Two City commissions appoint new leaders
The Community Services Commission and Planning and Transportation Commission this week appointed their chair and vice chair members for 2013. Robert Breton will serve as chair and Ronald Ruef as vice chair of the Community Services Commission. Breton, who served as Mission Viejo’s mayor in 1993, first served on the commission from 2001-03 and was [...]
Re-elected Council Members expected to be sworn in Dec. 3
Mayor Frank Ury The City Council on December 3 is expected to certify the results of Tuesday’s election in which Mission Viejo voters re-elected Mayor Frank Ury and Council Member Cathy Schlicht to 4-year posts. Council Member Cathy Schlicht According to the “unofficial” results from the Registrar of Voters, Mayor Ury was the top vote [...]
Register to vote by Monday
Voter registration for the Presidential General Election will officially close at midnight on Monday, October 22. In an effort to give any last-minute citizens an opportunity to vote, the Orange County Registrar of Voters office will stay open until midnight. The Registrar’s Santa Ana office will offer drive-thru services for all voters – including ballot [...]
Early voting sites established for Nov. 6 general election
Early voting sites have been established for the November 6 general election. Voters will have the opportunity to vote in one of 11 locations throughout Orange County before Election Day. This year, voters can cast their ballots at the Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Juan Capistrano city halls. A complete list of early [...]
Council recognitions included Pop Warner, guitar performer and new commissioners
The City Council on Monday recognized a local Pop Warner team, welcomed new commissioners and were treated to a delightful solo guitar performance. The Council recognitions are meant to pay homage to those in the City who make Mission Viejo a great place to live, work and play. The evening began with a rousing solo [...]
Leckness to serve as Mayor, Ury as Mayor Pro Tem
When the City Council reconvenes on January 3, Council Member Dave Leckness will serve as Mayor and Council Member Frank Ury as Mayor Pro Tem. The council members were selected to serve in the one-year posts by their colleagues during the City Council’s annual reorganization Monday. This will be the first mayoral stint for Leckness, [...]
Council members to be sworn in, outgoing councilman to be honored Dec. 6
Newly elected Council Member Rhonda Reardon and re-elected Council Members Trish Kelley and Dave Leckness will be sworn into office tonight to begin their four-year posts. During the council’s meeting, Council Member John Paul Ledesma, who was termed out, will be honored for his vast contributions to Mission Viejo. Ledesma, who has served this community [...]
Council members elected Tuesday expected to be certified, seated Dec. 6
The City Council on Dec. 6 is expected to certify the results of Tuesday’s election in which City voters re-elected Mayor Trish Kelley and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Leckness and elected Rhonda Reardon, a retired business manager, to office for 4-year posts. According to the unofficial results from the Registrar of Voters, Kelley was the [...]
Exercise your right to vote Tuesday
With Election Day just days away, the City is reminding voters that the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2. Residents can find their specific polling place by calling the City Clerk’s office at 949-470-3052; the Registrar of Voters at 714-567-7600; or by visiting the Registrar of Voters [...]
Deadline to register to vote in November 2 election is Monday, Oct. 18
Monday is the last day the public can register to vote in the November 2 General Election. Voter registration applications are available at Mission Viejo City Hall (200 Civic Center); the Mission Viejo Library (100 Civic Center); and at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center (24932 Veterans Way). An on-line voter registration form [...]


