Good Trade wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:11 AM:I think Lowery will be a solid replacement for Council Member Sanchez. I agree the contentiousness is out of hand and the replacement of this one individual will go a long ways towards restoring respect and stability on the City Council.

No way Chuck wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:58 AM:I am a U.S. Marine Corp Vet. I will not vote for chuck. We need elected officials who support military families. Take your activism some where else.

Feller is still sleeping wrote on Oct 2, 2008 12:37 PM:Wake up Feller, you are still one of the few unimformed people who still support the war. You say you are a conservative and you approve spending money on a war that has been and countinues to be an economical disaster. Iraq is selling oil to China and US taxpayers pay for Iraq. How can you support this?

To No Way Chuck wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:08 PM:Oh brother, Great thank you for your Marine Time Served.

Chuck has never stated he is NOT supportive of military families.

Wake-up man, instead he support non-violence in schools teaching kids to communicate rather than fight, shoot & stab each other.

Also Mr. Wouldn't your family be so much more happier if "great you trained in the US military, but not actually have to go to war, and kill innocent people".

Chuck has never stated anywhere that he doesn't support military families, you uninformed military hot-head.

Voting Chuck!

Sylvia wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:11 PM:I have met Chuck Lowery and there isn't a better man for the job on our Council. He has run a successful business in Oceanside for over 20 years and really cares about the citizens in our town.

Dear Military Families wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:14 PM:Just to let you know the truth, Mr. Lowery has never stated he does not support Military Families.

All he has done is work for non-violence in schools for our children to have less shootings, stabbings at one another. To learn there are better ways to deal with issues.

You see Military practices the same way too. There are rules to follow in war meaning trying to deal with issues before taking the step of war. War is the last leg to defend a country.

What Chuck supports is non-violence in schools, so kids can have a peaceful learning environment.

Chuck supports Military Families, Don't get confused by the mean spirited lies.

Vote Chuck, Esther, and Woods.

To dear military Families wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:34 PM:He supports MoveOn they are anti-military.

We Need Chuck wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:34 PM:We the residents of Oceanside need Chuck to be our representative. He is one who cares about those of us that support this town when the tourists go home. Feller does not have a clue and I must be one of those he does not respect because I have no respect for his pro development at any cost mind set. Sanchez and Wood need help to get rid of the KFC. Go Chuck.

to no way chuck wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:45 PM:you are right! Oceanside does not need a anti-war protester as a city council person.

Sorry Marines wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:56 PM:Look, I am a vet too, although being from Oside, I went Air Force. Also being from Oside, I want someone who has Osides residents at heart. Not the Marine Corps vets who transplant here, not the East Coasters who move here, not the developers that drool over the ocean views for their next building. The actual residents of Oside who have been here through thick and thin. I know that the USMC is the reason that the town has stayed alive in the lean times but it is also the source of all of our bad press along with gang activity. If you live in Oside, you see both. I work on Pendleton and love the Corps but you came from somewhere else and you need to let the residents deal with our council. MoveOn is not anti-military either, it's anti-Bush, which is really common nowadays. Let's deal with the actual issues of our city and not lower ourselves to blogger finger pointing. Vote for yours and I'll vote for mine and let's see who wins. I believe that is the democracy that we fight/fought for. There is no need for FoxNews type swift-boat craziness in a local newspaper or election.

George wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:02 PM:Oceanside needs a City Council that puts the residents, all of the residents, first. Mayor Jim Wood, Esther Sanchez and Chuck Lowery have proven that will be their priority. Chuck has made an investment in Oceanside. We will all benefit from having him on our city council.

Chuck cares wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:15 PM:Chuck has invested his time and his money for many years in the communities of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton. This was long before he even thought about running for public office. He is an honest and caring person. Get to know him and form your own opinion; do not just listen to Feller and Gibson, election driven, negativity.

Bottom line wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:33 PM:If you want to continue to see empty store fronts, low paying jobs, low revenue producing businesses, empty homes, vote for the people whose economic vision has given Oceanside all of this. If you believe that we all deserve better, vote for Lowery, Sanchez and Wood

Yes to Chuck wrote on Oct 2, 2008 3:00 PM:Last year I took part to a train trip to Pasadena organized by Chuck for OCNA members, their friends and families. Chuck took us to see beautiful, successful and transit oriented mixed use developments. It was such an educational and eye opening experience. We can have the same beautiful developments in Oceanside if we have an informed city council that seeks the best for Oceanside and does not say 'yes' to any piece of junk that developers propose. Yes to Chuck, Esther, Wood.

Get out the Vote wrote on Oct 2, 2008 3:04 PM:***************************************
VOTE FOR*CHUCK LOWERY ESTHER SANCHEZ,and
MAYOR JIM WOOD* THEY ARE FOR THE CITIZENS VOTE!!!!VOTE!!!!VOTE!!!!
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What Feller Chavez Kern.... wrote on Oct 2, 2008 3:27 PM:..do not want you to know: developers build high quality projects in cities that have high expectations. When they plan for Oceanside, they go the cheap way, because right now "everything goes". Feller, Chavez and Kern are selling Oceanside short. Lowery is educated, knows "the market" and will raise the bar both for profit and quality of life for Oceanside. Vote Lowery!

OCEANSIDIAN wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM:Addendum: A note for those who don't know: The principal candidates for City Council in Oceanside are: Esther Sanchez and Charles "Chuck" Lowery VERSUS Jack Feller and Jim Gibson. You can only vote for TWO of those four. The other race is for Mayor of Oceanside and the contenders are Mayor Jim Wood VERSUS Rocky J. Chavez. Vote for one. It's obvious to most of us that the ONLY choice is Jim Wood, Esther Sanchez AND Chuck Lowery. The threesome of Kern, Feller and Chavez (KFC) have supported such projects as the Robertson Cement Plant and such silly ideas as a new freeway off/on ramp at the 78 and Rancho del Oro. There is already a ramp at Emerald and the 78 and another at Camino Real and the 78. Those two points are just a short distance apart, yet KFC thinks it's a great idea to have ANOTHER ramp between them!! At an ENORMOUS cost. Folks, if you follow the Council meetings, as I do, there's not a scintila of a doubt that Wood, Sanchez and Lowery are the ONLY LOGICAL choices to vote FOR! Yes, vote for Wood, Sanchez and Lowery!

Chuck Has Integrity wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:21 PM:f the worst Feller and his cronies can come up with to attack Chuck Lowery is that he made contributions to Moveon – that says A LOT to me about the integrity of Mr. Lowery. He has my vote and my complete trust to do the right thing for all the people, including our military and veterans. Chuck has the courage to stand up and take action for what he sees as fair and just and he won’t be cowed into acting against his values. I would think that the Marines would have great respect for that kind of courage and integrity.

For the reasons wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM:Chuck won’t be bought off. He is running for all the reasons we want our elected officials to run – to serve the people (not the special interests). Unlike Feller, Chavez and Gibson, Chuck has no political aspirations beyond this position. He was spurred into politics when he saw Feller/Chavez/Kern literally kiss-off the hundred-plus citizens packed into city hall to object to the Robertson’s Concrete Plant, and he decided the people needed a majority on our council that would represent them We are very fortunate to have him in Oceanside and I can’t wait to see how this city will thrive with Lowery, Sanchez and Wood working for us.

Pirate wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:26 PM:I wanted to vote for Lowery. I too oppose the war and it has nothing to do with this election. However, Lowery's lining up in lockstep with Sanchez and Wood is troubling. He announced recently that he wants to end redevelopment, which would be a disaster for Oceanside. I don't expect a candidate to agree with me on every issue, just be thoughtful and independent. Lowery has exhibited neither trait.

Campaign finance reform wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:51 PM:I want to hear now since Esther took monies from the unions in the past and apparently Chuck is taking it now. Tell me Chuck and Esther will you support campaign finance reform that Kratcoski is pushing? We all know that Rocky, Kern, Feller and Gibson won't.
Or will we always maintain this adverserial role of the two sides battling each other. If that is the case I would rather have people like Rex Martin who is not tied to either side. I am really tired of both sides and hope in the future they will both depart Oceanside when the campaign finance reform weeds them out. And I do agree with the ex-airforce guy. Just because Camp Pendleton is near our borders we don't need all former Marines on the council. We know how black and white Marines think but there are shades of grey in civilian life. Unlike marines, citizens don't have to salute and be dismissed when the officers are done with us.

another Pirate wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:27 PM:I have not seen anything about redevelopment in Lowery's statements. I think I read something in the paper about that, and there were no details. Redevelopment has taken millions of dollars of our money (or future money) to attract big projects. It was essential, and it's not permanent. How can you measure success? How can HE end it anyway? And how it would be a "disaster for Oceanside" if it ends? And when has he NOT been thoughtful?

Lowery is Unburdened wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:06 PM:And the reason Lowery is unburdened is because he has done nothing, I mean literally nothing. To suggest the end to Redevelopment is Pollyannaish at best. Please tell me you have a platform Mr. Lowery beyond cement plants on Oceanside Blvd. Heck anyone can be against everything just look at Council Member Sanchez. How are you going to fix the City budget, what are your priorities and how are you going to pay for them, how are you going to provide jobs and economic growth for our community? The answer is you are not going to do anything but tread old political ground and be the third lackey for the police and fire unions.

to unburdened wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:55 PM:obviously you haven't met the man and have never listened to his ideas. Are you underburdened with an investigative spirit or native intelligence that wants the answers?

mp wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:32 PM:The problem with the current Oceanside City Council, they vote their bias, not the ordinance. We need to rid the dias of the contentious atmosphere, new blood PLEASE.... keep Wood.

Unburdened to Underburdened wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:13 PM:The questions are appropriate for a City Council Candidate. I’m sure Mr. Lowery is sincere about caring for Oceanside, we all care about Oceanside, however it is important that we know what the candidates stand for beyond the usual need to pick a side. Look at what happen to Mackin when she did not support Sanchez and Wood, she was sincere. I want an independent candidate that is not beholding to any special interest or Council voting block. Mr. Lowery has much to prove in this regard.

Vote for Chuck wrote on Oct 3, 2008 12:37 AM:Go meet the man and shake his hand.....
he is honest and open to hear everyone's point of view..a breath of fresh air in this polluted political arena

Little Caesar prophecy wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:05 AM:Unfortunately Rocky and Kern will stay where they are after this election. Feller will fall asleep one too many times and forget he has lost the election . But not to fear Good Old Jack will get a job as an umppire for the little league. Rocky and Kern will still be representing thier special interest pals until the new majority passes a comprehensive campaign finance reform ordinace for Oceanside. Unable to take the big money from special interests Rocky will lose favor with the Building industry association, and big business special interests. Rocky will no longer be able to bring in the big special interest money that could have helped him get elected to the 73rd or County Board of Supervisor. Two years later Rocky and Kern without the help of the airport group and other special interests are replaced by council persons who really care about the citizens and not just their Campaign donors. Rocky teams up with previously failed council candidate Jim Gibson to open their own non-union school district specializing in fire, paramedic and police training hoping to one day have this lower paid group of students get jobs as private ambulance drivers and security guards. After failing again in his schooling efforts Rocky will open a chain of quality pizza stores called you guessed it. Little Caesars.

Go Chuck wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:00 AM:Gee I wonder who Jack Feller is referring too when he said "He is well known as (being) opposed to the war, and he's aligned with people that I have no respect for." What is wrong with opposing the war? I oppose the war! Just who has Chuck Lowery aligned himself with that would desire the respect of Jack Feller? Gee I wish Jack would have been more specific but just like a politician he just drops inuendo bombs and runs. Chuck has my vote and support.

To go chuck wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:09 AM:to answer your question, chuck is way out in LEFT field. We need people who are down to earth. Vote Gibson. He is the only one who has an education in business and management, masters in Business Administration and has run a hi-tech business here in Oceanside.

To Sorry Marines wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:10 AM:Are you suggesting that the opinions and interests of ALL Oceanside property and business owners aren't important, just that of "The actual residents of Oside who have been here through thick and thin"? Somebody who's been renting in O'side their whole life is more deserving of representation than someone who is a "transplant" but owns a home AND a business here? Are you serious?

To to go chuck wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:18 AM:I would never vote for Jim Gibson. Did you see the mess he made at the Vista Schools. He is not qualified to hold a seat in my City.

Gibson very anti-union wrote on Oct 3, 2008 10:13 AM:Gibson has shown he is very anti-union in most of his forum debates and on tv. He obviously holds a grudge against the unions. If I were an Oceanside City employee , I would be very frightened for my job and would do everything in my power to make sure he does not get elected. Then I would make sure his friend Feller does not get elected also.
Feller convinced him to run for office so they could all vote as a team. I think you will find when McCain gets smoked in the national election Rocky and his Republican pals will see that everyone is tired of there my way or no way thinking that has got the country reeling.

pro oceanside wrote on Oct 3, 2008 11:56 AM:CHUCK IS FOR THE PEOPLE AND CITY OF OCEANSIDE PURE AND SIMPLE....

robert wrote on Oct 3, 2008 12:07 PM:stop restricting what poeple can build. removing osides exessive zoning laws would do a lot to help our citie by allowing industries that cdreate high paying, medium skill jobs to move in, so poeple wont have to commute to sandiego.

down with chuck and anyother candidates who do not support easing up on our zoning laws and who do not allow industrie to move in!

weake up, this is not a small beach town anymore! kick the tourists out and let good paying jobs move in. sick and tired of paying for poeple who dont live here!

Gibson plan for Oceanside wrote on Oct 3, 2008 12:11 PM:Privatize Police and Firefighters. Eliminate rent control in Senior Manufactured Homes parks. Use eminent domain to extend Melrose.

EarthLover wrote on Oct 3, 2008 12:59 PM:I hope Chuck gets elected!! If he gets elected we know for sure that he will solve the gang problems with cookies but what I hope to see from Chuck is a ban on all automobiles and smoking in Oceanside. Oceanside is very polluted and DIRTY! CHUCK WILL CLEAN UP OCEANSIDE'S AIR!! We need to stop the redevleopment and go back to the good ol' days of no cars!!!

Robert wishful thinking wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:00 PM:Tell me where the high paying and medium skills job are. I only know of high paying and high skills jobs. Robertson Cement Plant and the proposed asphalt plants are not high paying jobs. Tourism is a highly profitable industry for all our region. Go back to study business & economics 101 and take Feller & Chavez with you.

Lowery is for Oceanside wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:05 PM:Charles Lowery is smart and has fresh ideas for Oceanside economical development.

To Good Trade wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:49 PM:I hope you're right about Mr. Chuck "restoring respect and stability on the City Council" if he is elected. I will be watching very carefully to see if he does indeed bring those qualities to the table, especially the former.

To EarthLover wrote on Oct 3, 2008 2:23 PM:Charles Lowery has worked for long time to resolve some of the conditions that lead to gangs proliferation. Police intervention alone cannot resolve the issue. We just do not have enough policemen; that's why Gibson plan to use just the police is very simplistic and impossible to implement.
Redevelopment as in Redevelopment Agency has by its nature a finite existence. As for eliminating cars, we are already free to walk if we like it; it is a good exercise.

Dude wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:39 PM:Did someone mention COOKIES????

Hilarious wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:08 PM:Hey Dude! Cookies are nice. So is Chuck Lowery. He'll do a great job.

USMC Dude wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:38 PM:I serve in the military to protect this country from socialism. ... We need to elect Chavez, Feller and Gibson. Say no to this guy and his agenda.

Oside local wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:41 PM:Oceanside the next "Newport Beach"? Hardly... If only that were the case... great restaurants, upscale, monied people who look healthy and vibrant...lots of hi-end service,professional and commercial jobs... hot chicks on the beach, good waves etc. No way Lowery is for that... too bad. This town is destined for low life tourists from AZ and elsewhere crowding up our waves and beach forever.

Jake wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:09 PM:If you want cement plants, bad schools, rampant tijuanna style development, security guard police and private firefighters....vote for Feller and Gibson. If you want character, integrity, leadership, trust, loyalty, responsible development and public safety....VOTE SANCHEZ AND LOWERY!!!

Hell and A hand basket wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:21 PM:is what will happen to Oceanside if we get WOOD, LOWERY and SANCHEZ! They all love UNIONS and the UNIONS are killing the little GUY in BUSINESS!

NO to UNIONS and NO to Woods, Sanchez and Lowery!!

John wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:44 PM:At least ONE of my two City Council votes will go for Lowery. The other is to be determined, and the one for Mayor WILL go to. . . . GEORGE CARLIN! Cause even a dead comedian would be a better mayor of Oceanside then the two yo-yo's trying for it now!

To USMC Dude wrote on Oct 3, 2008 11:06 PM:Thank you for serving the country but have you read the papers lately? The government bailing out the free market....it smells of socialism to me.

Oldtimer wrote on Oct 4, 2008 5:13 AM:Who cares who Feller "respects" and doesn't respect????? This is a joke.
".. and he's aligned with people that I have no respect for."

Go news for you fat Jack, who cares?

Chuck Lowery for Council - get rid of the F in KFC!

Vote No wrote on Oct 5, 2008 4:35 PM:For Feller! He needs to go!!!!

I am voting for JIM WOOD wrote on Oct 5, 2008 4:36 PM:He is improving Oceanside! He is creating jobs! He is increasing the taxbase and making improvements that help Oceanside! Vote for Jim WOOD! ...

Oside Mama wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:01 PM:I recently met Charles Lowery and his family. I've become very cynical seeing how the current council wants to sell off Oside to the highest bidder in the name of avoiding "socialism". I found it interesting that Lowery's son-in-law was/is a MARINE! His grandson is also planning a career in the Marines. How can someone who has invested so much in Oceanside both in word and deed be belittled and stereotyped so badly by Feller, Gibson and Kern? Oh that's right! Disgusting Oside Politics Strikes Again! Here is someone whos entire family has worked to serve and better our community. Funding "anti-gang" programs in Oceanside is a wonderful gift toward ending violence and bringing peace to our community. Why is this bad? Oceanside deserves selfless leadership which is why Lowery deserves your vote. If you don't believe me, talk to him yourself. VOTE LOWERY!