Mr. Quilter writes: "Mike Clark, who has spent 10 years on the City Council dealing with the major issues that come with running a city." But "dealing with" is not the same as solving or leading. Mr. Quilter fails to provide even one example—in 10 years—in which Mr. Clark has demonstrated real leadership.

Clark is an opportunistic career politician now looking to boost his pay on the public dole by getting a promotion from city councilor to mayor. A vote for Clark is a vote for a "subtle shift" … to the far right favored by Clark's financial backers: Seneca Jones Timber Company, Oregon Realtors, and other resource extraction and development interests.

Clark has had a decade to prove himself, and comes up far short of what Eugene needs. Eugene deserves better. Vote for Lucy Vinis!