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Bond Money Figures Big in South Bay Schools’ Elections
I believe Karen Janney, who is running for the Sweetwater school board, refuses to accept contractor money. Other than maybe a few exceptions like her, “pay to play” seems to have become the norm in private contractor/public agency relations. I agree with #4 and #5. We've got to fix this corrupt system!— October 31, 2010 9:26 a.m.
Haiku - A - Day
'Tis The Season For Change At Southwestern College On election day The people will have their say See change on the way— October 26, 2010 12:27 p.m.
Public Records Suggest Southwestern College Used Public Funds Frivolously
On election day The people will have their say See change on the way— October 25, 2010 6:31 p.m.
Public Records Suggest Southwestern College Used Public Funds Frivolously
I just saw the posted link in your article which clearly shows Dr. Chopra's authorized signature on a SWC Foundation check. "Truth"hurtsright, in #35 you say, "I again contend that Dr. Chopra does not write checks from the foundation as you claim...prove me wrong, show the check!" I doubt that you will acknowledge how wrong you have been proven to be. Your blogs were obviously the work of a tool for the administration and their supporters on the board. A person with any character would publicly apologize to the READER and the author of this article, but the fact that you do this type of dirty work makes me think you won't.— October 25, 2010 10:22 a.m.
Public Records Suggest Southwestern College Used Public Funds Frivolously
So "truth"hurtsright, in #24 and #32 you go from SWC's report as being ACCEPTED (your emphasis) by the WASC to it simply having been submitted. Then you twist doing what was required by the college (submitting the report) into being "genuine progress"! Also, what is your problem with letting readers know your source of information regarding Chopra's not being allowed to sign SWC Foundation checks! You must have gone to the same school of truth bending as the other masters of spin. It's people like you that have gotten this college into the mess it's in. Actually, the truth really doesn't hurt. You should try it sometime.— October 24, 2010 11:23 a.m.
Public Records Suggest Southwestern College Used Public Funds Frivolously
Mr. Chris Bender, frequently referred to as "Mr. Truthbender" has gone all the way this time. No straddling, both feet firmly planted on the side of deceit. I don't know if deceiving the press/public by a public official is punishable by law, but it sure should be cause for severe action by the college. Mr. Aguilar, thank you for protecting the public's interest. We need a few more like you on Southwesten's board. Mr. Bender, you should consider resigning your post as chief of communications. The public deserves the truth.— October 22, 2010 8:59 a.m.
The Blur Between Southwestern College and Foundation
While some may be critical of organized labor, it is important to point out that a worker's fist line of defense of their rights such as freedom of speech and a workplace without fear of reprisal, is their union. Like with any organization, the leadership must be kept in check by its rank and file, but without unions, workers are subject to the whims of administrators like we have at Southwestern College.— October 14, 2010 9:23 a.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Candidate Jim Cartmill Worth Millions? Involved with Kurt Donsbach?
Good points Founder and Visduh. South County voters aren't brain dead, but they've been put to sleep by school districts' PR spins and lack of any real news. Hopefully articles and comments like these will wake everyone up!— September 20, 2010 11:04 a.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Candidate Jim Cartmill Worth Millions? Involved with Kurt Donsbach?
Mr. Cartmill says, "I still hold the stock, but I don't even know what the status of the company is today." Wow! He owns over a MILLION in stock but doesn't have the business sense to keep tabs on the company!? It's scary to think that we taxpayers are asked to trust him with the budget of the second largest secondary school district in the state! That's OUR money Mr. Cartmill! Savesweetwater#5, I agree with you regarding Mr. Donsbach. What bothers me though, isn't so much that he's his son-in-law. However, to purchase a company which allegedly sold dangerous dietary supplements, and gave false cancer treatment to desperate victims, certainly makes me question his ethics.— September 19, 2010 6 p.m.
Prop R, for Rewards at Southwestern College
Founder #20, That sounds like a great assignment. Someone should definitely make that call.— September 16, 2010 6:31 p.m.