HOT Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we present serious questions pertaining to the alleged, REAL REASONS why former Assembly Speaker John Perez, withdrew from the pending 34th Congressional District Special Election to replace California Attorney General-nominee (but still) Congressman Xavier Becerra.

 Former Assembly Speaker John Perez.

** Blogger's Notes: We bloggin commence our HOT Briefs for Monday with a flashback (and discerning questions) regarding the "IN and OUT URGES" behind former Assembly Speaker John Perez's aborted Congressional Campaign aspirations.

The "Renowned, Speaker Emeritus (and First Cousin of the NOW, Antonio Villargovea)" was (and still is) a termed-out Politico, in search of a new "Officeholder Title" tomorrow ......, and when Governor Jerry Brown surprised the Sacramento Establishment by anointing Congressman Xavier Becerra to replace US Senator Kamala Harris as Attorney General, the former Speaker was the first to pronounce his "IN URGE" in seeking the 34th Congressional District Office. 

But mere days after announcing his Candidacy, the rotund, apparent Front Runner, was the epicenter of his own, self-produce political tremor, when he URGENTLY-OUTED himself from the pending campaign proceedings, citing "a recent diagnosis of a serious health problem".  

Perez, while not being specific about his illness, stated "The treatment is one that doesn’t lend itself to the intensity of a campaign that the community deserves," but based upon tips from multiple sources, we ponder if the REAL reason for Perez's sudden "OUT URGE" ........., , didn't lend itself to the scrutiny of intense questioning via a discerning community, as noted below. 

First, was the former Assembly Speaker, a Subject of a Sexual Harassment Complaint/Lawsuit, filed by a former Staffer, based upon conduct during his time in the Assembly?

Second, was the Sexual Harassment Complaint/Lawsuit "settled" out of court (with the help of Attorney Stephen Kaufman)? 

Third, was any "monetary settlement" paid for by the Taxpayers?

Fourth, were the specifics regarding this alleged Sexual Harassment Case, presented to the former Assembly Speaker, via a noted, "Newspaper of Record", prompting a quick OUT URGE to exit the Congress Campaign, citing the aforementioned (and vague) "Medical Issue"? To be continued.

 Indicted, Former LA County Assessor John Noguez.

** Remember in the recent political past, a former Huntington Park Mayor/City Councilman, who was elected to the LA County-wide Office of Assessor .........., only to be Indicted for a "Pay for Lower Property Tax Assessment Scheme"? As of today, John Noguez is STILL awaiting trial, but according to sources, is in need of a Public Defender to represent him, whenever the increasingly, toothless, LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey's Office of Public Integrity, proceeds with its attempted prosecution.

 

Former Failure Mayor, now 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio "Villargovea" and "Charlie", during a Cabo's Guys Night Out.

** What is the "Going Rate" for possible future political favors via a former Failure Mayor, current attempting to politically-reincarnate himself as 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villargovea? According to the Sacramento Bee, the First Cousin of former Assembly Speaker John Perez has raised $2.7 Million dollars in the 51 days since announcing his Gubernatorial Candidate Villargovea Re-branding" Villarigosagovea donors cutting large checks include television host Ryan Seacrest, philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, billionaire farm owner Stewart Resnick and former Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez-----Scott Johnson.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article124370074.html#storylink=cpy