Gallo Says wrote on Oct 6, 2008 3:16 PM:Gallo Says alot!

Vote NO on Gallo!

He has been unproductive for Escondido!

Bob wrote on Oct 6, 2008 3:56 PM:Ed Gallo is a fine gentleman and council member. His love for Escondido comes through to anybody who listens to him speak. Ed is trying his best to make Escondido a better place. He has my support for another term. Ed deserves my vote and your vote. For improved quality of life vote for Ed.

Time to change wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:18 PM:Ed Gallo has brought negative attention to the city of Escondido. He has shown poor judgment by almost losing Palomar Hospital to San Marcos and costing the city money fighting legal challenges by passing anti-immigration laws. He has given away city money to the downtown hotel developer to build something that the city cannot support. He needs to retire but the way the real estate market is right now; his city council seat is all he has.

Mr Gallo is present wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:22 PM:Ed Gallo is constantly and quietly attending City and School Events year in and year out. You won't see him on the podium, he will be the one sitting in the back of the classroom on shadow a student day. He will be the one listening quietly next to you at the free concert in the park or downtown. Ed is absolutely in tune with the joys and struggles of everyday law abiding citizens.

Sure wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:41 PM:Gallo will help the average resident...right out of town.

No thanks Gallo!

Native wrote on Oct 6, 2008 5:18 PM:Escondido is lucky to have Ed Gallo on the council. Mr. Gallo donates a lot of his time to charity and is actively involved in making this a better city while doing a lot of volunteer work. The people who criticize him anonymously through blogs could learn a lesson in community involvement from him. He is a good guy who deserves to be re-elected. He has my vote.

Might be wrote on Oct 6, 2008 6:37 PM:Gallo might be a "good guy". But, there are plenty of "good guys" out there, that doesn't mean they should be a city councilmember. There are plenty of people out there volunteering - sitting quietly in the back.

But, I don't know any of these volunteers who would dare to implement legislation because another piece of legislation "didn't work".

There are many reasons why Ed Gallo should not be re-elected. Just because he's a good guy is not reason enough to vote for him.

Vote for Diaz and Barron - the candidates with success in building business and making them financially profitable. They are good people, also.

Clueless Lisa wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:01 PM:Another chance for the Olga Diaz campaign to continue with its negative efforts. I hope the voters see through the negativity and support Ed Gallo. Watch out for Olga, she will do anything to get elected.

Clayton wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:50 PM:Ed gallo is true blue Escondido. He has lived here for over thirty years. His kids went to their neighborhood schools in this town. Ed Gallo didn't enroll and drive his children in a school clear across town every day like another candidate does. Lisa should examine her endorsed candidates better. Ed gallo doesn't have a bigoted bone in his body. All the way with Ed Gallo.

Say Yes To Gallo wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:56 PM:If the choice is to vote between Abed and Gallo who worked hard to clean up the City or between someone who makes coffee. I go for the ones working hard to clean up and improve the quality of life in Escondido, not the coffee maker. Heck, even Micky D's makes a great cup of coffee. How stuff is that?

Virg wrote on Oct 6, 2008 9:37 PM:I urge all citizens (underline citizens)to vote for Ed and Sam. Otherwise we will see our chances eventually vanish into a city we won't be real proud of and many of us will eventually leave. This would be a shame. Help them turn this critical corner in our history.

Gallos Supporter wrote on Oct 6, 2008 9:51 PM:Ed Gallo is a very fine Councilman, he has the city's best interest at heart. Gallo is the most connected councilman in this community. He deserves to be a councilman forever, he got my vote, my family vote and my friends vote. Diaz, ... will never make it in this city.

Resident wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:31 PM:Ed Gallo has solved some problems for us and he is at every event downtown, becausre I see him there. he is out there talking to people..that is what I like to see, in council people. My the way we have had traffic accidents lately, tells me we need more checkpoints!!!! Way to go Ed, we are behind you....

Local wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:16 AM:Those of us who've lived here longer than the challengers understand the negative impact of Escondido's changing demographics. We aren't in denial about the overcrowding and its impacts on our infrastructure. We want to bring our city back to the city that we remember. That's why Ed will get my vote.

Alot wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:08 AM:If alot is a word, does that mean alittle and afew are too? You aren't smart enough to post without giving yourself away!

Bill wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:16 AM:Voting for someone who is in favor of illegals living here is completely unbelievable.

We have prisons so that the general public doesn't have to live near people who have no regard for the law.

How many of these illegals have come here, not knowing that being in this country, like they are, is against the law?

These people are thumbing their noses at us and what are we doing...we are giving them things we don't give our own citizens.

Then we have the people who want to HELP them? What an insult that is. They say, BIll, you can't have any medical procedures done unless you pay. Then they say...Julio, come on in and we'll fix you up, we'll have Bill and his people pay for it!

Anyone who can't see that that is completely wrong is blind. It's a shame there are so many people who are blind to what's going on around them.

To Bill wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:41 AM:How many times does it have to be proven to you and your ilk that immigration is not within the purview of the City Council? Anything (let me say this again ANYTHING) the city council does to address immigration is against the laws of this country. What part of illegal don't YOU understand?

Hmmmm only 17 comments wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:47 AM:Seems like Mr.Gallo is irrelevant in this election anyway. Goodbye Ed.

It will be wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:30 AM:Gallo and Abed for my votes, at least they are trying while all the other canidates are whinning how it isn't fair to have check points, the little people are hurting. Yeah! ... ABED and GALLO!!

Last time I wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:57 AM:comment here, either print my full comment or don't print them. You changed the whole structure of my comment. GALLO AND ABED 4 EVER!!!!

Give us a break wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:22 AM:"But Gallo said the council's efforts are similar to the way Mayor Rudy Giuliani cleaned up New York City in the 1990s." Please don't try to say you are a hero like Rudy Guiliani!!! New York has a population of over 8 million compared to Escondido at 140,766. Different Cities require different tactics not every tactic is effective. Ed Gallo does not deserve to be re-elected because of this mindset. Lets just copy what other cities do and run with it, gee he sounds like a real genius.

To the NCT Screener wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:35 AM:Why the hell do you print every negative blog by Diaz campaign campaigners but block less volatile blogs by Abed and Gallo supporters? Seems like bias to me. Perhaps the North County Times needs to train their people about free speech. When our media cannot give it straight, then our very democracy is at risk.

citizen at risk wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:49 AM:Go Galo! - NO OLGA!

Scooter wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:59 AM:To "To Bill": Why do you cal this gentleman "ilk"? Do you know him? What did he do to you? Just because he, like most of us in Escondido, are fed up with the impact that the illegal population has had on this town and our values, you feel the need to slam him?

Thank God for Ed, Sam and Marie for having the courage to stand up to this problem and not bury their heads in the sand like you choose to do ("Anything (let me say this again ANYTHING) the city council does to address immigration is against the laws of this country"). I would love to see the Federal Government stand up to this as well, but they seem to think more along the lines that you do, and figure if they ignore it it will just go away.

Re-elect Sam and Ed; they are exactly what Escondido needs to keep moving this city in the right direction!

The NCT screener wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:05 AM:is definitely not printing posts questioning the bigotry being practiced by the incumbents' opponents. On one hand opponents accuse Abed, Gallo, and Waldron of trying to do something about the illegal immigrants overcrowding this city and its schools like that is wrong. And then in turn those opponents refuse to allow their own kids to attend those same schools, full of non-English speakers, driving their students clear across town to go to the white majority school is hypocrisy at its worse.

to screener wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:08 AM:My positive comments about Gallo were not approved for posting either! Sure does seem like the NCT is using their bully power to selectively deny posts... BTW; Ed Gallo has been an excellent member of the council. (doubt that comment will actually make the list...)

Randy wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:26 AM:Does the 'average city resident' have an income greater than $250,000?

To Scooter wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:45 AM:Ilk meaning those who constantly rail about illegal immigration as though there was no other issue in this city. Of course Bill can have an opposing view to mine. "Ilk" was not meant as an insult. However, you go on to say that I am burying my head in the sand. How do you know that? Did I say illegal immigration was not a problem? Nope. Did I say nothing should be done about it? Nope. My point was that it is legal for the council to enact legislation to address it. The effects? sure, the people? No. That's against the law. Say what you want but anything they do towards the illegals themselves will get shot down in court. Civics 101.

Follow the rules thats all wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:02 AM:Hey stop whining geez!!! Get over yourself the North County Times endorsed Olga Diaz. However I always find them to be fair and impartial. Stop trying to get comments posted that violate the NCT policy and they will be posted like all the rest of the post we read here. If the Olga campaign is more civilized with their comments than you I can only suggest you change your comments to be more user friendly.

Lopez wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:08 AM:Gallo and the rest of the Escondido city counsel have done a great disservice to Escondido and in the process have earned the hatred of the Latino community. Targeting poor people who only want to work by criminalizing them is one of the lowest things a politician can do. I’m sure he is a “good” person and only wants to “help,” but he should really reexamined his conduct and ask himself, “why does the Latino community is Escondido HATE me?

Wouldnt wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:22 AM:want to elect a person that is against illegal immigration. Wouldn't want to have him make the city look bad because they are trying to enforce immigration laws. No wouldn't want that. Let's elect those that defend illegal alien activities and their activists.

To give us wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:44 AM:As an ex-New York resident who knows, Rudy Guiliani inherited a crime-ridden, filthy city. He cleaned it up. Ed Gallo, Sam Abed, and Marie Waldron are accomplishing much the same here. Just say no to the whiners, hypocrites, and political wannabe newcomers. I'm proud to vote for Ed Gallo.

bogie wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:55 AM:Randy, no but a lot of households packed with 10 breadwinners do.

Karl wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:56 AM:Gallo and Abed for City Council have our 3 household votes.

Average Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:11 AM:Well at least he didn't put his foot in it like Sam Abed did and say; "I am for the average resident as long as they are not poor or illegal" But he still does not get my vote.

To screeners wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:12 AM:Best thing to combat this is cancel your subscription. No one reads it anyway because of it's obvious bias.

To Wouldnt from the Goddess of Peace wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:35 PM:The problem is not with wanting immigration laws enforced. The problem is doing it on a local and even a state level. Those who "defend illegal alien activities" are probably just wanting to be certain that the rights of those individuals are being protected. I know it is difficult to understand this but they the "illegal aliens" do have rights under the Constitution. That is why so many of the ordinances, laws, and bans are being found to be illegal when cities and states are trying get them passed and they are challenged. We are a country of laws and we must respect the legal rights of all people. I appreciate when people stand up for the protection of our beloved Constitution

Buzz wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:08 PM:The loud lady and the chosen one are noticeably quiet. Methinks they've been exposed as charlatans today. Thank you Clayton. Ed Gallo all the way.

Charlie P wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:36 PM:Ed Gallo, Sam Abed, and Marie Waldron can't you stand further to the left. Your opponents are complaining you are blocking the free flow of illegal immigrants.

To Goddess of Peace wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:46 PM:Not sure why it is unconstitutional to ask someone if they are legal citizens before you rent to them other then the greedy slumlords who don't want to turn them away. Decent employers check and are suppose to hire legal citizens. What's the difference? It is everybodies responsibility to make sure laws are enforced not only those that they agree with. To say it is up to the Feds to enforce Fed laws, State to enforce State law etc is rediculous.

Jaque wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:48 PM:Molga will lose!

To Buzz wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:59 PM:Methinks the Pea Gardener has a new alias among the many others. How many times have you blogged in Pea? Ed Gallo all the way? Man, now that is a well thought out, factual, concise, and convincing endorsement! How about taking some time and pointing out his accomplishments? Not what he tried to do in eight years in office, what he actually did? That would be the shortest blog you ever wrote.

Gallo and Abed wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:01 PM:Ha Ha, Gallo and Abed 4ever! Did you see that carved into a tree with a heart around it? Hilarious!

To to Bill wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:37 PM:Why would anyone care if the city council broke the law? We don't seem to mind the millions of illegal aliens who do and are costing us BILLIONS, ANNUALLY!!!!
As for my ilk...well, they wouldn't print what I have to say to you good buddy!

Go ask an old longhauler what good buddy means! lol

MArk wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:45 PM:All you haters out there.. run yourself.. see if you can do a better job

Buzz wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:04 PM:The clairvoyants now believe anonymous posters are known to them. How well thought out, factual, concise, and convincing that nonsense is. But, it's what I and many others have come to expect. Constant wrong babble. You all have a good day now. All the way with Ed Gallo.

Escondido lover wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:05 PM:I have been a resident here since 1980 and love the improvements that have been made over the years. There has been smart growth in this city and Ed Gallo has made very well thought out decisions. He is not a one trick pony (illegal immigration) as many seem to think. He will get the three votes in my household, and I am proud to say that one of those votes will come from my son who will turn 18 the day before the election. He has thoroughly studied the candidates, and has made an informed decision.

Time for change wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:07 PM:If the three stooges couldn't make improvements while in office, it's time for new council members! BOO to Gallo,Waldron, and Abed ! Is illegal immigration the only thing they and their supporters are OBSESSED with ? Very sad indeed.No wonder they can't move forward, stuck on the same issues for way too long.

Clairvoyant to Buzz wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:17 PM:Yeah right, it takes a clairvoyant to see who you are. You're too funny Pea. And still, no list of Gallo accomplishments. Just like I thought, not a speck of substance to back your stance as usual. If Gallo is the man, tell us what he did! Not just "he's a good guy and he hates illegals"

To Bill wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:30 PM:You want to take "ilk" as an insult, go right ahead. I explained to Scooter what I meant. Maybe you just didn't want to hear it. And as for what you want to say to me, wow you sure are keyboard tough! Then there is your first sentence "Why would anyone care if the city council broke the law?" I'll let the absurdity of that stand on it's own. Reading is fundamental Bill, ask any schoolteacher what that means. LOL

Christine wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:32 PM:I see he wants to help the AVERAGE City resident. Does that mean the poor disabled resident that may live in a mobile park doesn't deserve help? Or are the goals to get rid of the parks and put in more apartments lower income people cannot aford? Then what, they all camp out at Grape Park. Leave the mobile homes alone-we want to keep our homes.

taco Shelly wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:35 PM:TO:
Buzz,
"All the way with Ed Gallo."
$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

How far will Gallo & your shopping cart get you?

Losers by a nose wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:36 PM:It's time to remember that Gallo, Abed and Waldron wanted Palomar Hospital to build their new facility in the City Yard, just off West Washington Avenue.
Drive down West Washington, roll down your windows, take a deep breath, and then decide who is interested in the "average citizen" of Escondido.

Dont forget wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:42 PM:It was Mr. Gallo who called the "average citizens" of Escondido hayseeds and said that those who were homeless or down on their luck and in needed assistance should "find God" and "get religion."
Did he ever apologize for those remarks? I must have missed it.

Christine wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:59 PM:You are right! I remember that better than thou attitude. Well, he's not getting my vote and he can just move to La Jolla instead of ruining our great city. We can do without all the high rises that just sit there...right?

Brenda wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:02 PM:You ,Ed Gallo are no Rudy Giuliani.

Wally Gutierrez supports Gallo.Hilarious!
Oh... that guy ,Wally , yeah he is the guy that canceled the Escondido Christmas Parade. The Rincon Indians came in at the last minute to save it.
Yeah, Wally he is a real sharp pencil.
(sarcastic)
Maybe Ed can go back to running the parade.We all know Wally can't.
My suggestion is this ,
make a list of what Gallo has done positive for the entire town.That has NOT caused us all shame , embarrasment & wasted millions in tax dollars.
Just as I thought ,the paper is blank.

Anti ED wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:17 PM:It was also Ed Gallo that told a Mobilehome Park Owner to fix up the empty units and rent them out.That is a total violation of the Conditional Use Permit. The CPU says the Park Owner can rent out the space...not the mobilehome.
Ed's ONLY been on the Council 8 years.No time to learn the laws of the City.Hahaha!
I so enjoy seeing that Abed your buddy has not come to your rescue.How does it feel to be thrown under the Abed train Ed? When the two of you have accomplished nothing positive what's left to say?
Goodbye Abed Gallo
VOTE NOV 4 2008

Vote Barron & Diaz

januaryM wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:25 PM:Ed Gallo...
not even worth doing a hit piece on. The scars of Gallo's body of work the last 8 years are every you look in this Town.
FAILURE...
You cannot call it art!

Goodbye Abed Gallo
***** GAG *****
VOTE NOV 4,2008

Anti ED wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:33 PM:OOOOOOPS!
I made an inEPPness (typo) at 9:17pm

CPU should have been CUP.
Sorry for any inconvience this may have caused and if it costs the tax payers hundreds of thousands...ohhhhh well.OOPS! Kinda like those OOOPS! figures on the Police & Fire Departement contracts.

Average Citizen wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:39 PM:Please don't help me.You've already done enough to destroy this town.Just go quietly Ed.

januaryM wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:48 PM:Thanks AntiEd
I made an inEPPness too.At 9:25 p.m.
Every ,should be every where.

So this is how Mr.Epp does it.
No conscience,oops!

Marilyn wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:38 PM:I printed out Gallo's picture and gave it to my 4 year old Grandson to color on.He drew glasses on him ,a Simon Lagree mustache ,one hair sticking straight up and fangs.He has no knowledge of Gallo, has never seen him ....but he sees thru him too.
Wow,I have a genius on my hands.
Next week I will give him Abed's picture.One a week is enough trauma for a 4 year old.