Video shows account of Romero's education that differs with facts Crimes & Incidents, posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jun 1, 2012 at 10:22 am
A few seconds from a video of a candidates forum in the 2008 election for City Council in East Palo Alto shows then-candidate Carlos Romero, now a candidate in the June 5 election for San Mateo County supervisor, saying that he has degrees from Stanford and Harvard that he does not have.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:04 AM
Posted by Steve C, a resident of Menlo Park, on Jun 1, 2012 at 11:03 am
Carlos Fan, you left out better liar. That's all this is, a phony resume and someone cheating his way through life. He certainly wasn't bright or quick enough to know he would be outed sooner or later. A certificate is the equivalent of a degree? Come on. He's toast.
Posted by Nayeli, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2012 at 11:08 am
So...
He went to Stanford and Harvard and, even though he didn't graduate from either institution, he claims that he didn't know that "certificates" for the completion of a couple of short fellowships were not "degrees."
Does that make any sense?
No.
He was simply caught embellishing his life story for public gain or prestige. Is there any proof that he even attended classes at Stanford for 4.5 years? How do you not graduate in 4.5 years? Does he hold ANY real degree (high school, grad school, etc...)?
Posted by Martin L, a resident of Menlo Park, on Jun 1, 2012 at 11:16 am
Mistake or omision, Carlos has apologized for it without trying to blame anyone but himself. And to me, this is refreshing in a politician.
Mistake or not, he still is the most capable of the candidates, and the one with the creativity to analize issues and find solutions that benefit the majority, and not only the ineterests of a few; as often is the case with the politicians.
Unlike other candidates, he has given enough proof of his commitment to the common good.
Unlike others in the race, who are ready to desert the jobs they promised to serve when they got elected, he doesn’t see this position as just the next step towards a career in politics.
His opposition to a new and costly jail is just one of the ways in which he shows he is not afraid to go against powerful interests, even if it means being less “popular”.
Whether you call them degrees, credentials or academic achievements, Carlos Romero has what we need in the leadership of our County.
Posted by Arch Conservative, a resident of Menlo Park, on Jun 1, 2012 at 12:19 pm
"Mistake or not, he still is the most capable of the candidates, and the one with the creativity to analize issues and find solutions that benefit the majority, and not only the ineterests of a few; as often is the case with the politicians.
Whether you call them degrees, credentials or academic achievements, Carlos Romero has what we need in the leadership of our County."
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If he is what is needed "in the leadership" of San Mateo County- the residents are in deep trouble. Sacramento and DC have this kind of leadership.
Posted by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Jun 1, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Why is The Weekly now posting this, when it was already posted in The Alamanac - the paper which actually covers some of San Mateo County? Putting this story now in The Weekly is very suspect & I've just lost a lot of the respect I had for this publication.
Posted by Aquamarine, a resident of Stanford, on Jun 1, 2012 at 4:49 pm
What are Romero's continued lies, SSR? It looks like he lied nearly four years ago and someone from a rival campaign dug through old videos to find evidence. Are there problems with continual lies from him in your city?
Posted by Sharon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jun 1, 2012 at 9:49 pm
The SJMN documents Romero's long term lies about his qualifications
"Henry Riggs, co-founder of the group Citizens for Fair and Responsible Pension Reform, said there is mounting evidence that Romero's misrepresentation of his academic resume was "an intentional statement."
"What else did you say ...that was misspoken?" Riggs said. "There's a trust factor in there."
Posted by Aquamarine, a resident of Stanford, on Jun 2, 2012 at 9:16 am
"We"? Sharon doesn't count in that election since it's another county. She's made it clear she doesn't think East Palo Alto is relevant to PAW. The Almanac already did an interview - same publishing group, same family of papers. The voters will decide. Romero's still accomplished a lot of good in his city.
Posted by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Jun 2, 2012 at 5:51 pm
So donating $$ to schools & church programs makes Sharon an expert on EPA politics? Hardly. But, Sharon, it sounds like you walk your talk w/donating toward what you believe in & that's of value. Thank you for caring. I know that it can feel like you don't get the ROI you want - we've all been there - & it sounds like you've found the right programs that you feel good about giving to.
Romero is highly qualified AND is educated. He's helped keep EPA on budget in these hard times, working hard w/the other Council members. He lied 4 years ago. Now he's paying the price- but that doesn't change his abilities, experience & accomplishments in the public sector. I'm grateful for what he's done for the community.
I have to also say that whenever I read that someone's CV reads "studied at ______" or "educated at ____________" I never think that they've obtained a degree unless the degree is stated. Many highly competent people lack college degrees. If they lie, it's on them, but that doesn't make them less competent.
I'd like to know what's really gone on behind the scenes - who dug this up? Who're the continual fomenters? That's a story in itself.
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