Park Gallo wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:11 PM:The parking ordinance does nothing to address parking in front of my home. Anyone who lives within 1,000 feet of my home can park in front of it. The whole excercise is pointless.

Woo Hoo wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:32 PM:Voting for the best: Diaz & Barron!

Financial guru(s).
Fresh Ideas.
Straight talkers.

The Best Candidates by FAR!!!

Vote for Quality Vote for Citizen Representation! Vote for Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability!

Diaz & Barron...all the way!

Tick Tock wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:05 AM:Question:
When does the city council have money to give $18.9 million to a hotel developer and yet doesn't have the money to hire additional firefighters and police officers?

Answer:
When Sam Abed and Ed Gallo are your councilmembers!

Vote them out - show them that their performance has cost more than it is worth! The incumbents constantly challenge the public to vote them out if we, the General public is not happy with their performance!

Let's make it a reality for them...and VOTE SAM ABED & ED GALLO OUT...OUT...OUT...OF OFFICE!

Vote for those that actually graduated from respected colleges vs having just attended multiple colleges or having attended a college somewhere, sometime (yet unknown to the general public).

Say NO, NO, NO to Abed & Gallo. It will be the best thing for Escondido!!!

Local wrote on Oct 28, 2008 3:20 AM:It was somewhat like deciding to risk your grade on the Cliff Notes version of city politics or the full thesis. Woulda, coulda, shoulda is easier than it looks when viewing issues from the outside. The answer is no, I am not a 'yesman' for the incumbents but the challengers might get an education beyond urban politics 101 if elected. It isn't as easy as it looks. May the best win. ;-+

Jaque wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:16 AM:Olga Diaz "disagreed" and "criticized" on nearly every issue. What a surprise there.

Prop S is law wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:29 AM:I don't understand why Mr. Abed and Mr. Gallo single out Proposition S as a bad law. It's true that it creates a strong democratic process in an area where I am sure many politicans and bureaucrats would prefer the power to just do what they want. But like it or not, it was legislatively passed and has never been legally challenged. You don't like it? Overturn it. Otherwise, deal with it. The bigger issue is the fact that several of our current councilmembers often seemed annoyed by the idea of true community participation.

Be smart wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:42 AM:OlgaDiaz ,Dennis French and Richard Barron are the logic choice if you want a better choice for this city.
Diaz and Barron are amazing well conected with the Joe the plumber and French is the clear choice for Republicans that want somebody intelligent that cares.
it's time for change!!!

vote no on Abed and Gallo

FRENCH THE CANDIDATE THAT CARES wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:45 AM:French it's there for the regular joe, he cares and serves this community with love and dedication.

too late wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:49 AM:Abed will do anything for votes, even changing his position on what he believes.
NEW COUNCIL WANTED!

Impartial View wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:54 AM:I saw this debate and watched Olga Diaz for the first time. She came across angry and less informed. She does not fit into Escondido very well. I will certainly not vote for her, but I like Dennis French a lot. He seems to genuinely care.

Escondeeter wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:01 AM:The highlight of the evening was Chuck Voelker setting the record straight on fire department staffing after Barron, French, and Diaz lied about it. Staffing is NOT being cut, and the new station IS being staffed. After all the hyperbole on the issue, his simple statement of the truth was welcome.

What a concept, a politician committed to the truth instead of just blurting out whatever was to his political advantage. This lad has a bright future in politics if he chooses to continue in it.

Developer Deal wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:07 AM:I wish more would be written on the hotel/developer deal. How can we continue forward with a 19 million dollar financial commitment that was made when the economic landscape was completely different? None of the economic rules from 2 yaars ago, or even six months ago, apply. We must re-evaluate all our economic policy to prepare this city for the coming years.

Ohhhh Nooooo wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:09 AM:Now it is clear why the Diaz signs say she is supported by the Fire Department. I would like to hear from the Police Department who they want elected. But wait a minute! Don't I pay with my taxes to pay the Fire Department? Olga isn't who I want to run so why am I paying with MY taxes to sponor the Fire Departments campaign to vote for Olga? Kommunism? Pay back the money to the people Fire Department!! NOW!!!

Diaz is out to lunch wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:29 AM:Her claims that the parking problems are scattered and few show just how out of the loop she is. She is a Latino ACTIVIST running for office and I believe her ultimate goal is to turn Escondido into a sanctuary city. We need Abed and Gallo. I am so disappointed in the fire department with their endorsement of Diaz, but it is clear WHY they endorsed her now.

To Jaque wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:33 AM:Were you there? Diaz took the incumbents apart with facts and common sense, what a surprise there.

Bill in Escondido wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:50 AM:Sure wish we could take that 18.9 million and use it to do some maintenance on the schools.

Did they wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:17 AM:happen to mention the financial meltdown going on at the City right now or are they waiting until after the election to spread the good news?

Management is already cutting back step increases for newer employees while threatening lay offs. Suggestions to suspend management & council auto allowances goes unanswered.

First a hotel, then a pedestrian walkway...all the while the Library is in desperate need of an overhaul and the potholes have their own GPS location. It's all about priorities.

TO TICK TOCK wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:18 AM:I think you are correct about the $18.9 mill. In todays economy this money could be better spent.
As for your college statement, college will not in itself make a good city leader. I have known several that would not make a good garbage collector. I have also met sucessful people (high income earners)who could not even read or write. Most of them met payrolls each week. Vote for the persons abitity, not the name of their school.

Karl wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:31 AM:I'm voting for rock solid Gallo and Abed. They do not talk trash, they take positive action to make Escondido a better city. It appears that Olga's campaign and her supporters are being coached by Karl Rove.

Karl wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:33 AM:Ohhhh Nooooo @ 7:09 AM:

EPD officially support Sam Abed and Ed Gallo.

Citizens of Chamber wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:19 AM:We at the Citizens of Chamber (all four of us) think that the negative Olga Diaz campaigners need to stop twisting the truth. The voters realize that Olga is a divisive person who is against driver's license checkpoints. We support Ed Gallo and Sam Abed. Stay Classy.

To Karl wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:12 AM:You said "I'm voting for rock solid Gallo and Abed. They do not talk trash"

Either you're shilling for your candidates or we're talking about a different Abed and Gallo. Even you know they are not rock solid and they talk plenty of trash, especially Mr.Gallo.

You also say "It appears that Olga's campaign and her supporters are being coached by Karl Rove."

Let's look at some of the blogs from the Abed-Gallo camp about Diaz:

- "Olga Diaz "disagreed" and "criticized" on nearly every issue. What a surprise there."
(I suppose she is supposed to support the positions of those she's running against? Do Abed and Gallo not disagree and critize her opinions on the issues?)

- " She is a Latino ACTIVIST running for office and I believe her ultimate goal is to turn Escondido into a sanctuary city. "
(There it is, her last name is Spanish so she must be in favor of making Escondido a sanctuary city right Karl?)

- "Olga isn't who I want to run so why am I paying with MY taxes to sponor the Fire Departments campaign to vote for Olga? Kommunism? Pay back the money to the people Fire Department!! NOW!!!"
(completely false, no Fire Department or taxpayer money is being used by the Firefighters association. Love that kommunism jibe. Must be more high road blogging from the Abed-Gallo camp huh Karl?)

Karl, I believe you are doing what Psychologists call "Projecting".

Observer wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:34 AM:To Oh Nooooooooooo... I don't always agree with the firefighters' and police unions' stands but taxpayers are not paying for their political activities. Those functions are financed by members' dues which is another issue for another time. To Bill in Escondido ... try to keep in mind that the city and school districts are entirely separate organizations, each led by separate elected bodies, each having different scopes of work, and each having separate budgets and funding. What a little high school civics would do to help understand how local governments work.

to ohhhh noooo wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:20 AM:Tax payer money is not being used by the fire dept. to elect Diaz. The money comes from the fire dept. union, not tax payer money. do your homework before you post total non-sense.

Abed Gallo wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:34 AM:Abed and Gallo are on their way to the exit door! Abed and Gallo have now left the building! Thank Heavens!!

Goodbye Abed Gallo - google it - to check out their experience.

To Impartial View wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:36 AM:You are as impartial as I am a rocket scientist.

Weak attempt to come off as an impartial observer. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

As a fireman wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:59 AM:who is forced into paying dues, I will NOT vote for Olga!

Paulie wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:15 PM:Paulie Want A Cracker?

It's all about the Crackers for Paulie!

Let the poor people find their own is Paulie's theme song!

1 0f 53 Voters wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:16 PM:An audience of 53 people came out to show they care about this City last night.
53 out of a population of approx. 144,000. That's shameful people!Where were you all?
Abed & Gallo looked like junior high school bullys.With nick names like Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dumb
results: seen their work ,do not want to see anymore.
French seems to bogged down with children's sport activities (having 9 children of his own ) to have the time available to be a Council member.
results: get the kids raised then come back.
Volker spent his time reminiscing about gone by days of Escondido ,touting his memories of Rube Nelson's Market.We all know what a dirty place that was.
results: venture out of your neighborhood and see what's happened here.
Barron's business acumen came across the dias as a seasoned professional.
results: Escondido voters we need this man badly.Vote Barron.
Diaz has the answer of the evening for me.A City raising the fees & cutting off so many service/needs to it's citizen because it has a $8.9 million deficit has no business giving $18 million to a wealthy developer for a hotel.
Escondido should not be in the hotel business.
results: she is correct.Vote Diaz

HPST DAD wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:22 PM:To: As a fireman

Why take it out on Olga?She did not force you to pay dues.YOU knew there was a union when you took the training and the job...so why whine now?

To as a fireman wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:26 PM:Wow! You actually live in the City and you are a fireman! Incredible.

Who is forcing you to pay dues? Noone is forcing you - go somewhere else!

I'm voting for Olga because she is top rate!!

Prop Pete wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:28 PM:Excuse me for the back to back posts, I thought I might share my opinion on the FACTS of FD staffing.

This new plan is Great for the few that live close to the two neighborhood stations that did not exist before; but only as far as response times. Does not make me feel safer. Gallo calls it ingenious, I call it foolish. When I attended the Prop P propaganda seminars, Chief Reed stated “when the new stations are built, the city will staff them appropriately”! Shame on us for not forcing Chief Reed to clarify what “appropriately” meant. Shame on me for voting yes on this boondoggle. Should have listened to Tom D’agosta.

All of us have been swindled! Meanwhile, Chief Reed sails off into $145,000 dollar a year retirement. Thanks for $84 million dollars of nothing! Thanks to the Firefighters for informing the public on this scam. I will not vote for the status quo on this council! The current council majority has put away money for their pet projects (hotel, developers, attorneys fees to fight every pinko organization out there, continuing to fund the Art Center, etc…). Yet they were asleep at the wheel blindly following Clay Phillips and Vic Reed off a cliff when it comes to Public Safety. Abed lied last night. Marie Waldron also voted against the budget.

Last year the Escondido Fire Departments response area suffered over $48 million in property loss (73 homes destroyed – Witch Fire) and also had the worst structure fire (Paramount Condos) in the history of the city. I hoped those events would have been a wake-up call for the Fire Chief, City Manager, and City Council. I was wrong. I am angry and you should be too! Throw the bums out.

Terry wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:33 PM:What are those signs that have the circle slashing the Firefighters union? What is that about? Who is responsible? Is someone against the firefighters?

januaryM wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:37 PM:The facts remain the same.
Incumbants have brought us
$8.9 MILLION DEFICIT
at the same time gifting
$18 MILLION to a hotel developer.
What's wrong with this?

The incumbants are taking vital services from the people of this city to try and make up for the shortfall in their budget of over $86 million.
That same $18 MILLION could do alot for our city & it's people.

While at last night's Forum at City Hall. I saw a post - it note attached to the handrail inside the chambers.
The same note I had seen in exactly the same spot when I was there 4 years ago.
Written on the note was the word ...
BROKEN.

THE CANDIDATE THAT CARES wrote on Oct 28, 2008 1:17 PM:DENNIS FRENCH IS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR REPUBLICANS, THE ONLY REPUBLICAN THAT CARES ON THE REGULAR JOE!
CHISTIAN,NAVY VETERAN, FAMILY AND BUSINESS MAN.

Re Terry wrote on Oct 28, 2008 1:28 PM:Evidently people feel that the firefighters are trying to get benefits or raises or something by endorsing Diaz. Had they endorsed Gallo, people would say that they are in it for benefits or raises. Really they can't win. I also am curious as to the anti firefighters union signs. If you are going to put them out there, put your name on them. At least they had the courage to put their names on "No on Gallo" signs. I am so over politics, politicians win, tax payer lose. Inform yourselves and vote accordingly.

To Terry wrote on Oct 28, 2008 1:35 PM:That is the firefighters that are aginst the union for pushing for them to vote for Olga.

Jaque to Proppete wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:40 PM:Agreed. Clay Phillips is inept.

Wake up Escondido wrote on Oct 28, 2008 4:07 PM:Flores, a radical, who is against deporting criminal illegals, check points, an open boarder advocate and wants to turn Escondido into a sanctuary city. In the last election worked with Olga for her election. A vote for Olga is a vote for Flores.

Bob wrote on Oct 28, 2008 4:59 PM:Clay Phillips and Jeff Epp are both out only for themselves. They both favor policy that results in more residents, regardless the quality of the resident. Illegal immigrants, homeless, overcrowders, low-wage earners, unregistered, uninsured vehicle drivers, are all just fine with them. After all their high salaries are based on population. The shame is some of the council do not recognize their game and Olga and other challengers want the aforementioned undesirables because they might vote for them.

Marilyn wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:31 PM:TO:Bob & Wake Up Escondido,
How do you get it so wrong?
Stop the lies.
I've been to EVERY Olga Diaz campaign meeting for 22 months.Not once did I see Flores or for that matter any other type of person/persons there that YOU describe.Not one Latino,ever.
Here is a real shocker...we are all white,legal,employed,volunteers,retirees,professionals,community leaders,home owners,business owners,registered voters with driver licenses,insurance of every type,each with families living in single family homes.With sons/daughters in Iraq etc.Not one of us is a criminal or here illegally.
Never have I ever heard Olga say she wanted open borders or a sanctuary city.
She opposes the license check because of it's expense....we are a city that is BROKE...$ 9 MILLION in the hole and counting.
Here is a BIG clue for you.....illegals
CANNOT VOTE !

So YOU wake up and while you're at it
google 1983 IBM ENGINEER of the YEAR,nobody named Abed is on the list for 1983 or any year!
.........or
Ca Real Estate License check,
check out Gallo's license..he also claims he is a contractor......
Ca contractors license check....no such license for Gallo...is he contracting illegally?Selling real estate illegally?Is the state of California lying at their site?

Do we need background checks on people that run for public office? YES

TO Bob wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:35 PM:You really need a high colonic to clear you head.

To Wake up Escondido wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:38 PM:Escondido has no borders.It will never be a sanctuary city. Put down the hookah pipe and enter the real world.

Hey Marilyn wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:07 PM:So you've been to every single Olga function and not a single Latino?
Really? Are you sure about that?

So am I also to assume that when Olga crashed a recent license checkpoint and disrupted it to the point where she was almost arrested was because she was challenging the cost of it? Are you serious, lady? With her supposed strong ties to the police department and being married to someone in upper management there, you can't tell me that she isn't totally aware that the checkpoints are funded by a statewide grant with no financial impact on the city of escondido.

Are you really serious Marilyn or did you just jump up in the air and jam your foot in your mouth?

Council Kid wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:39 PM:Without Prop S, the current PRO-GROWTH City Council would be building those mega high condo/commercial POS's all over town.

Thanks to Prop S, the General Plan has been that A PLAN that the Council and the developers and the builders and the realtors have HAD TO STICK TO.

WAH WAH WAH...can't you hear the GOOD OL' BOYS crying about the Good Ol' Day of upzoning, density transfers, variances, density bonuses, etc etc etc.

To Escondeeter from WOW wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:28 PM:Hey are you joking? Perhaps you were somewhere else during this. Barron, French and Diaz spoke the truth and it was backed by Ed and Sam. COME ON!!!They never said that staffing was being cut. They said they were understaffing the firestations that they neede to hire more. For the record. What they did was assign minimal people to each firestation. DUH!!!! Volkers comment was that during this time that we have to look at the whole picture of the way the city is spending their money and that since we are going through hard times that he understood why they have such few fireman to man the stations. MAke sure you watch the rerun. Guess you must be the one in favor of have that million dollar roach hotel downtown huh? Get a grip and wake up! Time for change.. Volkers not the answer but he is funny. I feel a bit of race issues will happen with him.

Celeste on Juniper wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:49 PM:It comes down to just you and your ballot. So what if your union supports a candidate. Think and act for yourself. Don't be swayed by a sign or support from an orginization.

bryan wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:01 PM:I couldnt believe that i read on olga diaz web site that Francine busby is a support of hers. Remember francine was one who said to an illegal alien, "You dont have to be legal to vote or work for my campaign." I bet busbys name will be removed from olga web site in a couple days. The day busby made that comment her political career was over. Looks like Olga will be next.

people of the city wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:10 PM:People pf Escondido.. Regarding French.. He is an awsome man! He has coached my children and my friends. He works very hard and has raised really good children.. Daniel French who is 19 now and a friend of my son attending Chico State is an example of the man that should be in our City Council. Through Dennis' encouragment and good morals and skills, Daniel put San Pasqual HS on the map for wrestling and academics. He graduated with a 4.27 GPA and brought SP to State Championships. He encourages everyone to play by the rules and doesnt bend them for anyone. His concept was you can win easier doing things the right way and by the rules that you can with misguided information and settling. My son too has excelled and I owe a great deal of that to Dennis. He is a man that cares for everyone. He goes well out of his way to help. He has spent endless hours with our children teaching them. He is focused on nothing but making life better for everyone. I beleive in this man. You talk of time spent with his children. I beleive he has on 3 or 4 at home. Similar to Olga, But he still manages to juggle all of it. If he didnt think he could handle this project "Council" he wouldnt do it. As far as his children. I beleive he is doing this for them and the rest of Escondidos families. He spends alot of time going to other places to take his family as well as us as there isnt much here for enjoyment. Cruising Grand is good but it like eating another Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich for lunch. We need something else. His ideas are great and I beleive he can get alot done and donated to this city through many of his contacts. Someone the other day wrote something about why he has only received $500 for contributions.. Thats simple. I have known this guy upwards of 14 years and he is the most giving man I know. He always taken our kids to events and snacks. Last ball season he built and installed granite tops for the dugout. He felt that it had been a long time since he donated the first set that he wanted the best for the people. He doesnt like to brag about himself and more importantly, He's not a man that can be bought off and he finishes everything he starts. His enthusiasm when you get to know him shines. My husband and I just love him.. We are voting for Dennis French. Our second choice is tough as they all have issues and interest in downtown. Can I vote twice for Dennis? That would be a no brainer. Vote Dennis French

Marilyn wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:37 PM:To:Hey Marilyn 7:07 pm
Yes, I am sure. I was there you were not.So were MANY others.
As for the Police Check points...get this bonehead!
TWO types of check points.
TWO types of funding.

1.DUI CHECK POINTS ,
California State Grant money for DUI Enforcement.
ONLY DUI Check points are funded by the State.

2.ESCONDIDO DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK POINTS,
are funded by 100% ESCONDIDO CA$H.

as for the rest of your bs....

Olga Diaz was INVITED to attend a DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK POINT by the CHIEF of POLICE. 9/15/08 In charge was Police Officer Jimmy Stewart.Olga was on the sidewalk and was allowed to observe and ask questions of the Officers.Olga conducted herself as any lady would.There was absolutely no problem with her attending/behavior as you claim. *refer to point 2 for funding info.

You know Sam Abed always gets this funding thing with the check points confused just like you do.
SUGGESTION: Maybe you should print this out and he can use it as a handy pocket guide.

RECAP : when you tell the truth and others can back it.....you cannot be exposed as a liar.
SOLUTION:stop lying.

Is there anything else I can do for you ...like maybe google those license checks on Gallo or that Engineers award....the TRUTH sets us free!

HPST DAD wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:41 PM:Marilyn you ROCK!
Thanks for the info!


VOTE DIAZ & BARON
no secrets * no lies

HPST MOM wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:44 PM:Marilyn I googled!

When people lie about who they are or what they are ...do we need anymore of this ?
Im voting for OLGA!
I liked Richard Barron at the Forum he was great!

Cotton Ballz wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:01 PM:Last night Abed & Gallo with smug faces said ,the hotel deal is going through.

In today's NCTimes section D front page
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
Lean economy pressures North County hotels.
Someone needs to make sure Gallo & Abed
are given a copy of that article.That they read it and understand it.
Hotels already in business are struggling.Developer's everywhere are scaling back.Gallo & Abed cannot run a city ..proof is everywhere,look around you.You re elect them and they are going to throw away at least
$18 MILLION tax dollars from the General Fund just on a hotel.Escondido pays $18.5 MILLION annually in retirement payments right now.The deficit for 07 was $9 MILLION...08/09 will be even worse.
If Sam & Ed want to open a hotel they can use their money not the city's.
By the way does anyone know what the City's credit rating is..and was?

Junk these two incompetent incumbents.
VOTE BARRON & DIAZ NOV 4th protect what is left of our city.

Mike of Esc wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:14 PM:Go French! Good luck!We already sent our vote in. I hope you win by a landslide. You sure deserve to.

Pink Power Ranger wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:15 PM:Noticed at City Hall today.
Trash cans overflowing with waste.
Evidence of water damage on the doors with glass panes in the Council Chamber.Also caked with mud at the bottom of the doors.
3 foot lengthss of duct tape holding together the carpet.
Dirty bathrooms.
Dust on all the window sills.
Cobwebs.
Dirty glass/windows.
Broken things all over.
You cannot take care of what you have already.

And these guys want to go into the hotel business.
eeeeeeewwwweeeeee.
Volker before you put your parents up there as you claim you would.Check the sheets!

signed,
Pink ;p
proud gagalicious member
gagabedgallo

VOTE NOV 4th for DIAZ & BARRON
they want to be on the council
and do the people's business of
running this city correctly.

Brenda wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:19 PM:Anything connected with the Arts Center will fail. You can see the best entertainment at the casino's.
Why bother with Escondido?

GO OLGA
GO BARRON

I enjoyed both of you last night.

Anti Sam wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:52 PM:TO: Oct 28, 2008 7:29 AM: Poster
out to lunch....where do you get these lies?
I am NOT latino.
Im white as cotton. Olga Diaz is my "activist" !I do not want anyone here that is illegal or criminal.Would I choose Olga if she wanted that?Not in this lifetime!Your nothing but a liar that is out to lunch.
I want my tax dollars put to better use in Escondido.I want accountability..can you pronounce that word? Need the dictionary?Our current council does not practice that form of government.
They also do not listen to the people.They ignore a $50,000.00 parking study findings,no parking problem.Also warn the city not to implement this program.So who is out to lunch?
The council went out to lunch years ago and has not come back to pay the piper.
THROW them OUT NOV 4th
VOTE OLGA DIAZ

To WOW from Escondeeter wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:55 PM:Nope. The staffing of the new station is exactly what the staffing was going to be all along. The only thing "minimal" is your understanding of what Chuck said.

Pink Power Ranger wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:04 PM:hahahahahaaaa....googled
& licensed checked.Had to see what all the buzzzz is about.
Gallo even claims he is a developer....
you can see what he has developed right here in Escondido the last 8 years.....
a disgusting dump!
Abed...next he will be telling us he was the father of the internet!We can also see what he has engineered right here in Escondido...a disgusting dump that is broke.

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT!

VOTE DIAZ & BARRON.....get us out of this nightmare!

signed ,
Pink ;p
proud gaglicious member
gagabedgallo google it!

GO ESCONDIDO VOTERS!

All About The Sense wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:46 PM:Olga has no sense for City Hall only for coffee!!

wow wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:24 AM:MAybe we all need to google the whole bunch.. Thats what I think?? Background check a plus

Hey Garrick wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:26 AM:you got a thing for olga? I see nothing from the others.

Local wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:53 AM:Olga better hope she isn't supported by Busby. I had an extended conversation with a SF-based Busby supporter last election cycle. I said I wasn't a 'row A' voter and asked what were Busby's weaknesses. She said Busby took too strong a stand against illegal immigration. The caller wanted open borders. I got the message lod and clear. NO on Olga. Follow the $.

St. Paulie Girl wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:48 AM:I cannot believe some of the things I heard at this candidate forum. Mr. Abed feels he has restored economic prosperity to Escondido. I can't even believe he had the nerve to say that. Is he so arrogant that he believes we don't know what is going on in the city? Or how about how he has now flip-flopped on the parking ordinance. He now says he is in favor of neighborhood initiated restrictions. Gee, didn't Dick Daniels recommend that about a year ago? What has changed, could it be the election? How about Mr. Gallo, "the Rental Ban is history, we tried something and it didn't work". I don't see how he can be so glib about something he was partially responsible for and caused so much damage to this city. I really don't see how any informed, intelligent voter (Who is not a member of the Chamber of Commerce) could vote for these two. We are very fortunate to have some great alternatives to Abed and Gallo. I urge everyone to get out and vote but please choose someone other than these two incumbents. Me, I'm voting for Diaz and Barron.

To Hey Garrick wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:14 PM:Do not attack the reporters bonehead.
Garrick covers the Council & local politics.He has for years. Most stories are assigned. Or did you want the Obit writer covering local politics?
That's like a faux engineer running local government.Get the picture?
You just don't like that you or your candidate is not shinning like Olga.
That's like an omen...
one cannot shine when he is chin deep in waste he created.

TO All about the sense wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:19 PM:you have none.
Look around the city of Escondido...it shows.
VOTE for ESCONDIDO
VOTE DIAZ & BARRON
do something you can feel good about!

Residente wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:21 PM:VOTE THE INBUMBENTS OUT

VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE

ABED AND GALLO CAN'T MANAGE A BUDGET

Blind Tree Frog wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:52 PM:When I no longer feel safe in a city I pay taxes in,something has to give.I drive to another city to shop & do my business,where I can feel safe.Where I can see plenty of patrol cars.Sorry folks but 10 Officers on the streets in a city as big as Escondido shows me you do not care about our safety.Or theirs!There is only so much the Police are capable of.
Knowing your city isn't safe you enter into a deal to fund millions on a 7 story hotel.When word gets out that Escondido streets are not safe the tourists will go elsewhere.
Don't tell me crime went down.YOU changed the criteria of a documentable crime.YOU only report those you MUST document.
YOU say you don't micro manage the Police.One of the biggest lies in this election.
Why is it the incumbents think the Escondido voter is so dumb? Because they have manipulated us for years!
Please,give Escondido it's pride back.
VOTE OUT THE INCUMBENTS ABED & GALLO
Then let's work on the real task of making Escondido safer,cleaner and prosperous.Without lying about it.
NO TO THE INCUMBENTS ABED & GALLO
VOTE ANYBODY BUT ABED & GALLO
I VOTED DIAZ & BARRON

Anti ED wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:04 PM:To Anti Sam at 10:52 PM....ditto !
Olga is my activist too.Im not Latino either.I am not illegal.I don't drink coffee.
But I know a winner when I see one!

OLGA ROCK THE VOTE WOMAN!

ESCONDIDO VOTERS
VOTE FOR CHANGE
BEFORE THE INCUMBENTS DESTROY
THE REST OF OUR CITY.

Take out Abed & Gallo NOV 4th 2008
Take out the rest Nov 2010....it's a grass roots movement to continue until we get a council that takes care of Escondido not themselves & developers first.

p.s.
Fella's it's not that she is a woman, it's that she is intelligent and you are not.Proof is everywhere.

Vacation Esco wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:06 PM:I just got my BIG FANCY M HOTEL email.Mmmm...maybe I will try that Escondido vacation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Beautiful new hotel in the middle of downtown.$349 a night + $12 a night to park at the hotel.
YOU can enjoy a day of drinking out of a brown bag at Grape Day Park with the town drunks.
Watch them grab a bite to eat at the homeless lunch programs or just rummage through the trash cans at City Hall while you also enjoy the bums taking a dip in the fountain.
Snap a few pictures of the stuff spewing from the power plant.
Venture out farther and snap the transients relieving themselves in the parks and the flood control channel.
Visit the Paramount Project,see what really happened.
Check out the $250,000.00 stop light with no purpose.
Visit the huge white elephant aka
CCAE,14 years old , never made a profit.
Jump into Abed's taxi and get the delusional tour.As he brags about his past lives.

Do a bit of people watching.
The bums begging for chump change on the street corners.
Experience gang graffiti up close and personal.
Take the personal shopping cart tour across the vast city.
See how MILLIONS of tax dollar were wasted.
Visit the many $0.99 stores, tattoo parlors,pawnshops( you may find some of your belongs here)liquor stores ,check cashers & cashcow joints.
Visit Elder Place to see how the inhabitants live.
Visit the Country Club or Reidy Creek Golf courses to bat a few balls around.Always a City Council member favorite.
Take a police ride along adventure tour at night.Reservations needed, only 10 cops patrol at night.
Dare to go where the thrill of a drive by shooting awaits you.
When you get back to your room you may want to join the " gamble on your toilets sewer system game".Flushing to see if yours is the lucky room to have the toilet back up into your room.Take a trip on the Sprinter,if it isn't working Gallo will be by with his taxi it is hookah pipe free unlike the other.

disclaimer: please have proof of life/medical insurance at check in and gas mask.Proof of all immunization is required before attempting this vacation tour.
We are not responsible for your health or life.Watch your step.

Pink Power Ranger wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:16 PM:What? Do we need to have citizens protect our reporters too?
sooo, Hey Garrick at 1:26 am
get lost looser.

This is AMERICA
We do not need to lie about our backgrounds.
VOTE if you want to be heard.
If you were elected and want to keep your seat.You should have done a better job.The story would be different.


signed,
Pink ;p
proud gagalicious member
gagabedgallo
google it
VOTE NOV 4th
girl power for OLGA!!!!!!!!!!

trey wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:05 PM:Yes francine busbys name appears on Olgas web site as a supporter. Yes she lost her election when she said illegals could work on her campaign and vote. Olga down in flames. Open borders and sanctuary city policies are open for discussion.

To Trey wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:27 PM:Olga is not Francine...you must have double vision or ...
Olga stands on her own merit.

Tell me Gallo & Abed didnt support Duke Cunningham or Bush...look what they did...do we blame all republicans?

get over yourself.you local incumbent politicains suck so we arent voting for them.
Sheesh, how do some people ever get through life....

To vacation Esco wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:37 PM:that is really good but really close to the truth right now. Thanks for the laugh

To Trey wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:42 AM:Trey - you need to read up on current affairs.

Also, you need to stop pretending that you are speaking the truth. The type of rhetoric you are spewing is so old!!

Get current on your affairs - and read about the national housing meltdown and the impacts of such on our entire economy!! Duh, Trey!

You, of course, I presume support Abed & Gallo - the PipeDream incumbents!! Their vision of downtown has gone down our old & over-worked sewer system!!!

BIG CLUE FOR TREY: Read today's NCT story about the city's financially depressing situation (now a project $5million dollar DEFICT up from $1.6million)...and read how they may not staff one of the fire engines!

If you are unable to debate the FACTS then maybe you should ...

I'm Voting for the Best: Olga & Richard!!!

When they unseat the inbumbents - will you leave Escondido?

bryan wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:24 PM:I agree with trey. The Olga supporters are saying it doesnt matter if the infamous francine busby(illegals can vote and work on my campaign) is a big supporter of Olga diaz that this isnt reality or news. I bet you’ll tell me that Olga is not for driver licenses for illegals. OOPS this isnt real news either. Olga is a defender of sanctuary cities and is against the license check points that have reduce hit and run accidents in escondido. But this isnt news either.

Treys little brother wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:33 PM:Alan Greenspan said we are in a once in a hundred year recession. Its a global down turn that is effecting the entire world.

You silly people want to blame this on our current escondido city council???

Silly Libs tricks are for kids!!!

Have a question wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:59 PM:Does anyone know where Olga stands on Prop 8?

To Treys little brother wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:23 AM:You wrote: "Silly Libs tricks are for kids!!!"

My Response: Stereo-typing is also for kids - Trey's little brother

p.s you should tell you big bro to be a better example and not tell BIG FAT LIES ABOUT THE WONDERFUL OLGA DIAZ!! Your brother knows it's a BIG FAT LIE when he writes that Olga is for...(you already know the rest of the BS story). You may also want to inform your parents that Trey is telling lies about people and that SLANDERING someone could very well put you in court!!!

Is "Trey" really your brother's name - or is that what he uses at work?) Just remind him NOT to tell lies - it is a bad example as a big brother.

Oh Yea...just a reminder:

Vote for OLGA DIAZ & RICHARD BARRON!!

Restore Financial "Cents" Back to Escondido!!!

Resident ROCKIN THE VOTE IN ESCONDIDO!!!

Mark wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:29 AM:I watched the candidates on TV and I decided I will be voting for Mr. Barron and Mr. French. A Democrat and a Republican. I am an Independent. Remind your family and friends to get out and take part in this historic election year.

Chablis wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:07 AM:NOBODY LIKES

SOUR GRAPES.

THROW OUT

THE

SOUR GRAPES -

ABED

&

GALLO

Pink Power Ranger wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:35 PM:We don't need to know where the candidates stand on 8...it's personal.
And like the Rental Ban Fiasco...out of their jurisdiction.
Let's not give the council reason to waste more tax dollars.

You are really scrapping bottom!

Pink ;p
proud gagalicious member
gagabedgallo
google it!

Watcher wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:36 PM:Abed did not tell the truth when he said he voted against the budget because it did not support hiring new firefighters!!

Abed voted against the budget because he didn't believe in taking ANY money from the reserves. Period. Plain and Simple.

And Waldron also voted against the budget - she was the only one to talk about more firefighters/police officers.

Abed did not fight for more firefighters.

He fought against taking money out of the reserves - he thought more money should have been cut from the budget.