Mayor Sam Exclusive: Say Hey!! Is Kevin James Pondering a CD 12 Campaign?

A recent Poll in the 39th Assembly District sought out Voter's opinion on the favorable rating of 39th AD Assembly Candidate Raul Bocanegra ............., and City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works President Kevin James, building on speculation of a possible, "James for CD 12 Campaign".

Mayor Eric Garcetti to Kevin James: "Regarding that 39th AD Poll, should I say Very Favorable or Favorable ........, to you running for CD 12?"

Oh the love of bloggin speculation!!

As the sun rises on the latest incarnation of Monday, we focus our cyber attention on speculation regarding a former Talk Show Host, turned paid Political Appointee, with aspirations for Elective Office (allegedly).

In the last couple of weeks, the chatter has increased of a possible Campaign for City Council by former Radio Talk Show Host, now Mayor Eric Garcetti-appointed Board of Public Works President Kevin James ........,, but not in CD 5 (James current home Council District).

According to multiple sources, James is strongly considering establishing Domicile in CD 12, if the current "Councilmember/Police Officer Candidate" for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Mitch Englander, is victorious in his Campaign to replace out-going Supervisor (and current State Senate Candidate) Michael Antonovich.

The Western San Fernando Valley Council District was a stronghold of support for James during his Third Place Campaign for Mayor in 2013 ..........., and with James Endorsement, was a vital voting enclave that enable, now Mayor Garcetti to beat Wendy Greuel in the 2013 Mayoral Runoff.

But since James populist outsider, reformist Mayoral Campaign of 2013, the perception of many local activists of the now Board of Public Work President, is best exampled by the comments of former LA Daily News Editor and Civic Activist Ron Kaye in a LA Times Missive regarding James

"Kevin has joined the system," said Ron Kaye, former editor of the Los Angeles Daily News. "It's distressing to see someone who knows better buying into the idea that we have to protect the system from reform.".

Yet, the now-supposed City Hall Insider, has been "front and center" in his Board of Public Works Presidential capacity, during the on-going Porter Ranch Gas Leak Crisis, which may pay political dividends (or not) in a speculative CD 12 Campaign.

Its also apparent from a recent telephone poll in the 39th Assembly District, that the political clout of James is also on the mind of a certain political entity, as potential voters were asked to grade the likes of 39th AD Challenger Raul Bocanegra ......., and James (who endorsed Bocanegra's fellow Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine Member CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez for Election as pictured below).

Kevin James Endorsement Letter for CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez.

In ending this bloggin exercise in speculation may come to naught especially if a centain "Council Member/Police Officer Candidate" for the Board of Supervisors, is not victorious ........... but hey, if Councilmember Mitch becomes Supervisor Englander, then the discussion continues.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Hola Familia!! Do You have a Spare Five, Ten or Twenty Spot for the Nury in CD 6 Campaign?

As the FBI/Federal Grand Jury continue their investigation of the Campaign Practices involving the imploding, Northeast San Fernando Valley Political Machine, the LA Times continues its reporting on the alleged "200 $5, $10 or $20 Donations for ($65,360 in) Matching Fund Scheme" via the 2015 Nury Martinez for CD 6 City Council Campaign.   

Nury thought the Feds said she wasn't a "Person of Interest (allegedly)".

** Blogger's Note: Hola and great post Easter Day to all within our Cyber Familia, as many benefit today from the scheduling of the City of Los Angeles Observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Its safe to say that today's observance of the noted anti-Illegal Immigrant Farm Work Organizer, could not have come at a better time for CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez and STAFF, who's past "Volunteer Efforts"in the 2015 CD 6 Campaign, to solicit In District, Small Donations (for Public, Campaign Matching Funds), is continuing to garner "Formal FBI/Federal Grand Jury Scrutiny). As LA Times David Zahniser reports in the latest installment on his coverage of Mrs. Gerry Guzman's Fundraising Controversy, family members of the CD 6 Officeholder's Lower Lever Staff, were generous with their spare Five, Ten and Twenty Dollar Bills ..........., that netted $65,360 in Public Matching Funds.

Seven weeks before L.A.'s 2015 municipal election, political aide Caesar Huerta was on the hunt for campaign donations. His boss, City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, needed contributions from 200 of her constituents to make her campaign eligible for up to $100,000 in taxpayer funds. Huerta, a field deputy, turned to aunts, uncles, cousins and others in his immediate circle, asking for as little as $5, according to several members of his extended family. Since then, Huerta and at least eight of his relatives have been questioned by FBI agents, called to appear before a federal grand jury, or both, family members told The Times.

For those of us CD 14 Natives, staffers roles in re-election campaigns, comes as an afterthought, considering that the current Princeton Graduate Officeholder initiates policy directives based upon the loyalty to him, of Special Interests and Constituents. But then unlike CD 14, Councilwoman Martinez does not have a CLARTS Amenities Fund, to supplement Staffer salaries. Thus, their loyalty can only be ensured to a ambiguous, legal tipping point, especially when familia gets involved .........., or Subpoenaed to appear before a Federal Grand Jury----Scott Johnson in CD 14.    

Did Political Smoke obscure the TRUE origin of In District, Small Donations (allegedly)? 

For a Five, Ten or Twenty Spot, you can stand with Nury (allegedly).

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez 2015 FY General City Purposes Fund Report

 In a Mayor Sam Blog Endeavor supporting Openness and Transparency, we post the 2015 Fiscal Year CD 6 General City Purposes Fund Report, which showcases which connected, Community Based Organizations received Discretionary Allocations from its re-election-seeking (and now Federal Grand Jury investigated) City Councilwoman Nury Martinez.

CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez and Consulting First Husband Gerry Guzman.

** Blogger's Note: In a bloggin endeavor supporting Openness and Transparency, we have replicated below for your review, the 2015 FY CD 6 General City Purposes Fund Report, Every year, the City Clerk Office releases a report that discloses how each of the Fifteen City Councilpersons dispenses Discretionary Funds allocated in the General City Purposes Fund. For the record, this report is not the "tell all documentation" on how each dollar is spent, since there are multiple accounts that each Officeholder can use to buy votes, whoops, grant positive community amenities. Starting today, we will highlight certain Council Districts allocations, especially one which has garnered recent media attention for nefarious Campaign Contributions (ie. money laundering). Thus, its only natural that we begin our bloggin Public Service in disclosing which connected CD 6 CBOs were blessed with fiscal love, especially before its most recent election cycle, which saw Councilwoman Martinez beat back a challenge from Cindy Montanez. IF you have any comments ...., or salient observations, feel free to post them on our Facebook Page, or email me at redspotincd14@yahoo.com----Scott Johnson.  

Page 1 of the 2015 FY CD 6 General City Purposes Fund Report.

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Mayor Sam Blogger Scott Johnson in Studio with KRLA 870 AM Randy Economy Saturday Evening from 8-9 PM

SPECIAL BLOGGIN PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT!! The Breaking News of Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas being served on five staff members of CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, is one of the Hot Topics as Mayor Sam Blogger Scott Johnson joins KRLA 870 AM Talk Show Host Randy Economy (and Regular Co-host Dennis Zine) in Studio, Saturday Evening from 8-9 PM. 

CD 6 City Councilman Nury Martinez and Husband Gerry Guzman.

** Blogger's Note: Breaking News via the LA Times David Zahniser last evening, that five staff members of CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, have been served with Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas. Speculation is rampant that the Subpoenas are in response to a investigation into the misuse of Congressional Staff (via congressman Ton Cardenas), during the counting of outstanding ballots from the 2014 39th Assembly District Campaign won by now Assemblywoman Patty Lopez. I will be in studio with KRLA 870 AM Talk Show Host Randy Economy, along with his regular Co-host, former CD 3 City Councilman Dennis Zine to discuss this story. In addition, former CD 6 City Council Candidate Cindy Montanez is expected to call in---Scott Johnson.  

Page 1 noting CD 6 Staffers at 2014 39th Assembly District Ballot Recount.

Page 2 noting CD 6 Staffers at 2014 39th Assembly District Bollot Recount.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

A Special Message from the Official Call Greuel of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Political Machine

We bring you this SPECIAL MESSAGE from the "Official Call Greuel" of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Political Machine.

 The Northeast SFV Political Machine, "Gang of Five (plus a Consulting Gerry)"

From the desk of  Wendy "The Official Northeast San Fernando Valley Political Machine Call Greuel" 

This Special "Call Greuel Message" is brought to you via the "Reigning Political Pimp Bully of City Hall" IBEW/DWP Strongman Brian "D'Arcy Rizzo".

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Don't Cry For Me Lake Balboa or How Nury Spent $1,000 on a Hotel Room

Oh dear! The Cindy Montanez for Council campaign has uncovered another donnybrook for her embattled opponent, Nury Martinez.

Martinez apparently spent $1,000 in campaign funds for a two night stay at Downtown's storied Ritz Carlton Hotel at LA Live.

Martinez, who lives in Sun Valley, needed to apparently de-camp to DTLA for a conference there. Montanez was also involved in the same conference, but commuted from her Van Nuys home.

Not everyone in CD6 can stay at the Ritz

The rub is that Martinez (as has Montanez) receives City matching funds, one could make the case that the Council Member was spending taxpayer money on a glitzy hotel stay. To be fair, election law experts and advocates say that Martinez has likely done nothing illegal, still it creates a bad impression for Martinez.

The Montanez campaign however is making sure voters remember Nury's "strava-gances" in a recent mailer.

Mayor Sam Exclusive, Part Two: "Damned the Rubbish State of CD 6, Full Staff Resources to Intimidate Patty Lopez Supporters Instead"

In Part Two of a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose documentation that CD 6 City Councilwoman allegedly directed EIGHT of her paid staff to act as "Observers/Intimidators", on behalf of Husband Gerry Guzman's Client Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra Campaign. 

Duh!! Think what we could of accomplish to counter the "Rubbish State of CD 6" on November 10, 2014, if I had not sent EIGHT of my staff to Norwalk, to act as "Observers/Intimidators" to cover up Hubby Gerry's latest consulting screw-up.

** Blogger Note: In Part Two of our Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose "Observer Sign-In Sheets" via the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Elections Division, that show on November 10, 2014, EIGHT MEMBERS of CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, were on hand as "Observers/Intimidators", in support of the Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra as uncounted ballots were reviewed, approved and counted. In Part One of this Exclusive, we disclosed the Tweets of LA Daily News Reporter Dakota Smith, that alluded to a "COUPLE" of staffers being present on the Monday after the November Election Day. But as the Sign-In Sheets below disclose, the real number of Councilwoman Martinez Staff, who allegedly took time off from their CD-6 duties was actually EIGHT. The fact that so many of Councilwoman Martinez staff were allowed to take "time off" from their normal duties, to support Husband Gerry Guzman's client, then Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, is bound to renew dialog on whether the current Councilwoman, places paramount the needs of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine, over the concerns of the average CD-6 Constituent as Election Day nears a week away---Scott Johnson.

No set of turntables can help Gerry Guzman-Martinez spin away his Councilwoman Wife's enabling of support in attempting unsuccessfully, to influence the vote counting in the recent 39th AD Campaign.



 Lets play "Count the CD-6 Staffers on the November 10, 2014 Sign-In Sheets".

Despite the efforts of EIGHT CD-6 Staffers and other cronies of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine, "Team Patty Lopez" is now part of the growing Assemblywoman Patty Lopez Grass Roots Coalition.

As CD 6 City Council Challenger Cindy Montanez recently pointed out, the "Rubbish State of CD-6" is a Nury Martinez Mistake that the Council District can no longer afford ......., especially when EIGHT STAFFERS are spending time acting as "Observers/Intimidators" for Gerry's latest Consulting Folly.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

 

 

Mayor Sam Exclusive Part One: "Damned the Rubbish State of CD 6, Full Recounting of 39th AD Ballots Ahead!!"

With a week remaining to Election Day in CD 6, we have obtain documentation that discloses the allocation of staff resources to the aborted recount of Consultant Husband Gerry Guzman's client, former 39th Assembly District Officeholder Raul Bocanegra, as critics pan her for the current "Rubbish State of CD 6". 

 Duh!! Maybe I should of allocated staff resources to combating the current "Rubbish State of CD 6", than covering for Gerry's Consulting Screw Up with Raul?

** Blogger's Note: In Part One of a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we make public records which note CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez's role in allocating staff to help with an aborted recount of ballots in the recent 39th AD Campaign as many in the Northeast San Fernando Valley District take issue with her leadership in combating the current "State of Rubbish". Tweets via the Twitter Account of LA Daily News Reporter Dakota Smith, show that on November 10, 2014, a "certain number" of Councilwoman Martinez staff were out of district at the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder Office "overseeing votes" in the 39th AD Contest. We should note that the husband of Councilwoman Martinez, Gerry Guzman, was the Campaign Manager for now, ex. Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, who lost to Assemblywoman Patty Lopez. But as Election Day nears, we will post the actual number of Martinez Staff that were taken away from their normal duties, in Part Two tomorrow---Scott Johnson.  

How many CD 6 Staffers does it take to tell Raul Bocanegra that he lost?

What was the true number of CD 6 Staffers that were out of district helping Mr. Guzman-Martinez, in his intimidation/aborted recount of ballots?

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

The Latest Smokin Destructive Nury Martinez Mailer

From the Cindy Montanez for CD 6 Campaign, we bring you the latest "Smokin Destructive Mailer", regarding the Reign of Rubbish via current City Councilwoman Nury Martinez. 

 Smoke cannot hide the "Rubbish State of Nury Martinez's CD 6".

Smoke cannot hide the need for new leadership in CD 6.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Wednesday

Its Official!! Congresswoman Janice "Babs" Hahn is running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, seeking to follow in her legendary Father's footsteps.

We wonder what uber-Hahn booster Noel Weiss, thinks of "Daughter of Kenny's" next political endeavor? 

Could the political entity known for its "Five Kingmakers" become majority "Queen" in 2016?

That is a strong possibility as Congresswoman Janice Hahn announced this A.M. that she will forgo reelection to her Congressional Seat to hopefully replace termed-out Supervisor Don Knabe on the five member Board.

The Liberal Congresswoman and former CD 15 City Councilwoman will have a obvious name recognition advantage but her distinctly, left of center record may cause some consternation in the moderate-leaning district.
AFTERNOON UPDATE: Hahn endorses State Senator Isadore Hall for her Congressional Seat. Republican Mike Gin, former Mayor of Redondo Beach joins the list to replace Knabe on the Board of Supervisors.

** The sun rose on the Hollywood Hills this morning to reveal another man-made deluge of water via a 1920s-installed cast iron pipe, which submerged a pair of cars and renewed, again the debate over the need to overhaul a failing water system infrastructure.

** Staying on the DWP topic, DWP Watchdog Jack Humphreville opines whether it was a good think that IBEW/DWP Strongman Brian "D'Arcy Rizzo" stop cooperating with an agreed-upon Audit on the Joint Safety and Job Training Non Profits considering ........., This will allow Ratepayers to ask even more questions about the terms of the settlement agreement and why it does not extend back to 2000 when the Joint Safety Institute received its initial funding of $1.2 million.  And why the unusual terms which prohibit the Controller and CAO from making and preserving copies of appropriate documents?

** Meanwhile, Village to Village Blogger Paul Hatfield muses on the predictability of the breakdown in the agreed upon Audit and cites possible actions that can be taken lieu of a City Council acting decisively in requesting accountability ......, whoops, pardon the blogging day dream.

** Memo to City, County, State and Federal Officials seeking a resolution to the labor turmoil at the Port of LA and Long Beach. Please explain how a small union with members making up to $42 per hour, with FREE Medical Insurance, is going to garner popular support for its latest grievances? Plus, lets not forget looming south of us is a widen Panama Canal, opening soon.

** THIS IS ANOTHER FUENTES/MARTINEZ/CARDENAS/PADILLA/BOCANEGRA MACHINE CHARACTER ASSASSINATION MISSIVE WARNING!!

Northeast San Fernando Valley Democrat Machine Bloggin Tool Rosemary Jenkins, has keyboard another "Wanton Missive of Distortion" (WMD) against a perceived enemy of the NESFV Democratic Machine. This time, with the CD 6 City Council Elections less than two weeks away, "The Bloggin Tool" goes caustic and personal on the latest Grass Roots Challenger to the supposed Ruling Class, Cindy Montanez.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14 



"Smokin Hot Mailer" from the Cindy Montanez for CD 6 Campaign

With no apologies to CD 6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, her infamous "Disco Smoke Out Party Bash" (that cause the evacuation of City Hall), was bound to have a 2015 CD 6 City Council Campaign revisiting.

 CD 6 Councilwoman Nury Martinez gives new meaning to "smoke-filled room dealings'" at City Hall.

In contras, Challenger Cindy Montanez is all about clarity of purpose, as she outlines her goals in her quest to replace Martinez on March 3, 2015. 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

President Day Holiday Evening Briefs on the Campaign Scene

Its apparent that State Senate President Pro Tem "Kevin de Leon the First Staffer and current CD 4 City Council Candidate (via the San Fernando City Council and LACCD) Steve Veres, is becoming the "Campaign Bad Boy", as he and "Private Citizen/Volunteer Campaign Consultant" John Shallman play loose with Campaign Financing Rules.

Honest!! John Shallman was working for free (prompting many, including myself to LMAO!!). Photo via the LA Times.

** Blogger's Note: To the point, WTF are CD 4 City Council Candidate Steve Veres and "Private Citizen/ Volunteer Political Consultant" John Shallman trying to pull with their thinly-veiled attempt to coordinate Campaign and IE Committees (allegedly)? This type of reckless campaign behavior, recently seen in the now litigious 2013 City Attorney Campaign by now City Attorney Mike Feuer and "Private Citizen/Discount Rate Campaign Consultant" John Shallman, can only do hurt to one's political aspiration of being elected to his second City Council. We can speculate that the new found audacity by the "Private Citizen/Volunteer Campaign Consultant" to manipulate Campaign Finance Rules, is driven by a need to create new revenue streams for Shallman Communications (and wife's Lani's West Coast Public Affairs), to offset growing interest on any tax liens ......, but again (with regards to a Mr. Andrew Cowan), we are ONLY speculating---Scott Johnson. 

** BTW, to Veres for City Council Campaign Spokeshole Brian Van Riper, were the percentage (and total) of contributions from those "associated with the Central Basin Water District", higher than the number originating from within CD 4? Graph via the LA Times.

CD 10 City Council Candidate Grace Yoo had some great company on the Campaign Trail in Leimert Park, with CD 8 City Councilman Bernard Parks (with family) joining her for a "Meet & Greet BBQ".

We bring you this Special Message from 39th AD Assemblywoman Patty Lopez (via the Facebook Page of the Cindy Montanez for City Council Campaign).

CD 6 City Council Candidate Cindy Montanez with Assemblywoman Patty Lopez.

I am endorsing Cindy Montanez for LA City Council for the following reasons:
We will share many communities in our districts
We both want to improve and protect the integrity of our communities.
We want to improve the delivery of public services.
We want to establish accountability and a sensible spending of our tax dollars....
We are not afraid of being transparent even when is not always in our favor
There is no special interest behind her campaign (like mine)
She is knowledgeable, intelligent and has the energy, experience and most important the willingness to help establish the much needed collaborative effort between my office and the City.
I will ask my supporters and friends to please join me in supporting Cindy Montañez for City Council.

-Assemblymember Patty Lopez-

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14

BREAKING NEWS SUNDAY!! LA Times Endorses Cindy Montanez (again) for CD 6

With no apologies to "Mayor Flip-flop Garcetti", the LA Times maintains its Editorial Standing behind Cindy Montanez for CD 6. 

"Exceptional" is better than "Adequate" for CD 6.

The LA Times just provided a tepid, flip-flopping Mayor with a "teachable moment" about remaining true to "Exceptional Leaders", as they renewed their support for Cindy Montanez's CD 6 City Council Campaign, while noting the "Adequate Qualities" of current Officeholder Nury Martinez (Guzman), as excerpted below .

However, adequate isn't enough. Montañez would be better for the 6th District and for the city as a whole. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of state and local government. In her 20s, she served on the San Fernando City Council, where she helped preserve historic buildings as part of makeover of the city's downtown — which could be a model for overhauling drab Van Nuys Boulevard. At 28, she was elected to the state Assembly, where she passed significant consumer protection, environmental and infrastructure bills. She later served on the L.A. Planning Commission and worked as a government affairs consultant for the Department of Water and Power — giving her hands-on experience with two of the most complicated and contentious agencies in the city.

Plus, an "exceptional mind" would have conceptualize that "Disco Party Smoke Machines" and City Hall Offices, are not a good match.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Evening Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose the linkage between the aborted Cal State University Los Angeles (CSULA) "Sex Toys r US" Event, with members of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council.   

Would have CSULA Student Government Vice Presidents (and Clowncilman Huizar Staffer Julio Torres-recruited LA-32 NC Board Members) Nicholas Carrillo and Sasha Perez had endorsed using NC Funds for this aborted Student Fee-financed Event?

 CSULA Student Vice-President for External Affair & Advancement, Finance Committee Member ......, and LA-32 NC Board Member Sasha Perez. 

CSULA Student Vice President for Academic Governance, Finance Committee Member ......, and LA-32 NC Board Member Nicholas Carrillo.

Memo to CD 14 Councilman Jose Huizar Staffer Julio Torres.

Next time you recruit candidates for your Boss-mandated assignment of packing the LA-32 Neighborhood Council with unapologetic shills for the self-noting Princeton Graduate, it might be wise to check up on the thought processes of your desired "Huizzynistas".

In the case of the Cal State LA Student Leadership Duo of Sasha Perez and Nicholas Carrillo, they seem to share the same lack of inhibition, in regards to allowing CSULA Student Fees to be use for a "Sex Toys r Us Campus Event", but once the media was tipped off about this "recreational pleasuring event", the wise PR-minded adult overseers put a stop to the planned festivities.

Normally, we could end this brief by citing this as a "teachable moment", but the duo is also on record for supporting giving NC art supplies to a event that featured an artist who specializes in crafting certain types of pinatas.

But then what should we expect from the mindset of young Huizzynistas?  

** In case anyone forgot how constituent services are undertaken (allegedly) in the fiefdom of City Clowncil Central Committee Strongman's Herman "Mini Amin" Wesson's CD 8, please link here to review the following video. But in the most recent missive via LA Times David Zahniser on the CD 8 City Council Campaign , even an diminutive Strongman has limits on what he will tolerate from a notorious Koreatown Karaoke Bar ........., especially during a contentions re-election campaign.  

** For those who want to witness "The Dueling Ladies of CD 6 in Debate" set aside the evening of February 11 as the information notes ........, On February 11th, the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council will host a debate for the two candidates seeking election in the 6th City Council District. The event will take place at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard in the Van Nuys Council Chambers starting at 7pm.

** If anyone was giving a thought about current polling for a potential "Tony Villar for Senate Campaign? We're waiting ..............., OK, here is the blunt truth via LA Weekly's Gene Maddaus. A new poll shows Antonio Villaraigosa would start a Senate race against Kamala Harris at a significant disadvantage. The poll shows Villaraigosa trailing Harris, 28-18 percent, in a hypothetical four-way matchup.

The names and numbers.

Ashley Swearengin (R) 31
Kamala Harris (D) 28
Antonio Villaraigosa (D) 18
Adam Schiff (D) 4
Undecided 19

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Is Nury Martinez Using City Trucks to Campaign?

Elected officials will take any step possible to put their name out there to create the impression they are serving constituents, whether they are or not.

However, it is generally considered somewhat verboten not to use public resources to campaign for office, and indeed there are rules around that.

Is a local incumbent facing a serious and unexpected election challenge however perhaps skirting the letter if not the spirit of the law?

City Bureau of Sanitation trucks were seen recently that are sporting rather professional looking signage touting 6th District Council Member Nury Martinez. Martinez, just elected two years ago, is being opposed in the upcoming election by her previous opponent, former Assembly Member Cindy Montanez.

To the best of my knowledge, though I've seen City Clowncil members put their names on construction signs, event banners and other places, I've yet to see this rather blatant mobile display.

Given that the Santiation Bureua rolls up to the Department of Public Works, I'm certain it's board president, Kevin James, who in another life riled against such shadiness, will not be amused.

Certainly, the Montanez campaign must be making an inquiry of ethics officials as we speak?

(Photos courtesy of Edwin Ramirez)

Dueling CD 6 Campaign Kickoff/ Fundraisers this Weekend

The Dueling Ladies of CD 6 will be Kicking Off their respective Campaigns this MLK Holiday Weekend.

Get involve in your democratic process.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

As the CD 6 Rematch between Nury Martinez and Cindy Montanez shifts into gear, the Montanez Campaign is touting its high number of signatures that qualified her for the March 2015 Elections.

Cindy Montanez is all smiles regarding her signature total.

This is going to be a battle.

As we enter the Christmas/New Years lull before the 2015 Election Campaigns kick into gear, the Cindy Montanez Campaign is touting its qualifying ballot signature totals as noted on its Facebook Page ........., We officially qualified to be on the March 3, 2015 LA City Council ballot! Thank you and Gracias to the over 1,600 residents who signed our petition to qualify. The spirit of my family and my neighbors in the San Fernando Valley is so uplifting...I would be honored to be your Councilwoman.

Memo to the Martinez-Guzman Campaign, you cannot blow smoke in attempting to play down these numbers, for they are a warning signal of dire political fortunes ahead.

** According to this week's edition of Daily News Rick Orlov's "Tipoff Column", "The Bocanegra Davidians" have initiated a "whispering campaign" against new 39 Assembly District Officeholder Patty Lopez. This as the former Assemblyman plans his next political move by opening a 2016 Bocanegra for Assembly Fundraising Account.

** What do you call a Third Term-seeking Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee Member who last week, garnered the Endorsement of both the Los Angeles County Labor Federation and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce? Lets try an Enabling Tonto Huevon. We should note that the last person to achieve the dual Endorsement of Business and Labor was a certain "Boss D'Arcy Rizzo Call Greuel".

** The following is CD 1 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" defiant comments directed at a certain "1% Group of Bullys". 



Memo to "Broken Deal Cedillo", there are a lot OF "One Percent Plus" segments of your district that soon may add up to a protesting majority. 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

Will the pending Reelection Campaign of CD 6 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Nury Martinez, suffer mortal Political Collateral Damage, via the resounding upset of 39th Assembly District Officeholder Raul Bocanegra?  

Are solemn political times ahead for CD 6 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Nury Martinez?

Good bloggin morning to everyone within our cyber audience as we remain on 39th Assembly District Upset Watch. Beginning at 1 P.M this afternoon at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Office in Norwalk, the last remaining 10,000 ballots from the November 4 Elections will be counted and with a minute amount of those coming from the 39 AD, the Improbable Campaign of Patty Lopez will have achieve a Political Miracle against an imploding Political Machine.

To repeat an old political cliche, "Elections have Consequences", and for the Northeast San Fernando Valley Political Machine that includes (or included) California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, CD 7 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Felipe "Mini Padilla" Fuentes and especially CD 6 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Nury Martinez, the repercussions of the pending Lopez Victory, may have dire consequences. 

Clowncilwoman Martinez's husband Gerry Guzman was the lead Campaign Consultant for Assemblyman Bocanegra and will have to live with the repercussions of a election crash and burn, who's blast zone may engulf his wife's chance at reelection in March, 2015.

Already, the enemies (including Convicted Felon Richard AlarCON) of the Padilla/Fuentes/Martinez Machine, are using the Bocanegra Campaign Debacle to rally the masses that supported the Improbable Lopez Victory and fixate them in taking out the former Failure Mayor Antonio Villar-supported LAUSD School Board Member.   

** Longtime Civil Rights and LAUSD Activist George Buzzetti fight backs against charges of harassing School Board Member Tamar Galatzan.

Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) California Policy Director and LAUSD Observer George Buzzetti plays audio of alleged telephone calls to School Board Member Tamar Galatzan. 

Once you meet longtime Civil Rights and LAUSD Activist George Buzzetti, you would be hard press to forget the distinctive persona that has been a thorn to the entrenched establishment at LAUSD. Buzzetti's proclivities in outing waste, fraud and corruption on Beaudry, may have garner him a form vindictive payback from district officials. Buzzetti was jailed for five days after LAUSD Police asserted that he made a harassing phone call to School Board Member Tamar Galatzan's Office. In the video above, Buzzetti contends (and the audio provides compelling evidence) that it is not him making the comments, that resulted in his imprisonment. We should note that it was Buzzetti who was source of information that implicated District Officials, for their respective roles (including Galatzan) in the IPad Scandal. Thus, there are those who would love to silence Buzzetti once and for all.

** Where and why does LAPD Commissioner and Echo Park Connected Non-Profit El Centro del Pueblo Executive Director Sandra Figueroa-Villa, get the money to donate the maximum contributions to three City Council Campaigns? .    

Is LAPD Commissioner and Echo Park Connected Non-Profit Executive Director Sandra Figueroa-Villa dreaming of (or buy) ways to grow her organization contracts? 

Supporting the successful mayoral aspirations of Eric Garcetti has been quite lucrative for Echo Park Connected Non-Profit El Centro del Pueblo Executive Director Sandra Figueroa-Villa. First, you get appointed to the Commission charged with overseeing the actions of the LAPD. Second, a Board of Director's daytime employment with a certain CD 1 City Clowncil Central Committee Member (allegedly), gains your organization access to a new service area, despite community opposition. Thus, with friends in the right political places, why not try buying new access for your organization within other areas of the City of Los Angeles? As the contributions records below illustrates, Commissioner Figgueroa-Villa (and associates of her employees relatives in Southeast LA County) are donating money to the likes of Steve Veres for CD 4 Campaign and others, in the quest to buy that access.   

05/29/14	Sandra Villa - Figueroa   (Social Services, El Centro Del Pueblo) Los Angeles, CA 90041-3420	Steve Veres  Council Member - District 4 1360387 - Steve Veres for City Council 2015	A - Monetary Contribution Received  (IND - Individual)  Period: 01/01/14 to 06/30/14 Election: 03/03/15	$200.00
10/11/13	Sandra Villa - Figueroa   (Social Services, El Centro Del Pueblo) Los Angeles, CA 90041-3420	Steve Veres  Council Member - District 4 1360387 - Steve Veres for City Council 2015	A - Monetary Contribution Received  (IND - Individual)  Period: 01/01/13 to 12/31/13 Election: 03/03/15	$500.00

11/06/13

Sandra Figueroa-Villa   (Executive Director, El Centro Del Pueblo) Los Angeles, CA 90041-3420

Nury Martinez  Council Member - District 6 1360441 - Nury Martinez for City Council 2015

A - Monetary Contribution Received  (IND - Individual)  Period: 01/01/13 to 12/31/13 Election: 03/03/15

$700.00

02/19/14

Sandra Villa-Figueroa   (Administrator, El Centro Del Pueblo) Los Angeles, CA 90041

Marqueece Harris-Dawson  Council Member - District 8 1360402 - Harris-Dawson for City Council 2015

A - Monetary Contribution Received  (IND - Individual)  Period: 01/01/14 to 06/30/14 Election: 03/03/15

$700.00

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