In order to give challengers in the County a much needed edge, I would like to form an alliance of challengers. I’ve attached a pdf that briefly describes the purpose and objectives.
Ensen Mason: A new group I’m trying to form
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Daily Archives: January 23, 2010
iePolitics: A Community That DOESN’T Want Its Drunk Drivers Arrested
I’m not sure I would have believed this one if I hadn’t seen the flyer with my own eyes, but it seems that drunk drivers rule the community of Havasu Lake, California. Some of San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt’s Havasu Lake Municipal Advisory Council members were organizing a meeting to complain about California Highway Patrol officers enforcing drunk driving laws in that community. From what I understand, to his credit, the supervisor intervened. But the bigger question is why doesn’t he do something about his MAC. It seems it has been ignored for far too long. There must be a few normal people in the area who would like to serve.
iePolitics: San Bernardino County Human Resources Director Andrew Lamberto MUST go!
I have been calling for San Bernardino County Human Resources Director Andrew Lamberto’s termination for a while now. It’s not only the things his department has done to me personally, but also having a Human Resources director who supports a hostile work environment.
In my own personal situation, I have been discussing the Equal Employment Opportunity investigation that was completed at the Victorville Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) in 2005. Many accusations were made, and most substantiated, including the fact that our three female African American employees were referred to as “The Sister Act” and “The Black Caucas;” our younger female employees were subjected to sexual harassment and intimidation including the fact that a nearby apartment was used by our district manager to bring his latest conquests to; older employees and others the district manager did not like were subjected to a “personal vendetta;” etc. The end result was that he was demoted and transferred.
Unfortunately, Human Resources has a very short memory and denies the investigation even took place. Well, that was until an investigation was initiated at this manager’s new office. Hmm . . . guess what? He had to be demoted and transferred yet again. Seems like once should have been enough and termination should have been the only outcome. But we know of the disparate treatment in county government. Continue reading
iePolitics and inlandpolitics: Different Reasons For What We Do
Jim made me laugh this morning and doesn’t even know it. I’ve come to the conclusion that having separate blogs is a good thing. Our overall mission is the same, and we share most of the same targets. But we both have our “special” people or organizations that need our “special” attention.
For me, for example, my newest target is San Manuel. Those who have known me for years know I have a special place in my heart for Native Americans. It goes back to when I was 8 years old and my family moved to Tucson from Eagle Rock. Even at that age I realized the disparate treatment of Native Americans. Tucson at the time was almost in a depression and the poverty on the reservations rivaled any third-world country. Anyway, I’ve spent my share of time on reservations since and love the culture. If I had my choice right now I would be living near the Navajo Reservation in Arizona or the Zuni Reservation in New Mexico.
Ensen Mason: Larry Walker’s Qualifications
According to the California Board of Accountancy website, Larry Walker is not a CPA in the State of California. If somebody has other information, please post it. San Bernardino County spokesman David Wert has been incorrectly claiming that he is. The Recorder’s website says “He successfully completed the CPA exam.” What does that mean??? He failed it? He passed it, but failed the background check? I would really like to get to the bottom of this. If he’s going to control all of our money and be responsible for auditing himself, shouldn’t he be a CPA?
iePolitics: Ensen Mason: Candidate for Auditor-Controller-Treasurer
I received an email this morning from Ensen Mason, who will be challenging Larry Walker for the position of Auditor-Controller-Treasurer. Here is some information about him.
I’m concerned about the direction our County is taking and the priorities exhibited by some of our elected officials and it appears to be getting worse. I feel that we need a change. I am running for County Treasurer as well as promoting other challengers and doing whatever I can to level the playing field between incumbents and challengers.
About my qualifications – I’ve owned a small accounting firm for 22 years, licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent for 18 years, I hold 4 securities licenses and an insurance license. In order to qualify for this position, I will be sitting for and need to pass the CPA exam next month. Continue reading