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.

A CD-1 Election Pause (?) Update for Monday 3-14-17

With a thousand ballots left to be counted, Incumbent CD-1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo is in SERIOUS danger of facing challenger Joe-Bray-Ali in a May Runoff as the current vote count drops the current Officeholder under the 50%, plus one threshold (49.51%). 

CD 1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo.

** Blogger's Notes: A bloggin, political cliche ..........., EVERY VOTE COUNTS!! With supposedly a thousand ballots left to be counted, CD-1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo and second place Challenger Joe Bray-Ali surely know as of today, that the difference between Outright Victory and a May Runoff will be decided by a SMALL margin, the current tally below.

Gil Cedillo 9,459 Votes, 49.51%.

Joe Bray-Ali 7,288 Votes, 38.14%.

Giovanni Hernandez 1,572 Votes, 8.23%

Jesse Rosas 788 Votes, 4.12%.

With the count of the remaining votes, the Incumbent must overcome an 189 votes margin (plus one) to win re-election outright ..........,PLUS, offset whatever the WRITE-IN Vote total is for Luca Barton.

To be continued on Friday----Scott Johnson.

Mayor Sam Exclusive: Monica Rodriguez's Board of Public Work's "PAID, to Engage Potential Campaign Supporters Scheme" ......., raises SERIOUS Ethical Questions

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, a review of the Official Schedule belonging to former Board Of Public Works Vice-President Monica Rodriguez, reveals serious ETHICAL questions regarding whether she use her PAID position (and taxpayer resources) to ENGAGE future supporters and campaign staff, of her current CD 7 City Council Campaign.

Then Board of Public Works Vice-President Monica Rodriguez addressing, NOW potential supporters of her current CD-7 City Council Campaign.

** Blogger's Note: A week (and a day) after News Years, 2016, the City of Los Angeles Council District Seven (CD-7), was shaken by a Political Earthquake when then (now Lobbyist) City Councilman Felipe Fuentes announced that he would NOT seek re-election.

The abrupt announcement, follow by now Lobbyist Fuente's resignation in September, opened the political flood gates, unleashing a torrent of candidates, including a previous CD-7 Candidate Monica Rodriguez,  who's access to both private and TAXPAYER's resources, is the subject of a Mayor Sam Exclusive, regarding the alleged, ethically-challenged use of her former compensated, Board of Public Works Appointment (and resources) ........, in a "PAID to Engage (and seek) Supporters Scheme", benefitting her current CD-7 Campaign.

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"The Thursday Before" ........., CD-7 Campaign Brief (Paid for by Chevron)

The following is a blogging (satire) CD-7 Voter Solicitation on the behalf of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine (and Mayor Eric "Gar-SOFT-ee)- anointed Candidate "Big Oil (and Gas) Monica" Rodriguez ............, with financial support from Chevron. 

Its "Big Oil Monica" for CD 7.

** Bloggers Notes: Its the "Thursday Before" Municipal Election Day 2017 ........., and in the bloggin spirit of disclosing late-breaking campaign news, we present the following CD-7 Voter Solicitation (mixed with satire), on the behalf of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine (and Mayor Eric Gar-SOFT-ee)-anointed Candidate "BIG OIL MONICA" Rodriguez. We should DISCLOSE that this former "Lady M-Rod (now BIG OIL MONICA)" Campaign outreach, is financed (in BIG PART) by Chevron (at a HIGH COST to the CD-7 Environment)----Scott Johnson.

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CD-7 City Council Candidate Monica Rodriguez's CONTINUING Lack of Ethical Campaigning

Its apparent that repeat CD-7 City Council Candidate Monica Rodriguez has learn little about Ethical Campaigning, as alleged, multiple violations of Ethics Commission Rules regarding the use of City of Los Angeles Equipment and Official Seals, are made public via her Campaign Mailers.  

Use of City of Los Angeles Property and Official Seals is a Ethical Violation.

** Blogger's Notes: Please join in this bloggin flashback to a April 14, 2009 Ethics Commission Press Release pertaining in part, to a $9,045 Fine levied against a THEN, an alleged Republican/Business Democrat Female's unsuccessful Campaign against the infamous former CD7/2 City Councilman Richard AlarCON.

In a seventh case, the Commission levied a $9,045 fine against 2007 City Council candidate Monica Rodriguez and her committee, “Monica Rodriguez for City Council,” for 32 counts of soliciting or accepting contributions prior to filing a Declaration of Intent to Solicit and Receive Contributions in violation of Charter Section 470(c)(1), and for five counts of filing (did they mean "failing"?) to file copies of scripts or recordings related to recorded telephone calls made by her campaign in violation of LAMC Section 49.7.26(E). 

In 2017, the now "Fresh Face" of the infamous (and litigious) Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine (with endorsed approval of Mayor Eric Garcetti), is AGAIN the focus of allegations that her NOW, Establishment-anointed Campaign, is showcasing contempt for Ethics Rules that prohibit the use of city-owned property and official seals, in voter-outreach material.


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A CD 7 Campaign Royale 2017 Special Report: "M-Rod's Political Soul Sells Cheap to the NSFV Democratic Machine"

In a CD-7 Campaign Royale 2017 Special Report, its apparent that former Mayor Eric Garcetti-appointed Board of Public Works Vice-President, NOW,  a City Hall Establishment-financed City Council Candidate Monica "M-Rod" Rodriguez, is the new FRESH FACE of the notorious Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine. 

Witness the Political Initiation/Kissing of the Ring as"M-Rod" become the Fresh Machine Face Replacement for the departed, "FU POLLO FELIPE".

** Blogger's Notes:  Its Official ........., and the voters of CD 7 are on notice, that Mayor Eric Garcetti, the City Hall Establishment, along with the RULING, Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine, have anointed Monica "M-Rod" Rodriguez as your next City Councilperson.

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Introducing our bloggin .........., "CD 7 Campaign Royale, 2017 Coverage"

Following on the heels of the City Clerk's Official Listing of Approved Candidates for the March Elections, the Mayor Sam Blog proudly commences its bloggin "CD 7 Campaign Royale, 2017 Coverage".

From Sylmar to the Summit of Mt. Lukens, let the "CD 7 Campaign Royale, 2017" cyber-dialog commence.

** Blogger's Note: With an acknowledgment to numerous friends within the Mayor Sam cyber-homeland of Sunland-Tujunga ........., and with blessings from a certain "Bloggin Creator" above, we proudly introduce our "CD 7 Campaign Royale, 2017 Coverage". The citizens of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Councilmatic Enclave, have been double-blessed, with the hasty departure of former Councilperson "FU POLLOFUENTES" ..........., and an expansive, diverse group of 20 candidates, seeking to replace the now "Sacrahavana-based Lobbyist". Many of our longtime followers will remember our "inclusive coverage" of the past CD-2 Special Election in 2009, which we desire to emulate ........, by creating an interactive, cyber dialog that engages the high-informative electorate of CD-7. In that spirit, we want to invite ALL candidates to submit for bloggin publication, a "Position PDF (by emailing Scott Johnson at redspotincd14@yahoo.com)" outlining your policy stances on the myriad of issues affecting CD-7 Constituents. We will post your "Position PDFs" in the order received on the blog and our Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Mayor-Sam-Home-of-Los-Angeles-Politics-158341927551799/. Its also bloggin apparent based upon the large pool of candidate (and in the spirit of granting equal coverage), that we create a "Mayor Sam CD 7 Campaign Royale 2017 Facebook Page (now active)" which serves as a Cyber Bulletin Board, for the dispensing of information on upcoming candidate forums, Campaign Royale Breaking News ........, and your comments. BTW, don't forget #CD 7 Campaign Royale 2017-----Scott Johnson. 

Who's name will replace the departed "FU POLLOFUENTES" in 2017?

Morning Brief on the Evolving Eric and Wendy Political Relationship for Tuesday

Could the evolving Political Relationship between now Mayor Eric Garcetti and former Mayoral Challenger Wendy Greuel be a precursor for a new Valley Greuel Officeholder-seeking Incarnation ........, or a Garcetti-choreographed union to forestall a potential 2017 Mayoral Challenge from a "Noted Greuel Ally"? 

The Fresh Greuel of the Mayor Garcetti Administration.

** Blogger's Note: Discerning political observers were doing a visual double-take as Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed a youngish Greuel to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Board of Commissioners. 

Its so happens that the new Mayor Garcetti appointee shares the same name as the former CD 2 City Councilwoman, City Controller, Mayoral Candidate and Congressional aspirant Wendy "Boss D'Arcy's Greuel", but has a look of a much younger and refreshed appearing version of the San Fernando Valley-based Politico .........., in search of a new political incarnation? 

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