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Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
Let us look at the plus side of the boom and bust cycle--it seems that only when we are on the downturn are the financial messes visible. Because when all the money is pouring in, much can be hidden. We are watching now, and want to make sure that all the big money decisions are done correctly. Remember, aren't we still paying for the police headquarters, as it was set up in such a way that we only paid interest due for many years? And isn't it clad in marble--or is it granite? Anyway, let us make sure that on the financial end we are paying attention. I believe the city of Chula Vista is behind on some of their park and rec plans as well--there was supposed to be another city pool built in 2003. Never happened. So, yes, let us watch carefully the decisions that are made, and what gets shunted aside. Build wisely--so that we don't end up being in the regretful position of realizing we have wasted the chance to enhance our community.— September 30, 2013 2:30 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
They don't care because the status quo serves their purposes. As we all know, that status quo is diametrically opposed to the good of the district, the students, the teachers and the taxpayers. We need that forensic accounting report!— September 30, 2013 12:30 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
Yes to the forensic audit, but let's make sure ESI is not in charge of it...!!! I think we will have to find a group with a much better reputation.— September 29, 2013 12:36 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
Wabbitsd, those are some good questions! I googled, and found out that there is a website for ESI, licensed in Florida and Texas. There is another listing for Orange County and a mention of San Diego, but that link doesn't pull up anything substantial. I don't know if the CA ESI private investigatory companies are connected with the Florida and Texas company, or just piggybacking on their name. (And if the latter is the case, that's not really ethical, is it?) Happened to notice one other item from the Florida and Texas ESI site: "ESI will unveal (sic) those filing false-claims (sic) in the litigation and insurance field (sic)" I hope they didn't pay top dollar for their website creation!— September 27, 2013 6:31 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
Good find, angrybirds! "Vulnerable to the slightest criticism"--maybe that's how Fast Eddy started to build his little cadre of Protection, which has grown into all the layers separating him from reality. Some of that Protection would be his own defense mechanisms, some would be the people in his corner--or under his thumb--or in his pocket--or who are simply complicit because having Fast Eddy running things in his inimitable crooked fashion is just too, too convenient, for all sorts of reasons. Please forgive that run-on sentence. But, for any of you out there who think that Ed Brand should be in charge of anyone's education, let along the largest secondary school district in the country....just what do you think Fast Eddy is teaching the students? Nothing good.— September 27, 2013 11:16 a.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
When people stop thinking clearly, problems multiply. And Brand has stopped thinking clearly. He might be under the impression he is just fine, but he would be wrong. The problem is that he is still in a position of power, and is spending money very profligately--and no one is stopping him. He is also very lacking in good judgment, so it looks like things could get worse before they get better. I am thinking that Fast Eddy should have a caretaker sidekick, one that could keep him out of trouble. But does Eddy know anyone who would be capable? Not really, he seems only to know those who are culpable.— September 26, 2013 9:46 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
I am wondering what the real meaning might be regarding the DA's withdrawal of several SWC/Sweewater/San Ysidro counts. More deals being made? How can we get the complete financial story of Sweetwater, warts and all? Who will come clean? Who will call Ed Brand on his felonious behavior?— September 26, 2013 4:05 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
Very nice! What about a country song: "Hogtied by the Lies", performed by Fast Eddy and his backup trio, the Yessirs!— September 25, 2013 1:56 p.m.
Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
Yes, anniej, there are problems in Sweetwater that can no longer be hidden via shifts in accounts. Wouldn't it be great to get that full-scale investigation into Sweetwater's finances going back at least 15 years? Because when Ed Brand departed under a cloud the last time, he didn't want anyone looking into anything too closely. And problems of this nature do not mend themselves.— September 25, 2013 1:50 p.m.
Southwestern College Foundation's Nathan Fletcher connection
The inbred nature of politics in this part of San Diego County only brings more and more trouble. Is it too much for the political parties to realize that we need intelligent, responsible, honest people in these positions? We need people who can compromise to bring about solutions, without compromising their integrity, without compromising the needs of the community. Anyone listening?— September 25, 2013 12:38 p.m.