Downtown News "Scribe of Wit" Jon Regardie's Seventh Annual "City Hall-oween"

Happy bloggin Halloween as we present excerpts from Downtown News Editor and "Scribe of Wit" Jon Regardie's Seventh Annual "City Hall-oween Missive".

From the Downtown News: Could that be a IBEW/DWP Strongman Brian "D'Arcy Rizzo Call Greuel" flying over 200 Spring Street?

** Blogger's Note: We want to wish our cyber audience a safe Halloween as the current "Tonto Huevon Officeholder" is offering "Political Tricks and Treats" to buy himself another four years on the Public Payroll (but I digress). For the Seventh Year, the reigning "Scribe of Wit" among the local Political Commentators, the Downtown News Editor Jon Regardie, keyboards another Edition of a City Hall-oween. We link to it here and "cut and paste" excerpts for your enjoyment below---Scott Johnson. 

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A Huizzy Flip Flop on Beer and Wine Gardens at Community (that HE sponsers) Events?

Are Political Motivations behind the latest "Huizzy Alcohol Flip Flop" regarding the approval of the "Beer and Wine Garden" at his Co-sponsored Saturday's "Dia de los Muertos Event" next to the Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School and Hecho En Mexico Restaurant in El Sereno?

Strange, on the Clowncilman Huizar Flyer above, there is no mention of a Beer and Wine Garden but .....,

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The latest Wasteful (to the taxpayers), Frivolous, Litigious Rantings from the "El Sereno Delusional (whoops Historical) Society"

The noted "Procedural and Racist Bullys" of the "El Sereno Delusional (whoops Historical) Society", are now wasting Taxpayer's Money with their Frivolous Lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, over the Historical Recognition of the Rose Hills Community.  

 

 The "Husband (Jorge Garcia in Pacific Electric T-Shirt)" and "Wife (Yolie Garcia in Brown Delusional Society T-shirt)" Duo of the "El Sereno Delusional Society".

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Thursday

When Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee Strongman Herman "Mini Amin" Wesson wants to increase dialog on a given Committee (especially when it involves raising the Minimum Wage), he simply names himself to it.

LA City Clowncil Central Committee Strongman Herman "Mini Amin" Wesson.

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Maria Elena Durazo to Step Down as Leader of the LA County Labor Federation

The Former Failure Mayor Antonio Villar Comadre and Widow of the Late Miguel Contreras, Maria Elena Durazo, announces her Resignation as the Leader of the Los Angeles County Labor Federation.

Were recent political defeats (LAUSD District One and 2013 Mayoral Election) part of the reason for Durazo's Resignation?

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Mayor Sam Exclusive, Part 2: Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia turns her back on Latina Water Board Candidate Elba Romo for "Not Paying the Right Price (allegedly)".

In Part Two of our Mayor Sam Exclusive on Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, we disclose that the former City of Bell Police Association-financed Basta Frontperson, allegedly, turned her back on supporting former Latina Huntington Park City Councilwoman and City Clerk, now Central Basin Water District Candidate Elba Romo, for "Not Paying the Right Price". 

As documentation shows, even supposed Anti-Corruption Crusader Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (with Assemblyman Ian Calderon), has a "Sell Out/Buy Off Price" for her endorsement/support.

With the surprise victory of supposed City of Bell Anti-Corruption Crusader Cristina Garcia to the California Assembly in 2012, many political observers opined that the Basta Spokeswoman could be the Political Trail Blazer for other Latinas in seeking political office, to clean up corruption in Southeast Los Angeles County ........, so they thought.

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: The Political Hypocrisy of Southeast LA County Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia ............

The Corruption Buster Mystic of former City of Bell Basta Coalition Spokeswoman, now Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, takes a major hit with disclosure of recent donation to the Reelection Campaign of Assemblyman Ian Calderon (the last remaining Calderon Family Officeholder).

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia and local Southeast LA Political Leaders call upon State Senator Ron Calderon to resign after disclosure of FBI Affidavit.

** Wednesday Morning Update: We received the following reaction from City of Bell Mayor Nestor Enrique Valencia ........., Wow! She never was against the corruption. Just used it to her advantage. In fact she was not the activist in Bell that she claims. We know better than to fall for the untruths. 

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Noontime Caption This Contest .............

From yesterday's Huizzy Pumpkin Patch festivities at the El Sereno Arroyo Park.

Who has the best grip on their pumpkin?

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Campaign Scene for Monday

Big Political Whoops for the former Infant Assemblyman Mike Gatto, as both campaigns in the EXPENSIVE 26th State Senate Race, out Assemblyman Mike Gatto's link to the Prosperity PAC (which is a political, infantile NO NO).  

The now Assemblyman Slobo Mikey Gatto (noted Ethnic Cleanser of Armenian-sounding voters for Assembly District Delegates).

Will this be the look from the former Infant Assemblyman that greets FPPC Investigators when the question him about his Properity PAC's role in the EXPENSIVE 26th State Senate Race?

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: Councilman Cedillo gives Convicted Felon Larry "Nativo" Lopez's Organization $10,000 from his CD 1 Officeholder Account

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose CD 1 City Clowncilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" "$10,000 Civic Donation" to Convicted Felon Larry "Nativo" Lopez's Santa Ana-based "Citizen in Action Community Development Organization", from his District's Officeholder Account.    

Lets play "Where's Convicted Felon Larry Nativo Lopez?" (in yellow shirt, white hair) to the upper left of speaking CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo".

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Mayor Sam on the Air!

Saturday night, October 25th at 10 p.m. PDT, I'll be part of the guest panel with Mark Isler on the Mark Isler Show on AM 870 The Answer. Listen live in LA on AM870 (yes I will be heard on an actual radio!) or via the TuneIn or iHeartRadio apps!

New Request for Judicial Notice submitted in 2012 City of Los Angeles Redistricting Lawsuit

Attorneys for the Plaintiffs in the litigious 2012 City of Los Angeles Redistricting Lawsuit, have filed a Request for Judicial Notice regarding a similar State of Virginia Redistricting Case, that prompted a Three Judge Panel to order a redrawing of unconstitutionally-drawn political boundaries.    

 The Los Angeles African and Korean-American Communities, along with supporters of a fair Redistricting Process, await the decision of United States Federal Court Judge Consuelo Marshall on whether the "Backroom, Racially-motivated Dealings" of the 2012 Redistricting Process, will go to Trial.

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Cypress Park Neighborhood Council votes to request Meeting with CD 1 City Clowncilman "Broken Deal Cedillo"

After listening to community input, the whole of the Cypress Park Neighborhood Council votes to send a Formal Request to CD 1 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" to attend a Special Meeting regarding the usage of the Cypress Park Community Center,  

The Cypress Park Neighborhood Council listens to its Stakeholders at its normal Meeting at the dimly-lit LA River Center.

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A Confirm, Mass Sighting of LAPD "Black and White, Motorize Poltergeists (Ghost Cars)" in CD 14?

As the media scrutiny of LAPD's "Black and White, Motorize Poltergeists (Ghost Cars)" builds, we bring you alleged, photographic documentation of a mass (7 cars total) paranormal sighting of alleged Ghost Cars, outside of the Councilman Jose Huizar's El Sereno Field Office.

The supposed aberration of LAPD "Black and White, Motorize Poltergeists (Ghost Cars)" in the dimming light of dusk, outside of CD 14 City Clowncilman Jose Huizar's El Sereno Field Office.

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Happy 10th Birthday to Us

It was a Thursday evening, October 21st, 2004 when I saw with my Dell Inspiron at the Starbucks at Coldwater and Victory in North Hollywood reading about the demise of The Fourth Floor, the original anony-blog covering City Hall intrigue. The blog runner had decided to shut down because there was intense pressure coming from a few City Council offices to "out" the blogger. I eventually came to know the identity of the Fourth Floor blogger, but not sure if they ever outed themselves, so I won't do it here.

Suffice to say I was pretty disturbed that the forces that be would attempt to shut down such an informative and delicious site that I figured the only thing I could do was try my own blog. Not being a City Hall insider and only possessing an avocational knowledge of local politics, it was a tad bit of hubris on my part to think it could work; but I was in good company - at least three four other blogs emerged from the ashes of the Fourth Floor; sadly none of them lasted more than a few weeks.

What happened next was beyond my biggest expectations. People started reading the blog. Insiders started sending stories. Other writers, journalists and bloggers provided information and technical support. Some joined up as writers. The blog took off. I was soon regularly appearing on talkradio programs, being interviewed by publications, frequently used as a source by the likes of the Daily News, the LA Times, LA Weekly, KCAL 9, KABC Radio, KFI Radio, KRLA Radio and so many others. We were chosen as the website of the month by Los Angeles Magazine. And, we even made the likes of CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer when we reported that then Councilwoman Janice Hahn had used her city vehicle to illegally park in a handicapped spot.

Then there was that day where we got the biggest to date and since spike in readership - when we revealed the name of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's alleged girlfriend. You know who the lady was; given that she has moved on and has a new life, perhaps we don't need to repeat her name.

Along the way, I met many people, made many friends, even found what I thought at the time was THE love of my life; all of which changed my life in so many profound ways. There jammings, alliances and re-alliances, fights, battles, law suit threats, a protracted battle with a State Assemblyman, battles with fellow staff members and so much more.

In recent times, I have not been able to be as involved with Mayor Sam as much as I was or would like to be. I've had probably as many unrealized dreams for the site as unexpected blessings coming true. I hope at some point life situations allow me to be more involved and truly bring the site to what I think it's full potential could be.

But we made it - ten years. Wow. Not many endeavors last that long.

Mayor Sam has many fathers/mothers and tenders, but were it not for Scott Johnson, we would not have survived. His dedication and tenacity, even when's pissing off the majority of readers, has kept this site alive and vital. I can not recount how much I owe Scott for his major contribution.

I had hoped to do more for the tenth anniversary, perhaps a big celebration, maybe, a special podcast or radio show, a tour of talk radio programs, interviews in other blogs and publications and a whole series of articles about the last ten years (but you can read such a thing if you buy Joseph Mailander's book!). I just did not have the time for that. As it is, I am writing this during a rushed lunch break. Perhaps in the near future, we can celebrate belatedly. But the biggest thing I think we can do to celebrate is to just keep working and getting the word out there. Given the state of Los Angeles these days, we need MayorSam now more than ever. So let's keep it going.

Finally, I want to thank a boatload of people. This is in no particular order and some of these folks I am not even friendly with these days. But they had a contribution of some sort of another. Hopefully, I have not forgotten anyone, but I am sure I probably have:

Scott Johnson
Joseph Mailander
Zuma Dogg
Frank Sheftel
David Hernandez
Debbie Lopez
Phil Jennerjahn
Annette Stark
Doug McIntrye
John Phillips
Brian Whitman
Kevin James
Erin Farrell
Jon Regardie
Jill Stewart
Ron Kaye
David Berger
Rita of Sunland AKA Wally Wharton
Patrick Range McDonald
John Thomas
Eric Hacopian
Jeremy Oberstein
Councilman Bernard Parks
Bernard Parks, Jr.
Jim Alger
Gregory Cole
Edward Padgett
Nina Royal
David Barron
Robert Acherman
Mike Trujillo
Brian Hay
Lydia Grant
Jennifer Forkish
Solomon Wolfson
Walter Moore
Joe Barrett
Kristin Sabo
Abby Diamond
Jack Witt
Betty Pleasant
Jack Humphreville

The "Connected Non-Profit" Tammy Membreno's Barrio Action Youth and Family Center hosts "Explicit Master Artist" Andrew Cervantes

The "Connected Non-Profit" Tammy Membreno's El Sereno Barrio Action Youth and Family Center, along with the El Sereno Community Arts and the DONE-approving LA-32 Neighborhood Council, presented "Master Artist" Andrew Cervantes (without any background vetting?).

Would Mayor Eric Garcetti approve of Tammy Membreno Barrio Action's hosting of "Master Artist" Andrew Cervantes upon reviewing the "Artistic Content" of his Facebook Page? 

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: Blogger Prohibited from Emailing "Disempowerment LA" Staff

In a blatant violation of the First Amendment Right to Petition a Governmental Entity, "Disempowerment LA" has place an Email Ban on a "Certain Stakeholder/ Blogger", for merely stating concerns about possible Brown Act Violations and inappropriate allocation of Public Funds. 

Deputy City Attorney Darren Martinez (standing at podium) during DONE Training.

When DONE General Manager Grayce Liu needs to silence perceived trouble-makers (that her political bosses want checked), First Amendment-breaking legal consequences may impact her ethical standing.

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Thursday

The Failure Mayor Antonio Villar/ Monica "Gorda Boo Boo" Garcia/ Eli Broad Education Machine Superintendent John Deasy, has crafted a "Goodbye Settlement" with the LAUSD Board of Education as the UTLA-supported majority seeks a new like-minded leader. 

LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy will soon leave Beaudry.

What will become of the LA School Report Blog?

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Morning Briefs of the Los Angeles Political Machine for Hump Day

Its Official!! The Husband and Wife AlarCON Duo that were the former CD2/7 City Clowncil Central Committee Officeholder, will never hold Public Office again.

The Booking Photos of Mr. and Mrs. Richard AlarCON.

Let it be stated that on Tuesday, October 15, 2014, the former Mr. and Mrs. CD 2/7 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Richard "The Zorro Marxist" AlarCON, became merely, the Convicted CONs.

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A Night of Celebration with new State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon can be Costly

On the night before "Friend of Fabian via San Diego's Logan Beach", State Senator Kevin de Leon becomes the President Pro Tem, the former Carol Jacques "Coach Potato", is celebrating with a "high maintenance (in Campaign Contributions) event" in Downtown LA.

 Indicted State Senator Leland Yee to new State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon: "LMAO!! The price to party with you is comparable to the firearms I sell (allegedly)". 

Indicted State Senator Ron Calderon to CD 1 City Clowncilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo": Kevin proposed a no work Commission Appointment for me that resembled the one your son had at the Central Basin Water District (allegedly)".

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Guy Weddington McCreary, North Hollywood Activist/Scion, Passes at 77

Guy Weddington McCreary, devoted husband, loving father, philanthropist, community leader and historian, left this earth on October 12th at the age of 77 years, after a brave battle with cancer. Guy leaves behind his loving wife Diane, his son Jon and many devoted friends.

Guy was the venerable patriarch of the historic Weddington family, who owned and developed much of North Hollywood, Toluca Lake and Studio City. Guy's family came to present day North Hollywood in 1886. In 1892 Wilson Weddington, Guy's Great Grandfather, was appointed the first Postmaster of the town of Toluca. He was also Constable of that same community.

Original Farm, Was North Hollywood Business District

The Weddington's original farm included most of today's North Hollywood business district. Their first family farm house remains today on Weddington Street. Throughout their 128 year history in the San Fernando Valley, the Weddington family provided the land or built the first area school (Lankershim school), the first jail, the first and then current North Hollywood fire stations, the Southern Pacific train depot, the North Hollywood Post Office, the El Portal Theater (which the family built in 1926), the Bank of Lankershim, the Weddington Brothers General Store (later Rathbun's Department Store and the Valley's first modern department store) and the North Hollywood Library.

North Hollywood Park Created
During the 1920's the family helped create and dedicate North Hollywood Park, and in later years Weddington Park on land previously farmed by the family. In 1895 the family sold The Southern Pacific land for a train depot (which remains today), and beginning in 1897 the family operated the Bonner Packing Company, which produced and shipped San Fernando Valley fruit across the Nation and around the world.

Pacific Red Car Comes to Valley
By 1907 Bonner Packing was the largest employer in the area with more than 250 employees. In 1910 the Weddington Investment Company was formed and, in partnership with Harry Chandler, Moses Sherman and H J Whitley, they were successful in bringing the Pacific Electric Red Car to the Valley. In the 1950's the family lead the fight to build the 101 freeway through the Cahuenga Pass and later, under Guy's leadership, they would fight to bring the MTA Red Line subway to the Valley. In the 1970's, as North Hollywood was in decline, Guy McCreary lead the fight to bring redevelopment to the community his family had built. Guy helped envision and bring about what is today the thriving "NoHo" community.

Accomplished Historian
Guy was a graduate of North Hollywood High School, Whittier College and he earned a post-graduate degree in Government from the Claremont Colleges. He served as President of the Weddington Investment Companies from 1984 to his death. Among his many accomplishments, he served as a Commissioner on the L A County Commission for Public Social Services and he was Executive Director of the Republican Central Committee of Los Angeles County. Guy's commitment to the community was demonstrated through his leadership and activities with the North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycee's, Toluca Little League, the Kiwanis Club of North Hollywood, the Key Club and his beloved Campo de Cahuenga; the birthplace of California. Guy was an accomplished historian and in 1974 his highly-acclaimed history of the Mexican revolution "From Glory to Oblivion" was published.

Donations to the Campo de Cahuenga Memorial are requested in Guy's honor.

(Information from the Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce)

In Search of .........., the mystical Jimmy Gomez for Assembly Reelection Office

As City of Los Angeles Employees enjoy a Paid Holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus, we channel the "Discover of America's" exploratory spirit as we go in search of the elusive "Jimmy Gomez for Assembly Campaign Office". 

Did the opening of the 2014 Assembly Reelection Campaign Office ever get beyond shovel ready or is the former Riverside resident making good use of his voluminous carpetbag?

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A Bloggin Public Safety Announcement regarding El Sereno's Cesar Chavez Elementary

A LAUSD response to a California Public Records Act Request discloses some potentially, seriously ethical, fiscal and background screening issues at Councilman Huizar's loyalist Principal Heidi Acosta-Monteo's Cesar Chavez Elementary School in El Sereno.  

 Current Cesar Chavez Elementary School Principal Heidi Acosta-Monteo receiving Certificate of Loyalty/Appreciation from CD 14 El Sereno Staffers Julio Esperias and Julio Torres.

** Blogger's Note: A California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request has disclosed potentially, serious ethical, fiscal and background screening issues at the Cesar Chavez Elementary School in El Sereno. Prompted by concerns from undisclosed school parents and statements from current LA-32 Neighborhood Council Treasurer Michelle Corzantes (who is also the Register Agent of the "Friends of Cesar Chavez Elementary"), a CPRA Request was made to Principal Heidi Acosta-Monteo via LAUSD's General Counsel Office, in seeking to ascertain fiscal and volunteer background screening records. As can be discern from the formal LAUSD response, up to date record keeping is not a priority for the former Sierra Vista Principal (who was judged a "3 for Loyalty and 3 for Influence", by Councilman Huizar via his 2011 "Listgate Scandal"). As we elaborate further below, parents and LAUSD Officials should objectively question why documentation regarding the background training and screening of school volunteers, along with fiscal records pertaining to the "Friends of Cesar Chavez Elementary", are not readily available upon request to the discerning Public---Scott Johnson.    

 Why would Cesar Chavez Elementary Principal Heidi Acosta-Monteo not have any of the requested documentation on file, or is she engaging in a cover up?

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: Councilman Huizar leads Supervisor Molina 45-36% in Internal Campaign Poll

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose details (actually the full document) of an internal Councilman Jose Huizar Campaign Poll, that shows him leading Supervisor Gloria Molina by nine points, with 18-22% undecided. 

Councilman Huizar can't rise above 50% in Internal Campaign Poll.

** Blogger's Note: In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we have obtain a copy of an internal Councilman Jose Huizar Campaign Poll (posted below after the jump) that shows the CD 14 Incumbent leading Supervisor Gloria Molina 45-36% in a one on one matchup. In the voter survey by the same polling group commissioned by the Huizar Campaign's Consultant Parke Skelton in 2010, 18-22% were undecided. Further, the poll did not included three other candidates Nadine Diaz, Mario Chavez and Alex San Martin. The results were based upon interviews with 351 register voters who are likely to cast a ballot in 2015. The plus, minus on the polling results are 5.2%. Of interest when reviewing the questions and polling numbers, is the timing of the survey, which was done before the announcement of the "Private Settlement" between Councilman Huizar and his former Deputy Chief of Staff Francine Godoy, regarding her Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against the Princeton Graduate and the City of Los Angeles. In further extrapolating the data from the survey, its readily apparent that despite months and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in community projects/ name recognition building, the two term Incumbent is in for a tough battle, especially when the Molina Campaign shifts into gear---Scott Johnson.

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Support Anti-Corruption Progressive Peter Choi for the 24th State Senate District

When a Conservative Blogger is given the choice of voting for either an Anti-Corruption Progressive or current State Senate President Kevin de Leon in the 24th State Senate District Campaign, the answer is in the details .........., of a certain FBI Affidavit.

Eagle Rock Resident and 24th District State Senate Candidate Peter Choi.

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Thursday

With no apologies to "The Old Gray Collectivist Hag on Spring Street" (aka LA Times), CD 8 City Councilman Bernard Parks emerges again from some supposed "wilderness banishment" to keyboard another refreshing, salient missive on the current state of affairs at 200 Spring Street ........, and beyond

Contrary to the summery of misallocated story budgeting at the LA Times, Councilman Parks is all smiles.

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Thursday

The Community of Lincoln Heights (via the LA Baking Company on Broadway), plays host to an assemblage of assorted local, state and federal Collectivist Dependentcrats, espousing continuing government intervention in raising the Minimum Wage. 

Vice-President Joe "Neil Kinnock" Biden (center) addressing the assemblage of "Collectivist Dependentcrats" at the LA Baking Company.

Let it be told that on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, daily life in parts of LA Council District One's Lincoln Heights Community came to a halt.

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

Today is October 7, 2014 (24 days before Halloween) and already, CD 14 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose "Tonto Huevon" Huizar's political skeletons are being exposed by the likes of longtime Bole Heights Chicano Activist Javier Rodriguez in twin, stinging essays on the failings of a "Harvard (was it Princeton?) Mexican Councilman". 

The now defunct Oscar's Sports Bar on First Street in Boyle Heights.

CD 14 City Clowncilman Jose Huizar with wife, daughter and Mom in 2007.

As we near the annual celebrations of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos in CD 14, district constituents should take notice that the sound of rattling skeletons, especially those of a political variety, will become more pronounced and long lasting into the 2015 City Council Campaign.

This is evident via twin stinging essays by longtime Boyle Heights Chicano Activist Javier Rodriguez (of the La Serenata de Garibaldi Restaurant-founding Rodriguez Family)  titled "The Lost Moral Compass of a Harvard Mexican Councilman" (BTW, did Huizar go to Princeton? But I digress)........., and the contents are bound to inflict some politically, painful flashbacks as we excerpt below from Part 1.

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: The True Public Cost of the "Tonto Huevon" and "Sancha Francine" Affair/ Sexual Harassment Episode

As Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer proclaims that the Private Settlement between City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose "Tonto Huevon" Huizar and former Deputy Chief of Staff Francine "Sancha" Godoy, would cost the taxpayers no money, we present the contrary facts that should prompt further investigating.   

Both the "Tonto Huevon" and "Sancha Francine" are all smiles regarding their Private Settlement for reasons of self-preservation.

**Blogger's Note: A bloggin confession for the record. Darn!! The CD 14 / City of Los Angeles Political Trial of the early 21st Century, came to naught and I am still suffering from the bloggin blues. But rest assure, for despite the utterings of City Attorney Mike "Bet Tzedek" Feuer about the taxpayers not having to pay a cent in the "Private Settlement" between City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose "Tonto Huevon" and his former Deputy Chief of Staff "Sancha Francine" Godoy, regarding her claims of Sexual Harassment, there is still a bloggin missive to be told on the real dollar cost of the nearly seven year, occasional, consensual, sexually-abusive episode (believe what you wish). Based upon numerous discussions with former CD 14 staffers, friends of both subjects and knowing insiders, we partake below in an exercise of bloggin extrapolation, in seeking to pin a true dollar amount on the cost of an inappropriate, narcissism-driven relationship that both parties chose to settle in private, rather than take full accountability in disclosing the truth (and cost to the taxpayers)---Scott Johnson in CD 14.

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Introducing alleged, new Clowncilman Huizar Staffer Genny "Godoy" Guerrero

As CD 14 City Clowncilman Jose Huizar reshuffles staffers into Campaign Positions, the "Tonto Huevon" seeks out loyal supporters like Genny "Godoy" Guerrero (allegedly), to fill the void (of a certain ex scheduler?), in executing Constituent Services (to supportive community members).  

Meet the alleged, newest Clowncilman Huizar Staffer Genny "Godoy" Guerrero, who also serves as the El Sereno Bicentennial Parade Committee "Parade Coordinator" along with being a member of the LAPD Hollenbeck Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB).

** Blogger's Note:  With the formality of the Private Settlement between CD 14 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose "Tonto Huevon" Huizar and former Deputy Chief of Staff Francine Godoy, regarding her Sexual Harassment Claims, consummated at some undisclosed location, the 'Tonto Huevon" is freed (with wife Richelle's blessing) to resume their collected pursuit of four more years of public-finance existence as the reigning overseers of Ciudad de Los Angeles's CD 14. Surely, with Ms Godoy-Soto exiled to a Bureau of Sanitation position, discerning observers would think that the former Miss Richelle Rios (who may have masterminded the Francine exiting) could feel secure in keeping her "Tonto Huevon" from straying. But its safe to say that old habits (or perverted sense of infidelity entitlements) will not change soon. Thus, if Barrister Richelle does not want another "Sancha Eruption" to interfere with her solitary want of the "Tonto Huevon", she may want to take notice (or look the other way) at her husband's latest (alleged) hire, as we extrapolate upon below---Scott Johnson.

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Its Vote Buying Time in CD 14!!

Its Vote Buying Time in CD 14 as City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose "Tonto Huevon" Huizar, abuses the power of incumbency in seeking to confront the potent challenge of LA County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina, in bid for 2015 reelection. 

From the "Tonto Huevon's" Bribe, whoops Survival Bag.

** Blogger's Note: Great Sunday morning from CD-14 as the loyal, high-voting percentage Huizzynistas are waking up to a special gift from the reigning "Tonto Huevon" of the Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee (who went to Princeton). In reviewing the photo above sent to us here at Mayor Sam, its evident that the "Tonto Huevon" will spare no expenditure from any discretionary account (or campaign donor), in seeking a third and last term on the City Clowncil Central Committee. Thus as a bloggin public service, we offer our commentary regarding some of the contents from the Vote Buing/ Survival Bags (and take note of a glaring absence in lieu of recent news).

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On Bloggin Deadline ...............

Between work, family and personal obligations, our bloggin content the last couple of days have been lacking. But we have some big scoops (and new partnerships) that we are working on. The teases below ............

Top Bloggin Teases ...........

** Has CD 14 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Jose Huizar hired a Cyber Bullying Endorser?

 

** Is a former Neighborhood Council President usurping Brown Act requirements, in seeking funding (as a third party) for her "Politically-connected Eatery"?

 

** What is the "true cost" of the Clowncilman Tonto Huizar/ Sancha Francine Private Sexual Harassment Settlement to the taxpayers?

 

** Does a certain Deputy Mayor not care about the performance of a certain "Disempowering Department"?

 

** Will an outside legal organization demand an audit of a certain "Discretionary Fund"?

 

......, plus a Special Sunday Bloggin Comments to Mayor Sam Tribute to Tonto Huizar and Sancha Francine.

 

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14   

Morning Briefs on Appeasing the Boss D'Arcy Rizzo Political Machine for Wednesday

Appeasement in Our Time at 200 Spring Street as the Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee, with help from City Attorney Mike Feuer and City Controller Ron "Neville" Galperin sent a proposed settlement of the litigious Boss D"Arcy Rizzo's IBEW/ DWP Joint Safety and Job Training Non-Profits Audits, to the DWP Commission for approval.

From City Controller Ron "Neville" Galperin's Facebook Page: "The agreement protects ratepayer money by requiring the trusts to cooperate fully with my office’s audit before any money is released to them. I believe these actions will make the operations of the trusts transparent and guarantee that the trustees are accountable to DWP ratepayers".

But the discerning observers are musing about the lack of details as noted below .........

Paul Hatfield: The IBEW should not have a say in who represents the city on the trusts' boards. That is a conflict of interest. This settlement should be killed on that basis alone.

Jack Humphreville: Ron Galperin has done a very good job. But why can't we see the agreement? After all, we are the slobs paying the bill. Do you trust City Hall?

Jose G. Castillo Mba: Why doesn't the IRS revoke their nonprofit status??? This is tax payer monies we are talking about!! There should be a criminal investigation if fraud has been committed.

Comments aside, Galperin gives its his best Neville Chamberlin (sans a transparent document to wave at the discerning masses) as reported by Rick Orlov in the Daily News.

 “(We) crafted an agreement that finally brings transparency to the two ... trusts jointly managed by the Department of Water and Power and its largest union,” he said, adding that he looks forward to being able to finally audit the trusts.

Yet, with the details lacking for the public to ascertain, ratepayers, like Winston Churchill in 1939, can't be faulted for questioning the true facts behind the City Clowncil Central Committee Strongman Herman "Mini Amin" Wesson's led efforts to appease, whoops settle with "Boss D'Arcy Rizzo" as exemplified below.

Leonard H Horowitz: Ratepayers will not trust DWP, mayor and unethical city council until the two DWP safety non-profits are audited from 2003. No new rate increases until Brian D'Arcy is removed from union, working Californian's & safety non-profits. In the old days they would have been tarred and feathered and then thrown out of town. 

......, but in 2014, the City Clowncil Central Committee, along with Mayor Garcetti, City Attorney Mike Feuer and City Controller "Neville" Galperin, disclose no documentation on the latest act of appeasing a City Hall Bully.

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Scott Johnson in CD 14