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Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
Visduh: granny is rolling over in her grave - would like to say it was a typo, alas, it was not, I WAS WRONG!— June 12, 2013 8:07 a.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
bbq - as always, you come to table with thought provoking, rational thoughts - your concerns, added to the list of many. I still find it unbelievable that we are discussing student education, a cause all parties should be united on. We, the taxpayers, the parents in these communities have been given a real education on the subject of representation. Who would have thought ANY person would have used their position for self, let alone a group of elected school board member and two superintendents. What is that saying 'all that glitters is not gold'. The past deeds of those I speak is a real eye opener. The signs were there, the documentation - yet, we (myself included) failed to do our due diligence in vetting those we vote into office. Troubling pasts of irrational behavior and questionable circumstances are documented, all one has to do is take the time to research. It is almost over bbq, no more will we come to The READER and release our frustration of alleged corruption, no instead we will come and celebrate the accomplishments of students, all students, young and old (Adult Ed) and the fiscal responsible decisions of board members like Mr. Kevin O'Neill, a well respected man of integrity. There are others I would like to see sitting up their at the dais, hopefully they will announce their intentions soon. In closing I would like to bring a thought to the community table for discussion. It is time to set aside The Party as the major consideration and vote instead for THE PERSON. Our own local history is proof positive that Party does not make the candidate.— June 12, 2013 8:02 a.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
Name the board member, who, while running for Chula Vista City Council, received campaign donations from a person who was accused of money laundering relating to said donations. We are still waiting for the campaign donation limitations proposal from Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, Arlie Ricasa, Pearl Quinones and Ed Brand. HOW MANY MONTHS HAS IT BEEN? Community activist Ms. Adato has been attempting to have the issue brought up for a vote, but alas, nothing so far. Why wouldn't our illustrious board members want to vote for limitations? Could it be that John Mccann and Jim Cartmill have Brand out there asking as we speak? Let us not forget Brand told the Grand Jury that Mccann asked him to do just that approximately 2 weeks after John Mccann brought Brand back. Rene Flores, stated It was John Mccann and Jim Cartmill Guess we should THANK Ed Brand for letting the community know just who the real John Mccann is and what he is all about— June 11, 2013 8:34 p.m.
Assemblymember Shirley Weber holds Budget Town Hall in Chula Vista
While I do not hold Alt responsible for the alleged corruption at Sweetwater, it is disconcerting that Ms. Weber would have a representative from SUHSD - a district that has been named in one of the largest corruption scandals San Diego has ever seen - as a member of the panel. Perhaps a better choice would have been Chula Elementary, they are financially sound and seen as an district that values integrity. Has she not been reading the paper, just how tuned in is she regarding those she represents?— June 11, 2013 7:45 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
The information leaked last evening is clear cut evidence that Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, and Ed Brand are running scared. They see the long arm of the law that will soon reach out and touch each one of them, one way or another. July folks, July one month away, like building blocks, when you begin pulling individual ones out, the rest will tumble and fall. All that is being reported is being catalogued. ONE THING ABOUT POLITICS, IT IS HARD TO HIDE FROM PICTURE PERFCT DATA? Many thanks to 'antagonists 2' - let us know how your Eastlake meeting goes. The menudo served at the National City meeting was 'out of this world' delicious!!!— June 11, 2013 7:23 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
CarlinLawGroupAPC - Thank You for taking the time to clarify this issue. Several attempts to vilify Mr. Payne have failed, thanks to your comments we can now add this one to the list. Additionally, on a personal note, I would like to extend my appreciation for your efforts in helping to expose the truth regarding what has been/is going on at Sweetwater, WITH OUR TAX BQND DOLLARS. Community, pease read Mr. Carlins comments carefully, included is a wealth of information. Why doesn't this District want our mones back, a total of 17 million greenbacks. That could go a very long way in helping our students don't you think? Could it have anything to do with back room deals that involved current board members? Thank You again Sir! timtim, the beans you spilled - they were confidential. Yet another reason why John Mccann is not fit for any office— June 11, 2013 4:45 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
bbq: As I read the pdf i became most upset at the fact that a Registrar of Voters employee was actually calling Jim Cartmill to alert him to the fact that Karen Janney had just pulled the paperwork to run against him. Is this why Cartmill was given money by SGI? Did Ms. Janney's candidacy frighten him? I was told, by a contractor, that he personally engaged in pulling up Janney signs as a means of proving himself to "the gandara". We can read these tea leaves, "the gandara" worked very well with Jim Cartmill AND John Mccann, AND Arlie Ricasa, AND Pearl Quinones - doubt if the same could have been be said of Janney. Her commitment to youth has a long, very long history. Is there a code of ethics at the County Registrar of Voters that is adhered to? Hopefully a full blown investigation is being done - employees are there to serve THE people, ALL PEOPLE - not just the people they have formed personal friendships with.— June 11, 2013 1:09 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
joepublic - personal attacks of me matter none - bringing my family into it, unacceptable. i am responsible for my comments, THEY ARE NOT! hopefully a lapse in judgement by timtim that will not be duplicated. i do appreciate The READER taking it down.— June 11, 2013 10:08 a.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
bbq: the loan occurred during brands previous SUHSD superintendent position. i believe the document provided is dated. at that time cartmill was a board member and hassey a SUHSD employee and brand the super. initially when first exposed cartmill appeared to distance himself from the facts, as if they did not happen. he was, however, during a board meeting presented with the documentation - no comment by cartmill has ever been given regarding the loan. while not illegal, i find it very concerning. i would prefer to have SUHSD's business handled by our board members without feelings of obligation to the superintendent.— June 11, 2013 10:04 a.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
june is here folks, in approximately 8 months the trial will begin. in the meantime it is important to remain diligent and stay focused on the issues. one of the main issues is educating the masses. many new groups are starting up and their focus is notification of the south bay as to the documented issues. segments of the Grand Jury testimony being forwarded on via facebook pages or fliers. cards being printed in Tijuana to be handed out while standing in line at the bank, mickey d's, pop warner/little league games, or waiting in line for a family Sunday breakfast. upcoming parent/teacher night when school begins once again. posters at overpasses, loved that one! i would recommend only legal activity, perhaps you might choose instead an onramp. all South Bay communities coming together for the benefit of the future leaders of the world - our youth. National City and Eastlake are are really getting organized, YAHOO!!!!! it matters not what role we choose to play in the efforts of cleaning house at SUHSD, as long as we choose one. each of us is important, but remember, we will not succeed unless we stay focused on the task at hand. ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS - if you can - is one of those roles - it matters not if you choose to speak, your very presence SPEAKS VOLUMES! the billboard idea, I am in, just let me know who to make the check out to.— June 11, 2013 9:37 a.m.