CD 2 Candidate Chris Essel's "Carpetbag" refilled with $141,019 for runoff
" This burro is laden with $$$$ of Special Interest money"The latest Ethics Commission filing period for the CD 2 Special Election has come and gone.
Chris Essel reported $141,019 in contributions and has $161,000+ in cash on hand. For Paul Krekorian, he could use a handout as he has only $1,684 in cash and has yet to report any contributions for this filing period.
Essel once again is tapping the Downtown elites, entertainment and political insiders for contributions, some we highlight below.
** 10/05/09 WILLIAM M. WARDLAW (PARTNER, FREEMAN SPOGLI & CO.) LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/23/09 THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITY DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC. BURBANK, CA 91521 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (OTH - Other) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/23/09 JACOB ARI SWILLER (PARTNER, RENEWABLE RESOURCES GROUP INC.) LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/05/09 THEODORE STEIN (ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICES OF THEODORE STEIN, JR.)NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/21/09 JAN C. PERRY (CITY COUNCIL MEMBER - 9TH DISTRICT, CITY OF LOS ANGELES) LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $250.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/21/09 PARAMOUNT PICTURES LOS ANGELES, CA 90038 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL
A - Monetary Contribution Received (OTH - Other) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00
[Election:12/08/09]
A - Monetary Contribution Received (OTH - Other) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00
[Election:12/08/09]
** 10/09/09 MARY D. NICHOLS (CHAIR, CA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA) LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 Election:12/08/09]
** 10/13/09 TIMOTHY J. LEIWEKE (EXECUTIVE, AEG) LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/07/09 WENDY J. GREUEL (CITY CONTROLLER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES) VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND -Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/23/09 JACKIE GOLDBERG (EDUCATOR, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES) LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $100.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/22/09 JOZEF ESSAVI (BROKER, HEAVEN ON EARTH REALTY) VALLEY GLEN, CA 91401 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:
01/01/09-10/24/09] $200.00 [Election:12/08/09]
01/01/09-10/24/09] $200.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/24/09 RICK CARUSO (REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER, CARUSO AFFILIATED) LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (IND - Individual) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
** 10/21/09 AEG AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (OTH - Other) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
CHRISTINE ESSEL Council Member - District 2 1321633 - CHRIS ESSEL FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 - GENERAL A - Monetary Contribution Received (OTH - Other) [Period:01/01/09-10/24/09] $500.00 [Election:12/08/09]
One can surmise after viewing these contributions, that "Essel is the chosen vessel" of LA's perceived power brokers.
We will highlight Krekorian's contributions once they are posted at the Ethics website.
** OTHER CD 2 SPECIAL ELECTION NEWS:
KRLA 870 AM Talk Radio Host Kevin James will have both Chris Essel and Paul Krekorian in studio for a debate this evening at 9:00 PM. Callers will be able to ask questions of the respective candidates.
Labels: cd2 special election runoff, Chris Essel, kevin james, paul krekorian
Posted by Red Spot in CD 14 @ 10/30/2009 09:25:00 AM
29 Comments:
Red Spot, I have to ask, since it's the simplest solution to your obnoxious grammatical failing.
Why don't you use spellchock?
Why don't you use grommerchock?
My guess is that it's your laziness, since this would help retire your horrendous spolling. Why don't you use it?
Looks like Paul Krackwhorian is done unless he can show $ub$tantial dollar$. As we all saw with the primary, money talk$ and bull$hit walk$.
Good report for downtown.
A death report in CD2.
Well now Shallman can add another wings to his mansion.
She had more money the last time and she lost, Essel will lose again on December 8th.
How do you say bought and paid for?
Money from Ari Swiller: and she claims she is not AV's candidate.
I know both consultants in this race, it will take 3 Shallman dollar to beat 1 Hacopian dollar.
Sorry Essel but your out of luck.
You lost this race when the consultant's where being hired.
The greater the support from downtown and city hall, the less the support from district voters on a December 8th Special Election only activists care about.
She just hanged herself.
10:44
Rid Spoot now considers this a part of his "unique" personality. Like Dean Martin pretending to be a drunk, and Schwarzenegger speaking like he's right out of the Austrian countryside, for the last 25 years (he was really born in Wisconsin and talks pretty much like the rest of us if you catch him off guard).
Spoot would rather appear ignorant than be forgettable, and since his spelling errors attract more attention than his incredibly boring and unimportant posts, well - why rock the boat.
The cushiest Council seat money can buy.
I'm no fan of Krekorian, but Essel is too much. Does she have any contributors other than Wendy Greuel who actually live in the district?
Yikes, that's it, I'm voting for Krekorian. She's not even elected yet and she's going to be part of the "system". Hello Billboards, Hello Son of Measure B, Hello Special Interest Contracts, Hello SB1818 and Hello Wendy Greuel"s staff if Essel wins!
Oh, and she had all those years at Paramount to bring the Entertainment business back to L.A., and it's apparent she wasn't successful. Why would she be sucessful now. How many pictures did Paramount and also their subsidiary productions produce in the City of L.A. vs out of town? I'm not drinking that kool Aide either!
In fact, what specifically is Essel's claim to fame? My inquiring mind wants to know. Obviously, she will have to depend on Wendy Greuel and all her special interest friends to guide her, or, she will be lead by the nose by the other council members.
Essel? No thanks, I'll pass.
Read through her report, my conclusion.
Shallman and Burnside are taking her to the cleaners. They have twice the money for half the campaign Krekorian's has.
10:55
Your assertions is based on what facts? She outspent Krekorian two to one in the primary and lost.
All Krekorian needs is money to get him message out, if he can do that then it wont matter worth a bit.
Recheck your figures, Red Spot ... looks like Krekorian has $74,032.98 cash on hand for the general election.
It's only a guess, but I'd say there's a reason downtown interests are supporting Essel in the Valley council race.
I don't see that it would be anything connected to the good of the residents and businesses of CD-2, either.
It might be, oh, possibly, self-interests? I'd have to go with that.
(As to whether the dollar backing will make Essel a winner- I don't know. That will depend on how many of the factions brings out the most to the polls, and many just rely on the glossy brochures, i.e., "what a nice picture and look how good a job they say here that s/he does.... I guess I will vote for this one."
And then you have the insiders and activists who just about can recite either side's bio, but those aren't ever the majority.
Good luck, CD-2. Maybe Kevin James' tonight will bring out more useful information from the two candidates.
In CD-14
Hey Anonymous who seems to know both consultants,
Your forgot that 1 Hacopian dollar = 2 dollars from the Assembly account, 2 dollars from Felipe Fuentes and a whole bunch of under the table "walking around" cash for the illegal Armenian absentee voter program. This is how Krekorian outspent Essel in the Primary and will try to do the same now.
11:36 AM,
Krekorian's numbers were posted about 10:30 AM.
Spot
11:41
and your proof regarding your claims?
It's Paul in a walk, there is such broad lining up in CD2 against Essel that no amount of money will win the race for her.
No surprise here. Essel is bought and paid for. Always has been. Electing her means lining the pockets of the privileged few at the expense of CD 2 communities.
11:08
Very perceptive.
In any race of this nature, Hacopian will eat Shallman's lunch.
And i have worked for both of them.
This the choice i see:
AV supporters, political whores, developers, lobbyists, genocide deniers
vs:
Armenians and Assembly friends
I will take the second group.
Essel: Potted plant for AEG.
Essel's contributors will fill one of the entire levels of hell in Dante's Inferno.
If she is not bought and paid don't know who is.
Not enough money to get this ding bat women elected.
Outside of a few Wendy dead ender's she has no folks in the district.
I am SO PROUD of Red Spot! For the first time ever he sparked a real discussion of L.A. politics instead of the usual vulgarity and insults his illegible blogs normally invite.
I worked with Hacopian in Pleitez campaign.
He can do more with less money than any one else out there. Gil Cedillo had three time the money we had and we matched him him mail.
Essel was a fool in not hiring him.
Higby, I told you to keep my name out of this blog!!!
You are fired again!!
Eric Hacopian
Owner
Ari Swiller gave money to Essel.
That is all i need to know.
Essel had more than $450,000 in the primary, including matching funds. She out raised PK by more than three to one and still lost. She will have to do a lot better if she wants to win.
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