Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 08:45 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 09:55 a.m.
The ballot statement of San Manuel band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos leaves many questions and opens the door for political exploitation.
Ramos is challenging San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry in the June primary election.
Here’s the text of Ramos’ ballot statement:
I’m a Small Business Owner and San Bernardino College Trustee with an MBA degree from the University of Redlands. As your Supervisor, I’ll use my background and experience to: Bring good jobs to our area and grow local businesses; Drive crime and gangs out of our schools and neighborhoods; Protect taxpayers through sound oversight of the county budget.
District Attorney Mike Ramos, the Redlands Police Officers Association and the Police Chiefs of Highland, Yucaipa and San Bernardino City Schools all endorse me because they know I am tough on Gangs and Crime.
CDF Firefighters, and Redlands Professional Fire Fighters stand behind me because I’m a leader on public safety.
My proven record of integrity and of bringing people together to solve problems has earned me the support of over 100 local officials; leaders from both political partes and from business, labor, education and law enforcement.
Together, we must get San Bernardino County back on the right track.
I’d be honored to receive your vote. Please visit my website, RamosforSupervisor.com to learn more.”
Now let’s apply the reality check program to the above and revise.
“This election is our opportunity to allow me to impose my will on county government and focus my efforts on my personal interests and those of my people.
I’m a millionaire, a Small Failed Business Owner, San Bernardino College Trustee and Chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians with an MBA degree from the University of Redlands. As your Supervisor, I’ll use my background and experience to: Bring good jobs to our area and grow local businesses; Drive crime and gangs out of my reservation and into our schools and neighborhoods; Protect myself from paying as much state and local taxes as possible.
(MBA means Master in Business Administration, in case you didn’t know.)
District Attorney Mike Ramos, the Redlands Police Officers Association and the Police Chiefs of Highland, Yucaipa and San Bernardino City Schools all endorse me because they know I am tough on Gangs and Crime. Except when it involves my brethren.
And because my Tribe donates lots of money.
CDF Firefighters, and Redlands Professional Fire Fighters stand behind me because I’m a leader on public safety.
And because my Tribe donates lots of money.
(CDF stands for California Department of Forestry, in case you didn’t know.)
My proven record of integrity and of bringing people together to solve problems has earned me the support of over 100 local officials; leaders from both political partes and from business, labor, education and law enforcement.
Why? Because my Tribe donates lots of money.
Together, we must get San Bernardino County back on the right track.
I’d be honored to receive your vote. Please visit my website, RamosforSupervisor.com to learn more.”
The big question here?
Why is Ramos running away from his Native American heritage and ties?
James Ramos campaign manager should rethink the strategy of announcing the Mike Ramos endorsement. I know MANY people who do not see that as a positive.
I also suspect that it’s going to result in a lot of contributions to the Neil Derry campaign from The Colonies investors, many who are very wealthy.
This election is THEIR opportunity to make James Ramos, a numb skull, THEIR puppet, allowing THEM to impose THEIR will, through him.
This election is also THEIR opportunity to pull RAMOS’ strings, think for HIM, TELL HIM how to vote, WHO TO HIRE, and how to assist THEM to enrich THEMSELVES through county Third District tax dollars.
Who are THEY? THEY know who THEY are, those who recruited RAMOS to run for Third District Supervisor. Perhaps it’s time to start naming THEM, what do you say Hansberger? Should we start with you?
Yes James is so tuff on crime he has bodyguards. BUT, he hasn’t been specific on anything tuff he has been involved in. DATES and TIMES on when you were tuff on anything please.
The Chief of Police for Highland would be what Sheriff’s Captain? Redlands PD, wow, the “brown shirts” for the corrupt pool of fools who live there.
San Bernardino FORMER Chief of Police is endorsing James. Ok that would be Kilmer who has moved on sometime ago. New Chief for SBPD is from Arizona. BE SPECIFIC James if you want to impress people with your connections.
James forgot to mention SBPD POA endorsed Derry. Hmmm, one Chief who is gone veruse 300 plus cops.
Impressive James, spread some more cash, MAYBE Barrack Obama will fly in personally to help you.
If James Ramos were to disclose DATES and TIMES on when he was tough, he would be arrested.
Distortion, illegal drugs and assassinations, and murder plots are illegal.
The body guards are not because Ramos is tough, its to keep those he wronged from retaliating.
Chief Ramos: Casino Boss, Mexican Indian, tax evader, hypocrite, 1%er. This slob wants to be a supervisor? Now why would we vote for a guy who could pass laws that he and his fellow indians dont have to follow?
Ramos was put upto this by Derry’s enemy, Hansburger. Plain and simple.
It clearly states in candidate handbook that endorsements are not allowed. That section will be sticken from his statement. I wonder why Ramos wouldn’t read the rules? Makes you wonder who is his consultant. It must be Matt Rexroad he is pretty stupid.
James Ramos reads at a third grade level, “third” that’s all he understands about the “Third” district.
He refuses to meet with voters, instead we keep getting his sissy sounding voice on mass recorded phone calls.
If you want to hear all three candidates discuss 3rd District issues, you’re invited to attend the Candidate Forum up in Big Bear on Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM. It will be held at the Masonic Lodge located at 385 Summit Blvd in Big Bear lake, 92315. This will probably be the only time these three will face eachother before the June primary.
The public will be able to ask their questions by filling out a card and submitting it during the meeting. This forum is sponsored by our Democratic Club of Big Bear Valley.
Come on up, stay a couple of days, do a little skiing and sightseeing, and enjoy the valley.
Expect Chief Ramos to either cancel or no show.
Ramos will have an ear piece, or something will “suddenly pop up”
Ramos truly is stupid.