tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post1855444552015975205..comments2024-03-28T23:38:22.511-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Things That Make You Go, HmmmMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5112155449742867382017-09-05T16:35:01.297-07:002017-09-05T16:35:01.297-07:00Hey MW,
To clarify, you endorsing him is on his w...Hey MW,<br /><br />To clarify, you endorsing him is on his website now. I didn't see you publicly name that, so I was curious about that. that's all.<br /><br />--B-RigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-69945125348569740632017-09-04T18:25:32.838-07:002017-09-04T18:25:32.838-07:00I did not endorse DeWolf in the primary. I will h...I did not endorse DeWolf in the primary. I will have an endorsement for that race soon but given who I rejected in the primary, you'll probably guess who I will endorse.<br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-6101243283483520152017-09-02T06:10:03.815-07:002017-09-02T06:10:03.815-07:00Hey MW,
Agreed that the PDC mistake is unacceptab...Hey MW,<br /><br />Agreed that the PDC mistake is unacceptable. <br /><br />Did you endorse DeWolf? I must have missed that post.<br /><br />--B-RigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83906340666689939712017-09-01T08:35:04.897-07:002017-09-01T08:35:04.897-07:00Always with the good ideas, Eric.Always with the good ideas, Eric.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-30918684546460601862017-08-31T15:33:32.053-07:002017-08-31T15:33:32.053-07:00If it makes you feel any better, I half-seriously ...If it makes you feel any better, I half-seriously proposed an elementary school on a barge for the NE capacity crisis a few years ago. My parent company provided a similar sized classroom barge to the Navy for about $10M, which sounds pretty good compared to $30M for a new school, especially if you could get low-cost moorage off of Magnusen Park. <br /><br />Yes, I know that there are lots and lots of problems with the idea and it probably wouldn't work.Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-91975259561276148382017-08-31T12:50:17.953-07:002017-08-31T12:50:17.953-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32710212063836281002017-08-31T12:42:02.768-07:002017-08-31T12:42:02.768-07:00One "hmmm" thing about Vasquez'campa...One "hmmm" thing about Vasquez'campaign page - it has "endrosements" on its endorsements page. <br /><br />I know a lot of people don't think spelling matters anymore but for someone who touts himself as a former teacher running for a school board position - it probably does.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-84030795362447040742017-08-31T12:31:48.725-07:002017-08-31T12:31:48.725-07:00I'm astonished that so many of you are either ...I'm astonished that so many of you are either not getting the point - it's a legal document, not an endorsement - or you are obfuscating. Weird.<br /><br />Peanut farmer has it right.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9223802710666739942017-08-31T12:29:33.495-07:002017-08-31T12:29:33.495-07:00But Jimmy Carter would not list as his occupation ...But Jimmy Carter would not list as his occupation "President" or his employer "United States of America" when making a donation. DeBell is trying to give Omar an unfair boost here by making it look like a current Director endorses him. So far, none of his future colleagues have endorsed him, and I doubt any will.<br /><br />Peanut farmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87182306324462414022017-08-31T12:23:45.008-07:002017-08-31T12:23:45.008-07:00I think certain people get to say the title even w...I think certain people get to say the title even when they are former: President Carter; President Clinton (Bill); I don't know but it possibly could be the same with senators and governors. But I think it is not true for mayors or school board members. It should be former mayor or former school board president.<br />NESeattleMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685367298254415469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58239758042313602062017-08-31T11:45:47.162-07:002017-08-31T11:45:47.162-07:00Anyone that makes a political contribution in exce...Anyone that makes a political contribution in excess of $100 is required to put down the name of their employer. Those that make political contributions are well aware of this fact. It seems to me that DeBell would have made more than one contribution in his life. Not sure if this was done by the campaign or contributor. <br /><br />Did Omar Vasquez delete all references to charter schools on his bio? Not Goodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54322268585911211342017-08-31T11:36:27.770-07:002017-08-31T11:36:27.770-07:00I'm not sure if you are not getting it. The do...I'm not sure if you are not getting it. The document is a legal one and you must be truthful. DeBell is not.<br /><br />Of course, electeds get to use "former so and so" but that's not the issue. <br /><br />I looked Jenny Durkan's PDC page. Sue Donaldson, Jan Drago, Martha Choe and Sally Clark, all formerly City Council members, put their employer or "retired." Sherry Carr put her employer as did Christine Gregoire. <br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76137024386286471952017-08-31T09:42:27.965-07:002017-08-31T09:42:27.965-07:00I am okay with the former governors and county exe...I am okay with the former governors and county executive giving their former job as occupation, because those were their full-time jobs, how they earned their living. No one lives on their honorarium from serving on the school board. Can I put down "stamp collector" when I make political contributions?<br />Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260807460417787614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-45773121260256449742017-08-31T09:23:09.301-07:002017-08-31T09:23:09.301-07:00That was sloppy of him. I don't believe SPS wa...That was sloppy of him. I don't believe SPS was ever his employer. Directors don't receive wages. Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28080514982472965012017-08-31T09:00:21.559-07:002017-08-31T09:00:21.559-07:00The PDC has no power. Get used to it.
GFYSThe PDC has no power. Get used to it.<br /><br /><br />GFYSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-771754048463484062017-08-31T08:27:10.644-07:002017-08-31T08:27:10.644-07:00I see endorsements as different from the employer ...I see endorsements as different from the employer field in in the PDC disclosures. It would be more accurate to use former, but it's also traditional to give someone the Governor, Senator, or President title even after they've left office. DeBell using Director, SPS as his employer on his disclosure form is really weird because SPS isn't his employer anymore. Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35432199150825845022017-08-31T07:15:29.815-07:002017-08-31T07:15:29.815-07:00No, former is one thing. But saying you're a d...No, former is one thing. But saying you're a director on a legal document is another. So Seattle Voter, I'll go check Durkan's PDC reports and see what all those people put down on it.<br /><br />I queried the PDC on this.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-2654877642080393072017-08-31T00:25:17.850-07:002017-08-31T00:25:17.850-07:00There's got to be a line. You can't lie ab...There's got to be a line. You can't lie about money that's donated. If you lie on that it's big trouble.<br />Can you lie about your life is your question. illegal?<br /><br />trumpeach<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-41952967285645261402017-08-30T21:38:45.280-07:002017-08-30T21:38:45.280-07:00Is it illegal for a contributor to provide false i...Is it illegal for a contributor to provide false information to the public disclosure commission? Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47686933044597761732017-08-30T16:42:16.164-07:002017-08-30T16:42:16.164-07:00Most every elected official does exact the same th...Most every elected official does exact the same thing.<br /><br />Governor Gary Locke endorses Jenny Durkan<br />Governor Christine Gregoire endorses Jenny Durkan<br />Former County Executive and Deputy Secretary of HUD Ron Simms(for Durkan)<br />It seems they don't put former in front of their latest office, even if they are no longer serving.<br /><br />https://jennyforseattle.com/endorsements/<br /><br />Seattle VoterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63900892295031037882017-08-30T16:31:34.627-07:002017-08-30T16:31:34.627-07:00Rigged Again, what do you mean by "chosen can...Rigged Again, what do you mean by "chosen candidates?"Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27586172402395507382017-08-30T15:50:53.397-07:002017-08-30T15:50:53.397-07:00What's unbelievable is the 42nd giving its cho...What's unbelievable is the 42nd giving its chosen candidates the forum questions in advance. Yes it happened! <br /><br />Rigged againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68282274485668339742017-08-30T15:16:55.261-07:002017-08-30T15:16:55.261-07:00Another misrepresentation from the Vasquez campaig...Another misrepresentation from the Vasquez campaign!!Unbelieveable!noreply@blogger.com