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Maybe It's True That Those Living in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Stones

Susan Heavilin
5 hours ago
12 min read
Photo from The Kindness Rocks Project
Photo from The Kindness Rocks Project

You probably have heard this saying sometime as you were growing up. What does it mean?


This proverb is a warning against hypocrisy. If you dish out criticism while possessing your own flaws, your hypocrisy leaves you vulnerable to having criticism thrown right back at you.


"Throwing a stone inside a glass house will easily break your own windows. Similarly, calling out someone's bad behavior when you do the same thing will ultimately shatter your own reputation. This idiom is closely related to the phrase "the pot calling the kettle black," which also points out the absurdity of condemning someone for a flaw you share."

After reading about the Police Chief's lawsuit in various publications, I started to wonder why these people were throwing stones at her. I read and read and found that nearly 100% of the people writing on the internet were behind Chief Kennedy. Many expressed wonderful thoughts about her and personal experiences. That started in February 2026.


The Police Chief was attacked by several stone throwers but the community supported the Chief.


Chula Vista Community Rallies Behind Police Chief Kennedy Amid Scandal | Jennifer Franco | February 10, 2026 | FOX 5 News / KUSI News


Speakers at Citty Council Meeting Rally in Support of Chula Vista Police Chief | Teri Figueroa | February 11, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune


More recently in August of 2026, the same stone throwers went on attack of Chula Vista Mayor John McCann. For no apparent reason except possible jealousy that he was able to participate in a skydiving event, the Mayor was stripped of operational control which was given to the City Manager. Again, the community supported the Mayor.


Chula Vista Council Strips State of the City Oversight From Mayor, Hands Authority to City Manager | Walker Armstrong | August 16, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune



Who Are These Stone Throwers?


Defendants named in the lawsuit are against the Police Chief were Chula Vista City Manager Tiffany Allen and Chula Vista City Council members Michael Inzunza, Cesar Fernandez, Carolina Chavez and Jose Preciado.


I decided to do a little investigation on the stone throwers in case you didn't have the time and see if their records are squeaky clean. Here is what I uncovered.



City Manager Tiffany Allen




CV Moves to Hire City Manager in Secret Meeting  | Arturo Castañares | June 15, 2025 | La Prensa



CVPD Union Party Being Weaponized Against Chief | Arturo Castañares | February 6, 2026 | La Prensa


LPSD Publisher Sues CV Over Public Records | Arturo Castañares | March 3, 2026 | La Prensa


This article divulges that City Manager Tiffany Allen, Councilman Cesar Fernandez and Councilwoman Carolina Chavez were all at the same party but the blame was put on the Police Chief.


Chula Vista Council Hires Tiffany Allen as City Manager | Greg Moran | March 3, 2026 | inewsource


Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City | Jim Hinch | March 18, 2026 | Voice of San Diego


"(Attorney Cory) Briggs said he also filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, requesting an investigation into what he called Chula Vista officials’ retaliation and age- and ethnicity-related discrimination against Kennedy. 


Briggs said he believes Allen sought to oust Kennedy with the backing of three Latino city councilmembers on Chula Vista’s five-member City Council. Briggs said the councilmembers want to replace Kennedy with a Latino." 


The office of Chula Vista City Manager is not an elected position.



City Council Member Michael Inzunza





South Bay: The Other City Scandal | April 25, 2005 | Voice of San Diego


School Suspended Black Student for Insubordination After Wearing Braids | January 14, 2020 | The San Diego Union-Tribune




Michael Inzunza, Clips for Self Promotion | June 5, 2025 | eScribe Meetings


Michael Inzunza, You Are in Violation | August 4, 2025 | eScribe Meetings


Michael Inzunza, You Lied to Me |September 22, 2025 | eScribe Meetings




Michael Inzunza with Cesar Fernandez as Team Member | January 8, 2026 | eScribe Meetings


Skepticism Surrounding Inzunza's Educator Claims | April 13, 2026 | eScribe Meetings


Micheal Inzunza, Modify Your Web Posting | April 13, 2026 | eScribe Meetings


(Brother) Ralph Inzunza Denied Final Appeal on Corruption Charges | January 10, 2012 | 7 San Diego News


(Uncle) Disgraced Former NC Mayor Inzunza Vying for Port Post | Arturo Castañares | June 12, 2024 | La Prensa


Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City | Jim Hinch | March 18, 2026 | Voice of San Diego


"(Attorney Cory) Briggs said he also filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, requesting an investigation into what he called Chula Vista officials’ retaliation and age- and ethnicity-related discrimination against Kennedy. 


Briggs said he believes Allen sought to oust Kennedy with the backing of three Latino city councilmembers on Chula Vista’s five-member City Council. Briggs said the councilmembers want to replace Kennedy with a Latino." 



"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"


"The discussion escalated when Inzunza asked City Attorney Marco Verdugo to clarify the mayor’s charter-defined ceremonial role in city events. McCann said the city attorney’s plan to draft a memo on the subject was evidence of bias..."



Representatives of Local 89 of the Laborers International Union of North America drafted a 30-page-plus initiative for the November ballot that, if adopted by voters, would have made major changes to how city leaders are paid, elected and do their jobs. 


The initiative included a 70-percent salary increase for the city’s part-time city councilmembers, a smaller raise for the full-time mayor, an additional third term in office for elected officials and changes to contract bargaining rules that stood to benefit some of the city’s public employee unions. 


"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



San Diego County Democratic Party, Eastlake & Bonita Democratic Club, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 569), International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36



City Council Member Cesar Fernandez




CV Council Candidate Lied About Felony Drug Charge | Arturo Castañares | March 2, 2024 | La Prensa





Allegations Roil Chula Vista City Council Race | Jim Hinch | October 8, 2024 | Voice of San Diego



LPSD Publisher Sues CV Over Public Records  | Arturo Castañares | March 3, 2026 | La Prensa


This article divulges that City Manager Tiffany Allen, Councilman Cesar Fernandez and Councilwoman Carolina Chavez were all at the same party but somehow the blame was put on the Police Chief.


Chula Vista Signs Safe Neighbor Ordinance, Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement (Deputy Mayor Fernandez voiced criticism of the mayor's absence.) | Richard Allyn | April 27, 2026 | CBS7


Chula Vista Will issue Its First Report on ICE Activity (Deputy Mayor Cesar Fernandez held a ceremonial signing) | Kori Suzuki | April 28, 2026 | KPBS



Chula Vista Plans to Tell Residents When Police Contact Federal Immigration Agents (Resolution led by Deputy Mayor Cesar Fernandez | Kori Suzuki and Matthew Bowler | November 19, 2025 | KPBS


Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City | Jim Hinch | March 18, 2026 | Voice of San Diego


"(Attorney Cory) Briggs said he also filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, requesting an investigation into what he called Chula Vista officials’ retaliation and age- and ethnicity-related discrimination against Kennedy. 


Briggs said he believes Allen sought to oust Kennedy with the backing of three Latino city councilmembers on Chula Vista’s five-member City Council. Briggs said the councilmembers want to replace Kennedy with a Latino." 



"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



Representatives of Local 89 of the Laborers International Union of North America drafted a 30-page-plus initiative for the November ballot that, if adopted by voters, would have made major changes to how city leaders are paid, elected and do their jobs. 


The initiative included a 70-percent salary increase for the city’s part-time city councilmembers, a smaller raise for the full-time mayor, an additional third term in office for elected officials and changes to contract bargaining rules that stood to benefit some of the city’s public employee unions. 


"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



San Diego County Democratic Party, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council,

Chula Vista Educators, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Local 569, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36, National Union of Healthcare Workers, San Diego Democrats for Equality



***City Council Member Carolina Chavez




CV Council Vacancy Reveals Relationships Behind Appointment | Arturo Castañares | January 25, 2024 | La Prensa



LPSD Publisher Sues CV Over Public Records  | Arturo Castañares | March 3, 2026 | La Prensa


This article divulges that City Manager Tiffany Allen, Councilman Cesar Fernandez and Councilwoman Carolina Chavez were all at the same party but the blame was put on the Police Chief.


Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City | Jim Hinch | March 18, 2026 | Voice of San Diego


"(Attorney Cory) Briggs said he also filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, requesting an investigation into what he called Chula Vista officials’ retaliation and age- and ethnicity-related discrimination against Kennedy. 


Briggs said he believes Allen sought to oust Kennedy with the backing of three Latino city councilmembers on Chula Vista’s five-member City Council. Briggs said the councilmembers want to replace Kennedy with a Latino." 



"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



Representatives of Local 89 of the Laborers International Union of North America drafted a 30-page-plus initiative for the November ballot that, if adopted by voters, would have made major changes to how city leaders are paid, elected and do their jobs. 


The initiative included a 70-percent salary increase for the city’s part-time city councilmembers, a smaller raise for the full-time mayor, an additional third term in office for elected officials and changes to contract bargaining rules that stood to benefit some of the city’s public employee unions. 


"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



Comments indicate Carolina Chavez may not actually reside in the United States and is still connected to the Jesus Cardenas group



Comments mention connection of Carolina Chavez with Jehoan Espinoza and Jesus Cardenas



Carolina Chavez made no comment.



Carolina Chavez revels a lot about herself in this interview.



San Diego County Democratic Party, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, Chula Vista Firefighters IAFF Local 2180, Chula Vista Police Officer's Association, San Diego Carpenters Union 619, SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), AAPI Democratic Club, Chula Vista Democratic Club, Imperial Beach Democratic Club, San Diego County Young Dems, San Diego Democrats for Equality, Latina Democratic Club



***City Council Member Jose Preciado



CV Council Vacancy Reveals Relationships Behind Appointment | Arturo Castañares | January 25, 2024 | La Prensa


LPSD Publisher Sues CV Over Public Records (This article devulges that City Manager Tiffany Allen, Councilman Cesar Fernandez and Councilwoman Carolina Chavez were all at the same party but the blame was put on the Police Chief.) | Arturo Castañares | March 3, 2026 | La Prensa


Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City | Jim Hinch | March 18, 2026 | Voice of San Diego


"(Attorney Cory) Briggs said he also filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, requesting an investigation into what he called Chula Vista officials’ retaliation and age- and ethnicity-related discrimination against Kennedy. 


Briggs said he believes Allen sought to oust Kennedy with the backing of three Latino city councilmembers on Chula Vista’s five-member City Council. Briggs said the councilmembers want to replace Kennedy with a Latino." 



"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"



Representatives of Local 89 of the Laborers International Union of North America drafted a 30-page-plus initiative for the November ballot that, if adopted by voters, would have made major changes to how city leaders are paid, elected and do their jobs. 


The initiative included a 70-percent salary increase for the city’s part-time city councilmembers, a smaller raise for the full-time mayor, an additional third term in office for elected officials and changes to contract bargaining rules that stood to benefit some of the city’s public employee unions. 


"...the Chula Vista City Council voted to have staff draft a proposal to strip Mayor John McCann of operational control over signature events like the State of the City speech"




“We are talking about a city of Chula Vista park, not a Bonita park,” said Chula Vista City Councilmember Jose Preciado. 


Preciado said his west Chula Vista council district has unmet needs for athletic fields and green space, as does the rest of the city’s comparatively park-poor west side. 


“Frankly, I can tell you that Rohr Park could be 50 miles long and it would have problems because of the competing interests,” said Preciado. “A real story that needs to shine a little brighter is how [many] soccer leagues we have in this community versus how many fields we have.” 



San Diego County Democratic Party, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, Chula Vista Firefighters IAFF Local 2180, Chula Vista Police Officer's Association, San Diego Carpenters Union 619, SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), Chula Vista Democratic Club, San Diego County Young Dems, San Diego Democrats for Equality, National City/South Bay Democratic Club, San Diego Democratic Club



***

Two of the above Chula Vista Councilmembers—Carolina Chavez (District One) and Jose Preciado (District Two)—are running for re-election in the November 2026 election.


Carolina Chavez is being challenged by Greg Martinez.


Jose Preciado is being challenged by Angelica Martinez.


(Click on each of their names to read their candidate statements.)



Cesar Fernandez and Michael Inzunza will need to re-run for office in 2028 when their terms expire.










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