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Helenophobia --- What's that in English?

Do you have specific reasons why Shaw, Hill, and Ford are your choices ?

Does anyone know when there is a candidate debate is ? I think last time it was at Oak Hills Elementary.

[Homeguy]

Helenophobia --- What's that in English?

I assume that it refers to the Greek Mafia of developers that have been victimizing the central valley for years. Look at Natomas and the Stockton areas. They are attempting to develop south of highway 50 and are using Folsom elected officials as their cover for trades of water rights and other tricks.

[mom2mnm]

Zak Ford lived across the street from us at our former house in Mather. I know little about his politics, but he is a young father and very involved in community youth mentoring programs and he grew up in Rancho Cordova.
He doesn't give off a politician vibe and seems genuinely concerned about what's best for the community, but I do need to read up on his stance on particular issues.

I found his website for anyone who's interested.

http://www.fordforfolsomcordova.com/

[gottasmile]

If I had to vote today, I'd go with Shaw, Hill, and Ford. Richard Shaw was going to retire from the board, but then changed his mind when he found out Miklos was running.

I wonder why you have chosen these three? Can you elaborate?

For incumbents, I think Shaw would be the only one, if I chose to vote for an incumbent, that I would vote for. I will find out more about Zak Ford. Only concern I have about Vincent Hill is that I heard he is strongly supported by Theresa Stanley...she is even showing him around. If this is true, sorry Mr. Hill, you just lost my vote.

Has anyone heard about Ron Melchin? Which new candidates have been attending the school board meetings?

Does anyone know if any of the governing board candidates plan to speak at a event or public gathering? I want to get more information that just a website to determine which candidates would get my vote.

[JoAnne Reinking]

Does anyone know if any of the governing board candidates plan to speak at a event or public gathering? I want to get more information that just a website to determine which candidates would get my vote.

The PTA Council will host two events. One in each city. Maybe Myfolsom~ since it connects with both cities and seems to have a concerned following, should consider hosting an event. Just an idea.

[tessieca]

Only concern I have about Vincent Hill is that I heard he is strongly supported by Theresa Stanley

Really? What a shallow way to determine the leaders of your community. If you don't know anything about the candidates but will discredit them just because of the support of someone else whom you dislike, that's odd. I guess you hold grudges against people who beat your friend.

Why don't you pm me, and I'll give you a list of all of this year's candidates for whom you may not vote.

And it's Teresa, not Theresa.

xoxo

[Revolutionist]

I wonder why you have chosen these three? Can you elaborate?

For incumbents, I think Shaw would be the only one, if I chose to vote for an incumbent, that I would vote for. I will find out more about Zak Ford. Only concern I have about Vincent Hill is that I heard he is strongly supported by Theresa Stanley....she is even showing him around. If this is true, sorry Mr. Hill, you just lost my vote.

Has anyone heard about Ron Melchin? I have heard from a friend that attends the board meetings that Melchin and Ford have been the only candidates actually attending the governing board meetings? Can anyone confirm?

Does anyone know if any of the governing board candidates plan to speak at a event or public gathering? I want to get more information that just a website to determine which candidates would get my vote.

That is truly disheartening gottasmile.
Perhaps if you took the time to get to know me, and why I am running, and what my qualifications are, you might feel differently
I would invite you to stop by my home on Sept 10 between 5 and 8 pm, and give me a chance to change your mind. You might be surprised.

And I extend the same invitation to all Folsom and Rancho Cordova residents on this Forum. I would love to meet you, to hear your concerns, answer your questions, drink some iced tea, and maybe break out the ukulele for awhile!

Vincent Hill
Candidate FCUSD Board of Governors 2010

[tessieca]

but I think you can make the argument that down in Rancho Cordova they need somebody with a union perspective to protect their students against the Folsom Powerhouse.

Good moniker for you, Larry . Can you explain further why you think a union perspective would be good for Rancho Cordova? Many of the district's union members live and/or work in Folsom too. It's non-sequiter without explanation.

[gottasmile]

Really? What a shallow way to determine the leaders of your community. If you don't know anything about the candidates but will discredit them just because of the support of someone else whom you dislike, that's odd. I guess you hold grudges against people who beat your friend.

Let me start out by saying that whatever way I choose to vote, that is entirely my option. You may call me whatever names you would like and try to belittle me. I guess you do so because it makes you feel better. Oh well, that is your choice.

I do not hold a grudge because someone won or lost an election. The voters made their decision. While I may not have agreed with those decisions, or voted for those currently in office, I have never once made a beef about it on this forum. For you to do so in an effort to try to discredit or minimize my dialogue is sad. I make decisions based on actions and morals/ethics of people. You know we do not agree on a lot of principals....so don't play like this is something petty on my part.

Getting back to the subject at hand. Does anyone know about the candidates that are running. Teresa, since you didn't state you whether you were or were not supporting Vincent Hill, maybe you can let us know a little about this candidate if you do know and support him.

[tessieca]

Vincent Hill is actually a long-time poster on myfolsom (Revolutionist). That is how I met him, not in any nefarious, political dealings. I know him as a family man with 4 children in the district. He appears to be conservative in his political views, although I can't say what his designated political affiliation is, if any. He has always come across as someone who thinks things through, analyzing and researching instead of jumping to emotional conclusions.

I do not select people because they are just like me, or would make decisions just as I do. I select people who I think have something to bring to the table. I always say if everyone thought exactly like me, the district would only need one board member. Having representatives with different backgrounds, beliefs and views is important. It creates true deliberation and truer representation of the community represented by the board. Gottasmile, despite your claims that you simply have disagreed with me from time to time, your posts make it quite clear that you absolutely dislike me and are willing to base your support of others on the opposite of a thumbs-up or -down from me. Your post about Vince was not simply another disagreement you had with me.

I would not even question how someone would vote on an issue prior to supporting them or not for the board. What I want as a potential constituent and potential coworker is someone who is equipped to sift through the many competing interests, be able to separate facts from emotional and anecdotal data, and who is not afraid to speak up for the people whom they represent but can also make some tough decisions.

Vince will be happy to tell you or anyone else what the details of his campaign are, or his specific position on issues. I think if you meet him, you can see for yourself, and that you will in all likelihood like him as well.

[gottasmile]

That is truly disheartening gottasmile. Perhaps if you took the time to get to know me, and why I am running, and what my qualifications are, you might feel differently. I would invite you to stop by my home on Sept 10 between 5 and 8 pm, and give me a chance to change your mind.
Vincent Hill
Candidate FCUSD Board of Governors 2010

Thank you Mr. Hill. I will look at taking you up on your offer; to get to know you better and what your thoughts are for the future of our school district. You don't have to change my mind, because it is not 100% made up at this time.

This is the beginning phase for all candidates. My earlier comment is beneficial to all candidates running. People do look at who and what organizations support a candidate. Thus, in the end, it may influence or prevent a vote. Personally, I believe it is important to look at both...the candidate (and what they promise) as well as who supports & endorses them. It all matters in the final vote.

[Revolutionist]

Thank you Mr. Hill. I will look at taking you up on your offer on September 10th to get to know you better and what your thoughts and ideas are for the future of our school district. You don't necessarily have to change my mind, because it has not been made up at this time. This is the beginning phase for all candidates. My earlier comment is beneficial to all candidates that are running: people DO look at the people and organizations that support a particular candidate; and it may influence or prevent a vote. I believe it is important to not only look at the candidate and what they promise, but to also look at who and what interest groups and/or organizations support a candidate as well for when I ultimately make my final vote.

Thank you for your offer. I look forward to speaking with you in the future.

Excellent, I look forward to meeting you
Please PM me for my address, I would prefer not to post it for spiders

Also, I hope to perhaps see you tonight at the board meeting

(agenda here: http://www.fcusd.org...2-10 agenda.pdf )

[l479]

I wonder why you have chosen these three? Can you elaborate?

For incumbents, I think Shaw would be the only one, if I chose to vote for an incumbent, that I would vote for. I will find out more about Zak Ford. Only concern I have about Vincent Hill is that I heard he is strongly supported by Theresa Stanley....she is even showing him around. If this is true, sorry Mr. Hill, you just lost my vote.

Has anyone heard about Ron Melchin? I have heard from a friend that attends the board meetings that Melchin and Ford have been the only candidates actually attending the governing board meetings? Can anyone confirm?

Does anyone know if any of the governing board candidates plan to speak at a event or public gathering? I want to get more information that just a website to determine which candidates would get my vote.

So, anyone who is friendly with Teresa is bad?

[kryptodog]

Feel silly asking. Saw Miklos name on two threads. One for City Council and one for School Board. Which one is it?

[JoAnne Reinking]

Feel silly asking. Saw Miklos name on two threads. One for City Council and one for School Board. Which one is it?

Both~ Steve is running again for City Council. Bill for School Board.