Former CD 14 CM Art Snyder New Interim Chairman of Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce
The headline says it all, y'all. Steve Lampson, current Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce Chairman of The Board of Directors went on vacation. The Board held a surprise meeting to vote Steve out, and vote Art Snyder in until a new Chairman can be selected. And I'm sure it has nothing to do with Mr. Lampson stumbling upon a second Chamber of Commerce bank account that they need to keep covered up. And I'm sure USC's plans to build workforce housing in the area has nothing to do with it, either.
Posted by Zuma Dogg @ 11/06/2007 03:13:00 PM
53 Comments:
Are you talking about former CD14 Councilman Art Snyder who pleaded guilty in 1997 to NINE misdemeanor counts of MONEY LAUNDERING AND CONSPIRACY; he served six months in jail and paid a $216,000 fine.
I can't believe that drunk is still around. Didn't something similar happen when Oscar was on the chamber? Lincoln heights is very sneaky with money. they need to be investigated big time.
This is good news:
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AND YOU THINK THERE IS ONLY CORRUPTION GOING ON IN CITY HALL!
HUH!!
WAS ART SNYDER DRUNK AT THIS MEETING ?
I HEARD HE WAS!!!
Until recently the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce had been nothing but a social club for a selected few business folks in the area. It is terrible that someone who wanted to do positive things and bring the organization into the 21st century was voted out.
Wonder if Art Snyder is the puppet master pulling the strings of his best buddy Steve Kasten...
More corruption in CD1... second secret bank account... wow... I wonder if the LHCofC members know about it.
The corrupt leading the corruptable.
This is very disparaging news to hear.
It sounds fishy to me. I hope Steve Lampson doesn't back down and sues the heck out of the chamber.
STEVE KASTEN SHAME ON YOU!!
SHAME ON YOU!!!
Google Steve Kasten
That guy owns half of broadway!!
The wonder why that guy has been president 27yrs of 29yrs of its existence!!!
LAMPSON IS FAR FROM PERFECT BUT HE IS ALL ABOUT HIS COMMUNITY!!
I saw art snyder this morning on broadway, and man I got to say he looks homeless!!!
Many would not be surprised by this news if they had any contact with Steve Kasten and some of the older board members from the chamber. Kasten has all of the guise of being a nice community leader, all the while he is a "snake in the grass". There are tons of long-term residents and business owners in Lincoln Heights who would like nothing else than to see someone of Kasten's low calibur gone forever from the community. Just ask anyone on Broadway.
But it is not only Kasten who is the problem. Where have some of these other board members been these last few months? I haven't seen them at luncheons, at the educators night at Sacred Heart or working at the sidewalk sale. Yet they all fall in line and listen to King Kasten. As a group they voted out Steve Lampson because he would not play their game. Lampson is for the community-always has been. As a community member I am disgusted by this report and am ashamed of those responsible for this thing today. They should hang their heads down in shame-these chamber members do not represent my community or any of the businesses in Lincoln Heights.
slum lord kasten.
Does Kasten have a daughter who acts like him? If that is affirmative, would she be called a "Kasten-ette"?
Snyder-Kasten-Galaviz Axis of Evil
KASTEN YOU ARE GOING DOWN!!!!
LHCofC owes IRS back taxes
last 29 years
Dave Galavez?
Art Snyder head of anything = The fox is watching the henhouse.
Where is ZD when we need him? Get on it man, this is explosive.
1:25am,
What do you mean where is ZD on this one...I just posted this thread?!?! Did anyone else cover this?
No, man, I mean DIG DOWN DEEP.
People need to be reminded of the underhanded skullduggery this guy performed while in office and after he left.
He makes Alatorre look like a choirboy.
Follow up, man, follow up. You can grow long legs on tis story.
THIS GUY ART SNYDER IS A REAL SCUM BAG WAIT UNTIL I POST HIS RAP SHEET FROM THE STSTE BAR OF CA.
=S ART SNYDER #30600 =S STATE BAR OF CA ID NUMBER.
Does any body know who sits on this
board ? and know anything about there backgrounds?
I drive thru there every day and all I see is fast food restaurants,day labors,grafitti,check cashing places and sidewalk vendors
6:57am,
Oh, I hear ya!
Summaries from the California Bar Journal are based on discipline orders but are not the official records. Not all discipline actions
have associated CBJ summaries. Copies of official attorney discipline records are available upon request.
August 25, 2001
ARTHUR K. SNYDER [#30600], 69, of Los Angeles was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with
a six-month actual suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year and prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect
Aug. 25, 2001.
A former Los Angeles city councilman, Snyder stipulated that he was convicted in 1996 of one count of conspiracy and eight counts
of making campaign contributions in a name other than the actual contributor, all misdemeanors. The convictions were the result of
Snyder’s role in an influence-peddling scheme.
He operated a law firm engaged in high profile political work, including consulting and lobbying. The scheme involved funneling
hundreds of thousands of dollars in small campaign checks from a large network of friends, relatives and associates — the named
contributors — to various political candidates. Money received from certain corporations, who were the real contributors, was used
to pay back the named contributors.
The scheme lasted from 1989 to 1992.
Snyder also was found to have violated several anti-laundering provisions of the Political Reform Act in separate FPPC
proceedings.
He stipulated that his conduct involved moral turpitude.
In mitigation, he has no record of discipline, cooperated with the bar’s investigation and demonstrated rehabilitation.
Steve vs. Stephen - this is going to get good!!
Something BIG must be up if they need to bring in Snyder to take out Lampson.
It is sad that Kasten reaps off of the Lincoln Heights community with nothing to show!
His so-called Chamber is a bunch of old timers that have noting to do and they do nothing, nor are they open to any new ideas for the community........anyone with the mentality that "mixers" are the answer, says alot.
Sidewalk sales are not the answer!
Steve Lampson's ideas and goals were too much for Kasten's narrow, selfish views......what does he really care about Lincoln Hts. except $$$$$?
And, to bring in Snyder in another illegal action on the part of Kasten is a total insult to the Lincoln Hts.
Do what you got to do Steve Lampson!
CORRUPTION CORRUPTION!!!!
IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS CHAMBER!!!!
Last I had heard was that Snyder was living in Las Vegas. Coming to L.A. occasionally, but actually living in Vegas. Has that changed? does he have some kind of gig -- political or business -- going in L.A. these days??
LAST I HEARD HE WAS CHECKED IN A RE-HAB FACILITY!!!
TO THE PERSON OR ANIMAL "ANONYMOUS" WHY DON'T YOU MENTION YOUR NAME ARE YOU SCARE? AND STOP TALKING BAD ABOUT PEOPLE YOU SHOULD DO SOMETHING BETTER, JERK.
1027am
Which anonymous one NUMNUTS!!!
Steve Lampson you are a COWARD hiding behind all these anonymous remarks.
At least Art Synder stood up to his mistakes and is a better man for it.
You need to be a man and step down because you don't have what it takes to run the Chamber.
Summaries from the California Bar Journal are based on discipline orders but are not the official records. Not all discipline actions
have associated CBJ summaries. Copies of official attorney discipline records are available upon request.
August 25, 2001
ARTHUR K. SNYDER [#30600], 69, of Los Angeles was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with
a six-month actual suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year and prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect
Aug. 25, 2001.
A former Los Angeles city councilman, Snyder stipulated that he was convicted in 1996 of one count of conspiracy and eight counts
of making campaign contributions in a name other than the actual contributor, all misdemeanors. The convictions were the result of
Snyder’s role in an influence-peddling scheme.
He operated a law firm engaged in high profile political work, including consulting and lobbying. The scheme involved funneling
hundreds of thousands of dollars in small campaign checks from a large network of friends, relatives and associates — the named
contributors — to various political candidates. Money received from certain corporations, who were the real contributors, was used
to pay back the named contributors.
The scheme lasted from 1989 to 1992.
Snyder also was found to have violated several anti-laundering provisions of the Political Reform Act in separate FPPC
proceedings.
He stipulated that his conduct involved moral turpitude.
In mitigation, he has no record of discipline, cooperated with the bar’s investigation and demonstrated rehabilitation.
Steve Lampson is
THE COMMUNITIES HERO!!
THAT CHAMBER BOARD IS IN FOR A BIG SUPRISE....A BIG SUPRISE!!
JAIL TIME!!!!
WHO is Steven Lampson???? At least Mr. Kasten was The honorary mayor known by more than a few and Mr. Snyder the Councilman....Now they were someone in the community, I have never even heard of this so called Steven Lampson....Oh I get this, plublicity!!!(Nice try)
As far as Kasten goes, he PAID for all the votes to be honorary mayor of Lincoln Heights. He doesn't even live in the community. He takes honest peoples money and leaves for the Woodland Hills.
Art Snyder falls in the company of Mike Hernandez, Richard Alatore, and other corrupt officials with bad habits. Just look at his rapsheet on this blog.
And you think these two guys are pillars of the Lincoln Heights community??? Just goes to show how low your expectations of people are.
King Kasten keeps having secret meetings in the Chamber office. I wonder who his next target is?
I have heard from solid sources that certain board members were telling business owners and community members NOT to attend luncheons while Lampson was president. And all the while these board members were complaining about the "low attendance" at the luncheons.
Snakes in the grass... this Chamber is not working for its community. They only want a social club.
Since when did you have to live in a certain community to care about it??? WHATS IT TO YOU ANYWAY? Dont tell me you look up to steven lampson? How cute!!! Nobody is saying anything about the past, Today is today, you need to stop looking at everything they did wrong. SHOW ME SOMETHING SUCCESSFUL STEVEN LAMPSON HAS DONE IN THE COMMUNITY........SOMETHING THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMUNITY KNOWS ABOUT.........
Whom ever is writting everything against Steve Kasten is doing some serious ASS kissing towards Lampson. hahaha
Who would want to kiss Kasten's old, out-of-touch and out-of-date ass!?!?!
Please, besides being on the chamber for ages, Kasten has not done a darn thing to improve or strenghten the community or chamber. His lack of action shows how much he really cares about the community... he is only there to make a name for himself.
Wow!!
If you don't have to live in Lincoln Heights to be Honorary Mayor, then let's get ZD for Mayor!!!
But wait, how could he demand his two minutes to rant and rave from himself?
Let's go back and rethink this one...
What has Kasten done?
While Kasten was President, the Chamber voted to approve the Las Villas Project on Broadway-the one Alice Corona owns. The same project that is fighting to obtain a liquior license even though this "restaurant" is within less than a 1/4 mile of three elementary and one high school. The same project that has now created a huge eye-sore dirt area for all those who live and come to Lincoln Heights.
Truly how many members are there in the Lincoln Heights Chamber of commerce?
What have they've done in the last 10 years?
One thing they take pride in is there 3rd World sidewalk sale..
And there luncheon that are held outside of the community.
Why not go after all the property owners (slum lords) on Broadway and have them improve there properties.
A few years ago, Business owners thought out Lincoln Heights had to pay a special tax to improve N.Broadway, Why?
Nothing was ever improved, and the money was lost?
We need change in Lincoln heights,
Better change comes from residents who grow up in L.Hts and home owners.. Not from people who don't live here or thoughs who just move in..
Hey I say it is time to start a new organization,one that does not cater to thier own social club.
Who will be that leader? WHO?
I WILL BE THE FIRST ONE TO HELP OUT WITH THE START UP MONEY!!!!!!!
Hey I say it is time to start a new organization,one that does not cater to thier own social club.
Who will be that leader? WHO?
I WILL BE THE FIRST ONE TO HELP OUT WITH THE START UP MONEY!!!!!!!
Groups that bring down Lincoln Heights:
1. East Side Clover
2. Lincoln Heights 13
3. Eastlake
4. Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council
5. Lincoln Heights Chamber of Com.
6. CD1
They all most go!!!!!
Dear Councilmember Ed Reyes,
WHY ARE YOU IN SUPPORT OF GIVING A FULL LIQUCER LICENCE, TO PROJECT TO BE BUILT RIGHT NEXT TO 3 SCHOOLS, AND I MEAN RIGHT NEXT TO 3 SCHOOLS, LITTLE FLOWER PRESCHOOL, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, AND GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THE HOUR OF BUSINESS 9a.m to 9p.m.THIS PROJECT IS NOT GOOD NEXT OUR SCHOOLS..BUILT IT ALWAY FROM OUR SCHOOLS. THINK OF OUR CHILDREN, AND NOT THE POCKETS OF THOSE WHO DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN!!!!ALCOHOL IS NOT THE ANSWER FOR OUR COMMUNITY...PLEASE CALL: (323 485-0763) COUNCILMEMBER ED REYES AND TELL HIM "NO" TO LAS VILLAS. OUR COMMUNITY DESEVRES BETTER..
THANK YOU
10:57 am: O.K., then what brings UP Lincoln Heights?
11:35 am: Maybe alcohol IS the answer. Any alcohol would be served there, not for take-out as with a Liquor Store.
The private v. public funding really is the question. The former building is now demolished and the "eyesore" dirt complained of at least cannot be hit with graffiti. Where does it go from here?
And how do people complain about the LHNC as there is typically low attendance from thecommunity? Most attendees are there for a specific issue being presented and then they return infrequently at best.
WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS ? THIS PLACE IS A LOWLIFE PLACE !!
YOU HAVE ALL THE OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ON BROADWAY THAT JUST COME TO MAKE MONEY OFF THE POOR AND DRIVE BACK HOME IN WOOLAND HILLS LIKE STEVE KASTEN AND THAT OLD BAG ALICE CORONA WITH HER BAD BOOB JOB!!
NEVER GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY JUST TAKERS AND USERS.
Hey loser "Anonymous", It's obvious that you're just being a cry baby. You were voted out fair and square by the democratic process. You obviously are a terrible leader so you were voted out!! Now get a life and move on...see what else you can destroy.Now go pull someones pants down and make them cry like you used to do to others in high school you punk!!
Oh my god please dont tell me that this is Steve Lampson, no wonder your against politicians, you got 7% of the vote when you ran for councilman hahahaha, that must of brought your ego DOWN!!!!!!!!
On November 20, Steve Lampson was kicked out of office as President of the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce by 80% of the votes. Yes, he received only 20% percent of the votes to stay in office.
That proves beyond any doubt that he is the worst President in the 90 year history of the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce. He was a total disaster, and the voters agreed.
Yes, it was not just 50.1% of the votes that were against him. It was not just 60% that voted against Lampson. It was not just 70%. It was not just 75% who voted against him.
Eighty percent voted to kick Lampson out as President of the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce. Indeed, there had been no worse President of the Chamber in its 90 years.
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