRESENT TIME AND CIRCUMSTANCES. THANKYOU GENIE.

Jamie wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:57 AM:Hey cindy, go to Amy's website and then talk. You are cluless Cindy. There isn't a better candidate than Amy Bhutta.

To Jamie wrote on Sep 7, 2008 8:47 PM:Sorry if I've offended you but your naive. When buildings are ready to cave in and possibly crush people to death, and roads need millions of dollars in repairs,which will also save lives, it is unfair to spend money on the arts. As a public official you take an oath to protect the public .That comes first,so humble yourself and always remember that. your desires and dreams as nice as they are come second. Someday when the time is right a performing art center in Lake Elsinore would be nice.

To Cindy wrote on Sep 7, 2008 10:57 PM:You are a very negative woman/man. ... Can you read? Go read her key objectives again...

Liz wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:15 PM:Hi Jamie, after reading your comment I visited Dr. Bhutta's website and without a doubt she is the best candidate among all. I feel lucky that ther are people like her living in our town. I made an appointment to see her next week.

cindy wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:05 PM:Has Mrs Bhuttha looked at the budget? Its public information. She contadicts herself . She states it's imperative for the city to navigate through the tough economic down turn. Shes right; so mentioning putting money into a performing arts center makes no sense. Cutting through and getting to the point is important not negative. I've seen the budget and cuts have to be made without jeopardizing safety I would like to hear some solutions from the canidates.

tic toc wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:36 AM:Small town politicS. Mrs. Bhutta states," The council should be able to figure out a way to improve communication and get Cal Trans to move faster." That is a platform set up to shine and show there is a better way! If the council should be able to come up with this answer then surley Mrs. Bhuttha has the answer but she never let us know what it is. Answers and solutions are what the residents need to make informed decesions on who to vote for please! SINCERE DEDICATED THOUGHT = SOLUTIONS. RHTHORIC CAN BE ARTICULATE AND MOVING LOOK AT OBAMA BUT I WANT SOLUTIONS PLEASEEE!

wow wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:23 AM:Darn candidates keep making these comments to make thmselves look good. I'm referring to Cindy and tic toc. It is the same person over and over. They are afraid of you Mrs. Bhutta.

To Liz wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:25 AM:You are right. She is one of the best candidates.

To Liz wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:51 AM:I guarentee you I'am not a canidate just a resident that follows city government very closely. And yes I'am afraid of Mrs. Bhutta because that type of articulate rhethoric believe it or not fools alot of people. I want to remind voters we need solutions not rhethoric. Always look for the solution or take it with a grain of salt. Just because a person is educated does not guarentee their smart in other areas such as running a city. I work with doctors I wouldn't stand in the same room with outside of work because they are disguisting dishonest uncaring individuals.

very smart wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:54 AM:To to Liz, Amy Bhutta is an educational doctor that show how much you know about her..

not convinced wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:10 AM:I went to the website and Im not convinced. Maybe one solution on the whole website. A PHD in the Arts in my opinion not very beneficial in regard to running a city. A community college would be a better fit for Lake Elsinore at the current time. A university in the future I agree would be very important.

still wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:20 PM:Dr. Bhutta is my number 1 choice. Many supportes-very few haters

Hey Still wrote on Sep 24, 2008 4:07 PM:Is she your #1 choice now???