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Who’s minding the jewels?
Interesting--but can an informal session qualify for the process that is supposed to take place? Or is this something the mayor is doing because she knows that the district wouldn't mention it anywhere it could be seen?— July 15, 2014 9:14 a.m.
Sue me
Let's just say that San Diego is looking more and more rinkydink. Are there no adults in charge? People with intelligence, foresight and higher thought processes? Are we destined to be "lead" by bumblers, tricksters and frauds in every arena--school districts, city governments, planning committees and commissions, you name it, we have the incompetents! Get a grip, everyone. I know there are some intelligent people out there. Isn't it time they show their faces?— July 14, 2014 9:22 p.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
Some people can live with a higher level of cognitive dissonance than others. Cartmill is apparently quite adept at compartmentalizing...but again, when I see him around town, he looks neither happy nor healthy. The concept of shame is a personal one, and I guess it is all about what people can live with. Maybe Cartmill thinks he will be forgiven. Maybe in time--but forgiveness and re-election are very separate IMO.— July 14, 2014 10:52 a.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
Visduh, I must admit that I have called Cheryl Cox out in the past for refusing to do or say anything about the egregious problems in Sweetwater that have a very negative impact on the city of Chula Vista. However, she has started to make an effort--holding town meetings, giving a presentation to the school board on the findings of the first town meeting. I couldn't say if Mayor Cox has sat down with all the real information on the Sweetwater problems, but she certainly is aware that things are not yet cleaned up. The fact that a signatory on a disputed agreement also works with the city on entitlements...makes me very uneasy. Far too much pretense on the part of the district...hollow statements that try to hide what is really going on. We must get to the bottom of this. Why must we taxpayers and citizens put up with lies and subterfuge? I do think that Mayor Cox is beginning to realize how extremely unhappy people are with Sweetwater and what has gone on.— July 14, 2014 10:47 a.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
So, anniej, do you think that all sorts of public meetings have been held, making all sorts of declarations--except there has never been any notification regarding the public meetings by the district? That is plausible, knowing Sweetwater. Historically, there has been no depth to which this group will not stoop--and if that is still the case with the interim board and interim superintendent, we really have a problem.— July 14, 2014 6:48 a.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
Is it time to try another tack? If Mayor Cox told Chuck Diamond that he should respond honestly and clearly to the questions posed by Susan Luzzaro (and any other media people who are working on this story), would he then respond? Or, is Chuck Diamond's Sweetwater connection greater than his connection to the city of Chula Vista (despite Tom Calhoun's disingenuous words)? It is apparent to me that many people know far more than they are letting on. Mayor Cox, next steps?— July 13, 2014 4:46 p.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
You bring up some valid points. Of course, we all know that Ed Brand was never one for following the rules--so, where do we go from here? Will some sort of "emergency" be declared, whereby all past illegal dealing will be declared ok? We cannot just give away to unnamed private parties funds and properties that belong to this district, which is composed of taxpayers, students, teachers and other employees. As you say, oskidoll, there is a process required by law. Which needs to be followed.— July 13, 2014 2:55 p.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
Ms. Luzzaro, is it possible to track down what was removed (erupting's post)? Any way to repost?— July 13, 2014 12:17 p.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
I don't know, but I'd suggest trying again with a similar post. I don't recall reading anything that would need removal!— July 13, 2014 8:33 a.m.
Who’s minding the jewels?
All done in such a way as to then claim plausible deniability, when it has been a fait accompli all along. How many hours of legal work did Sweetwater pay for to put all these things together--loosely enough to bind, yet give the participants a way out? It cannot be legal, even if in some ways things are cloaked in legalisms.— July 12, 2014 3:59 p.m.