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Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
teachersrock - the district employee is one of Brands closest s friends. He does a lot of Brands bidding. Problem is the sign was on private property and the man had allegedly been paid to host the sign. No doubt Brands blood pressure soared as he walked over to open his office blinds, and there before him stood JAIME MERCADO for SUHSD. School board. Jaime Mercado would not even accept a paid for cup of coffee - Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, Arlie Ricasa and Pearl Quinones - wanted ALL AND MORE, PAID FOR OF COURSE!!!!!!— June 7, 2013 11:53 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
eastlaker - He has also stated that Karen Janney was his youth minister - we all remember how he voted to get rid of Ms. Janney - so many of us believed we knew Jim Cartmill, so many believed in him - the REAL Jim Cartmill has now been exposed. Karen Janney, a highly respected, one of the most loved Teachers/Administrators this District has ever had.— June 7, 2013 11:37 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
CV_Parent - same ol, same ol Meeting held, Jim Cartmill, John Mccann (conference call) and Arlie Ricasa voted in favor. As I sat there watching lives affected, the strain on their faces, the tears in the eyes - it brought me to tears myself. So often the innocent lives that are affected are forgotten. Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, Arlie Ricasa and Ed Brand chose to spend these programs monies on elementary charter schools and Alliant University. Counselor positions will be cut, but let us remember according to Ed Brand, "it is all about the kids". Hope to see you all at the upcoming board meeting— June 7, 2013 9:37 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
So lets just pretend I, anniej am a juror in the upcoming trial. There I sit listening to Hector Har testify about the credit card expense for Let's Talk Health products. Do you think I may not wonder - with all of the GNC's, with the Sprouts, Walgreens, CVS etc. how in the hell did Hector Romero find Jim Cartmill's company Lets Talk Health located in the heart of Eastlake in an industrial complex???????????? Common sense - it makes no sense!!!!!— June 7, 2013 9:29 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
And who CHOSE this contractor???????????— June 7, 2013 7:52 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
Mr. Castaneda: IF this was the only story on the alleged corruption you would definitely have a point. However when you consider this entire situation, HOUSTON WE GOTTA A PROBLEM AT SWEETWATER. When was the last time you took a customer to business on a regular basis, bought them wine, or took them to a Laker game. Jim Cartmill has done NOTHING to bring decency to the mess that now defines Sweetwater.— June 7, 2013 7:51 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
Now for a taste of sweet revenge - Jaime Mercado, the board member being talked about in all papers, referred to in the Grand Jury testimony, who neither Brand of old or 'the gandara' could buy or manipulate had a HUGE Jaime Mercado for Sweetwater School Board sign IN FRONT OF THE DISTRICT OFFICE - it appears to be on private property. Soooo, it appears that Mercado is in for the long all, and if Brand lasts till the three are gone well bye bye Brand. Mercado, could be referred to as Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, Ed Brand and Arlie Ricasas alter ego - the honest part of themselves that they never chose to nurture. So we have one honest candidate, we need just two more! Jim Cartmill, John Mccann, and Arlie Ricasa do NOT have a snowballs chance in hell next time around, and with Mercado on the board, NEITHER does Brand. Don't ya just love karma?????— June 6, 2013 9:16 p.m.
Jackie Robinson's true legacy
Mr. Kinsman: The last sentence of your article about sums it up. Hopefully young movie goers will watch and see for themselves what can be accomplished. Great article!— June 6, 2013 8:24 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
It appears John Mccann values little the hard working staff of the City of Chula Vista, he, yet again, put up ILLEGAL SIGNS on city property, down Main Street. But, based on his actions as a board member we get him, it is all about John Mccann - the law, ethics be damned. I went down to do my community service work yet again on Main, but there was a pick up truck in front me cleaning up John Mccanns signs. Many of the parents honked as they drove by with thumbs up.— June 6, 2013 7:05 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
bbq - your efforts and views, your recommended solutions, your attendance at board meetings makes a difference.— June 6, 2013 5:07 p.m.