Rebuttal to Op/Ed by Village News Publisher Julie Reeder

Mrs. Reeder,

Your attempts to use a personal vendetta against me in no way define my character nor my qualifications for the position I am running for.

You speak about disqualifying me for this role due to a dispute between my business and yours that occurred two years ago and amounted to a $200 ticket.

Your actions are vindictive and petty. Your article was filled with apocryphal statements and misleading attempts to hijack the electoral process.

The people of this community who know me, know the type of character that I possess. I try to help others and benefit the community in all of my endeavors.

I serve as a volunteer on three different governing boards in this town. I serve on the FUHS school site council. I volunteer with the elderly. I coach a girls softball team and teach my players not only to compete as athletes but to act as good citizens. I do all of these things while running a business and working to complete my degree. I do these things for my community and that is the true nature of my character.

For these reasons and more, I am endorsed by the Republican party and many other groups and individuals.

This is who I am, I am a concerned father and active member of this community, striving to make a difference in Fallbrook.

These are the reasons that on Nov. 4 the citizens of this community will vote for me.

Bill Leach

Publisher’s message: To say that your arrest and conviction amounted to a “disagreement” between our companies is exactly the reason I am concerned about your candidacy. --Julie Reeder