An Election Day Coverage Update.

Please pardon our bloggin pause as we rehab a BADLY sprain right wrist, we will hopefully post CD-1, CD-7 and results from the MOST EXPENSIVE LAUSD School Board Elections ever later tonight. Until then ............, remember TO VOTE.

From Google Vote.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS RESULTS (Click Here for Results) AT 8:45 PM:

LAUSD SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT SIX:

KELLY FITZPATRICK-GONEZ

6,985

52.06

IMELDA PADILLA

6,432

47.93

** A  Gonez Victory flips LAUSD School Board to Pro Charter.

LAUSD SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT FOUR:

STEVEN ZIMMER

12,227

39.83

NICK MELVOIN

18,464

60.16

** Zimmer has conceded via the LA Times.

COUNCIL DISTRICT SEVEN:

KARO TOROSSIAN

3,724

50.62

MONICA RODRIGUEZ

3,632

49.37

** Lady M Rod BEHIND on the Absentees.

COUNCIL DISTRICT ONE:

JOE BRAY-ALI

1,980

33.12

GILBERT "GIL" CEDILLO

3,997

66.87

** Cedillo benefits from Joe Bray-Ali Campaign Implosion.

Its Official!! Lets the 2017 Runoff Cedillo Campaign Commences ......

ITS OFFICIAL!! The FINAL tally of ballots via Council District One (CD-1) voters, have Incumbent City Councilman Gil (now "Runoff Cedillo") facing Second Place Challenger Joe Bray-Ali in a May General Election (with the help of Giovanni Hernandez, Jesse Rosas and a certain "Write-In Candidate").

With the help of Rolando "The Big O(ooops)" Cuevas we present CD-1 City Councilman Gil "Runoff Cedillo".

** Blogger's Notes: Its the early Evening of March 20, 2017 ............ and contrary to earlier remarks, CD-1 City Councilman Gil "Runoff (again) Cedillo", HAS NOT been re-elected to another term as Developer Geoff Palmer's enabling Officeholder. The final tally of the votes had the embattled Incumbent garnering 49.3% of the votes, with NOW, May Runoff Challenger Joe Bray-Ali placing second with 38%, followed by Giovanni Hernandez and Jesse Rosas respectively. While the likes of the LA Times (who endorsed Bray-Ali) is effusive with praise over the March Results, the pending May Runoff may prove victorious again for Cedillo (via his expected monetary advantage), if the "CHIEF OF STAFF" of the Bray-Ali Campaign, is not more inclusive/inviting of those (especially Latinos y Latinas) who can GREATLY help the political upstart defeat Cedillo in May----Scott Johnson. 

Charge "Runoff Cedillo's" Plate of Crow to his pending May Campaign Account.

A Special Message from CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar on "Runoff Cedillo's" second consecutive May Election Campaign.  

Breaking News!! 34th CA Candidate Arturo Carmona and likely CD 1 Runoff Challenger Joe-Bray-Ali announce "Political Union"

In Breaking News from Highland Park, likely Council District One (CD-1) Runoff Challenger Joe Bray-Ali and 34th Congressional District Candidate Arturo Carmona, have just announced a "Progressive Political Union", that may have mutualistic benefits for each respective Campaigns in Northeast Los Angeles.

 Likely CD-1 Runoff Challenger Joe Bray-Ali.

Top-tier 34th CD Candidate Arturo Carmona.

** Blogger's Notes: Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, along with embattled CD-1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo, may be the recipient of a "Political Bern", inflicted by the NOW, Progressive Union of upstart Candidates Arturo Carmona and Joe Bray-Ali respectively. The Progressive Duo just announced their new "Progressive Political Union" this afternoon via a video upload. Pending the final count of the remaining CD-1 Ballots on Friday, this "strategic union" could have a profound, mutualistic impact on both campaigns, especially in regards to Grass Roots support on the ground level----Scott Johnson.

A CD-1 Election Pause (?) Update

We are on "CD 1 Election Pause (?) Watch" as representatives of Incumbent Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", challenger Joe Bray-Ali and other observers converge on the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Office in Norwalk, to WITNESS the count of unprocessed Absentee, Provisional and WRITE-IN Ballots, that may result in a campaign-continuing, May Runoff.   

Will discerning CD-1 Observers uncover potential Voter Fraud meriting a Formal Investigation? 

** Blogger's Notes: We are on blogging, CD 1 Election Pause (?) Watch as the count of unprocessed Absentee, Provisional and WRITE-IN Ballots commenced this morning at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Election Division Office in Norwalk. Currently, the Incumbent CD-1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" has an 123 Votes buffer preventing a May Runoff. That stated, the Campaign of challenger Joe Bray-Ali released the following Statement regarding the unprocessed ballots.

The final votes have not been counted in the race in #LACD1. The Clerk’s office still has provisional, vote by mail, and write-in ballots to count. When the final votes are counted by Friday it will be revealed a majority of the district have voiced their discontentment with our current representation. As we await the final tally of votes, I'll continue to reach out to voters, knock on doors, and engage the community.

Normally in close elections, late-arriving Absentee and Provisional Ballots are the focus the affected Campaigns that said, this election is unique because of the POTENTIAL impact of Approved, Write-In Candidate Luca Barton.

Barton in a phone conversation, is confident that he garnered 100-plus Votes and was going to be in attendance at this morning's process of ballots in Norwalk.

Meanwhile, the embattled Incumbent was NONE, too-graceful in his Election Night Comments as noted below.

“The people (less than 5,000 voters) of this district and this city stood up for themselves, they manifested their own future, they made a statement to the city they weren’t going to buy some flippant, trendy, hippy, hipster … agenda,” Cedillo said, in an obvious dig at Bray-Ali. “But they were going to be traditional, they were going to acknowledge their realities, they were going to respect their circumstances and they were going to vote for themselves.”

........, and a MAJORITY, may have responded CHALE CON CEDILLO!! More updates coming----Scott Johnson.

Will unprocessed Absentee, Provisional and WRITE-IN Ballots, help challenger Joe-Bray-Ali breech a 123 Votes Barrier to a May Runoff?

The Morning After ........., Municipal Election Day, 2017 Notes

Its the MORNING AFTER another abysmal voter turnout for LA Municipal Election Day 2017 which saw $10 Million dollars in Special Interest Money defeat Measure S, Mayor Eric "Gar-SOFT-ee" garnering 80% support for a Second Term ..........,,, and CD 1 City Councilman Gil "50.9% Cedillo" awaits a FINAL count of outstanding ballots in seeking to avoid a May Runoff against Joe Bray-Ali. 

 Coming SOON to a SOLD OUT LA Neighborhood. 

** Blogger's Notes: DISCLAI-(YAWN!!)-MER ......... thanks to the LA County Register Record's Election Division SLOOOOOOOW count of the ballots last night, we attempt to multi-task our MORNING AFTER musings, in a SLEEP-DEPRIVED state. That said, its right to keyboard that an abysmal, small (11%) electorate (minus 49.1% of CD 1 voters) did the repeat bidding of the Establishment, in returning the current anointed incumbents to another Term of servicing the Special Interests and deny communal protection in rejecting Measure S. More details below throughout the day----Scott Johnson.

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Was Prominent Downtown LA Commercial Realtor Adam Tischer (or vehicle) CAUGHT Removing CD 1 Candidate Joe-Bray-Ali Campaign Signs?

In LATE BREAKING CD 1 Campaign News, a vehicle caught on video earlier today, used in the removal of Joe Bray-Ali for City Council Signs, has been allegedly linked (via a Police Report) to City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillio" Max. Contributor ......... Collier International Real Estate Company Vice-President Adam Tischer.

Why does a prominent Real Estate Company Vice-President (Adam Tischer on right) allow (or use) his vehicle to remove Joe Bray-Ali for City Council Signage (allegedly)?

** Blogger's Note: Its desperation time in a City Council Campaign when a prominent Downtown LA Real Estate Company Vice-President Adam Tischer, uses ......., or allows his vehicle to become a part of a formal POLICE INVESTIGATION, regarding the illegal removal of Candidate Signage (allegedly)----Scott Johnson.

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"Yes on Measure S Campaign" EXPOSES "Broken Deal Cedillo's" Meeting with Trump Mega-Supporter Developer Geoff Palmer

The "Yes on Measure S Campaign" EXPOSES the Closed Door Meetings (and resulting contributions) between supposed Immigrant Rights Advocate CD 1 City Council Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" and President Donald J. Trump MEGA-DONOR, Downtown Developer Geoff Palmer ....., that resulted in approval of Palmer's Ferrante Luxury Complex next to the Harbor Freeway in Downtown LA. 

 CD 1 City Coucilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" SECRET Trump Supporter Connection (and Money) EXPOSED!!

Paying off Corrupt Politicos such as "Sleazy Huizzy" and "Broken Deal Cedillo" comes CHEAPLY for Trump-supporting, Downtown Developer Geoff Palmer. 

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A Chevron-financed ........, "Oil and Gas Dealing Cedillo Campaign Radio Moment"

BIG OIL and GAS (via Chevron) once again spends mega-dollars in supporting the embattled CD 1 City Council Member Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" as he seeks another LONG TERM in Office. 

Chevron Welcomes You ........., to a Broken Deal Cedillo Campaign Radio Moment.

Is that a BIG OIL TAR BALL in the nose of Broken Deal Cedillo?

** Blogger's Notes: The following is a "Big Oil and Gas Dealing Cedillo Campaign Momemt", brought to CD 1 once again (in supporting the former "One Bill Gil") by Chevron. PLEASE note, that Chevron takes no responsibility any "ALTERNATIVE FACTS (ie. Broken Deal Cedillo's embellishments) that constitute the majority of this message (with the exception of its funding source ......., which is ABSOLUTELY TRUE)----Scott Johnson. 

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The "Broken Deal Cedillo Backlash Tour" Stop in Lincoln Heights

The second and last 2017 CD 1 City Council Election Debate/Candidate Forum became another stop on the "Broken Deal Cedillo Backlash Tour" as constituents vented their collective frustrations on the inattentive, Second Term-seeking Career Politico. 

Sacred Heart Church Volunteer Robert Vega greets the audience at the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce/Neighborhood Council./Sacred Heart Church CD-1 Candidate Forum. 

** Blogger's Note: Disclaimer (again)!! In the Alternative Reality (maybe) mindset of CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", come Sunrise on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, ALL CD-1 Constituents will be represented for another Term (lasting the same length as the Lincoln Park Pool closure) by the former "One Bill Gil (with a Dream)". 

But in bloggin reality (again), the second and last 2017 CD 1 City Council Election Debate/Candidate Forum, became the second and (sadly) last stop on the "Broken Deal Cedillo Backlash Tour" with constituents confronting the current Officeholder with factually-based issues as the challengers (including approved Write-In Candidate Luca Barton) garnering positive audience support (minus the likes of Steve, Vera, Mario and others from the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce).

The capacity crowd gathering was not lacking in theatrics, sub-plot drama in the audience ......., and of course, pants-combusting embellishments (ie, LIES) via "Broken Deal Cedillo" regarding the FIVE city-approved Homeless/Affordable Housing Developments on Public Parking Lots in the community. 

During latter questions provided by audience members, the Councilman was "shown the back", via an elderly female tenant of a Lincoln Heights Apartment Complex, who are facing eviction after enduring alleged "Cash for Keys Intimidation" tactics ........, with no help from their Officeholder.

But more dramatic was the accusation directed at "Broken Deal Cedillo" by former "Voice Newspaper" Publisher/Editor (now Stan's Bike Shop Proprietor) Carlos Morales, that insinuated the former Assemblyman had "Blood on his Hands" for his support of AB-109 Prison Realignment, which is be blamed for putting the Killer of Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer (who was accorded a "Moment of Silence"via Moderator Hugo Pacheco ) back on the streets.   

We should note that while the fixation of the audience was focus on the candidates, it was hard NOT to notice the presence of CONVICTED Voter Fraud Felon Larry (I Am Patton State Hospital-referred Defendent NATIVO!!) Lopez, who on GOOD source, stated that all the documented allegations about him are "Googled Alternative Facts" ..... but when confronted with a "Googled Fact" about his FELONY CONVICTION for Voter Fraud, was led away by his fellow "Broken Deal Cedillo" associates-----Scott Johnson.

Some of the 200-300 Candidate Forum attendees.

Audience Members directing Questions to the Candidates.

Banner supporting Lincoln Heights Elderly Tenants facing "Cash for Keys Intimidation".

Former "Voice Newspaper" Publisher/Editor Carlos Morales converses with AB 109-supporting (Cop Killer-enabler) Councilman Cedillo. 

CD-1 Councilman Gil Broken Deal Cedillo at Candidate Forum: "I WILL be your Councilman, again (constituents be damned)"

 In the first CD-1 Candidate Forum (with some debating), a self-assured Incumbent "Broken Deal Cedillo" takes to Phone ........, while a next Generation of Communal Leaders (Joe Bray-Ali and Giovanni Hernandez) CONNECTED with a capacity audience ........., clearly disenchanted with the current Officeholder. 

The Glassell Park Improvement Association (and partners) are to be commended for a well-attended and structured Candidate Forum (with some debating).

** Blogger's Notes: Disclaimer!! In the convoluted mindset of CD-1 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", its a forgone, "ALTERNATIVE FACT", that come July 1, 2017, the former "One Bill Gil (with a Dream)" will again be granted another Term (Five-plus years) of Public Employment. 

But in bloggin reality, judging from the capacity crowd at last evening's Glassell Park Improvement Association's CD 1 Candidate Forum, the current Officeholder is clearly suffering from a narcissus-induce, nearly four year (and counting) episode of Political Myopia, that has blinded him from the REAL state of discontent among constituents.

For two hours, "Broken Deal Cedillo" was openly BOTHERED in having to defend his supposed record of accomplishments to a dismissive (and at multiple times, heckling) audience, as challengers Giovanni Hernandez, Jesse Rosas and Joe Bray-Ali, garnered sustained applause. 

At one point, "Broken Deal Cedillo" rudely disregard protocols by engaging in a phone conversation that prompted speculation that he was perturbed at the LACK of crowd support and was seeking the arrival of friendly seat-fillers (in a venue at capacity).  

On the subject of forum questions, most of the audience-submitted questions focus on Quality of Life Issues (Development, Affordable Housing, Homeless, Education) along with district-germane topics dealing with Bike Lanes, Open Space ......., and the lack of TRUST in the Officeholder.  

That stated, what many in the audience will remember was the Incumbent's dismissive disdain of his constituents, in espousing the coming formality of being anointed another Term in office ........, which may become a challenged, ALTERNATIVE FACT on Election Day----Scott Johnson. 

Did "Broken Deal Cedillo" phone Convicted Voter Fraud Felon Larry "Nativo" Lopez to provide more "Register Voters" during CD 1 Candidate Forum?

CD-1 Challenger Joe Bray-Ali greets supportive audience after GREAT Candidate Forum performance.

 Filling all seats with discerning Candidate Forum observers.

A CD-1 Candidate Forum Overview (from the bloggin back row).

Mayor Sam Exclusive: Councilman Cedillo's Bridewell Armory Emergency Shelter Scam

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose the SCAM that was CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" (and Council-approved) Bridewell Armory Winter Emergency Shelter Motion, as a potentially, strong series of Storms targets Southern California ........, with adverse impacts on Northeast LA's Homeless (and General) Population. 

Another Broken Deal Cedillo Episode, with potentially adverse Public Safety connotations..

The still-shuddered CD-14 Bridewell Armory.

** Blogger's Notes: In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose the SCAM that was the supposed, CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" approved Motion that would have directed the City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks Department (along with other pertinent city agencies) to make the CD-14-located Bridewell Armory available as an Emergency Winter Shelter. As the photos below document, the longtime shuddered (with supposed plans to become a Non-Profit Arts Center), does not look ready (as directed) for any type (including Emergency) usage ........., with a POTENT Winter Storm taking aim at Southern California on Friday. The incoming storm is bound to impact all segments of the populations, especially the Homeless who live near the Northeast LA Arroyo Seco Waterway, which will swell full of runoff from the saturated San Gabriel Mountains. Its inexcusable (and politically contemptible if a certain CD-14 Officeholder is obstructing, again) that a City Council-approved Motion/Directive (with serious Public Safety ramifications) has not been implemented .........., and for what reasons? That is the responsibility of the Motion's "Author (aka. Broken Deal Cedillo) to explain to discerning/pending voters----Scott Johnson. 

"Broken Deal Cedillo's" SCAM Bridewell Armory Emergency Winter Shelter Motion.

Storm runoff at the Arroyo Seco's Devil's Gate Dam.

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Mayor Sam Presents ......., the First Annual, "Broken Deal Cedillo Film Festival"

The Mayor Sam Blog PROUDLY presents the First Annual, "Broken Deal Cedillo Film Festival", chronicling the numerous breaches of promises, lack of outreach, and the general disdain exhibited by the Career Politico formerly known as "One Bill Gil (with a Dream)" towards his neglected CD 1 Constituents.  

Join CD 1 Clowncilman "Broken Deal Cedillo" and Convicted Voter Fraud Felon Larry "Nativo" Lopez as they share their Political Dinner Menu of "Cooking the Ballots (allegedly)". 

** Blogger's Notes: With Absentee Ballots arriving at the homes of Register Voters (alive, dead, or fraudulently created) within CD 1, now is the appropriate time to PROUDLY present the Mayor Sam Blog First Annual, "Broken Deal Cedillo Film Festival". The inspiration for the below cyber presentation is simple, the once "One Bill Gil (with a Dream)" has become a self-serving (the needs of his Developer Donors) Politico, who words/promises mean nothing (unless reciprocated with material gain, allegedly), We (or I) should be bloggin upfront in noting our past support of the Barstow Native, fours years previously ......, (please pardon the crow taste-inducing gagging reflex), but since then, the current Officeholder has become a mere tool/shill for the Establishment-sustaining Special Interests. That said, we hope you enjoy our cyber presentation, but MOST PARAMOUNT, vote to ensure that this Blog, need not have to post a Second Annual Edition of a "Re-elected, Broken Deal Cedillo Film Festival" in 2018 (necessitating another crow taste-inducing gagging reflex episode)-----Scott Johnson. 

GPIA CD-1 Candidate Forum 2-16-17

LHNC, Sacred Heart Church, LHCC CD-1 Candidate Forum 2-20-17.

Cyclist's "Chale Con Cedillo" Protest.

A CD-1 Promotion supporting the Autry Art Looters of the Southwest Museum.

A CD-1 Choreographed Misleading of the Lincoln Heights Community over Pasadena Ave. "Road Diet" Project.

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Morning Brief on the CD 1 Political Scene for Tuesday

The Upstart CD-1 City Council Campaign of Josef Bray-Ali continues its impressive run of Endorsements, with the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board the latest in granting its support of the Highland Park Small Business Owner's bid to unseat Incumbent Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo". 

Safe Streets, Strong Neighborhoods ........., and a Leader who keeps his word. 

Indifference and Misplace Priorities equates to ..........., the moniker "Broken Deal Cedillo". 

** Blogger's Notes:  Four years (and more hair follicles) ago, a certain State Career Politico domicile himself within Ciudad de Los Angeles Council District (CD) 1, seeking a Pay Raise ........, and 12 years of Democratic Establishment-guarantee employment.

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: Liar, Liar!! CD-1 Broken Deal Cedillo's Integrity on Fire ........., Again

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we expose again, an alleged "Act of Political Embellishment" via CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" regarding the proposed construction of Affordable/Transitional Housing on FIVE city-owned lots in Lincoln Heights. 

CD 1 City Council Candidate Josef Bray-Ali (standing in suit on right side) counters the questionable assertions as presented by CD 1 Staffer Jose Rodriguez regarding Broken Deal Cedillo's HOLD on proposed Lincoln Heights Developments.

** Blogger's Notes: In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose, AGAIN another "Act of Political Embellishment" via Second Term-seeking CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", regarding the proposed Affordable/Transitional Housing Developments on FIVE city-owned lots in Lincoln Heights. 

In response to a growing Lincoln Heights Community BACKLASH, CD 1 Staffer Jose Rodriguez read a letter from his MIA Boss during the January 19, 2017 Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting, that feigned ignorance on the Developments ......, and allegedly, placed a "HOLD" on any construction, pending community input. 

Yet, in a rebuttal response by CD-1 City Council Candidate Josef Bray-Ali ......., and substantiated via a October 10, 2016 LA Streetblog Story, its VERY apparent that "Broken Deal Cedillo" was well-verse on the status of the pending/approved Developments. 

In a October 10, 2016 Press Conference, "Broken Deal Cedillo" spoke on behalf of the Coalition against the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative (ie. Measure S), that took place on one of the FIVE Lincoln Heights Lots that Staffer Rodriguez ALLEGES CD-1 did not know was/is is in process of being develop-----Scott Johnson.  

From LA Streetblog on October 10, 2016: "The Lincoln Heights parking lot where the press event took place is one of a dozen city-owned sites currently in the early stages of development for affordable and transitional housing under the Affordable Housing Opportunity Sites initiative. Twelve city-owned sites (with FIVE) in Lincoln Heights, Sylmar, San Pedro, and South and West L.A. are slated for affordable housing, with an emphasis on transitional housing to serve the homeless",

From Broken Deal Cedillo Letter (below) to Lincoln Heights Neighorhood Council on January 19,2017: "I had serious concerns about the lack of any meaningful community outreach or efforts to solicit community input into the design of the project and developer selection process. As a result, on December 14, i introduce a Council Motion to remove the FIVE parking lots from consideration.

CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" Letter to the LHNC.

"Broken Deal Cedillo's" alleged Motion to remove the FIVE Lincoln Heights, city-owned lots from development consideration.

Morning Briefs on the March Elections Candidate Proceedings for Monday

As the City Clerk's Office continues its vetting of Candidates for the upcoming March, 2017 Municipal Elections, its readily apparent that the likes of CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", CD 5 City Councilman Paul "Nanny Spud" Koretz, CD 9 City Councilman Curren Price and LAUSD School Board Member Monica "Gorda Boo Boo" Garcia ......., will HAVE serious re-election issues.

CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo".

** Blogger's Notes: Great Overcast Monday to all as the employees of the City Clerk's Office at Piper Tech continue their task of verifying candidates for the upcoming March, 2017 Municipal Elections. With surely, many CD-7 City Council Candidate approvals still outstanding (along with long shot mayoral aspirants), we partake below in a bloggin review on the pending campaigns for the likes of CD 1, CD 5, CD 9 and a certain LAUSD School Board District Two Seat, that may defy conventional wisdom via a growing anti-establishment backlash (and racial identity issues)-----Scott Johnson.

CD 1 City Council Seat: Judging from the photo above, CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" may be hesitating in already picking himself as the winner for another term ........, with good reason as his moniker denotes. Compare to four years ago, many community activists who supported the Career Politico, are creating a Grass-Roots buzz for challengers Jesse Rosas, and Cycling Activist Jozef Bray-Ali, that a local journalist compared to the successful Joe Buscaino Campaign in CD 15.

CD 5 City Council Seat: Challenger Jesse Creed has raised six-figures and secured high profile endorsements from the likes of former City Controller Laura Chick, as he attempts to exploits the negative political sentiments directed at the reigning "Nanny Spud" of the City Clowncil Central Committee.

CD 9 City Councilman Seat: This may be a long shot, but don't dismiss the Campaign of Homegrown Community Activist Jorge Nuno as an Act of Political Vanity ........., for the simple, demographic fact, that CD 9 is a majority Latino enclave (thanks to Herb Wesson). This fact (and the challenge via Candidate Nuno), may have been the reason for Councilman Price's (and Buscaino) City Council Measure to "legalize" Street Vending. 

LAUSD School Board District Two: Have the Charter School-despising, UTLA-supporting advocates of Public Education found the ideal, Home Grown Candidate (in longtime educator Lisa Alva), to take out the aspiring "Mexican Oprah (and Controversial Charter School-financed, mega-shill)" known to the local cyber sphere as "Gorda Boo Boo"? We think so. 

 

The aspiring "Mexican Oprah".

The People's "Berning Man" Sanders rolls into CD 1's Lincoln Park for Monday Rally (** Morning Update)

With little more that two weeks remaining before the June 7 California Presidential Primary, the surging People's Campaign of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, preps for a Monday Campaign Rally at the City of Los Angeles Council District (Gil Cedillo) One's Lincoln Park. 

The "Berning Man's Campaign" arrives at Lincoln Park.

Morning Update at 7 AM: Media Trucks Galore at Lincoln Park.

Mid-morning gathering of Rally attendees.

** Blogger's Note: As a beautiful Spring afternoon descends into the shadows of evening, a lone truck stands now where tomorrow at around noon, thousands will gather in solidarity with the "Berning Man" of the 2016 Presidentional Campaign, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. With the June 7 California Primary approaching, the surging Presidential Campaign of Sanders is going all out in its battle against embattled Candidate Hillary Clinton. Tomorrow's CD 1's Lincoln Park Rally, most likely planned with the help of Sanders endorser City Councilman Gil Cedillo, should help reinforce the reality that the local Los Angeles Democratic Machine, is divided between the Hilary-supporting Crony Establishment .........., and the Progressive True Believers/ Grass Roots activists. But more important, the choreographed visuals of Monday's Rally will play into the media narrative,  that Hillary is a candidate with issues ............, especially when it comes to likability among the supposed Democratic Party Base----Scott Johnson.

** A Lincoln Park Sanders Rally Parking Advisement: For those driving to Monday's "Berning Man Rally", PLEASE consider arriving early (before 8 AM) because local street parking is acute due to the multitudes of "Big Corporate University of Scandalous Conduct (aka USC) Health Science Campus" Students and Staff, who are NOT USING a new on-site parking garage ..... and adversely impacting Park Parking along Valley Blvd and Mission Road.

Si Se Puede!! Si Se Puede!! ........., in beating Hillary's Phony/Crony Establishment Machine.

The Berning Man with supporter One Bill Gil.

A Pre-Berning Man Rally Song from Steve Earle: "Revolution Starts Now".

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

HOT Brief on the "Broken Deal Cedillo Political Machine" for Monday

The Cracks in the Political Foundation of now CD 1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo;s Community Coalition, continue to widen as 2013 CD 1 Third Place Candidate (and Cedillo's Runoff Supporter) Jesse Rojas, pulls 2017 Campaign Papers to challenge the Second Term-seeking Officeholder. 

One Bill Gil's recent proclivities for reneging on promises has earned him the new moniker "Broken Deal Cedillo".

Highland Park Business Owner Jesse Rojas endorsing Cedillo during 2013 CD 1 Runoff.

** Blogger's Note: In an ideal Political World, the challenge to a City Council Incumbent, especially when the Officeholder is the renowned/infamous Gil "One Bill" Cedillo, would be Front Page-garnering Breaking News.

But in a 21st Century "Ciudad de Los Angeles", the Act of Pulling 2017 Campaign Papers by now Councilman Cedillo former supporter Jesse Rojas, becomes a "bloggin HOT Monday Topic in chronicling a growing CD 1 Backlash against the career politico, now known as "Broken Deal Cedillo".

We bloggin rewind to a "2013 Better Yesterday", when a diverse community coalition help the then nationally-recognized "One Bill (Driver Licenses for Illegals) Gil" narrowly defeat challenger, former CD 1 City Councilman Ed Reyes Chief of Staff Jose Gardea by a triple-digit margin.

A key endorsement in the Cedillo Victory over Gardea, was provided by Third Place Candidate Jesse Rojas, who's block of support surely played an important part in Cedillo succeeding the much-disliked Reyes.

Yet, three years-removed from endorsing the current Officeholder, Rojas pending challenge is another example of a growing backlash by former 2013 supporters from all neighborhoods within CD 1.

Rojas joins Pico Union Neighborhood Council Activist Miguel Amaya in a growing list of "Grass Roots Davids" seeking to unseat the Union-back Political Goliath .........., and the speculation is rampant on who else may join in.

Flying Pigeon Bicycle Shop Owner Josef Bray-Ali, who has been a front person espousing opposition to Councilman Cedillo's Figueroa Transit Plan and Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council President Monica Alcarez, a vocal critic of Cedillo (and BIG supporter of CD 14 Councilman Huizar) are other prominent names mentioned as potential 2017 Candidates.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14