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New Sweetwater boardmembers pitch in to money pit
Thank you so very much BBQ for your excellent outline of the real estate 'mess' that is the Sweetwater District. For the first time I may be able to actually understand the machinations that led to this perverted fiscal situation. So much for board leadership of any of the former five (Cartmill and McCann included) and their hired gun, Fast Eddy. Seems he wasn't quite fast enough now, doesn't it? Thank you also BBQ for outlining most of the other 'issues' that continue to plague the Sweetwater District. Do wish Judge Espana would consider this horrific legacy left by those she seems to favor with little or no punishment for their crimes against the citizens of the South County. "Film at 11" as they say in the news biz.— June 10, 2014 1:28 p.m.
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Eastlaker - perhaps he (McC) did not accomplish it all by himself. As olchulares suggests, there are connections. Perhaps Ed helped with the connections, who knows? It seems obvious to me that McCann does not have any visible means of employment, other than whatever he earns in the USNR and his stipend from the SUHSD. He would have to file a form 700, annual statement of economic interests, during his time on the board, and those are considered public documents. It would be interesting to peruse his most recent statement, as well as for a few years back.— June 9, 2014 1:13 p.m.
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eastlaker - it's hard to tell with Judge Espana's seemingly arbitrary and capricious moves in this matter, isn't it? As I read the reports, I think it is more likely that Cartmill continues to be either 'suspended' or 'removed' (perhaps because he pleaded guilty?) but according to her honor Espana, will be eligible to run again in November 'to let the voters decide if he should continue to serve' or words to that effect. Seems to me that she has again dodged her judicial responsibility to actually RULE in the best interests of the community she is supposed to be serving.— June 9, 2014 10:20 a.m.
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Whatever he may claim to be...rank or war hero, needs to be verified. He is wacko!— June 5, 2014 7:50 p.m.
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During my research on my father's Navy ribbons from WWII, I have learned that those who participated in various military campaign efforts (such as the Philippine Liberation, American Theater, National Defense, World War II Victory medal) were awarded service ribbons and/or medals that commemorated their participation in specific efforts, and deservedly so. Those can be considered 'decorations' that were awarded to groups of service members. However such decorations are different from certain individual awards that are bestowed for individual heroics, such as the Purple Heart, etc. I suspect that whatever 'decorations' McCann may have received belong in the former category and not for individual heroics as he would have us believe when he uses the 'war hero' title to puff up his service record. I truly doubt that he is a 'hero' in any sense of the word...he may have gone and participated per his orders, but a hero??????? not likely.— June 5, 2014 9:45 a.m.
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What is WRONG with that woman? Does she not see the harm the corruption has done to the South County? I am appalled at her stupidity. WHY on God's green earth would she think that Jim Cartmill, or any of the others for that matter, should be eligible to 'serve' as trustees again? Please, God, make sure she is not elected again as a so-called 'judge'.— June 4, 2014 6:08 p.m.
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However, in Nov 2012, Pearlie and Bertha were 'only' under indictment and both claimed innocence. Cartmill, today, has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced. One hopes that is a significant enough difference and that Cartmill is at least intelligent enough to understand the import of having pleaded guilty to a crime against the very district. I do not understand how the District by laws would allow him to run in November, especially as he will be on probation for a period of three years after having pleaded GUILTY. One can only wonder about Judge Espana's intelligence and total ignorance of the law in these cases.— June 4, 2014 5 p.m.
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just amazing! Judge Espana must be truly deranged to state that he can still run for the board in November during his time of 'probation' for the crimes he committed during this term of office on the same board. Unreal! I wonder what the District's own bylaws say about that possibility?— June 4, 2014 3:21 p.m.
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His term is not up until the new board is seated at the December board meeting after the November election. (unfortunately)— June 4, 2014 2:31 p.m.
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I do think that McCann has over-reached with his claims of military heroics and self-glorification. It is my understanding that as a reservist, he was called to active duty and served only in rear, support positions. I really don't recall that he saw any 'action' or was in any forward position in any danger. And by golly, we are all quite sick and tired of his constant proclamations about his military service. True heroes don't brag!— June 4, 2014 10:43 a.m.