Dunn sticks to his convictions

Recent news articles highlight the notion that leadership of the local teachers' union would like nothing better than to muzzle Conejo Valley Unified School District trustee Mike Dunn. I would like to thank Mr. Dunn for his integrity in representing the wishes of parents and voters of this community. The CVUSD school board could certainly use more trustees like him.

The continuous attack by special interest groups against officials who dare to have independent views has the regrettable effect of preventing many from participating in local government.

Although it was CVUSD President Tim Stephens that called for the calendar to go back for further negotiation, it has been Mike Dunn the union has chosen to punish, and all for practicing free speech, democracy and upholding his oath of office.

Tim Stephens could have been commended for responding to public outcry when he called for further negotiation of winter break, but instead he voted in favor of the union's calendar change, which failed to address the concerns of the 81 percent majority of CVUSD constituents.

Mike Dunn has been true to his word, and has consistently represented the will of the people of this community. CVUSD trustees Stephens, Phelps, Beaubian and Didio have once again ignored the public and instead voted in support of the special interest groups that finance their campaigns. Jo Anne Cobasko Thousand Oaks