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They came from the Brownsville Taxpayers Political Action Committee, an invisible group whose treasurer lists his address as 925 N. Iowa, a vacant lot that is up for sale. That vacant lot is owned by a corporation with its "offices" at 7411 Southmost Road, and is also for sale. Both properties are listed by Liz Realty. Liz Realty is owned by Liz Vera, the sister of the Brownsville Independent School District's general counsel Baltazar Salazar who's paid a $264,000 salary. I voted not to hire him because I did not feel we'd get our money's worth. I still don't.
"They" accuse me of costing the BISD millions in lawsuits and of filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, lawsuits have become a part of public service. There is no avoiding the lawyers, no matter how trivial the causes. Take what "they" say with a grain of salt. In my 8 years as BISD trustee, I have not received one thin dime from any lawsuit.
Bankruptcies – like divorces – are painful but give us chance for a fresh start. It hurts when a marriage or business fails. I've been through both, but – like most of us – I have kept going forward and providing for my family.
Why are so many people (19) running for 4 positions and special interests paying so much money for a job that doesn't pay?
Some are vendors with the district. Others are trying to be. The only thing I promise my supporters is to fight to keep the district focused on its priorities to teach our students and protect our taxpayer.
I make people angry when I ask questions. But we, the people, should know how the barbacoa is made at the BISD. We also have the right to ask why a former board president and a department head committed suicide. How was a Food and Nutrition Service accountant able to steal more than $300,000 for over six years without anyone catching on and stopping her? So far, we've been kept in the dark.
I won't hide like a coward behind a PAC. I will ask questions to get at the truth. If the priorities of our district are misguided, I will fight to set them straight. Someone has to defend you and our children. Don't let them win. With your support, I will continue to be your voice.
“La verdad no peca pero incomoda…”
28 comments:
The mail outs with no identity is no different from Anonymous posts who cowardly launch attacks and offer nothing that bloggers are allowed to post.
Can you please attribute this to the writer so we know who wrote it?
Did you hear that Jaime Escobedo
Is this message direct to Hugh Emerson and his clika
Cata cata cata for BISD
My vote is for you
Bien dicho!
I disagree with some of your posts but in general, you are a good journalist. You are correct about the right to know and two suicides and all the money lost is very questionable
Presas Garcia is right, she is the only real voice for BISD
Salazar you need to go
Well stated. I'm with YOU Catalina Presas.
Caty Caty Caty for BISD
My vote is for you
We Love You !
You are our Voice!!
Vote for Caty..............
Caty Caty Caty for BISD
My vote is for you
We Love You !
You are our Voice!!
Vote for Caty..............
go go go go caty you make a difference in our DISTRICT !
Well stated. WE ARE with YOU Catalina Presas.
Caty Presas is already the winner
He is a dishonest lawyer no doubt about it
Politicians, campaign managers and political parties treat the public like mushrooms....keep us in the dark and feed us bullshit. Unfortunately, most of the public is so ignorant they will go with the flow (like sheep) and never stop to think, investigate or learn about issues or candidates. Ignorance is bliss!
Cata,
As a board member, why didnt you push those evil questions during your tenure? Why now? No offense meant, just wondering.
Shut up Pat! Go drink a beer!
In an August 2006 story in the Texas Monthly, there is a quote from former County Judge Gilbert Hinojosa, " Conrado Cantu will be considered a great Sheriff." The political wind in Camron County blows in the direction of current power brokers and when Cantu got elected he was a power broker. The power brokers will not allow you to become elected, if a favor is owed to your opponent. Palanca politics controls Cameron County, there is no two party system. A PAC such as this is for a reason, control, of the wind!
EXPERIENCE AND FAIR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER WE CAN DEPEND ON
VOTE FOR
JOSE HECTOR CHIRINOS !
VOTE YES FOR CATY
EXPERIENCE AND FAIR THE VOICE FOR BISD
VOTE FOR CATY !
WE THE STUDENTS FROM PORTER ARE GOING TO VOTE FOR YOU.
ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE; TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH.
VOTE FOR CHIRINOS,CATY,PENA,POWERS
YES, SHE IS THE REAL VOICE FOR BISD.
SHE HAS GOOD MANNERS.
SHE SHOWS OTHERS RESPECT AND SHE WILL ALWAYS HELP
THOSE WHO NEED HER.
ITS NOT BECAUSE SHE OLD FASHIOND.
ITS BECAUSE SHE WAS RAISED PROPERLY.
CAN YOU ALL LAY IT ON A LITTLE THICKER SO I CAN GAG EVEN MORE ON MY BARF! RAAALLPH!
Go cata our vote is for you
CATALINA PRESAS GARCIA BISD
That PAC is such a rookie, they left a trail of evidence larger than the Pacific Ocean. And not only did they do that, they just probably did the opposite of their intentions, they just got Presas elected.
This comes from an 8 year BISD Board member. The individual says that more than a dozen people are running for position on the board and are backed by vendors and wanna be vendors. The individual says he/she has not received a "thin dime" during their tenure.
I am certain the individual is telling the truth on both accounts, in a technical way. People run for this position not because they give a shit about the students. They run for this position so they can hand out millions and millions of dollars in contracts, which puts millions of dollars in the pockets of the vendors. These board members then have palanca with the vendors, who have palanca will all sorts of people. In due time all the levers and strings are pulled and the board member, family member or friends received some sort of benefit. This is all behind the scenes and with multiple layers of cover.
Cata, do you know the definition of the words Concurrent and Consecutive?
You don't want anyone to fuck with you? Dont run for office bitch. You know all everyone hides behind a computer.
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