What if a CD 14 Councilman lives BEYOND his Lavish Salary?

In the 2015 CD 14 City Council Campaign, the LA Editorial Board should not only ask, "what has Councilman Huizar done to earn his Lavish Salary" (nada) ....., but also, 'what are the ethical ramifications of the Princeton Graduate, Tonto Charro, living BEYOND his taxpayers-funded pay? 

The Fiscal Lifestyle of Councilman Huizar and Family, may have serious ethical ramifications.

** Blogger's Note: Great Tuesday morning to all as this day has already been blessed by timely missives via the LA Times Editorial Board and City Hall Watchdog Jack Humphreville. The Times Editorial Board had an accidental musing of fact in ascertaining that the Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee, is indeed overpaid and questions what the current fifteen Central Committee Members have done to earn their "Lavish Salary". In a timely follow up to the Times Editorial for discerning CD 14 constituents, is a signature missive of facts by City Hall Watchdog Jack Humphreville, which outlines ten years of "half-truths" regarding policy positions taken by the self-noting UCLA Law School Graduate (who also went to Princeton). It would be easy at this point to agree with the respective premises and backing content of both, the LA Times Editorial and the Humphreville Huizar Missive, then move on to other issues of note. But with the recent disclosure of Councilman Huizar's near "Lost to Auction" of his El Sereno Property for non-payment of Property Taxes, we endeavor below, to ascertain (via the Incumbent's "700 Forms and other documentation), the possible ethical ramifications of a Councilman who lives BEYOND his Lavish Salary---Scott Johnson.  

Page 1 of CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar's "700 Form" on file with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).



 Page 2 of Councilman Huizar's "700 Form" noting his El Sereno Property Investment.

In noting the "700 Form documentation, and based upon past news coverage of Councilman Huizar's fiscal issues, a Lavish Salary, choice of city car (with free gas), Officeholder Account and a spouse's income, is still not enough to sustain the self-noting UCLA Law School Graduate's lifestyle. Some of the reasons are obvious, starting with four kids, then add the cost of each child attending private school, plus two house payments, and that Lavish Salary is going to take a hit.



Page 3 of Councilman Huizar's "700 Form" which notes wife Richelle's employment with the Pasadena's Vanderford & Ruiz LLP and Bishop Mora Salesian High School (at between $10,001-$100,000 per year, respectively.

But one could surmise by the documentation that wife Richelle Rios Huizar (who is an attorney by trade, with a current "inactive" BAR License), was bring home two extra pay checks totaling anywhere from $20,002-$200,000 dollars in 2013, that would offset the high cost of rising four kids and supposedly paying for two properties. But lets not forget that episodes of Tonto-like behavior can add unexpected costs to the household budget. In 2005, Pasadena investigated allegations that then School Board President Jose Huizar initiated inappropriate sexual conduct during the course of a massage in Old Town Pasadena. Surely, there were legal cost (or were they taken care of?) and those would require disclosure in some official form (tax records at least). 

 Cover page of 2013A LA County Tax Defaulted Property Sale .......,

......, featuring the Huizar's El Sereno Property.

Bills to cover the costs associated with "extracurricular activities", when combine with daily living expenses that come with a growing family, may have been the root cause of the Huizar's nearly losing their notorious El Sereno Property. Two years before, during the 2011 CD 14 Campaign, challenger Rudy Martinez made the issue of non payment for repairs on the property a campaign issue. Some four years later, discerning observers upon revisiting the home repairs, and now the Property Tax issues, can only speculate, what (or who's) fiscal resources could the embattled Incumbent use to execute a "Secret Settlement", with former Deputy Chief of Staff Francine Godoy ......, and whether repayment would be predicated on a vote or change in city policies?     

 Page 4 of Councilman Huizar's "700 Form" noting free tickets.

Thus, in revealing the current fiscal state of affairs of the Huizar Family, its obvious why the Officeholder, is so prone to using the Special Interests or Taxpayers-financed trappings of his office for personal reasons. Many will remember that the self-noting Princeton Graduate was caught using public money to pay for a reunion trip to the Ivy League Campus by KNBC. Plus, the Martinez Campaign made the Councilman's personal use of his Officeholder Account a topic in the last elections ......., and with the current money issues disclosed, investigating all Huizar-controlled accounts merit auditing ........, especially for someone living BEYOND his Lavish Salary.

Page 5 of Councilman Huizar's "700" noting free trip to Puebla, Mexico.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14