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Ms. Neylon is more of the 'same ole...same ole' on the County Board, that is for certain. And, we DO have a state (elected) bureaucrat, the State Superintendent of Public Education, who is also worthless and do-less at the public trough....one Tom Torlakson. GEESH!— January 18, 2015 4:34 p.m.
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Wow, SlickEddy -- And there seems to be more than enough blame to go around. Think about this: real estate values have been appreciating these past 12 months or so, and I am thinking that the property values are higher now than they were when the deals were done! If that is the case, they were even WORSE deals than it seems. Also, where in God's green earth was the County Office of Education, who is supposed to provide fiscal oversight of the districts in their jurisdiction during all this financial perfidy? They weren't unaware, as many citizens and South County taxpayers pleaded for their intervention. Surely the do-less Superintendent R. Ward, the Asst. Sup for Fiscal matters Laura Duyzek, alleged buddy of Dianne Russo; and last but not least the board member who was supposed to represent the interests of the South County --- now what was his name??? Rindone???? should all be held accountable for their lack of appropriate oversight of a district in their jurisdiction. Yes, there was much fiddling by those in high places while Sweetwater burned almost to the ground.— January 18, 2015 1:50 p.m.
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They have until March 15 to consider a layoff notice to go into effect June 30. Of course, he can always be placed on administrative leave, which is a step out the door, but his paycheck is good until June 30.— January 17, 2015 2:04 p.m.
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Thanks for recalling the fire alarm issue. Lies, upon lies, coming from the mouth of Calhoun. Apparently, he will say anything in the moment. He learned well at the knee of Ed Brand. Again, why is he still employed at SUHSD? Isn't this enough proof that he is a HUGE liability and is responsible for so much that has been just plain wrong?— January 17, 2015 11:03 a.m.
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Perhaps former Mayor Cox has some answers for ViligantinCV's questions about the City's apparent collusion in furthering the Colony project.— January 16, 2015 5:20 p.m.
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You are amazing! Thanks for your Herculean efforts to untangle all the tangled webs woven by those who would deceive us time and time again. And of course, there are likely more attorney fees to come to disengage the District from the deals. This is all confirming what so many suspected was going on all along. Hooray and thanks to so many for keeping the spotlight on the dark crevices where the dubious deals were taking place and for asking questions....time after time when things did not smell right.— January 16, 2015 1:43 p.m.
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Another sterling report. Thanks so much Susan for helping make so much that was clouded in, well, the clouds and lotsa smoke for so long, understandable at last. This is mind boggling, but not surprising, given the Brand and co tendency to self-deal and lie, lie, lie all the way to the bank. My first response: Why is Calhoun still promoting ANY use of the eastside property for District HQ? Does he have a stake in the outcome? Is he still taking orders from Brand and co? And, next, WHY is Calhoun still employed at all? With the details presented in the Keyser Marston report, it is clear to me that Calhoun either does not know squat about real estate development at all or what he is doing with the District Asset Utilization Plan; or he has deliberately been misleading the District Board and constituents. Either way, he is a liability as much as the properties and should be promptly sacked. Further, I continue to wonder why the L Street Property isn't used as either new District HQ, allowing the present 5th ave site to become an expanded vehicle yard; or why the District HQ on the present site isn't expanded using the adjacent vehicle yard and moving the vehicles to L Street? Clearly, the new board has its hands, and mental capacities, challenged with unraveling all the real estate schemes. And finally, what of Plan9 Partners? Did the Keyser Marston estimated bottom line include settling with them or buying them out? Thanks again for this fine report and bringing us up-to-date on the SUHSD property fiascos.— January 16, 2015 12:39 p.m.
Horton's at the door
I would characterize John McCann as the schoolyard bully who entices others, such as Pamela B,. to join him in harassment of others, and then goes crying to the teacher that everyone else is picking on him. However, in this case, Mayor Salas is the principal and calls the shots. Hooray! As Anniej points out, Mayor will have her hands full with McCann on the dais and behind the scenes as well.— January 16, 2015 11:17 a.m.
Horton's at the door
You might watch the entire video of the proceeding (it is on the Chula Vista City website) to gain more complete understanding of the context of the meeting. Of course, the news report showed the most dramatic part! Mayor Salas was assertive, confident, forceful, firm and emphatic that the council appointment would go to someone they all could work with. It appeared that McCann and Bensoussan were stubborn in their persistent determination to appoint Shirley Horton, who was NOT supported by Mayor or Councilmember Aguilar. And yes, McCann did throw his cellphone (probably the one owned and paid for by the Sweetwater Union High School District) at Kevin O'Neill's car sometime in mid-to late November. Now, THAT was a good example of petulant. Check it out www.nbcsandiego.com/.../Petty-Politics-Sinking-To….— January 15, 2015 11:29 a.m.
Horton's at the door
Sorry cvert, but the classic definition of petulant is "The definition of petulant is someone who gets irritated without a good reason. An example of petulant is a toddler throwing a temper tantrum when they don't get ..." Mayor Salas had plenty of good reason for her demeanor. Her actions were moderate in light of the aggravation she had been subjected to. She did not throw tantrums, as we have seen McCann do from the dias and throwing his cell phone at someone...she used her gavel appropriately to call a recess when she was frustrated with the inept behavior of McCann and Bensoussan who continued to thwart any forward movement to appoint a member of the council. Mayor was the height of control and temperance in light of severe aggravation. I continue to applaud her control of the dais, which is her prerogative.— January 14, 2015 6:43 p.m.