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[JoAnne Reinking]

The PTA Council hosts these two events. I'm attending a PTA Council meeting on 9/21 ~ if we don't know by then I'll be sure to ask. I know the forums are on the their calendar because , I offered on behalf of the VDL PTSA to host one at Vista and was told no because they were already planned.

[supermom]

Helenophobia does refer to fear of the Greek developer community. AKT basically runs the City of Rancho Cordova right now, just as they ran Folsom when Angelo's attorney "Slow Growth" Bob Holderness was mayor. As a consequence, I'm afraid that our water supply will be stretched out by serving tainted drinking water in the low-income neighborhoods so new houses can be built in Rancho for our own little local elite. I can see Rancho Cordova City Councilperson Linda Budge, who is joined at the hip with Holderness, endorsing Miklos.

Back when Holderness was in charge in Folsom, the last of Rancho Cordova's surface water was about to be transferred to Folsom for development south of 50 when the Rancho Cordova incorporation committee, backed up by a threat by the school board to test Rancho Cordova's water independently for perchlorate, revealed the presence of said contaminant in Rancho Cordova's water supply. Aerojet had tested the well in question next to Mitchell Middle School the week before and said no perchlorate was present, but when faced with independent testing by the school board, Aerojet capitulated. In essence the school board, as guardians of the health of their students in Rancho Cordova, killed the planned development of Folsom south of 50. I personally recruited the wife of the lab tech who was testing soil for perchlorate for AKT at Cavitt Ranch to nag her husband into testing for the school board as well.

So just from the perspective of protecting the physical health of children in Rancho Cordova, I went for Hill because of his science background. Shaw was the principal at Mitchell Middle School where the contamination was highest, and he personally knows people who have reason to suspect they were poisoned by Aerojet. Erin Brockovich, for example, tried to recruit retiring FCUSD trustee Roger Benton because of his health history. Ford is the son of a school principal (I don't know if for FCUSD or another district), and is a product of Cordova High. He's not going to poison the children of his Cordova High classmates.

Safe drinking water is a given in Folsom. Not so in Rancho, thanks to the illegal (no Public Utilities Commission hearing) transfer of Rancho Cordova's surface water to Folsom in the period 1985-1995.

The fact that Hill is tight with Tess, who was there on the board during these water quality shenanigans back in 1996-1997, in my mind only strengthens his viability as a candidate. I'm looking forward to meeting him at next week's Rancho Cordova Kiwanis breakfast at 7 am at the Sunrise IHOP, which no other Folsom candidate has bothered to attend.

uhhhm---hmmm.

I think I misunderstood something in the transcribing of this..

You are saying you like this guy because he is friends with someone who is directly responsible for polluting the water in rancho cordova?

Now, Im not saying Tess is a bad choice--definitely not--I like Tess's passion.

Just didn't understand your quote.

[supermom]

I know that there are three positions open for governing school board this November election. There are two incumbents (I) and four new candidates:

Zak Ford, Vincent Hill, Ron Melchin, Bill Miklos, Richard Shaw (I), and Ed Short (I)

Usually the cities offer voter informational forums: one in Folsom and one in Rancho Cordova. Does anyone know when and where these forums will be held this year?

For other information, a candidate forum has been scheduled for Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Masonic Lodge (1000 Duchow St, Folsom) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The forum is free and open to the community. Invitations have gone out to all candidates with 80% confirmation currently. The candidate forum is sponsored by the Folsom Cordova SEPAC (Special Education Parent Action Committee).

Those are the one's who need to be evaluated and have voted out of the district. preferably chased out, tarred and feathered and fit on fire if they can't run as fast they can say "it's our policy.."

[gottasmile]

Those are the one's who need to be evaluated and have voted out of the district. preferably chased out, tarred and feathered and fit on fire if they can't run as fast they can say "it's our policy.."

I am confused. Who do you mean needs to be chased out of town? The school board candidates?

[tessieca]

[size="3"][size="4"]For other information, a candidate forum has been scheduled for Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Masonic Lodge (1000 Duchow St, Folsom) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The forum is free and open to the community.

Can I question the bias of this one since one candidate is a Mason??

uhhhm---hmmm.

I think I misunderstood something in the transcribing of this..

You are saying you like this guy because he is friends with someone who is directly responsible for polluting the water in rancho cordova?

Now, Im not saying Tess is a bad choice--definitely not--I like Tess's passion.

Just didn't understand your quote.

I did nothing to pollute the water! I have gone swimming in Folsom Lake (once did a 2-mile swim), but that's all!

[the_professor]

Can I question the bias of this one since one candidate is a Mason??
Does that mean your "Toady" will not be participating?

I did nothing to pollute the water! I have gone swimming in Folsom Lake (once did a 2-mile swim), but that's all!

[gottasmile]

Can I question the bias of this one since one candidate is a Mason??

I do not mind the question. Let me provide clarification for you and the entire forum.

The Special Education Parent Action Committee (SEPAC) is a parent volunteer support group. We are not affiliated with the district. In order for our group to meet, we need locations that are free to the community as we do not generate any income. Since the Folsom Public Library meeting rooms are not open to the public, community and school site locations are fee based, than our ability to meet is greatly diminished. When a organization is willing to donate a meeting location for a community event, the SEPAC is gracious to accept.

The SEPAC is not a religious or political organization. Our focus is to provide support and education to parents and families of children, teens, and adults with disabilities. We provide understanding and compassion to others who are on the same journey as ourselves. Our efforts to provide an informational forum for school board candidates is to provide our families and community with the ability to gain insight and understanding on how the candidates will represent not only the 18,000 students in our district, but the 2400 families of students with special needs.

If you are interested in being involved in a district affiliated organization in regards to special education, you will need to contact Student Support Services and inquire about the Community Advisory Committee. The SEPAC is not that group.

I do have to admit to some amusement in your question Tessica. The claim of bias because "..one candidate is a Mason?" is far fetched. I do recall two years ago when you were seeking re-election to the school board that you sat on the panel of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce while your other board members questioned all the candidates regarding their election. You had a front row seat to the questioning and insight into their campaigns, but the candidates never had the opportunity to question you. So, your question of bias, I do find amusing.

[tessieca]

Gottasmile, be clear that you are not referring to any candidate forum. Did you interview with a chamber committee? Otherwise, how would you know who was in which private meetings? I, as with many other people in this community, am involved in more than one activity to promote quality of life in our community. Chamber participation has been one of my activities since prior to any school board run, and I haven't suspended it for campaign seasons. P.S. If you were in that private meeting you know I did not deliberate, nor vote, and that committee does not make final decisions.

Oh, and I'm not a candidate, so perhaps the focus here would be better spent on them. I think people reading the forum would prefer that to any attacks on non-candidates.

[Revolutionist]

Lastly, FYI to 'the_professor'...there are two candidates that have not responded to the SEPAC invitation....Vincent Hill and Ed Short.

The SEPAC again extends an invitation to Mr. Hill and Mr. Short for their attendance. We would love to have you come. If either candidate is interested in attending the SEPAC October 11, 2010 candidate forum, please email the President at: lifesajourney4us@msn.com Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Vincent Hill received an invitation to this event this morning, with a note saying "second notification" or something similar.
So I can only assume there was an issue with delivery of the first attempt.

As for the "toady" comment, which was clearly directed at me from behind a bunker of anonymity, and with obvious malice:
I have a good working relationship with both board members who are not up for re-election. Oh my gosh! Conspiracy! They're both even Facebook friends of mine.
There must be something going on here....

[Revolutionist]

Oh, and in case anyone is interested
here is the full text of my "Fascinating" speech at the Cordova Community Council on Friday
SPEECH (pdf format)

and one to my campaign FB page if you're so inclined to stop by and see what's going on
FB PAGE

[gottasmile]

I don't know why I try to respond, it will get twisted...but, here it goes.

Tessica: I never questioned your involvement in our community. I know you are very involved and I think that is admirable. I am not 'attacking' a non-candidate, I was simply pointing out an correlation to your claim of bias. I referred to two-years ago when you were seeking re-election about sitting on the panel. You did not ask questions or vote; thus, what was your purpose there? I felt then, like I feel today, that it was a conflict and you should have removed yourself from the panel during the school board candidate interview process for Chambers endorsement. That is just my opinion. How did I know this happened? Confirmation from three candidates at the time that were there and part of the process.

Revolutionist: I apologize if you felt my remarks were malicious. Not the intent. I have gone in to edit that portion out as you were offended by it. Also, I would like to request a similar return in courtesy in your future posting responses. Thanks.

[tessieca]

I won't respond to Gottasmile on this thread anymore. PM me if you want to continue. It's side-tracking the true issue of the candidates who are actually running for school board this year.

There is a good selection of candidates. Please get to know them for who they are. My best advice is to look for the ones who are in it for improving the education of the kids, not just in Folsom but also in Rancho Cordova. Those with ulterior motives won't serve the communities as they should; for example, if they have an axe to grind over a spouse's employment, or if they want to use the board as a stepping stone to bigger/better things. I like Vince Hill because of what he stands for (we don't have any sort of long-standing previous personal relationship), and I would only say negative things about 1 or 2 of the six.

[gottasmile]

I won't respond to Gottasmile on this thread anymore. It's side-tracking the true issue of the candidates who are actually running for school board this year.

Thank you and I completely agree.

There is a good selection of candidates. Please get to know them for who they are. My best advice is to look for the ones who are in it for improving the education of the kids, not just in Folsom but also in Rancho Cordova.

Again, I completely agree.

[Revolutionist]

Gottasmile
I didn't feel attacked or that any of your posts were malicious
nor was there any energy in my posts
I am not sure where you feel I attacked you, with the possible exception of responding in the third person with Vincent Hill received...
but I was just being a little silly there, apologies if that did not show through the text-only communication.

No, the only thing I have against you is that you didn't stop by the Patio on the 10th

(that was also being a bit silly, just in case)

Revolutionist: I apologize if you felt my remarks were malicious. Not the intent. I have gone in to edit that portion out as you were offended by it. Also, I would like to request a similar return in courtesy in your future posting responses. Thanks.

[gottasmile]

Okay Revolutionist. Thanks so much for the post. It was appreciated.

I was bummed to not meet you at the Patio, unfortunately I have a spouse that works evenings...so those times are very hit and miss. But, I still want the opportunity to meet and talk with you. Maybe I will see you at the next board meeting.