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Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
The info I refer to above can be found in Voume 15 of the Grand Jury testimony., and can be found in the most recent UT posting. It is important for all interested to read the testimony for themselves and come to their own conclusion.— June 9, 2013 2:42 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Julian_Asange - it is indeed great to hear that those with the power are finally paying attention. This type of information WILL scare John Mccann - he sees himself climbing the political ladder and, is so dillusional, that he believes his own line of bull. A few, who are close to him, do not have the courage to tell him the truth. Unfortunately when reality finally bites him in the booty goodness knows if he will be able to handle it emotionally, I feel he will break. Jim Cartmill and Arlie Ricasa too are taking this hard. The truth that is being read in the transcripts is even difficult for me, anniej, to digest. I have been in this, all in, since day one - yet even I never realized the depths of the corruption. I will point you to the transcript posted on the UT. It is in the same volume as the BOC president Nick Marinovich's. It is the testimony of a woman who is a '''supervisor''' at the Registrar of Voters. There, within her own testimony, in her own words she admits to considering herself a friend of Ms. Quinones, she also knew Ricasa well and based on her testimony felt close enough to Jim Cartmill that she actually 'warned/notified' him that Ms. Karen Janney had just taken out the paper work to run against him. She attended a dinner with Quinones, a function where other politicians were in attendance. HOW THE HELL DOES THIS HAPPEN??????? Do we the tax paying public have no protection from corruption, not even at our own Registrar of Voters office. WHY WAS THIS WOMAN USING HER POSITION AND CONNECTION TO WARN JIM CARTMILL ABOUT ANYTHING? Lady, do your job, that is what you are paid to do. You are not paid to influence elections by tipping off elected officials. about candidates that are running against them, you are not paid to go to functions with politicians, you are not paid to allow your daughter to get community job credits for working on Arlie Ricasa's campaign, DO YOUR FREAKIN JOB!!!!!!! And let our political process work. Asange - PLEASE, show that transcript to the politicians you refer to. Is any of this illegal? Does the head of the Registrar of Voters even know of this testimony? Is there a possibility that actual voting results were affected? My head is spinning. Last but not least there is another candidate that is rumored to have a 'connection' at the Registrars office. Could it be????— June 9, 2013 12:46 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Reader2: glad to welcome you aboard. Yes, Ed Brand, and his clan of corruptors take great pride in attempting to out maneuver the community. The meeting at the District office, you know the 'special' meeting was NOT held in the board room. That door was LOCKED. Was there a person assigned there to direct the public to the 'back room'? That would be a NO. The meeting was held at 7:45 in the morning, when teachers are teaching and the community is working. To add to the deceitful plan it was also graduation week. Now we understand why Lopez might not be there, she is a teacher - but what of Quinones and Mccann? Again, great strides were taken to protect the 'little man who would be king' - he was on the CP Middle school campus, no doubt in the janitors closet on a conference call with the district office 'back room' meeting. Quinones, where was she? Afraid to face the public both of them. Mccann, the 'little man' that he is would prefer to, under cloak of night darkness, drive around and put up ILLEGAL John Mccann for school board signs. He would rather pretend to be honoring an elementary school official in an attempt to be allowed to speak at an Eastlake elementary school graduation. WHICH DID NOT HAPPEN. As reported there is a new group evidently, who are prepared to expose John Mccann for the clown he is. They too are plotting to get the word out about the real John Mccann. Unfortunately, they will be forced to link him with a Party that is trying its best to separate itself from the Sweetwater corruption. However, since he is telling all who will listen that he has his Party's full support, they feel they have no choice. While Ed Brand is driving the train, rest assured Jim Cartmill, John McCann,, and Arlie Ricasa are shoveling the coal to keep the Brand Gravy train running. Cartmill, Ricasa and Mccann are not concerned with the best interests of the district, their only interest is the gravy!!! Remember the key is EXPOSING THE TRUTH, to the community. ALL COMMUNITIES via, texts, fliers, posters on freeway overpasses (love that one)' just be sure not to be there too long, business cards made up with one liners, letters to the editors of The READER, Union Tribune, Star News, the Filipino Press, the Latin press. If they print news drop them a line. Perhaps a flier to be mailed out to the Eastlake community residents - pictures of John Mccann, Jim Cartmill and Arlie Ricasa. Hmmmmmmm. We do not hide under the cover of night like Jihn Mccann - we have the truth and documented Grand Jury testimony on our side. GRASS ROOTS, this is a grass roots movement that is on its way -— June 9, 2013 11:57 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
WTFEd: I would encourage you to tread carefully, do NOT do anything on the job that could get you caught. The conference room of the district office is used for training, meetings, brow beatings, etc. on that wall are sheets of ideas, measures and intimidation. One of those sheets clearly states do not share info with board members. Are you serious? District employees, just in case someone has not explained the facts to you. WE, the homeowners, who pay property taxes OWN SUHSD. Ed Brand is no better than you, he was HIRED, he is OUR EMPLOYEE. The board members that you are being instructed not to talk to, we the voters put them there, ALL OF THEM, yes, INCLUDING BERTHA LOPEZ. Ed Brand, is an employee, who can be fired, and trust me he is going to be gone, outta here, sooner or later. I empathise with all of you, you are caught between a rock and a hard place. There is hope, the Calvary is coming TO SET YOU FREE!!!!!!!!! of this ogre. We will be cleaning house on the board - your future is bright, you will once again say with pride I work AT Sweetwater Union High School District.— June 8, 2013 11:52 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
erupting - it is indeed a shame that ANY WELL educated person would allow themselves to be used and be seen as a 'pawn' of Ed Brands. Perhaps the effects of the hot suns ultra violet rays on all of those days the two of them allegedly spent as voyeurs overlooking Blacks Beach took its toll.— June 8, 2013 8:59 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Bob_Castaneda: A couple of thoughts, it is possible that Mr. Taylor is old school, and HIS interpretation of the length of a skirt was mini? Ms. Quinones's apparel is of no concern to me. I, instead prefer to focus on the deeds of this public official, and in my opinion the deeds fall far short of what any politician should aspire to be. On a personal note, I, as a woman, am offended that she would be out on a job site hooking and crooking for donations. But hey, you know what they say about opinions. Unfortunately Ms. Quinones has garnered quite a reputation in the South Bay. As a person who is well known in the South Bay, VERY good friend or not, you are not hearing these things about Ms. Quinones for the first time. Her personal life is her own to claim, and in truth NO BUSINESS OF MINE. I prefer to focus on her votes, on what she did and did not do for the students, taxpayers and voters of the South Bay. There were many times when I would sit in the audience of the board room and think 'way to go Ms. Quinones' unfortunately those times were not often. Here I go with another opinion - her allegiance seemed to be all about 'what is in it for me'. A beautiful Latina who could have been so much more if only she would have taken the ME out of it, and put the education of the issues into it. Sir, while I can appreciate your efforts to stand up for Ms. Quinones, I hope you are also doing what my friends do, whether I like it or not 'they care enough to me the truth, even when it is hard for me to hear and hurts'. RE: WTFEd, as an apparent employee of the District it does not surprise me that he/she would not use their real name. Additionally have you ever considered that the typos are on purpose, hoping to throw off identification. Ed Brand and John Mccann will go to any lengths to attack ANYONE who differs in their opinion or fail to honor the kingS. And you are correct I AM NOT PERFECT.— June 8, 2013 8:45 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Just received a telecon, apparently a couple of parents upset that John Mccann is speaking at an elementary graduation hung LARGE posters over a couple of overpasses one on 805 one on the 5, north and south. The posters depict John Mccann with a bozo nose and hair - large work JOKE printed. Tell me Mccann did not really worm his way into an elementary ceremony. I volunteered for future protests.— June 7, 2013 5:10 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Mr. Castaneda: Not sure what grade of beef you are use to consuming, but I believe the Grand Jury testimony is FILET MINON. With all due respect, IF, a person of your stature is of the belief that this is all about nothing, then truly the South Bay is far worse than I thought. My words, "with all due respect" - I meant those words, I was not being sarcastic.— June 7, 2013 4:33 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
SydneyJean - and guess who 'donated' money to board member campaigns - would you believe inspectors (companies)? Yet Jim Cartmill can't seem to find it within his presidential duties to put forth a proposal for campaign reform. After reading this story and other Grand Jury testimony I now understand that the Jim Cartmill I saw was the Jim Cartmill I wanted him to be, not the real Jim Cartmill. Arlie Ricasa, the gig is up, STOP WITH THE SPEECHES, those individuals you spoke in front of today, the ones whose very lives are negatively impacted - they are sick of your speeches. They have read the transcripts, they now know the depth of your deceit. Can you please just STOP WITH THE SPEECHES?????— June 7, 2013 4:26 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
CV_Parent- well,,,, to add fuel to the conversation Karen Janneys signs were being torn down when she ran against Cartmill. A certain contractor who is named in this article allegedly said, HE WAS DOING IT and SENDING PICTURES OF HIMSELF TO 'the gandara' with the text "see how hard I am working for you" (paraphrase). Additionally rumor has it 'the gandara' and J.D, (of driving Ms. Daisy fame) spent one evening driving around late at night doing the same thing. My Karen Janney was torn off of my side gate and thrown in the middle of my court.— June 7, 2013 1:16 p.m.