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South Bay politiscape on election day
About McCann--I did hear some time back that he made one of the greatest deals in Chula Vista history by selling a smaller house and buying a larger house in a better neighborhood for the same amount of money. I have never heard of anyone else being able to do that. Could he have had help from someone? I mean, has he ever shown any ability to make deals like that while on the school board? It is quite a feat, an accomplishment! Why doesn't he mention this in his well-padded resume? Just to be perfectly clear--I am not trying to offend anyone. I just think that when John McCann accomplishes something, the world should know.— June 9, 2014 11:55 a.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
Yes, well, it is pretty clear she is part and parcel of the "get along to go along" mentality, which is what brought us here in the first place. Too bad we needed to find out the hard way that Espana is morally negligent in the fulfilling of her duties (which of course is only my opinion).— June 9, 2014 11:51 a.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
So is Cartmill back on the board?— June 9, 2014 7:24 a.m.
California or Corrupt Public Utilities Commission?
That is a good question. Would it help to make this article a petition? They must have a list of the oldest pipes. There must be some sort of concept of what needs to be upgraded. But do we know if they are following the recommendations of those who fully understand the state of the pipelines? It doesn't look like it, does it?— June 8, 2014 9:08 p.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
Yes, that was very interesting, wasn't it? The news reports were quite different, and then they disappeared. Then there was the threat McCann's attorney (paid for by the district?) sent to an individual who was merely discussing the event in a reasonable manner. Why be so defensive...?— June 8, 2014 9:04 p.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
Coronado schools always rank high--my opinion is that people think that the reallocation of funds won't really affect that. Additionally, I think that the percentage of families with school-age children is quite low, and the base of support just wasn't there for the school bond.— June 4, 2014 1:06 p.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
Right you are, oskidoll! There must be an angle to this somewhere for Fast Eddy. But--did I hear correctly that those speaking up at the board meeting were admonished by the new board members for acting like elementary students! And this is the group that has pledged to listen to the public! The contempt in which South San Diego County is held must be vast, because I have never heard of a school district and school board members being so completely disrespectful of their voting and taxpaying public. And yet this goes on for years . The 'ties that bind' must run very fast and deep. Again, I say it is time to sever them once and for all. No more secret land deals with unknown participants. How sickening all of this is. People who happen to have bought houses in South San Diego County do not deserve being disregarded, ignored and publicly disrespected BY THE VERY PEOPLE WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE REPRESENTING THEM! And what about those drop-out rates, now that all students are tracked by number? What are the real numbers? Why do we never hear about the real state of affairs in Sweetwater schools...we get the puffery, and the watered-down charges, but not the truth. What is happening with the ridiculous turf war between Chula Vista Elementary School District and Sweetwater UHSD? Who can slap together the most charter schools the fastest? Is that some sort of new reality show? Public dollars being thrown to the winds as adminstrators scramble for kiddies to fill these "schools". As the administrators lie and say the charter schools do not cost the districts anything. We want real answers here, not some mealy-mouthed, un-thought-through attempt at placating those of us who know that public education in Sweetwater and its environs is still in deep, deep trouble. Where you find Ed Brand, you find trouble. (Time to remind people of the failed bank?) Always remember, Ruth Chapman was right! "If Ed Brand's lips are moving, he's lying!"— May 31, 2014 9:24 a.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
With the announcement that Ed Brand is going to announce his retirement at tonight's board meeting, one wonders what flurries of activity that will engender. Let us hope there is going to be a search for a superintendent. Let us hope that those who have volunteered to step in and assist Sweetwater--such as Jaime Mercado-- will not be ignored. We need to clear up all the mysteries--and make sure that all the communities that contribute to Sweetwater UHSD are listened to. Maybe this can start with better phone and front desk behavior from all those representing Sweetwater in schools and at the district. Let's just say that there have been many times when I have gotten the distinct impression that those at the front desk are just trying to get parents and community members to "go away". Not the way to present themselves, or the district.— May 28, 2014 10:03 a.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
Are any of them known to have personal integrity of a substantial amount?— May 20, 2014 6:40 a.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
So as we go into Memorial Weekend, what is likely to be happening? The community meeting set up by Mayor Cox is now in conflict with the Sweetwater Board Meeting, as Ed Brand saw a chance to split up all the interested parties. Not really an ethical move, but since when has Ed Brand ever done anything with great ethics? The trending belief is that Brand is trying to finagle being able to stack the board with some people who would do his bidding--and this is, of course, an enormous problem. Brand should not be given any chance for additional power gathering. He needs to be removed. The man is a loose cannon, working only to fill his own pockets, curry favor to those with more power and money and endeavor to undermine the public school system we taxpayers are supporting. His interests do not coincide with the best interests of the students. But Brand couldn't care less about the students. For him, it is all about deals. When do we get to find out what the Sweetwater books really look like? When do we get to find out the ins and outs of all Brand's real estate deals, which have been made behind the backs of all of us taxpayers? When can we get rid of the negative influence of Brand? How can we get rid of the negative influence of Brand?— May 19, 2014 7:24 p.m.