A "Mayor Yoga Pants" Sighting at the John and Ken Show Mayoral Forum

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A Special Mayor Sam Blog Field Trip Announcement!!

The Mayor Sam Blog will be in the invited audience as KFI 640 AM's "John and Ken" moderate the last 2017 Mayoral Candidate Forum/Debate with those seeking to replace a certain MIA Second Term-seeking "Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee".

KFI 640 AM John (left) and Ken (right).

** Blogger's Note: We are embarking on a SPECIAL Bloggin Field Trip to Burbank as  invited, in-studio guests of the KFI 640 AM "John and Ken Show". The Talk Radio Duo will be moderating the last 2017 Mayoral Candidate Forum/Debate ...............,, minus a certain Yoga Pants-wearing, Snowflake-persona Officeholder. The Forum/Debate will begin at 4:20 PM, with all the other candidates expected to attend----Scott Johnson.

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Mayoral (Wednesday) and CD-7 (Friday) Candidate Forums

With a week remaining before Municipal March Election Day 2017, constituents have one last chance to see the LANCC Mayoral (minus "Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee")  and Sylmar NC CD-7 City Council Candidates, in respective Forums.

LANCC Mayoral Forum tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.

Will "Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee attend his FIRST Mayoral Debate/Candidate Forum? 

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A Special Bloggin Deconstruction of Mayor Eric Gar-SOFT-ee's Statement on ICE Raids

The MIA, Second Term-seeking Mayor Eric Gar-SOFT-ee has released a Statement on the alleged, community-disrupting, SURGE of ICE Raids ............, which is the subject of a Special Bloggin Deconstruction of its contents, that the Upward-aspiring Politico will not defend in any Candidate Forums/Debates.  

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

"Today I spoke to the Deputy Director of ICE’s Los Angeles Field Office and made it very clear that I want greater transparency about ongoing operations and the status of all Los Angeles residents who may have been arrested or detained.

From the LA Daily News regarding ICE Raid ......, targeting Criminal Aliens.

Among those arrested, according to ICE:

• A Salvadoran national who was allegedly part of the MS-13 gang. He was arrested in Huntington Park and was wanted in his native country for aggravated extortion, ICE said.

• A Brazilian national arrested in L.A. and wanted in Brazil for alleged cocaine trafficking.

• An Australian national from West Hollywood. He was wanted on suspicion of lewd acts with a child.

Did Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee spaek out so FORCEFULLY (or after be force by Najee Ali and Earl Ofari Hutchison) in the aftermath of the African-American-targeted Firebombings in Ramona Gardens?

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MIA Mayoral Candidate Gar-SOFT-ee touts Ex. President Obama Endorsement (while withholding Crime Stats?)

The stealth Re-election Campaign of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Gar-SOFT-ee, choreographs onwards as the Rhodes Scholar, turned Upward-seeking Politico touts the "Endorsement" of former President Barack "H" Obama, while continuing to DODGE direct interaction with mayoral challengers ..........., and scrutiny of his TRUE record of accomplishments (or lack of).

Notice NO mention of Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee's accomplishments in reducing Crime, Pension Obligations, Lawsuit Payouts or DWP Reform, by the ex. President. 

** Blogger's Notes: We bring you the latest in the stealth, choreographed Re-election Campaign of the stage-managed Mayor Eric Gar-SOFT-ee as the Rhodes Scholar, turned Upward-seeking Politico, continues to replicate the 2009 Mayoral Re-election Charade of the now, California Gubernatorial (and former Failure Mayor) Antonio Villargovea. Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee, like the former Failure Mayor, is engaging in hypocritical, civic misconduct in DODGING candidate forums/debates opportunities city-wide, as he seeks to SOFT-pedal his supposed accomplishments to a growing cynical electorate. As evident in the latest, choreographed pronouncement, the Gar-SOFT-ee Campaign is timing the high-profile ex. President Barack "H" Obama Endorsement, to coincide with the arrival of Absentee Ballots, which will be the foundation for the support margin to guarantee a Second Term. BUT, we are also hearing rumors that TIMING is the POLITICAL MOTIVATION for delaying the publication of the latest Crime Stats that may reflect adversely on the Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee-styled (and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck) leadership in dealing with the rising Crime Rate ......., that is another reason (among a growing list of neglected issues) for the Upward-seeking Politico, continuing "lack of political fortitude" to stand and defend his Record-----Scott Johnson.    

MISSING!! A Second Term-seeking Mayor who will not DEBATE the challengers.

** Will Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee attend the following Candidate Forum? We will be in attendance to report----S.J.

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Missing!! A Certain, Second Term-seeking Mayor continues Dodging Campaign Debates/Candidate Forums

We are officially on bloggin "Gar-SOFT-ee MIA Watch" as the Second Term-seeking Mayoral Incumbent continues his hypocritical dodging of Mayoral Debates/Candidate Forums as his First Four Years Record faces further scrutiny.  

PLEASE notify of ANY Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee  Campaign Debates/ Candidate Forum.

** Blogger's Note:  Please excuse the recent light blog postings as this logger'recovers from a leg injury while a Second Term-seeking Mayor continues his dodging of Debates/Candidate Forums. Mayor "Gar-SOFT-ee" who once was a proud proponent of LA's Campaign Finance/Matching Funds Program (which ensured that candidate take part in debates), has instead, become the Poster Person for unlimited Special Interests-financed Campaigning. Thus, in the bloggin spirit of supporting any type of in-person dialog among the Mayoral Candidates, we will post each day the photo above of "Gar-SOFT-ee MIA" ........, with a reason why the Rhodes Scholar, turned Hypo Politico, is dodging the act of standing up for his record----Scott Johnson. 

Thoughts and Photos from the Mitchell Schwartz for Mayor Campaign Kickoff

A Larchmont Village Pizzeria provides a refreshing, authentic neighborhood setting for the upstart Mitchell Schwartz for Mayor Campaign Kickoff as a certain, "Second Term-seeking Incumbent" continues his HYPOCRITICAL AVOIDANCE of any Mayoral Debates/Candidate Forums. 

Mitchell Schwartz gives his prepared comments.

** Blogger's Notes: For a candidate seeking to become the Mayor of the Nation's second-largest city, the choice of setting for a upstart "Campaign Kickoff" was a refreshing, intimate reminder that maintaining the Character/Integrity of LA's diverse neighborhoods is PARAMOUNT. 

With the Second Term-seeking Mayor Eric Garcetti's Campaign morphing into a 2017 Version of former FAILURE MAYOR Antonio Villar's 2009 Re-election Debacle (by not breaking 60%), by adopting a HYPOCRITICAL AVOIDANCE of Mayoral Debates/Candidate Forums, primary challenger Mitchell Schwartz is taking his "Message of Municipal Accountability" directly to the voter. 

From the street-front of Larchmont Village Pizzeria, Schwartz espoused a Progressive, but also a Fiscally-accountable Platform, that called for more investments in Clean Energy, Law Enforcement and the Neighborhood Council System, while prioritizing cost-saving Pension, along with DWP Reforms. 

But surely to garner attention from discerning voters, will be Candidate Schwartz's declaration that the Los Angeles Unified School District, needs to be broken up into smaller districts, which should promote some spirited dialog.

Yet, specifics aside, Candidate Schwartz projected a sincere, inclusive "Political Persona" that an increasing number of voters are finding lacking in the current Mayor ........, fixated on a upwards "Political Tomorrow", away from a city in need of communal-based (and preserving) Leadership----Scott Johnson.  

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Contribution Machine for Wednesday

On this day after the latest "Count de Campaign Monet Deadline" via the Ethics Commission, Second Term-seeking, Mayor Eric Garcetti trots onward with another $500,000-plus in the bank ........, but Progressive Mayoral Challenger Matthew Schwartz, may have garnered something Special Interests Money can't buy, a "Bern-powered Ground Game"..   

 Maybe Mayor Garcetti needs to remain fixated on the present campaign before trotting upwards with his political ambitions?

Progressive Mayoral Challenger Matthew Schwartz,

** Blogger's Notes: Its the day after another Ethics Commission's "Count de Campaign Monet Deadline", an initial review of the reports bids well for the Status Quo (with the exception of CD-5 reigning "Nanny Spud/Clowncilman" Paul Koretz) retaining Office Space at 200 Spring Street ......, but we want to bloggin cautious our cyber audience not to get "BERNED" in accepting another pending City Hall Establishment-financed sweep in March. 

While premise of this missive is rooted on the latest Candidate's Contribution Tallys, this past weekend's Democrat Delegate Elections which saw supporters of former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders victorious in a majority of California's Assembly Districts balloting, can't be marginalize regarding possible March ramifications.

For PROGRESSIVE Mayoral Candidate Matthew Schwartz, the local success of  Sander's followers may give him something his meager fiscal resources can't buy ..........., a BERNING Ground Campaign to counter the pending mail blizzard of Garcetti Literature coming soon----Scott Johnson. 

"Count de Campaign Monet Briefs for 1-10-17":

CD 1: The Grass Roots Campaign ............, that could, is nearing the $50,000 Milestone, as a growing Josef Bray-Ali Buzz continues at the expense to current CD-1 Officeholder "Broken Deal Cedillo".

CD 5: Surprise, surprise, Challenger Jesse Creed has more money "On Hand" than embattled "Nanny Spud/Clowncilman Koretz".

CD 9: Challenger Jorge Nuno has loan his upstart Campaign more cash as he seeks to UPSET Councilman Curren Price. 

Friday Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles/Californianista Political Machine for Friday

With the departure of former Failure Mayor Antonio (then) Villaraigosa's Education Ally Steve Barr from the 2017 Mayoral Campaign, its readily apparent that the Second Term-seeking Mayor Eric Garcetti will have a "SOFT-resistance" for another four years as the City of LA's Top Officeholder (before seeking upwards political advancement). 

The "Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee Political Brand" know no serious Political Challenges (for now). 

** Blogger's Notes: Great TGIF (especially for grieving "Naught Ready for Prime Time, Thursday Night Football Raider Fans") to all as the filing deadline for aspiring City of LA Political Candidates, has gone the way of a once-feared Political Machine (allegedly). 

With more details pertaining to the final list of approved candidates for the upcoming March, 2017 Municipal Election pending (once all the the potential CD-7 City Council aspirants are processed), we can for now,  keyboard that the former Failure Mayor Antonio (then) Villaraigosa Political Machine's attempt to "feign resistance" to a potential Second Term for Mayor Eric Garcetti, took a mortal blow via the withdrawal of the "Failure Mayor's Education/Charter School Ally Steve Barr from the Mayoral Campaign proceedings.

The withdrawal of Barr, leaves Matthew Schwartz as the only candidate (with past Failure Mayor ties), with six-figures financial resources to that can act as a "candidate speed bump" in keeping the Rhodes Scholar, turned Politico, from garnering 60% plus margin of the votes, for a Second Term ......, unlike a now re-branding "Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villargovea" in 2009.

** We pause our bloggin coverage to replicate the following EMERGENCY MESSAGE from former CD-14 City Councilman (and associate of "Gloria Marina") Nick Pacheco.     .  

From 2003 Re-Elect Nick Pacheco Campaign.

#WARNING# I feel obligated to warn all Xavier supporters seeking state offices that Antonio is likely to use his machine against them & their campaign.

TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAYOR'S 2001 RACE
Antonio opposed my run for City Council* in '99 so he could have a "friend" in CD 14 against Xavier. They were both my friends at the time BUT Antonio knew I did almost all of the mailers conceived by Xavier's consultant, Kevin Acebo, in his upset victory for Assembly in 1990.** Antonio knew I would choose to support Xavier because of his stronger credentials and superior intellect in the 2001 mayoral election so he worked against my campaign.

*he endorsed his cousin Former Speaker John Perez for the seat^^ but John had to drop out once Union Leader Miguel Contreras & Senator Richard Polanco admonished Antonio he was wrong in making the move without consulting with them. BTW then Assemblyman Cedillo had his own candidate in the race, too.

^^ http://articles.latimes.com/1998/dec/16/local/me-54513

** http://articles.latimes.com/…/hd-1378_1_59th-assembly-distr

** Some comments from pending 34th Congressional District Candidate Sara Hernandez:

I am humbled by conversations I've had with Emily's List, friends, family and the community to run for #CA34. I am seriously considering running for the seat. I strongly believe that it's time for the next generation to assume the mantle of leadership in this country, to fight for the rights of all Americans, to push our communities forward, to stand up to the pervasive racism, xenophobia, misogyny and antisemitism that threatens America and our democracy.. 

Hmm, we wonder what the aspiring Congressional Candidate comments are regarding her former Office Boss Francine Godoy?-----Scott Johnson.

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

With a Judicially-exonerated, former CD2/7 City Councilman Richard "Zorro Marxist" AlarCON, free to campaign as a Congressional Challenger against embattled Congressman Tony Cardenas, longtime South LA Soulvine Columnist Betty Pleasant muses about potential "Brown Black Inequality", involving the Voter Fraud Convictions (and dismissal) of State Senator Rodrick Wright and AlarCON. 

 Hahahaha Betty!! I'm exonerated ........., and Rod is still convicted.

Longtime Soulvine Columnist Betty Pleasant.

** Blogger's Note: A light news morning at 200 Spring Street (with the possible exception of Sidewalk Vote, update below), grants us cyber space to catch up on recent musings via the keyboards of Longtime South LA Soulvine Columnist Betty Pleasant and Downtown News Editor and "Reigning Scribe of Wit" Jon Regardie respectively AFTERNOON UPDATE: The City Clowncil Central Committee approves plan to pass on the cost of future Sidewalk Repairs to Property Owners ----Scott Johnson.

** Within the "Space of Being" of longtime South LA Soulvine Columnist Betty Pleasant, every action, event, convictions of corrupt Politicos ........., and their Judicial Exoneration, is viewed through a racial prism as exampled below.

What is the difference between Richard Alarcón and Rod Wright? Alarcon is Hispanic and he’s been vindicated. Wright is Black and he hasn’t. I asked Wright: what are you going to do? He said his appeal was filed with the Second District Court of Appeals last spring and he said he and his attorney are waiting for oral arguments to be scheduled. In light of Alarcón’s acquittal, that district attorney thing we have issued a statement to the effect that her office is “reviewing the court’s opinion and deciding on other options.”

In Betty's opinion ........, Exonerating Corrupt Black Politicos Matters.

 2017 Mayoral Candidate Matthew Schwartz via the Downtown News.

** Downtown News Editor and Scribe of Wit Jon Regardie does a Public Service in enlightening Angelinos on the background of Mayoral Candidate Upstart Matthew Schwartz .........., and some details excerpted below. 

In a nutshell, here’s what you need to know about Schwartz: He’s thoughtful, intelligent and running out of a true desire to help a city that sometimes feels like it’s melting into an economically ravaged, homelessness-plagued sludge. He’s no gadfly and the campaign for this married father of three is serious. He genuinely appears to care far more about the state of Los Angeles than the personal power the mayor’s office affords. At the same time, Schwartz seems shockingly out of his league, with a platform and a race strategy that are as wobbly as a plate of Clifton’s Jell-O. Granted his candidacy is in its infancy, but more than anything he seems to be banking on riding a populist swell against politics as usual. He repeatedly criticized Garcetti and cited Los Angeles’ myriad problems and weaknesses, but was unable to articulate what he personally has done that qualifies him to run a city of 4 million people.

In layman's terms, its about being a candidate speed bump to slow Mayor Gar-SOFT-ee's Sacramento ambitions.

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

Morning Briefs on 2017 Los Angeles Mayoral Ambitions for Thursday

As we near the end of the First Month of 2016, potential candidates to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's bid for a Second Term, are making their possible intentions known ......, and all have ties to the past Administration of Former Failure (and possible competitor for Governor in 2018) Mayor Antonio Villar .

When will Jose Huizar walk across the future Bridge of Political Ambition, 2017?

** Blogger's Note: We are less than fourteen months away from the 2017 Los Angeles Municipal Elections and despite having $Two Million dollars plus on hand, Mayor Eric Garcetti's bid for a Second Term (and quest for Higher Office) will not go unchallenged .........., especially from a certain, ahhh, rival Political Faction.  

Coincidence, or not, two associates linked to fail policy initiatives via the reign of former Failure Mayor Antonio Villar have made public their possible, respective intentions to challenge Mayor Eric Garcetti's bid for a Second Term.

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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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Morning Brief on the 2017 Los Angeles Mayoral Election for Thursday.

So much for a LA County Board of Supervisor Mark "Home Renovation-Thomas" challenge of Mayor Eric "Gar-Soft-ee" in 2017.

We can gladly state that the Getty House Garage will remain conversion free.

So far, all is soft on the re-election front for "Mayor Gar-soft-ee".

** Blogger's Note: A blogging disclosure ......., one of the post-vacation by products to deal with, has been a Pearl Harbor-like Mosquito assault, that has this blogger dealing with allergic-like reactions to arms and neck (never attempt to enjoy a starry, Sierra Nevada night, without proper netting). That said, we can pronounce for the time being, that the Getty House Garage is safe. After spending a week playing word games with scribes fro the "Old Gray Hag on Spring Street (aka LA Times)", the noted "Garage into Man Cave Converter Expert (with public financing, allegedly)", crafted a clearly-define statement of his intention to seek ........, another term on the Board of Supervisors (more political notes once Benadryl wears off)---Scott Johnson.

The Morning After Brief on the CD 14 Election Day Proceedings

Its all about The Machine as the City Council Incumbents, Charter Amendment 1 & 2 coast to victories, while three sitting LAUSD School Board Members face May Runoffs. But for a self-noting Princeton Graduate, a Mayoral Dream looks more plausible after his impressive victory.

Giving credit to "My Councilman" regarding his resounding (sounding like 2017 Mayoral Candidate) Election Victory.

The Power of the Machine ($1.5 Million), mixed with a healthy dose of Patronage (Mega allocation of CLARTS to targeted CBOs), was just too overwhelming for former LA County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina, in her quest to beat Incumbent CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar ......, and the numbers tell the magnitude of the self-noting Princeton Graduate's impressive victory.

Councilman Jose Huizar 11,061 votes, 65.75%

Gloria Molina 4,033 votes, 23,93%

Nadine Diaz 740 votes, 4.40 %

Mario Chavez 612 votes, 3.63%

John O'Neill 385 votes, 2.28 %

The tale of the numbers from a 9% turnout of voters city wide, but more important in CD 14, are already prompting many to speculate that the "formerly-embattled Eastside Councilman", will strongly consider a 2017 Mayoral Campaign against "The Tepid White Mayor" Eric Garcetti. Many in CD 14, especially Molina Supporters, are very disappointed with Team Garcetti, for not backing up its "Anti Huizar Talk", with a Molina Campaign-supporting "Walk", that would of help with growing support and fundraising. Now, the rehabilitated Huizar-fronted, Labor-dominated Machine, can set its sites on a "Tepid White Mayor" come 2017.

Will Pepe Aguilar choreograph a Mayoral Rancho Song between Jose Huizar and Eric Garcetti in 2017?

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14