Glad to be out of Oside wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:45 AM:All I have to say is 1 word "Melba" enough said

Edna wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:28 AM:Sanchez's response is puzzling. Does this mean she intends to plead nolo contendere? Why would she not address the specifics of the recall? Is there enough "evidence" to "convict?" She must think so! Sanchez needs to respond directly to the recall, not evade and avoid.

Bewildered wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:34 AM:"Sanchez was joined at the clerk's office by about 17 supporters who held hands in a circle and listened to a prayer by the Rev. Chem Nicholas of the First Baptist Church of San Luis Rey Valley. "She's doing your (the Lord's) work," Nicholas prayed on Sanchez's behalf." Has Sanchez gained an interest in the Lord? Do tell!

"Z" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:13 AM:Let's not forget Sanchez is a public defender,her talent is defending the accused. Anyone who witnessed the council meetings knows that she is guilty of all six reasons stated on the recall petition. Only a fool would try to explain there way out of that in 200 words or less. Sugar coated words along with pink and powder blue suits that will be the response the public will get. Don't fall for it.

UNANSWERED QUESTIONS?? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:43 AM:Sanchez! With all due respect you did not answer any of the allegations in the recall petiion,such as canceling of Rancho Del Oro/Hwy 78 Interchange and the Melrose ave.extension and the frustrating traffic problems,How can we voter of Oceanside tolerate all this?The voter is still asking?

Ester the Saint... wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:44 AM:Wow, she never ceases to amaze. So, she exposed "corruption at city hall." Does that mean she exposed herself? Or maybe the mayor?

OsideSmirk wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:44 AM:Not a fan of Sanchez. Won't vote for her if she runs again. Won't vote for Mackin in November. But this recall is pointless. Mr. Chadwick should be able to find better things to do with his time than subject the citizens of this city to the pain (both political and financial) of a recall. If a recall is successful, then what? We are left with another 2-2 situation on the council until the open seat is filled, so the city once again grinds to a halt. Plea to Mr. Chadwick: stop this foolishness now. You only diminish your own credibility, and it's beginning to seem that the Mayor was right in removing you from the Police and Fire Commission.

MB wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:46 AM:When asked for an answer to a verbal question and/or e-mail, she doesn't respond. She only attacks or remains silent or ignores the question. Can't wait to attend the "public workships". Will be interesting to hear how she will try to defend her position on RDO, Melrose, traffic, etc, etc. Wonder if "public workshops" includes the opposition?

Let's all take the high road wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:51 AM:Chadwick filed with the names of Jack Orr and Mary Azzzevedo. Sour grapes for both! They have lost the last 4 elections and that's the real reason for this alleged "recall." So their gang of 3 (or 4 or 5) are gone and now they want to force their way back in ... for money and greed! (I heard Orr use to walk around city hall as if he owned it ... owned Johnson). Sanchez, on the other hand came in with real people talking about real issues and what's good about Oceanside. I'm tired of the divisiveness and the ugliness of the Jack Orr Company (BIA, arrogant pilots, etc.) I agree -- let the public decide this Novemember on what council majority they want. My vote is for the bright Oceanside future vision of Sanchez!

From one lawyer to another wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:05 AM:As a lawyer, Sanchez knows that her failure to refute the charges may be construed as her admission they are true.

Sanchez' Entourage wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:07 AM:It's nice to see Esther has 20 people she serves. She sure doesn't serve me or my acquaintances.

Hey Edna wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:10 AM:Obviously yur part of the smear campaign! Let her do it her way and have the facts come out! Councilmember Sanchez hasn't done anything wrong. The lonely little man Mr Chadwick has just too much time on his hands and is a porr looser.

RJC wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:11 AM:Who needs workshops? We've been pleading with this woman for years for at least minimal support for the airport and she's spit in our eye at every turn. There is nothing Sanchez can say or do in a workshop that will change the fact that she is destroying the City's major assets.

Sausage wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:12 AM:Democracy is like making sausage? Just another statement that shows Lawson's overall lack of respect for our system. Democracy and personal vendettas have very little to do with each other. Don’t hold our city hostage with a recall because your feelings are hurt!

CSUSM Political Scientist wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:17 AM:I cannot help wondering how Sanchez can get by saying nothing about the specifics of the recall,in this regard I was doubly surprised to note,when in jeopardy and under attack,she was defended by a Rev. of the First Baptist Church,will this eliminate the opposition and render their views illegitimate? Few would argue with the recall and that such political protest is a part of a healthy democracy!

Don wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:20 AM:Esther is one of the best council members I have seen in the ten years I have resided here. Esther, Jim, and Shari are making Oceanside a great city, while others are destroying it .

No need to address wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:22 AM:There is a long process between now and a potential special election. Sanchez will have plenty of time to address the accusations where it counts . . . with the people. If you have any experience at all with elections you know she is not evading or avoiding, she is simply waiting for the right time.

Hey Bewildered!!! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:23 AM:I dont see anything about praying in this story. Where did that come from?

Hang in there! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:24 AM:Councilwoman Sanchez we care about you and know this is just the worl of some evil people who have nothing better to do and have nothing to offer themsleves, so they attack those who are doing something. There is a reason you are in office. We voted you in.

Not falling for it wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:30 AM:Well, well Mr Chadwick and Mr Orr your attack on Esther dosent seem to be working. A person dosent know just how much they mean to others until the chips are down. Esther has more friends and supporters than you will ever have. This whole plan of yours is going to fizzle. The public can see what you are asking them to pay for ($400K ), Mr. Chadwick your sore for being removed form the police and fire commission and you Mr. Orr ,for having to disclose your lobby $$$$ sources. The jig is up ,we are wise to your plan. It just won't work.

Chadwick is a joke! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:41 AM:"Chadwick has said he wants to give all Oceanside voters the chance to determine whether Sanchez should remain on the council." The problem with that is no one wanted it but you buddy! Then he said " residents have a right under the state constitution to recall elected officials." Is the next thing you will say Mr Chadwick something like this? Waaaaa! Waaaaa! Waaaaa! it's my right and I'll cry if want to! I'll cry if I want! You'd cry too, if it happened to you! Ha! It's my right! Its my right! Waaaaaaa! Things don't go your way and you sling mud. That says so much about you Mr. "Cry Baby" Chadwick! By the way Councilmember Sanchez was elected in 2000. Then she was re-elected 2004. If that doesn't tell you what the people think, I don't know! It is Mr. Chadwick who wants to waste the city of Oceanside taxpayer's money on frivilous and false claims.

CANARIE IN THE COAL MINE wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:45 AM:Sanchez....citizens of Oceanside can spot a scam a mile away Sanchez now has an evangelist and the lord lobbying for her. I notice that Sanchez and the reverend are in the city clerk's office. While there, did he pick up an application for the new lobbyist law or are churches excempt?

Mr. Chadwick yuor wrong! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:48 AM:Chadwick wants to stop useless spending. They why would you create this cost to the taxpayer by bogus claims that hold no truth! You don't care about us! You care about yourself! She won in 2000, she won 2004, get over it!

Who is this guy? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:51 AM:Who Lawson Chadwick that he is wsting the city's time and stalling the real issue at the lection polls! He needs to take up a hobby and do something for living other than wasting the city time. Just because it is allowed under the law doesn't mean you should. Some people are so plan mean spirited! Everyone for better government start making yourself shown at this hearing and show Mr. "Can't play well in the sand box" Chadwick that we are tired of their gumming up city government. This needs to be dealt with quickly and get back to the city issues. He is only serving himself!

Sanchez is a smart lady! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:01 AM:Councilmember is a smart lady, she was elected to the City Council on November 7, 2000. and later re-lected in 2004. she was born and raised in Oceanside, with her family being four-generations strong in Oceanside.She went to Laurel Elementary, Jefferson Junior High, and then Oceanside High. Graduating in 1974. Later Sanchez earned her B.A. degree from Brown University and then later her law degree from Hastings College of Law. Working as an attorney for 15 plus years. She is working on her master's degree in urban planning/public administration. If this isn't a person we want in office, I don't know who! She is from us and had Oceanside's interest at hand. She is educated and has the background for the job. Not this flunky who is angry because he didn't get his way. Councilmember didn't ask for this, and by the nature of the job she holds it makes her an easy target for those would oppose the things she is doing for the little guys in the neighborhoods of Oceanside. We must suport her, or noone with these type of credentials wil ever apply. We will only angry little men like Chadwick! I for one do not want that!

PM wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:04 AM:Councilmember Sanchez's response struck exactly the right tone - focus on the positive, keep working to improve Oceanside. In a city with 200,000 residents and 5 councilmembers, she has more important things to do than responding to wild accusations by the likes of "sour grapes" Chadwick. Just to name one example, how can she rebut the charge of letting public land (Marina Towers) go, when that decision has not even been made? How is a councilmember supposed to respond to a charge based on something that she hasn't even done yet? (And where was Sour Grapes Chadwick when the previous council tried to give away a far greater chunk of public land? Loudly yelling in support of it.) Chadwick has made one accurate statement that I've noticed: this is not pretty. Correct. And if Sour Grapes wants to see the source of the problem, all he needs to do is look in the mirror. This is an election year. If you want to change the look of the city council, vote. This recall is just another example a loud minority want to keep Oceanside's voters distracted from the real issues this fast-growing city with so much potential faces. Oceanside's grown up, Mr. Chadwick, we don't need any more of this childish, personal squabbling.

Sanchez serves me! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:04 AM:These reason there are only twenty ther, is the rst of the people she represents are working class and are at their jobs! Councilmember Sanchez does serve me and my acquaintances! Keep up the great work Esther!

Response to RJC wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:07 AM:I agree we need to have support for the airport, but because you don't get what you want you don't do a recall. Go to the council and speak your mind, But cry when you don't get your way! That is a lie also about her spending of the cities monies! Your project is not the only project in the city and there are other things that need attention as well!

I agree with Sausage! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:08 AM:This is Lawson's wasting the city's time!

I agree with CSUSM Political Scientist wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:09 AM:This is Oceanside politics a its best! And a waste of taxpayer's money by Mr Lawson!

Response to Canarie! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:11 AM:Some of us have faith in the lord and the system! May the lord be with you!

CAN NOT MAKE INFORMED DECISION? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:15 AM:It must be easier to say nothing,that's what Sanchez did in her reply,but there is a time in the life of political professionals to show able leadership and take risk and speak out..to parapharase,I disagree with what you say,butI defend to the death your right to say it,I can't defend because I don't know what you stand for,as per the recall petition..such as the Air port,Marina Towers and the Rancho Del Oro interchange and traffic relief?

Who would want this job! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:16 AM:Councilwoman Sanchez thank you for doing this job and taking it on a second time! I understand that Councilmembers hardly make more $30,000 a year for their headaches. A person with your qualifications could and does command much higher salaries in other parts of the work forces. So I can only garner from that you are a real public servant. I have always felt like if we pay the Council a fair wage we would get talent. I am wrong it is people like yourself that demonstrate what real public service is! THanks!

Here they come! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:18 AM:All the people who hate seeing anyone who loves the lord. Or seeing a good person not flinch when lies are spwed about them. Lawson it isn't working. It is wasting taxpayer dollars though! Get a life and stop wasting my money on this personal attack!

He's a nobody! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:20 AM:Chadwick is a nobody trying to be a somebody! Wrong way to go about it!

I agree with you Don ! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:22 AM:These dedicated people are doing a great job! It just starting to come together and people like Chadwick want to stop the progress in Oceanside for his own agenda! I wonder who is behind him!

O'side Res wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:22 AM:Sanchez is out of touch.

Response to Z wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:24 AM:I am glad Council Sanchez is a public Defender! Because that is exactly what she is doing now. Defending the public from those like you, Chadwick who bring the city gvernment to a halt for their personal gain. She defends my rights and looks out for me and my people!

Public Workshops? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:24 AM:Just who is going to pay for the "Public Workshops"? I hope Sanchez plans to take the cost out of her pocket and not the City of Oceanside treasury!

Hey Z wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:25 AM:So now you're a fashion critic! Your judging the Council woman on her dress. Did her shoes match too! You watch too much Bravo television!

Go Esther! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:26 AM:We all support you!

What is it in Oceanside! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:28 AM:A lady decides to basically volunteer her services to Oceanside. She is highly educated and is a smart cookie. Why is it that men like hadwick get threatened everytime a woman is doing a good job! He sounds like the is compensating! Keep up the great work Councilwoman! We support ya!

Response to Canarie wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:30 AM:Why must people like you attack someone's religion?

Respnse to "Who is this guy! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:31 AM:He is a small man with an inferiority complex! Who also doesn't know that his 15 minutes of fame are almost over! Shoo fly!

Diddo's to PM wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:34 AM:I agree with you. Grow up Chadwick!

Hey Mr Canarie wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:36 AM:Why must you attack her religion?

Praise the lord! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:38 AM:It is nice to know Ms. Sanchez has faith and not afraid to let people know! It is about character! If you haven;t seen her express her faith than maybe she is trying to cram it down your throat like some do. She is a fair and decent person. I voted for her and will again! Yes, she is a smart lady!

Yes, Hang in there! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:38 AM:This hate and smear campaign by Chadwick will pass like bad wind!

Who are Mr Z wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:41 AM:It isn't always a conspiracy. Because Sanchez choose to take the high road you call it sugar coated. She is a defender of the public. The Oceanside Public and is my voice. She offers a balance to the council, without an agenda! I like her! I respect her! I support her!

Keep up the good work Councilwoman Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:42 AM:You are an inspiration to all in this city and to my daugter!

.Sanchez is good for Oceanside wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:51 AM:Councilmember Sanchez is good for Oceanside she is concerned for pubic safety. When it came to make a tough decision to give the police a raise, She voted in favor of Public Safety and didn't try and appear as something else! But Councilmen Jack Feller and Rocky Chavez did not support the police. They both claim they suport police and public safety, but their actions speak louder! They are the phonies! Rocky ants to start a new school and offends the whole working class of the city. Feller switches sides depending the political wind. These are guys who need out! You want to recall someone, recall Jack Fellerm because people are sick of Colonel Chavez hate speech to include the latino voting base he thinks he hold. Many of the people he offended were hard working latinos! Go away Colonel "living on your past laurels" Chavez. Your time is done! Go away little man!

O'side Res wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:53 AM:Sanchez is in tune with the people of Oceanside! I voted for her and support her!

Renters are running the show wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:54 AM:I'm tired of the renters in Oceanside deciding what happens and where my tax dollars are spent. This goes all the back to the Manchester hotel project. I attended many of those meeting back then and didn't like the fact that some on the city council used the rich are taking your beaches away from the poor line to get the Manchester deal squashed. I actually had people attending the meetings want me to put on a No for Manchester button and when I declined they said “you must be a home owner”. Well I didn’t know that was a bad thing but I guess the renters got their way. We are having a 4 star hotel going in now but we could have had a 5 star hotel and an awesome resort destination. I’m still confused on why the Manchester hotel was so bad and the existing hotel is ok. Sanchez was leading that whole anti Manchester sentiment so she could get the vote of the renters and screwed the home owners who are paying the taxes. Where do I sign to get Sanchez out!

Response to Pubic Workshop wrote on Jul 21, 2006 9:56 AM:Your upset about the money now. Well yu can thank Mr Lawson Chadwick and maybe we should send the bill to him, for his waste of taxpayer money! You want to get upset, have him knock off his waste of time and false allegations. Put the blame where it belongs. AT the feet of Mr. Chadwick!

What kind of crazy system! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:00 AM:What kind of crazy system is this when little nats like Chadwick can slow the progress of our city. I don't necessarily like the Council Woman, but it doesn't mean I want to re-call her for the things you claim and are apparently lacking in content! How can you destroy Oceanside with your personal agenda? Please stop wasting my money Mr. Chadwick! You are embarring yourself, your family, and friends!

She defends my rights and looks out for me and my people!" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:02 AM:Who are your people! Do they pay taxes!

We voted her in 2004 we support her in 2006! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:04 AM:Keep your eye on the business of Oceanside Councilmember, this guy is a joke. No one will believe his rhetoric. His agenda is to try and gain another seat for the angry people who want to take over Oceanside with their picture of how it is suppose to be. Who does he think he is that he knows more than the thousands of people who elected you in. How dare he! We will not tolerate it!

Confused CSUSM Professor wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:08 AM: I am surprised you would make such a broad statement like “Few would argue with the recall and that such political protest is a part of a healthy democracy!”. Many would argue with you. Recalls are an excellent part of our system, when used appropriately. They are never enjoyable because they are typically brought on due to criminal activity or corruption, not personal vendettas. Chadwick has clearly stated “If was I still on the Police and Fire Commission this wouldn’t be happening”. The success of this recall is highly unlikely.

This will set a bad precedence! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:11 AM:This will set a bad precedence if we allow someone like this angry man, Mr. Chadwick, to disrupt the flow of the city and the progress every time we have a disagreement! No matter who you might support, if your guy gets into office we will never get a chance to see what he or she can do, with these waste-of-time recalls being thrown around. This needs to be stopped or Oceanside residents will be forced to pay out, pay for, this concocted and warrantless claim. Better nip this one in the bud or we will all pay. Go to the election polls Mr. Chadwick. Look in the mirror, yuo must have been a decent man at one point or another!

Not a Sanchez Fan wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:16 AM:Cant stand her, but where were you guys when we tried to get her out in 2004? You recall people are ruining the credibilty of her true oppisistion. The airport is in shambales, but you werent screaming and yelling in '04. Help us win the true election this year! Not some bogus "tit for tat" that is unlikely to get on a ballot. Heres the formula: Council - Mackin + Chavesz + Kern = Pro Airport Council. Look at the writting on the wall people. Dont waste our time and money and potentially ruin our chances of taking this council back!

Bewildered wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:16 AM:To Hey Bewildered: The San Diego Union's reporting of the story!

Yes we did vote for her! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:17 AM:This guy Chadwick is a blip on the screen! He represents everything that bad in Oceanside!

Everyone knows this just poltical move wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:23 AM:Everyone knows this is just a poltical move by the camp of Jack Feller, Rocky Chvez, and Kern, to try and break up a good thing in Oceanside. The budget was good this year even though many jurisdiction had problems. The former City Manager and the only three on the councilmembers doing anthing, Wood, Sanchez, and Mackin, have made this city better and can continue to do so! In spite of the barbs sent down range by the opposition who have nothing to offer except name calling like Chadwick!

Her actions reinforce my decision to vote for her! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:30 AM:Councilmember Sanchez' decision to take the high ground just proves again she is bigger and better than this Chadwick character. Why is it people like Chadwick, Chavez, Feller, and Kern all have to draw the attention away from the their own inability to offer governing solutions to Oceanside administration. If they were doing anything or had anything to offer they wouldn't be on the out. The people of Oceanside want Wood, Mackin and Sanchez, because they are forward thinkers and progressive as evident by the downtown growth! We need two more like them in there and we would break this little town want to be regular city mold and become the grand city we were menat to be! Thank you Mayor Wood, and Councilmembers Sanchez and Mackin for the great things you are dong for Oceanside! Mr Chadwick get a life!

86 Chadwick wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:34 AM:I think every single person lined up against Sanchez has a personal or financial stake in her recall. How desperate the business interests and developers are to clear the obstacles and reassert the old, currupt majority on the city council. Esther exposed curruption already, and I know there is more. Oceanside city hall casts a foul odor.

Radman wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:38 AM:I'm tired of the renters in Oceanside deciding what happens and where my tax dollars are spent. This goes all the back to the Manchester hotel project. I attended many of those meetings back then and didn't like the fact that some on the city council used the rich are taking your beaches away from the poor line to get the Manchester deal squashed. I had people attending the meetings want me to put on a No for Manchester button and when I declined they said “you must be a home owner”. Well I didn’t know that was a bad thing but I the renters got their way. We are having a 4 star hotel going in now but we could have had a 5 star hotel and an awesome resort destination. I’m still confused on why the Manchester hotel was so bad and the existing hotel is ok. Sanchez was leading that whole anti Manchester sentiment so she could get the vote of the renters and turned her back on the home owners who are paying the taxes. Where do I sign to get Sanchez out!

Oceanside Voter wrote on Jul 21, 2006 10:48 AM:Esther has been a disaster for our city. She and Melba have run off almost every department manager and crippled city hall in the process. Esther and Melba have done nothing for our senior citizens except make empty promises. Esther and Melba have done nothing but create conflict and confusion in city government. ESTHER AND MELBA NEED TO GO!

Sanchez the Saint wrote on Jul 21, 2006 11:12 AM:More like Sanchez the Malevolent Dictator. I'm praying that all these Sanchez supporters forget to vote. How could you people be so blind? "Corruption at City Hall?" When is she leaving to rid the city of corruption?

Sick of Traffic wrote on Jul 21, 2006 12:22 PM:Sanchez needs to go! And so do Mackin, Wood and anyone else who votes against traffic improvements. They might have won the support of residents who live along the subject traffic corridors (and airport patterns), but they surely are not sticking up for the majority of working folks in Oceanside.

Airport Noise Hater wrote on Jul 21, 2006 12:28 PM:I thought Esther was on our side. Then she voted to kick the little planes out of the airport in favor of the big noisy ones. Eventually, the only planes parked at the airport will be the ones with the most powerful engines owned by rich guys who don't care about the high prices. Raising rates at the airport was a DUMB idea from a canyon edge residents point of view. What were you thinking?? BE GONE WITH YOU !!!!

Just a Political Move? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 12:35 PM:Does it matter? It's pretty obvious that Sanchez's political base is erroding quickly. Too many decisions that were not in the community's best interest. And when citizens get upset they get political. Maybe she should save Oceanside the time and money and resign!

NO ON E! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 12:52 PM:Vote NO on E! E! is for ERROR - like the one I made when I voted for Esther. M is fo money - like all the money wasted on Police and Fire raises we can't afford. M is also for Mackin - who is in the same pocket as Esther. They both need to go! The first one will be in November!

Spinning your wheels wrote on Jul 21, 2006 12:55 PM:Making controversial planning decisions dosent count as corruption. You people act as if there aren’t citizens in this city that agree with these decisions. You say it represents only a certain group, ok, but the same could be said if decisions had been made that you agreed with. The funny part is, in the end nothing will have changed. You will have attacked Sanchez and in the process not focused on the current election. Keep it up! At this rate Jack Feller is going to be one frustrated lonely man on the council. The reason why you don’t have a council majority is your strategy is way off. Work smarter, think stategiclly and execute efficiently. I know you don’t understand those concepts otherwise you guys wouldn’t be asking for this recall.

We need a better approach wrote on Jul 21, 2006 1:00 PM: Attention airport supporters! Are you really so frustrated that you align yourself with someone who has openly said this is recall personal? Im an pilot, but I own a jet so I cant fly out of Oceanside because the runway is to small. Naturally I support all airports. Why are you doing this in this way? Im pro-airport but I see this as bad for PR.

Erroding Political Base? wrote on Jul 21, 2006 1:03 PM:Wow! Your out of touch. This woman has more supporters than you could possibly imagine. No need to argue, the vote tally will show she is not going anywhere. Certainly not in this fashion.

Down in the Valley wrote on Jul 21, 2006 1:05 PM:Neighborhoods. That is what she is all about. Thats why this wont work. She represnts the people and that frustrates her opponents to know end. When you represent the people you stay in power. Period!

earth to 'Oceanside Voter' wrote on Jul 21, 2006 1:45 PM:Um, I hate to break it to you, but Melba Bishop already went. She has not been on the city council for 14 years. You need to update your biases.

Radman - I'm not a renter wrote on Jul 21, 2006 1:53 PM:Personally, I shared Councilmember Sanchez's opposition the Manchester project from the get-go because it was a poorly financed sweetheart giveaway (bad business) and would have excluded the Oceanside public from the city beach (bad for Oceanside). Then, as now, I OWNED two properties within ONE block of the property site, and a third one a short walk away. So here is someone who's 1) never been a renter in Oceanside - and there's NOTHING wrong with renting, folks, jeez!, 2) recognized Manchester as a lousy project from a business point of view, and 3) can back up my business beliefs with several million dollars earned by making business decisions in Oceanside. Ironically, by betting on Oceanside, I made that pile during the time when we were all arguing about Manchester. I bet I pay a LOT more taxes than you do, and I fully support Esther Sanchez. She is working in the best ECONOMIC interests of Oceanside, not pursuing a vendetta like certain folks. And stop using "renter" like a dirty word. Some people rent.

RECALL SANCHEZ NOW wrote on Jul 21, 2006 3:05 PM:RECALL SANCHEZ NOW.....RECALL SANCHEN NOW.....RECALL SANCHEZ NOW. SHE STINKS OF CORRUPTION.

Radman - thinks Manchster could have worked and we would be better off wrote on Jul 21, 2006 3:47 PM:I also own a house a short distance from the hotel site. I was angry because they used the word home owner like it's a dirty word. The hotel would not have excluded the public from the beach. That's not true. The naysayers said the same thing about San Mateo and no one complains about those condos now. I know you are a minority with the home owners on my block.

Response to Renters are running the show wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:19 PM:You are cracked1 The renters don't have anything to do with it! The two that ruined the Manchester deal are Chavez and Feller!

Enough Already wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:25 PM:Get her out! Free Oceanside from the control of Sanchez!

Respose to unanswered questions! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:25 PM:How do you respond to a nutcase like Chadwick? You ask foolish questions, don't expect any answers! Chadwick is creating paper work!

Response to "Esther the Saint!" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:29 PM:Esther is a Saint. She did expose corruption. She is a decent human being and dedicated public servant!

Response to Recall Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:33 PM:Are you out of your mind! You sound crazy? Pull youself togther. You're loosing it! Geez!

Hey MB! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:36 PM:You don't care about hearing anything Councilwoman Sanchez has to say! You are a advocate for Chavez or Feller camp!

Oceanside Voter wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:47 PM:I will support Sanchez anyday, she is awesome! You people are out of your minds! She is the best thing that ever happened to Oceanside!

Response to Confused CSUSM Professor wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:48 PM:Yes, you are confused!

Hey Radman what about renters! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:51 PM:So does the Chavez, Feller, CHadwick and Kern camp hate renters or what. We bust our hump like the next guy. We would love to own. But people like Chavez and Feller keep us from realizing our dreams. Everybody has to start somewhere! Get off the renters!

Response to "..sick of Traffic" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:54 PM:The people who are causing problems with the traffic issue are Chavez and Feller. Chadwick is a disgruntled looser who was fired from his positon on the Poliec and Fire Commmision. He is a mud slinger!

I agree with "Down in the Valley! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 4:58 PM:You are corect Sanchez represents the people. This will not cause her any problems and she will get re-elected! This will; however, cost the city time and money becuase of Chadwick's rhetoric! What a joke he is!

Response to "NO ON E!" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:00 PM:You are crazy! Sanchez and MAckin will stay in office because the majority of the people who voted them in will do so again! They are here to stay getb use to it!

Response to: "Sanchez the Saint wrote on July 21, 2006 11:12 AM:" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:03 PM:We will vote! We come in large numbers and Councilmember Esther Sanchez will stay in office each time. As will Mackin. We are moving in the right direction for a change and we are going to let bullys like you hate groups push us around!

Sanchez for President! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:04 PM:This woman is the best thing that ever happened to Oceanside. I will stand up for her! CHadwick is a joke! Chavez is a joke!

Councilmember Esther Sanchez is great! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:05 PM:Most everyone who has ever met her knows she is a decent person!

We are behind you Councilwoman wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:06 PM:We love Sanchez. She cares about the little guy! When you vote for her you are voting for the working stiff! We need her to stand up for us!

Look at all the support for Sanchez wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:08 PM:I love seeing all this supoort for the Honorable Councilmember! She is the light for all of us here in Oceansie and not the select groups that Feller and Chavez attempt to attract that seem to be racist or woman haters! Who is this nobody Chadwick!

Important Read this! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:10 PM:Hey Oceanside, you want to do something positive. Everyone meet at the City Hall and show are support for Council Woman Sanchez at the foot of the city hall!

Meet Staurday for Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:11 PM:Everyone we are all going to meet at the doors of City Hall tommorrow morn at 11:00. Be there and show your support for this hard working woman for the city! CouncilWoman Sanchez! Viva Sanchez!

We are erroding! We love Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:15 PM:I will be there Saturday! July 22. We must organize to show special interest (Chadwick) can't influence goverment and when our Councilmenber is taking fire! We come to her aid! That is what we did in the MArines! No man! Or Councilwoman left behind! We are behind you Esther! Stand tall!

Response to "Enough Already!" wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:17 PM:She won't get out! We love her! And we don't like this bully Chadwick who thinks he knows bets for Oceanside like we don't know what is going on! She is the voice of the real Oceanside voters. The ones who really go to the polls. Hey everyone lets meet at the city hall tomorrow at 11:00 July22. Let's show support. Bring signs to support her!

Response to "Spinning your wheels! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:20 PM:He or she is right! This recal is foolish and a waste of time, when we need to use this energy on the upcoming election. This goes out to you Mr. Chadwick. Or are you going to let your ego get in the way and not drop this waste of city's time and money!

Mr. Chadwick wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:23 PM:Put your money where your mouth should be! Why don't you run for office or are you just a trouble maker on the sidelines! You don't want to do anything good for this city. You are just upset because you are an extremist. The same reason you were kicked off the commission!

Viva Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:25 PM:Gather at the city hall on July 22, at 11:00 for a show of support for Councilmember Sanchez! Bring big signs for support! We support you Esther!

Chadwick has awaken a sleeping lion! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:27 PM:I will vote for Shari Mackin and any one else that the Mayor endorses! If Chadwick is against them I am for them! Keep upm the great work Esther!

Sanches is dedicated! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:28 PM:Sanchez is a dedicated person who cares about the public and not herself like Chadwick, Feller, Chavez, and Kern!

Sanchez scares them! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:30 PM:This guy earlier and the rantings about recalling over and over and over! He is nuts. Irt seems that when they don't get their way they start to freak out! Unlike Councilwoman Sanchez who takes the high road in her response to Chadwick's lies!

We love Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:32 PM:Hang in there Esther!

Don't under estimate the support Sanchez has!!!! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:37 PM:Sanchez has an Army behind her and this move by the other camp is bad for them. It would appear that Chavez, Feller, and maybe even Kern will wind up making a mistake of using Chadwick for thier bully! I for one will vote for AMckin and tell my frineds and family to do the same!

Sanchez is OK by me! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 5:38 PM:If their against her I am for her! I am for Mackin too! She will get my vote! Chavez is out. Maybe we should start a recall of Jack Feller!

Bravo Zulu Sanchez wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:33 PM:This retired Marine supports Sanchez! I got your back!

Lets Recall Feller! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:36 PM:Dido!

Lets Recall Feller! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:37 PM:Feller is the one doing nothing! Get out Jack!

Chavez and his dirty pool! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:39 PM:I think Chavez is up to his sneaky ways. He may be using Chadwick as his pawn behind the scenes. He is trying split the votes, etc. This is the same Rocky Chavez who makes stupid remarks about the hardworking kids who might be flipping burgers! How dare he!

Rocky and Jack at it again! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:41 PM:Councilwoman Sanchez hasn't got a chance around Rocky and Jack Feller. These guys will stop at nothing to play dirty pool, instead of staying on the issues. I think most OSide res. see right thru their tricks. The strings from theri puppet (Chadwick) lead right back to them! You guys are so obvious!

Chavez id bad for Oceanside wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:42 PM:This stinks of Chavez trying to draw attention away from himself by using Chadwick!

sanchez stands for everthing that is right and good! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:45 PM:Jack Feller must be shaking om his boots by the response from this failed plan by his cronie, Chadwick! Didn't work Jack! Same to you Rocky! You are so done. People are tired of your mean spirited political tricks! Go back to bein a Marine. I heard the JROTC is hiring. Go march around and push those young mines around. We see you for what you are! A bully!

I support Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:47 PM:esther Sanchez doesn't have a mean or bad bone in her body. She stands tall for eerything that is good in America! She represents everything all of us can be! She brings out the positive, while remaining true and honest! Keep up the good work!

Keep voting like you do Esther! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:49 PM:You represent me and the city. That is why you were voted in twice!You aren't afraid of bullies like Feller and Rocky! Those guys have a only themselves in mind, and not the people!

Mackin and Sanchez are great! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:51 PM:I will vote for Mackin and I support Sanchez! I do not support Jack Feller and I also like the idea of recalling him. I never liked Rocky Chavez! He is like a insecure Napoleon, running around in everyone business and looking for dirt! He usually talks down to people, sees only the negative and is a wheeling some deal to benefit him!

I am for Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:52 PM:Esther keep up the great job, and don't let this bother you!

A voter wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:52 PM:Sanchez IS a mess and has run off numerous city staff...and she wants to give away the public property called Marina Towers...all of that is not enough for recall...unless you catch her hand in the cookie jar giving favors to her friends, this really can't fly...and at what cost? I understand the reasons but not the recall..too costly!

Go away Chadwick! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:54 PM:Chadwick has nothing better to do than this. Ms. Sanchez hang in there everyone sees him for what he is! A pawn for the Chavez camp!

Chadwick go home! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:56 PM:Lawson Chadwick you are pathetic! This is such a waste of time and money! Does anyone else see this for what it is!

What I like about Sanchez! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 6:59 PM:What I like about Sanchez is she is a straight shooter! You always know where you stand with her. You might not always agree with her, but it isn't personal and she truly feels like she is doing what is best for Oceansie. Many Sr. Citizens, Latino Groups, avergae Oceanside Citizens support her becuase she is genuine! So I support her! I do not trust Rocky or Jack Feller!

Sanchez has the interst of Oceanside first! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:01 PM:Council woman Sanchez is always fair and forward. She doesn't pull any punches and makes it clear she cares about the overall public and citizens of Oceanside first! So I can trust her! Shari Mackin is like that too!

Remind me to never cross Rocky or Jack Feller! wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:05 PM:These two guys had to have orchestrated this using Chadwick. He is their buddy!

MB wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:10 PM:Folks on both sides. Stop for a moment at look at the process. It really is not about whether you like/dislike Sanchez vs Chadwick's motives or what ever. The Yes/No Sanchez votes are what is important to the long term life of Oceanside. It can't nor shouldn't be about personalities. How has the Sanchez vote affected Oceanside. If you have been watching the council meetings you can get a idea of what is happening. There is tons of postering, grand standing and down right half truths spoken. The "Sanchez Recall Workshops" will be interesting to say the least. I do hope Sanchez will not be put out if the opposition takes part.

M wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:13 PM:To the Voter: $400K is a cheap price when you consider the amount of money Sanchez is costing us. Ran off Jepsen, many dept. heads. (list is too long) Oceanside will be way ahead in the money dept. when she is RECALLED. Bet ya!

Rick wrote on Jul 21, 2006 7:33 PM:I wish Esther would have answered Chadwick's six reasons for recall. Who is Kern? Never heard of him. Is he financing Esther Sanchez's recall?

To Rick wrote on Jul 21, 2006 8:32 PM:She will answer them under am approproate circumstances! Kern is a flunky running for council and part of the Feller camp!

Jack wrote on Jul 21, 2006 11:24 PM:I sense most of the complainers are new people. Members of the real Oceanside establishment like me like the way the City Council is. I am going to vote for both Mackin and Chavez. We want things to stay the way they are. If you haven't been a resident of Oceanside for at least 40 years you just don't know what you're talking about. You're not Oceanside establisment like us.

Bubba wrote on Jul 21, 2006 11:32 PM:Sanchez has caused millions of dollars of damage to the city of Oceanside. Payoff pay raises. Turning away federal money for 10 point gang programs to make Oceanside safer. Stopping Rancho Del Oro road expansions. Stopping grant money for the airport. WE CAN NOT AFFORD four more years of Esther SANCHEZ!

To all wrote on Jul 22, 2006 1:21 AM:Relax, let up. Chadwick needs 15,000 signatures. Will he get them? And if he does? The issue is Sanchez not Chadwick.

Oceansidean wrote on Jul 22, 2006 8:28 AM:Lawson Chadwick doesn't even have the sense to try to hide the fact that his recall effort is all about revenge for being removed from the city police & fire commission. Lawson, here's a news flash, your behavior now with this vengeful recall effort, your behavior on the police & fire commission and your behavior in the local Democratic Party Club have all gotten you where you are today. A joke, nearly a pariah. You are at fault for your predicament, you own your situation - not Esther Sanchez, and certainly not the taxpayers of the City of Oceanside, most of whom will come to despise this effort and throwing away $400,000 to soothe your petty, immature and selfish feelings. Esther has done many fine things, I do not agree with either argument regarding Rancho Del Oro. I don't see the need for $12 million interchange, but I do see the need to get traffic off Hwy 78 westbound. It is ridiculous to pass that way every day @ 5-6pm on the 3 lane Hwy 78 freeway, and have 1 lane completely stopped, waiting for the traffic light on El Camno Real. If this dangerous situation is not addressed, it will only be a matter of time before an inattentive driver traveling at normal freeway speeds, rearends someone in the slow lane waiting to get off at El Camino. When this happens, someone will die. Esther, Jim and Shari need to compromise on this issue, and at least get a west bound off ramp at Rancho Del Oro, to relieve the congestion at El Camino Real that threatens every driver traveling westbound every day."

Let the Voters Decide wrote on Jul 22, 2006 8:39 AM:I know that Esther does not represent my opinions and preferences. But I'm just one voter. Where can I sign the petition for the RECALL?? Is there a grocery store or Wallmart where this will be available?? Please publish and I will bring several car loads of voters who feel as I do !!!!!!

Lee wrote on Jul 22, 2006 9:25 AM:What is the saying about protesting too much?? Well, I think Esther's response to the petition shows she is "protesting too much." One remark was that she has done nothing illegal. I contest that claim since we all know that Esther lived in Solona Beach - for some reason (?) - until just recently when she finally moved to Oceanside, the city she is representing on the City Council and where she should have been living from the very beginning of her campaigning to be on the City Council. That is illegal and being an attorney, as she claims, should have known better!!

Puzzled wrote on Jul 22, 2006 9:41 AM:Why in the world does LAWSON CHADWICK get to hide behind pseudonyms and use this forum to say all kinds of mean things about a sitting Oceanside Council Member, while my entirely innocent observation that LAWSON CHADWICK's wife Nancy, who is a member of the Palomar College Board of Directors, did not sign the recall petition, never sees the light of day?

Hey Lee wrote on Jul 22, 2006 12:50 PM:"for some reason(?)" We know why Esther moved back...break-ups are hard to deal with. Her companion must feel the same way. let's not drag her 'friend' into it.

Regarding "Her Companion" wrote on Jul 22, 2006 2:00 PM:It shouldn't matter WHY Esther Sanchez has lived outside of Oceanside. If the facts are that she DID, then she should Not be representing Oceanside. If politics are important to her, then she should have had her "companion" shack-up with her here in Oceanside. Where can I sign that petition???

Saturday Pro Sanchex Rally at City Hall wrote on Jul 22, 2006 2:07 PM:Went to City Hall at 11AM looking for the Sanchez rally but didn't see anyone there. What happened? Did I go to the wrong spot (front steps in the breezeway)?