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Developer gets cracking on unapproved Chula Vista project
After driving around those neighborhoods, I was surprised by the amount of high density housing that has already been built in the immediate area of these projects. I was under the impression that avoiding urban sprawl was a state priority. It seems that any project that brings some gold to city hall to pay off debt is welcome, no matter the consequences. It may be too late to change the zoning back to commercial, but this should be a good lesson for residents of newer housing. What you were sold as the general plan for your district may not be what actually is approved in the future.— December 5, 2012 10:36 a.m.
Sweetwater University to “Open” Soon?
This effort by Mr. brand can now be added to the list of astonishingly ridiculous decisions made by Sweetwater Union. Parents, stop this plan NOW, before it is too late. Just ask the East side families how the decision to open school enrollment to all residents is working out. Overcrowded schools, more traffic, etc. Add I-pod fiasco, bond money gamesmenship, and more and dysfunction becomes a compliment.— November 29, 2012 11:58 a.m.
Mayor Cox Cozy with Chula Vista Developer
In Chula Vista, the developers have the upper hand due to campaign contributions needed to win any election. Redevelopment was a sweet payoff for deep pockets but not so good for the residents. Currently, I am concerned about the disconnect between Eastern and Western neighborhoods. Sometimes it feels like we are really two cities. I don't think that branding Chula Vista as an "Urban Orchard" is the answer for economic growth but am willing to reserve judgement.— November 25, 2012 5:11 p.m.
Winners, losers and post-election reflection
What the Lincoln Club endorsements and "new" attitude show is that that their top priority is simply winning. Liberal or conservative means nothing but power and control is everything. Jeff Durfee commenting that people will begin to say "Let's see if we can figure out how to make things work" says it all. Work for whom? Developers?, Chamber of Commerce? Follow the money and see the truth.— November 11, 2012 11:40 p.m.
Chula Vista chamber of commerce PAC gets money from supervisor Cox
I feel sorry for Greg and Cheryl. The crowns they wear are so very heavy. It must be hard work to cobble together taxpayer funds to allow their anti-community and anti-resident campaigns! In the past, Greg has spent his slush money for things like the drop hammer in memorial Park. Now, it looks like Cheryl has turned him to the dark side. Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. It will be two long years before mayor Cox moves back to a school system where she will have little opposition to her views. We have to put up with Greg for a while longer. Please join the residents in voting YES on prop "B" and YES on new faces at city hall.— November 1, 2012 10:46 a.m.
Chula Vista Project Raises Ethics Questions for Council Members
concerned eastlake residents: Well said! I am so sorry that our local decision makers have thrown you under the bus. I see no justification for this project other than keeping Chula Vista a great place for developers, not residents. Don't give up just yet, however, the election is right around the corner and it should be clear who deserves your vote!— October 4, 2012 10:50 a.m.
Chula Vista Project Raises Ethics Questions for Council Members
I am in total agreement with Susan Luzzaro's assessment that Mayor Cox treats public speakers like children. She even has two designated chairs in the front row and directs people to that spot so the community comments will be completed as quickly as possible. As far as accepting campaign contributions followed by a vote on a project before the council, whether legal or not it is certainly unethical. It is OK to accept money but not to live or own property near the project? How much money must be involved before a recusal from voting is proper? At the very least the citizens have a right to know in a public statement read from the dais. Many other decision making bodies have an ex parte communication requirement and I feel it is time for Chula Vista to draft one also.— October 3, 2012 2 p.m.
Sweetwater Authority Votes to Fluoridate South Bay Water
I have tried to understand why anyone would be in favor of adding a dangerous chemical to our drinking water. The proponents claiming that fluoridation is needed because underprivleged children have no other remedy for tooth decay is pure nonsense. Oral hygiene must be taught to children by parents or teachers. Diet is also ignored in the rush to fluoridate. Ingesting fluoride products is NOT an acceptible use of these products. Money from the first five organization is corrupting the health care industry in this case. Keeping water as pure and affordable as possible should be the top priority, not fluoridation.— September 19, 2012 5:02 p.m.
Chicago... a Midwest Mirage
Johnny, I would suspect quite a few of us midwest transplants are living in this area. Lake Michigan was certainly a highlight from childhood summers. The ocean is ok, but fresh water and a little warmer water is terrific. The glaciers that formed the Great Lakes thankfully dumped massive amounts of fine sand all along the shore. If only something could be done about those winters and summer humidity !— September 6, 2012 10:28 a.m.
Local Coastal Commission Meeting Won't Address Chula Vista Bayfront Plan
Wow, one eyesore and one industrial eyesore! The previous commenters lend credibility to my Goodrich friends' fears that all the luxury development in the Port plan would be a poor fit with all the great longtime employment of the working waterfront. The hospitality industry may look nice but is well known as a creator of low paying jobs and generates the need for subsidized housing. I have no idea where the idea that Crossroads gets funding from Earl Jentz comes from--not true, just Earl bashing . I wish Crossroads was better at obstructionism because Chula Vista might not be saddled with long term debt needed to build the Taj Mahal of police stations and a 5 star civic center.— July 9, 2012 10:46 p.m.