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I would like to clarify a number of quotes attributed to myself in your July 24 article on public safety.

An unusual political season is about to begin seeking our attention. Those who really care may have an unusual opportunity to exert their influence in important matters.

The Morgan Hill Times has taken on a big task with its series of articles regarding leadership accountability this year. There have been enough instances where the good words at the beginning of the year ended up being forgotten when it came time to actually doing anything.

As the summer heats up, so does the music scene. Pop-rock superstar Kelly Clarkson and the billboard-busting group Maroon 5 are releasing new records, which have been highly anticipated by international fans. But by far the summer's greatest event for die-hard rock fans is the revival of the Smashing Pumpkins in their new album Zeitgeist. The band's first album in seven years came out on July 10. Fans remark that the album strays away from dealing with inner conflicts, a common Pumpkin theme, and instead has explored current global situations, most notably with their single "Doomsday Clock" that criticizes people for ignoring atrocities initiated by world leaders.

It is very difficult to take a stand against the published viewpoint of one's peers. But the recent request by the Morgan Hill Times to push City Hall to release the exact salaries of selected management employees and their assistants under the banner of the public's right to know troubles me.

A U.S. Supreme Court Justice once said that the quality of a

Congratulations to the Class of 2007 graduates of Live Oak, Ann Sobrato and Central Continuation high schools. As State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell stated when he came to visit Morgan Hill in January, each diploma this year will be worth more than any previous diplomas. This year, each diploma earned ties accountability to what we do in schools and we congratulate all of our graduates for not only completing the required coursework but for passing the California High School Exit Exam.

The members of the first graduating senior class of Ann Sobrato High School will receive their diploma Friday. Principal Richard Knapp is proud of the Class of 2007 because those seniors have established a welcoming culture and have set a positive tone for the growing student population.

The Morgan Hill Times is undertaking a new "Accountability in Community Leadership Project" in 2007. The newspaper is implementing the project by capturing the goals of community leaders and having its readers, members of its editorial board and elected officials grade goal accomplishment.