VOICES

‘I’m going to see this thing through, but I’m not running again. I have for weeks been exploring my options. ‘

Supervisor William G. Steiner

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‘It’s a tragedy. If anyone can be considered the heart, soul and conscience of this county, it’s Bill. ‘

Political consultant Harvey Englander

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‘Let’s just hope our lame duck doesn’t resign ahead of time. If he does, we’ll be left with the governor chooses, and I don’t think that serves the citizens well. ‘

Connie Haddad, president of the Orange County League of Women Voters

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‘He’s the latest victim of the bankruptcy, but probably not the last. ‘

Mark Baldassare, UCI professor of urban planning

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‘Bill has a huge heart, a great deal of compassion, and it’s real. ‘

William J. Popejoy, former O.C. CEO

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‘Bill is a likable guy, but from our perspective he’s been a gatekeeper against change, so we’re not too upset. ‘

Bruce Whitaker, spokesman for the Committees of Correspondence community anti-tax group

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‘He has always been a strong contributor for the needs for children, a strong advocate for them. ‘

Supervisor Marian Bergeson

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‘The bankruptcy would really never be behind the county until all those supervisors were gone. ‘

Garden Grove Councilman Mark Leyes

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‘I feel for him. ‘

Supervisor Roger R. Stanton

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‘Why do we want him out of office? Because he was there when it happened. ‘

Activist W. Snow Hume, who plans to launch a recall against Steiner