Arent these two wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:40 PM:just the BEST???
Lord help Oceanside, no matter who wins the mayor's seat in Nov.

Good Old Rocky wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:22 PM:Good Old Rocky there is no money he will not take. Rocket Man, it is called scruples. You don't take money from two companies that are fighting against the will of the city of Oceanside. Rocket Man I don't think you know who you represent anymore as long as it has $$$$$$$$$$ for your campaign. Lets see don't forget the $6,000+ from Robertsons and you have the gaul to tell us lowly citizens you are voting for our own good. Where do you get off? Please get off our council and take Feller with you and we will make sure Gibson is defeated . Do us a favor Rocky and Feller instead of telling good citizens to leave town why don't you take all your tainted money with you and go somewhere else besides Oceanside. Wood, Chavez, and Lowery.

By the way NCT wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:24 PM:Hey lets print some opposition blogs to your chosen endorsements. You are supposed to be unbiased show it.

Dont be a Bozo wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:42 PM:Rocky, you sounded stupid by making a comparison with the public safety unions. Wood isn't much better so just state facts instead of comparisons. Just because someone else does something doesn't make what you did right. They may be both wrong, then what?

I am not surprised wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:22 PM:Feller and Chavez vote for their wallet not for the citizens of Oceanside. Get rid of Feller now and Chavez and Kern later. They are pro-themselves and against seniors, against rent control, against the interest of Oceanside.

Real Story wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:09 PM:Is it appropriate for Wood and Sanchez to take the bulk of their campaign contributions from the Police and Fire Unions knowing that they will have to vote on their contracts? Didn’t the city have to settle a Brown act violation involving this pair when the City of Oceanside made the unions the highest paid public employee unions in the county? If these two are re-elected we deserve being taken to the cleaners.

VOTE wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:11 PM:Councilman Rocky Chavez, and Jack Feller have made a huge ethical mistake. How could they jeopardize the city's water supply? Selling their votes shows they do not deserve to represent the city of Oceanside. VOTE THE HACKS OUT !

Whos being bought here wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:19 PM:I can not believe that Jim Wood believes that Rocky Chavez and Jack Feller can be bought for $2,500 each. He must be judging these individuals using his own standard for political donations. Jim Wood has given millions of dollars in benefits to city bargaining units for very little in campaign donations.

Read this wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:28 PM:Not only are they collecting money from these groups, but Feller, Chavez & Gibson are collecting donations from Robertsons concrete, Southwest Strategies (Robertson's lobbyist) and Christine Goeyvaerts, a Robertson's employee. That company is also in litigation with the city! How dirty are these guys? It's an obvious conflict and they just don't give a darn! Throw them out and vote for honest candidates: Wood, Sanchez & Lowery!

Be careful.. wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:43 PM:I was around when the so-called Brown Act violation happened and there was no violation and there are no city employees or public safety employees that are the best paid in the county. The police are not and for sure the firefighters are not. Don't believe these Paid Political Comments. Check it out for yourself. The salaries in Oceanside and other cities are public records. I checked so before you make a HUGE mistake do a little checking yourself. The paper ought to check and print it. Are you listening NCT editors???

No on Rockey wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:39 PM:Republicans are for big business,less government, and no concern for the average citizen or his welfare and safety. That is why they are Republicans, this is what a Republican does. So we have concrete plants and asphalt plants and possibly a land fill to pollute our water.
Look at what Republicans vote for and what they vote against. If you are for big business and dont care about what the average citizen wants, or our environment--please vote for Rockey-a Republican.

He Said wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:24 AM:Mayor Wood will probably not be elected again since he is running against only one candidate. Remember, last time he won when anti Wood voters split their votes between Johnson and Chavez.

sixties chick wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:26 AM:I am tired about the bashing of the unions! I think that the firefighters and police are not paid enough! They put their lives on the line everyday! And no I do not belong to a union nor have relatives who do.

Hiliarious wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:54 AM:Jim Wood has this election in the bag. He has done a good job for our City, is a gentleman (unlike Rocky who is rude and unfriendly after you get to know him) and brings a strong presence when he chairs the City meetings. My vote is for Mayor Wood.

Grandma wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 AM:Is it legal for Rocky and Feller and Gibson to collect money from people that are in lawsuits with the City? If it isn't, it oughta' be. This smells bad and has screwed up any possibility that I'd vote for any of those guys.

NCT wrap wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:51 AM:What is the old saying about wrapping the stinky fish in paper and throwing it away. Since North County Times loves KFC so much maybe Oceanside citizens should wrap some dead stinky fish up in thier edition where NCT endorsed two of the 3 stinkers and send it back to them.

Future wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:54 AM:Keep in mind that Rocky is only using Oceanside as a stepping stone in his political career. He doesn't care about the voters only companies/developers with deep pockets! I'd say it's about time to consider term limits in Oceanside!

Give back the ... wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:07 PM:Its not to late to give back the $$$ before the DA gets involved.

TO be careful wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:05 PM:Check the real facts: the city paid out $17,500 for Wood's Brown Act Violation. The average Firefighter earns $100,000. And you say that's NOT well paid?

Give it up Jim wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:30 PM:You only look petty here Mayor Wood. Chavez and Feller are on the record as having voted against this Landfill. I do not think they would put the city at risk any more than I think you would jeopardize or financial future with union giveaways. Come to think of it maybe that is why you are concerned Mayor; we do tend to judge others by what we would do under similar circumstances.

jvc wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:50 PM:Is this true? The average firefighter earns $ 100,000 per year?

Love our Firefighters wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:15 PM:Wow! To think that Feller, Chavez and Gibson are taking money for people like that! As for Wood, I'd be proud to be supported by our firefighters and police any day. Maybe Chavez, Feller & Gibson can call the dump if they need ambulance or police services???

Gettin Ugly wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:16 PM:Yeah, dirty boys, push polls are dirty, dirty, dirty use of your big developer friends money. Shame on you, Gibson, Feller and Chavez for stopping so low-

HHHMMM wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:38 PM:How could we expect Rocky Chavez to manage a city when he couldn't manage a school with an enrollment of less than 200?

Whats a Push Poll wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:42 AM:Could someone from the KFG and Gibson define a push poll. I do not understand that term. Perhaps the side doing the push poll can explain it to me and why it is necessary.