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Definition
cartel
noun
car·tel kär-ˈtel
Synonyms of cartel
1 : a written agreement between belligerent nations
2 : a combination of independent commercial or industrial enterprises designed to limit competition or fix prices illegal drug cartels
3 : a combination of political groups for common action A cartel is an organization of a few independent producers for the purpose of improving the profitability of the firms involved.
Democrats have Long benefited from alliances with teacher unions, campus radicals, and the bureaucrats who run the college cartel.—Frederick M. Hess and Michael McShane, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Jose Preciado
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Folks- if elected
again...what are
you going to do
for justice.
Councilman Preciado was previously a business partner
with Jesus Cardenas in a company called Innovation
Media Group, LLC, where Cardenas served as President
and CEO while Preciado was the Board Chairman and
Chief Information Officer.
Preciado resigned his position with the company and left the partnership at the end of 2013.
The company’s ability to conduct business in California was later suspended by the Franchise Tax Board in 2014 for
faiure to file its tax returns, and seems to have been
abandoned sometime after that date. The company’s
website also listed Andrea Cardenas as part of their “team Discovery surrounding newly appointed Chula Vista councilmember stirs contention in South Bay
San Diego News Desk1 year ago08 mins
• by: Sarah Alegre
• CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Leaders in Chula Vista appointed Alonso Gonzalez to represent district three of the city,
• but now that decision is raising questions. Councilmember Gonzalez took his oath of office last week, but residents raised concerns at a city meeting Tuesday over his outstanding debt and previous DUI conviction.
• The findings regarding Gonzalez revealed an outstanding fine, a foreclosed property, a suspension of two business licenses, along with a DUI conviction. • “Can the public trust Gonzalez to handle the affairs and make the decisions for us based on the information that we now know on his financial problems. Is it the best interest of the city and public?”
• CHERYL PEREZ, CHULA VISTA RESIDENT
Former deputy city manager sues city of Chula Vista over $199K in unpaid severance.
Eric Crockett claims the city withheld the money when he refused to sign a separation agreement.
BY TAMMY MURGAREPORTER MARCH 29, 2024 11:31 AM PT
CHULA VISTA —Eric Crockett, a former deputy city manager and director of economic development for Chula Vista, is suing the city, alleging the municipality owes him thousands of dollars in unpaid severance after he was fired in December.
According to the 26-page complaint filed last week in San Diego Superior Court, Crockett’s employment with the city ended on Dec. 5 during a meeting with City Manager Maria Kachadoorian and Assistant City Attorney Megan McClurg.
Kachadoorian allegedly told him that he was being fired because “he was not a good ‘fit’
(without cause and for the convenience of the City)” and that he would be paid $198,762 in severance pay, the complaint said.
Crockett’s attorney, Michael Campbell, declined to comment. The city also declined.
Crockett said the severance pay was required by his contract, so he refused to sign the agreement and told the city any attempt to link the two was “illegal and unethical.” Additionally, Crockett says he was discriminated against based on his gender.
Chula Vista council members approve raises for
themselves.
The salary increases will cost the city’s general fund
$18,500 in fiscal year 2024-25
By Tammy MurgaReporter
Jan. 15, 2024 4:15 PM PT
The Chula Vista City Council last week authorized salary raises for itself.
The four part-time council members got a nearly 3
percent raise, with their annual pay to $62,954.
The raises, which are retroactive to July 2023, will cost the city’s general fund a total of $18,506 in fiscal year 2024- 25,
which will be fully offset by property tax
revenues, according to city staff.
Chula Vista officials approved in October 2022 extending Maria Kachadoorian’s contract through 2025 with
salary increases of 5 percent per year.
Her salary jumped to $315,000 in June and it is
expected to hike to $330,700 this year.
Carolina
You were chosen by Andrea, Jose,
and Alonzo to attend county
meetings.
Remember you were not selected
by Chula Vista residents to
Represent CHULA VISTA.
Carolina
Give Chula vista taxpayers updates
of meetings you get pay to attend.
Or
do you get paid to go
see your friends?
Verdugo proposes council
member suspension
“Chula Vista is infamous for its campaign
finance loopholes, most notably the
unlimited timeframe of which candidates
are allowed to carry debt after the
election,” he said.
Verdugo wants to clearly define “extension
of credit” to clarify that any debt accrued
becomes an in-kind contribution after a certain
length of time and set in stone that that length
of time be six months after the calendar year in
which the election was held, bringing Chula Vista
in line with other jurisdictions.
Verdugo’s third point in his plan is to
establish an independent auditor and he
would support the creation of an
independent auditor’s office, health.
“Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” he said,
adding that it is important to combat corruption
before it occurs and making good government
protocols a top priority.
District 4 Council Member Representative
I contacted your Office asking for your assistance for
an over 90 + years old lady,
By the time that I received an answer with a telephone number it was a too little too late
Just a note Seniors in Chula Vista are being overlooked.
I’m willing to meet with you and the rest of the council to come up with a plan.
3 minutes in public speaking is not sufficient, Nor would I get an answer during council meetings.
If interested.
Let me know when where and what time.