HOT Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

The Mayor Sam Blog presents a "Bloggin Then and Now Moment" featuring former Failure Mayor Antonio Villar-(then Raigosa) Mayoral Deputy Jim Bickhart, who's "Snake Pliskin Persona" was the cause for an "Unpaid Fall from Grace", has resurface in a PAID Political Staff Position ........., with surprising Policy Responsibilities.

Former Failure Mayor Villar-(then Raigosa) Deputy Jim Bickhart exerting his OVERSIGHT of Animal Services in 2007.

** Blogger's Notes: Great Monday to all as we present a "Bloggin Then and Now Moment" featuring VETERAN City Hall Staffer/Political Crony Jim Bickhart. Once upon a political time (back in the Failure Mayor Antonio Villar-then Raigosa Era), a THEN Deputy Mayor Bickhart, was observe exercising his "Oversight" of the much-malign Animal Services Department.  

One could surmise during his "Episodes of Oversight", that Bickhart was engaging his "Inner Snake Pliskin Persona", which allegedly, had opinions that were contrary to the Official Policies of his Boss Tony (regarding Overnight RV Parking Zones in Venice) ........, as excerpted below.

“We got what we wanted on the RVs and campers. Who do we go after next? We can’t stop until this place is all cleansed. Wash away the scum. ALL of it.” “Who cares? Villa-la-grossa is just as big a coward as Rosendahl. Maybe the Stakeholders are right – if these folks won’t leave, we should get someone to come around with a semi, load the homeless scum into it like stinking sardines and drive them out to the Mojave. Dump ‘em there in the dead of night blindfolded and drive away. Period. End of story.” “Next time one of those wussies heckles you, just pop ‘em one. No. They protect scum, they should be treated like scum. It doesn’t matter if they make money sucking on the government tit or if there Wolfgang frigging *#!%$!. Time is running short.”

 ......., and needless to say  Birkhart PAID a short term cost for his "Inner Snake Pliskin Thoughts". But years later (in 2017), Birkhart's Pliskin Homeless Commentary has apparently been FORGIVEN as the longtime servant of the City Hall Establishment, has a NEW GIG ..........., with some surprising responsibilities.

From CD-5 Paul Koretz's Staff Bios ..........,  Jim (or Snake?) consults on a variety of policy and legislative matters, including housing, homelessness, land use, airports, infrastructure, environment and animal welfare, amongst others. Additionally he provides support in the area of communications

Its apparent that being a Crony Enabler has REDEEMING benefits.                                                     

The STILL Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez to Washingtion D.C. Burro (with Carpetbag) is on Standby.

** The transition from "Assembly Somebody to Congressional Nobody" is sadly nearing for STILL Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez as his MUCH-LAUDED victory over the "Big Red Morrison Machine" .........., nears its MUCH-RIDICULED end as the vacillating Congressman-elected five week delay in seeking to support Governor Moonbeam II's "Cap and Trade Extension", has apparently come to NAUGHT. 

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustee Member Gabriel Buelna.

** Does, NEW LACCD Board of Trustee Member Gabriel Buelna have an EL PLAN  ............, to returned the reformed Educational Entity into its former DOCUMENTED (via the LA Times), "Cronyism over Merit Contracting Proclivities"? Supporters of Pro Active Reforms at LACCD might want to take a Cyber Moment to Google "Gabriel Buelna, Gustavo Valdivia" ..........., then Google "Gustavo Valdivia, Samuel In, Mayor Sam" .........., next Google "Gustavo Valdivia, Grande Vista Associates, HACLA, LA Times"  ......... and ponder whether Trustee Buelna can be TRUSTED to continue the needed reforms----Scott Johnson.

Its Special Election Day ........, Again in the 34th Congressional District

Its "D (for Decision)-Day 2017" in the 34th Congressional District as Voters partake in their Constitutional Right (protected by those who landed on the beaches of Normandy 73 years ago today) to select the replacement for, now California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. 

Will an ENERGIZE Korean-American Electorate empower a Special Election Surprise for Robert Lee Ahn ......, at Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez's Expense?

** Blogger's Notes: Its "D (for Decision)-Day 2017" in the 34th Congressional District as the likes of the "Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez for Congress Moving Burro (with Carpetbag)", along with potential 51st Assembly District Special Election Candidates, await the presumptive Victory of the Eagle Rock (via Riverside) Politico, barring the UNEXPECTED ..........., which according to data via the LA Times, cannot be dismiss outright. 

The LA Times reports that early Mail-in Ballot returns are showing a BOOST in Korean-American Voter Turnout that may result in a substantial narrowing of the presumptive Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez Victory Margin.

First, As of Monday afternoon, 21,000 mail ballots had been received, an increase of about 20% compared with the day before the April primary. Korean American voters, who make up just 6% of voters in this majority Latino district, are outpacing Latinos in early returns.  

Second, About 5,660, or 30% of Korean American registered voters, have already voted, according to a surname and birthplace analysis by Political Data Inc. The day before the primary election, about 4,000 Korean Americans had already voted.

Third, Korean Americans made up about 27% of early mail returns as of Monday evening, and Asians as a whole, who have received targeted ads from Ahn, made up about 38% of the ballots.

Most telling ........, This doesn't include more than 1,400 voters who participated in early voting over the weekend. The vast majority of those weekend votes came from Pio Pico Library in Koreatown, where many Korean Americans also turned out in force to vote.

In discerning the information posted above, it would not be inconceivable that Candidate Ahn may have the lead this evening when the initial tally of the early vote is posted, but the big question will be whether Assemblyman Gomez will rise above his normal "Dull Persona", in motivating his Base to counter an ENERGIZE Korean-American Electorate----Scott Johnson.

The Jimmy Gomez for Congress Moving Burro awaiting Today's Election Results.

Eagle Rock Progressive Luis Lopez CAN"T WAIT for a presumptive Gomez Victory Tonight.

Will former CD-1 City Councilman Ed Reyes become the "Congressman Jimmy Gomez Anointed Assembly Successor"? 

A Bloggin Emergency Message from "Xavy Barreta" regarding Congressional Candidate Jimmy Gomez

The Mayor Sam Blog has obtain the following "Emergency Message from Xavy Barreta" that questions 34th Congressional District Candidate Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez's FITNESS to serve as the replacement for, NOW California Attorney General Xavier Becerra ........, that discerning observers, find similar to an infamous 2001 LA Mayoral Campaign Robo Call targeting then Mayoral Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa. 

Another dreaded "Bloggin Moment of Truth" for Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez?

** Blogger's Notes: Disclaimer, the following could be taken as Satire .........., but there is no discounting the veracity of the content. That stated, the Mayor Sam Blog has received the following "EMERGENCY MESSAGE" via a "Xavy Barreta", that questions the FITNESS of 34th Congressional District Candidate, Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, to replace, NOW California Attorney General Xavier Beccera. Longtime, discerning Political Observers will find the contents below, similar to an infamous 2001 LA Mayoral Campaign Robocall, targeting the formerly Antonio Villaraigosa that was linked to the unsuccessful Xavier Becerra Campaign. Years later, someone with a satirical appreciation has OBVIOUSLY, not-forgotten Becerra's Folly and is either, engaging in political retribution ........, or having some factually-based laughs at the expense of "Establishment Jimmy"  ;)  ;)-----Scott Johnson.

PLEASE DON'T DELETE!! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR 34th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT VOTERS. My name is Xavy Barreta and I have some Important FACTS for 34th CD Voters. Its time for the SILENCE to be broken about Congressional Candidate Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez. 

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Breaking (FAKE?) Polling News: Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez enjoys BIG Lead in 34th Congressional District Special Election Campaign (LOL!!)

In Breaking (FAKE) Polling News regarding the upcoming 34th Congressional District Special Election, Assemblyman Jimmy "from Riverside" Gomez enjoys a "Wide Margin of Support" over the rest of the twenty-something Candidates .........., via his Campaign Consultant S(kelton) G & A-commissioned (ie. paid for) Survey of Voters. 

WOW!! I find (errr  paid for) a Poll that gives ME a "Wide Margin of Support".

** Blogger's Notes: LOL!! The following is bloggin priceless, consider its politically-germane to the the California Assembly Member (via Riverside) who wants High School Students indoctrinated on whats constitutes "Fake News".  In REALITY, Establishment Democrat Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez,, who has been anointed the "Designated Candidate" to replace NOW, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in Congress, should become the "Subject Politico" regarding future legislation pertaining to regulating FAKE POLLING NEWS, that is blatantly crafted to mislead (and solicit donations from) voters. Its obvious from the Gomez Campaign Consultant S G & A-commissioned Survey (posted below), that the Riverside-native is seeking to counter the INDEPENDENT Latino Decisions Poll that had Gomez trailing by double-digits to Progressive Candidate Arturo Carmona.  Further, discerning observers will note that publicizing commissioned Surveys, is a tired S G & A Campaign Tactic which highlights the Client Candidate's strengths ......, while not disclosing any negative findings (note the absence of additional pages of Survey Data). We also find it LAUGHABLE, that the Survey found lone Republican Candidate William Morrison  with MORE SUPPORT than Bernienista Progressive Arturo Carmona, while not even gauging support for the other thirteen official candidates. That stated, the most-telling statistic is the supposed fact is Candidate Gomez's 33% Approval Margin .........., which means that two-thirds of the voters may choose someone else in April, allegedly-----Scott Johnson.

The One Page Summery of Gomez Campaign-commissioned Fake Poll News (allegedly). 

Another S G & A (Mike Shimpock above) Cut and Sliced Survey Deconstructed.

A REAL News Update!! Jimmy "Via Riverside" Gomez for Congress Kickoff in Eagle Rock

Ciudad de Los Angeles First Couple/(Political) Life Partners Eric and Amy Wakeland-Gar-SOFT-ee, proudly invite you to the Congressional Campaign Kickoff of Jimmy "via Riverside" Gomez, in Exclusive North (of Colorado) Eagle Rock ......, with Campaign Choreographing again provided by (Parque) S G & A Consultant Mike Shimpock, 

Mr. and Mrs. (Political) Life Partners Eric and Amy Wakeland-Gar-SOFT-ee.

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Who were The Purveyors of the alleged RIGGED/CHOREOGRAPHED Endorsement for Anointed Congressional Candidate Jimmy Gomez?

The UNDER-publicized California Democrat Party (CADEM) Endorsement Meeting that resulted in the alleged RIGGED Selection of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez to replace ex. 34th Congressional District Officeholder Xavier Becerra, is the subject of conflicting accounts on the Establishment-choreographed proceedings. 

The Establishment California Democratic Party kicking aside ALL challengers to the ANOINTED/ENDORSED 34th Congressional District Candidate Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez. 

** Blogger's Notes: A BLOGGIN DISCLAIMER!! In the convoluted political-exploiting mindset of aspiring 34th Congressional District Candidate (via Riverside) Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, the following missive on the TRUE background pertaining to his alleged RIGGED/CHOREOGRAPHED Endorsement by the California Democrat (CADEM) Party, at a SPARSELY, attended gathering at El Sereno's Barrio Action Youth and Family Center, will become a future exercise on Fake News in a California Public Education (via Indoctrination) Classroom. 

Its not often that we find common ground on a proposed Policy Issue with the affable Riverside-transplanted, former Educator (as "Credentialed" by Parke Skelton) but we cannot pass on sharing a future Teachable Moment on keyboarding the bloggin truth in media, via utilizing various sourcing as noted below----Scott Johnson.

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Latino Decisions CD-34 Special Election Poll = BAD NEWS for Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez

A NBC News-attributed Latino Decisions "CD-34 Special Elections Poll" is BAD NEWS for the Congressional Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez ......... and an UBER-BOOST for the Congressional Aspirations of former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Staffer Arturo Carmona.

Arturo Carmona is the TOP choice to replace Congressman Xavier Becerra in recent Latino Decisions Poll.

Sacramento/Establishment Endorsed Congressional Candidate Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez. 

** Blogger's News: Lets be bloggin blunt and concise .........., the Congressional Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez is in MAJOR TROUBLE. In a NBC News-attributed Poll by Latino Decisions (posted below for your review) regarding the pending 34th Congressional District Special Election, the Sacramento and Local Political Establishment-endorsed Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, trails Arturo Carmona 38-23%, with former LAUSD School Board Member Yolie Flores (11%) and ex CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar Staffer Sara Hernandez (9%). placing third and fourth respectively.. Playing a major role in the Poll finding (as noted by Major Sam) is the organization of Progressive/Bernie Sanders supporters, as witnessed in the recent 53rd Assembly District Democratic Delegate Elections as noted in the NBC News Missive. 

And perhaps a sign of things to come was an Assembly District Election Meeting recently held in Gomez's district that resulted in a strong slate of Bernie Sanders supporters as Assembly District Delegates (ADDs), according to the popular insider political website at MayorSam. ADDs are local representatives that work with the community and act as an official party conduit between the constituents and state representatives, with important functional and representative roles that can heavily influence the future leadership of the district.

About the Pol (via the Latino Decisions Website)l: Latino Decisions interviewed a total of n=400 potential voters by cell phone and landline, between January 10-14, 2017. All interviewers were live-callers and bilingual, allowing respondents the option of answering in English or Spanish. Overall, 51% of all respondents were Latino, and 20% of all respondents answered the survey in Spanish. Voters were selected from the California voter file who had primary vote history for previous primary elections, making them likely to vote in the upcoming special election. Final data were weighted to match the demographics of the district for gender, age, ethnicity, and partisanship on the voter file among likely primary voters. The poll contains a +/- 4.9% margin of error.  The poll was not conducted on behalf of any candidate or political organization.
More reactions later----Scott Johnson. 

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Latino Decisions CA 34 Special Election Poll, Page 1

CD-34 Special Election Poll, Page 2

CD-34 Special Election Poll, Page 3.

CD-34 Special Election Poll, Page 4.

CD-34 Special Election Poll, Page 5

Now that you have heard a little more about the candidates, if the special election for the 34th congressional district was held today, and the candidates were {rotate: State Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, former city council aide Sara Hernandez, former Sanders campaign deputy director Arturo Carmona, former LAUSD board member Yolie Flores} who would you vote for?

Gomez.....................................23

Hernandez.....................................9

Carmona.....................................38

Flores.....................................11

Someone else.....................................5

Don’t know (VOL).....................................14

Assemblyman Gomez gets BERNED in Delegates Selection Rehearsal for pending 34th Congressional District Special Election

 The Congressional Campaign of Assemblyman (and Wife of Bill Clinton Supporter) Jimmy Gomez, is reeling from the BERN inflicted upon it via Sunday's 51st Assembly District Delegate Elections by former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders (and Congressional Candidate Arturo Carmona) Progressive Supporters, in a possible Dress Rehearsal of the upcoming 34th CD Special Election.

Ahhhh, how do I explain my hand-picked Delegate Slate TRUMPING?

Former Sanders Campaign Official Arturo Carmona's Congressional Campaign is ASCENDING.

** Blogger's Notes: Its true ..........., and cause by humans (of Democratic registration). We are referring to a changing Political Climate in the 51st Assembly District that was evident via Sunday's MASSIVE turnout for the Democratic Party Delegate Elections ........, and the results do NOT bid well for the "Wife of Bill Clinton-supporting Establishment". 

In a stunning repudiation of the local Democratic Party Establishment, supporters of Bernie Sanders help elect a mostly Progressive Slate of Delegates, that will play a MAJOR role in endorsing future Candidates for Public Office in the DEEP BLUE political enclave.

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A Pending, Dueling (Current and Ex) Huizar Staffers for #CD34 Campaign?

The pending 34th Congressional Special Election Candidate Vacuum, created by the health-related withdrawal of former California Assembly Speaker John Perez, may result in a potentially, bloggin-lucrative duel between current and ex CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar Staffers Jesse Leon and Sara Hernandez respectively .........., benefiting the Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez?  

......., for pitting ex Staffer Colleagues against one another in respective, long shot Campaigns to replace Congressman Xavier Becerra.

** Blogger's Notes: As the now apparent Californianista One Party Establishment's "Chosen One", Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, continues to grow a list of endorsements for his Campaign to replace pending California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in the 34th Congressional District, a potential, bloggin-lucrative candidate side show is developing between an ex and current staffer of CD 14 city Councilman Jose Huizar. Former CD-14 Downtown Staffer/Legal Counsel Sara Hernandez, who has formally announced her Campaign, may have a challenge for the affections of the "Huizzynistas" as current Huizar Staffer (and past Campaign Manager) Jesse Leon, STRONGLY broached his thoughts about entering the campaign proceedings. If the Loyola Law School Grad Leon joins the current CORO Southern California Executive Director Hernandez in seeking to replace Congressman Becerra, the resulting "factorization" of Huizar supporters, may ensure Assemblyman Gomez a spot in a sure Runoff ........., and prompt the disclosures of various "internal issues" within CD-14. Below we have posted Facebook-posted comments regarding the #CD34 Campaign from both Leon and Hernandez-----Scott Johnson. 

Former CD 14 Staffer Sara Hernandez.

This has been an unforgettable seven days. After talking to my family, friends, EMILY's List, and former boss Councilman Jose Huizar, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Congress in #CA34!

We need to send a fighter and a doer to Washington with the on-the-ground experience and understanding of how public policy decisions affect everyday Angelenos.

With Donald Trump threatening so many of our communities, I’m prepared to stand up and defend our immigrants, our public schools, our environment and our parents’ and grandparents’ retirement security.

I hope you will join my campaign and consider supporting me in this election. You can go to my website here: www.sarahernandezforcongress.com. I can't win this without you!

Current CD 14 Staffer Jesse Leon

Dear Family:

It’s official! I wanted to let you all know that I have started exploring my potential run for Congressional District 34. I spoke with my wife, Liz Leon (aka Rios), and she fully supports my decision to start exploring this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

I also want to thank my boss, Jose Huizar, for his kind words in saying that he believes I will make a very strong candidate for this seat. We spoke yesterday, and I let him know that my heart is in the communities that make up this Congressional seat. I’ve spent nearly two decades of my life fighting for and humbly serving these communities.

Those of you that know me can vouch for the work that I’ve done and the passion I have for that work. What most of you don’t know is that that passion is deeply rooted in every fiber of my being: I advocate for the homeless, because at one point my family was homeless; I volunteer to feed the hungry because several times growing up my family actually had to search for food in dumpsters; I fight for worker rights because I was a child laborer and worked side by side in unsafe factory conditions; I fight for youth employment because this is how I paid for my school clothes; I ran youth camps in Big Bear because I never got to leave the gang infested neighborhood I grew up in.

Long story short, I have dedicated the last two decades of my life selflessly serving the Downtown Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, Pico-Union and Westlake communities, and more recently all the communities that make up our wonderful CD14 for one plain and simple reason: it is my obligation to serve. I was lucky enough to earn a degree from USC and a law degree from Loyola Law School despite my upbringing, and my life’s work is to give back as much as I can for as long as I can.

The one decision I am one hundred percent certain of is that I will forever regret not exploring this opportunity thoroughly. I care too much for these communities to stand by the sidelines.

The people I’ve approached already are super excited for me. One of them put together the attached campaign logo no more than 30 minutes after I reached out! If I decide to run, I think this will be a pretty great logo to use.

And if I decide not to run, rest assured that I will have our community’s best interests at heart when deciding who deserves our support and backing.

Stay tuned! I will be reaching out soon.

Forever Grateful,

-Jesse Leon

Tuesday Evening Briefs on the #CD34 Campaign Proceedings ........, minus a First Cousin (of Tony V.) John

The surprise "Political Earthquake", epicenter within the confines of the 34th Congressional District, was renowned (and rotund) former Assembly Speaker John Perez, vacating his short-lived Congressional Campaign, due to undisclosed health issues. 

Former Assembly Speaker John Perez ........, regulating, now State Senator (and then Assemblyman) Anthony Portantino on the Floor of the "Sacrahavana Legislature".

A full length video chronicling the short-lived "John Perez for Congress Campaign". 

** Blogger's Notes: Beep, beep, beep ..................., and flat line (again), have gone the post-Assembly Speaker political aspirations of the First Cousin of former Failure LA Mayor Antonio Villar (then Raigosa) John Perez.

Unlike his unsuccessful, third-place campaign for California Controller a couple of years (a blog posts galore) ago, the rotund former Assembly Speaker withdrew from the growing field of candidates seeking to replace Congressman Xavier Becerra, citing medical issues, as noted in the LA Times.

The 47-year-old Democrat declined to offer specifics about his condition, citing a desire to keep it private. But he said it was serious enough that it would keep him from waging a vigorous political campaign in 2017. "The treatment is one that doesn’t lend itself to the intensity of a campaign that the community deserves," he said

With the withdrawal of the former Assembly Speaker, the "Sacrahavana-based, Californianista y Ciudad de Los Angeles One Party Leadership", coalesced their support behind the Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, vis the endorsements of "El State Senate Presidente Pro Tepore Kevin De Leon the First", Assembly Junta Speaker Anthony Rendon and Mayor Eric Garcetti.

But while the Establishment seeks to anoint the former Riverside-residing Community Organizer as the "Chosen One", the Times reports that former CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar Staffer Sara Hernandez has officially announced her campaign ............., along with former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Strategist Arturo Carmona.----Scott Johnson.

Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez is "IN" Campaign to Replace Congressman (soon to be Attorney General) Xavier Becerra

Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez announces that he will be a candidate to replace Congressman Xavier Becerra, now California Attorney General-nominee, in Washington D.C., join former Assembly Speaker John Perez (and NOT CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar) in what should be a VERY competitive campaign.

The Affable and Outgoing (via Riverside, now Eagle Rock) Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez. ,

** Blogger's Note: Its Official .............., that there will be a contested Campaign to replace California Attorney General-nominee, Congress Xavier Becerra, for what could be a long term stay in Washington D.C.

51st Assembly District Officeholder Jimmy Gomez announced today, his intentions to seek the soon vacated Congressional Seat currently held by "Sacrahavana-bound" Congressman Becerra ........., while CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar used Social Media to state that he was staying put ......., as the "City Council's reigning Tyrant".

The inclusion of the 51st AD Officeholder into the pending 34th Congressional District Special Election, is sure to highlight the contrast in mannerisms between the affable, out-going Assemblyman ....... and the domineering, gruff former Assembly Speaker.

Meanwhile, speculation continues that the likes of CD 1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo (a long shot), former Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustee Member Mona Fields, ........., and LAUSD School Board Member Monica Garcia are considering whether to be a candidate in the upcoming Special Election proceedings----Scott Johnson. 

First Thoughts on Perez-Gomez Match Up: This election will serve as a barometer on the influence of former Failure Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, now Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villargovea, who is sure to invest political capital in getting First Cousin John elected to Congress ....., and its apparent that Political Consultant Parke Skelton will manage the Gomez Campaign, via the Gomez Congressional Campaign Video Announcement posted on the SG&A Facebook Page, with Dave Jacobson guiding the Perez Campaign.  

In Search of .........., the mystical Jimmy Gomez for Assembly Reelection Office

As City of Los Angeles Employees enjoy a Paid Holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus, we channel the "Discover of America's" exploratory spirit as we go in search of the elusive "Jimmy Gomez for Assembly Campaign Office". 

Did the opening of the 2014 Assembly Reelection Campaign Office ever get beyond shovel ready or is the former Riverside resident making good use of his voluminous carpetbag?

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A Walking "Academia" Fact-Finding Idea for Mayor Garcetti, State Senator De Leon and Assemblyman Gomez

As Mayor Eric Garcetti, along with State Senator Kevin De Leon (via San Diego) and Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (via Riverside), walk the streets of Highland Park touting the resources of city government, we invite the trio to a side excursion in El Sereno, in the spirit of responsive governance to possible Zoning Violations at the Controversial Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School. 

Bring the supposed benefits of Municipal Government to your front door steps.

Mayor Garcetti to Senator De Leon, "Did you support (or was it Gomez?) the recent successful State of California Department of Education Charter Revocation Appeal by the lucrative 1% Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School Collective, despite the assorted documentation below? (BTW, my Eastside Director Patricia Alarcon and I visited the politically-connected eatery that has a lawsuit against Mr. and Mrs. Mark(os) Aguilar-Ferguson's Education Collective)".

** Blogger's Note: As Mayor Garcetti, with Sacramento political chums State Senator Kevin De Leon and Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, walk the streets of Highland Park this A.M., touting the resources of local government, we thought of a way to grow this idea in civic engagement to another level. With supporting documentation below, we invite the trio to jointly engage in a walking investigation of the issues pertaining to the Controversial Lucrative 1% Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School Collective fronted by Mr. and Mrs Mark(os) Aguilar-Ferguson. In supporting today's exercise in bring government to the doorsteps of constituents, we invite the trio of Garcetti, De Leon and Gomez to take this morning's symbolic exercise to the next level of sustenance government resolution to the issues documented below .........., and BTW, were positive that the co-owners of the Hecho En Mexico Eatery would be more than willing to host the pre and post festivities gathering (for the right percentage of the proceeds of course)---Scott Johnson. 

 Page 1 of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council Letter requesting an investigation of possible zoning violations at the Controversial Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School.

Page 2 of LA-32 NC Letter.

Page 1 of Department of Building and Safety Letter to owners of the politically-connected, Hecho En Mexico Eatery which exposes the lack of LAUSD Zoning Jurisdiction over the Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School. 

Page 2 of Department of Building and Safety Letter.

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McDonnell for Sheriff Fundraiser tonight in Eagle Rock

Even with the LA Times, Daily News and many within the LA Political Community endorsing Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell to replace Lee Baca, the need for campaign contributions is still paramount. 

Hmm, did anyone notice the two previous Parke Skelton clients attending tonight's festivities on the behalf of his latest political charge?

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Brief on Gloria Romero's beef with the Old Boys Political Machine for Tuesday

Former State Senate Majority Leader, Education Reformer  and the noted "Other Woman" Gloria Romero, rips the Old Boys in Sacramento over their hypocrisy in the Senator Roderick Wright conviction.

 Former State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero

 Is incoming State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de Leon pondering his own past domicile issues?

Good morning from the "East Bank of Los Angeles" as the morning low clouds burn away to reveal a once Sacramento Latina Politico, who is keyboarding missives aimed at the hypocritical Old Boys Club in the State Capital of  "Greece on the Pacific" (formerly known as the Golden State).

Former State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero once had it all as part of the ruling class in Sacramento, Local political observers will remember that it was Romero, along with then Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, who pushed Mayor Antonio Villar's LAUSD takeover scheme AB 1381, which later ruled unconstitutional.

But while Mayor Villar proved to be a Fail Education Mayor, Romero's passion for true Education Reform (and a nine year passionate affair with late LA County Labor Federation Leader Miguel Contreras), brought her into conflict with former labor allies (especially CTA) over supporting the growth of Charter Schools and Prop 32, which would of diluted the power of unions statewide.

Thus, it should come as no surprise to anyone politically astute, that the once insider take keyboard umbrage at the current state of hypocrisy within the State Senate (regarding dealing with convicted felon State Senator Roderick Wright), in her new Columnist role with the Orange County Register. But its her comments regarding in-coming State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de Leon that are raising eye brows ..............

For example, the recently announced successor to Steinberg as leader of the Senate, Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, has had past political opponents accuse him of carpetbagging, that is, moving into a district to to qualify to run for a particular seat, as referenced in an LA Weekly story from 2006. (It's a common political practice and is legal.)

One de Leon opponent, longtime district resident Elena Popp, rightfully called it an “old boys network.” At the very least, it was a distasteful magical carpet(bag) ride.

After de Leon vacated his Assembly seat, he supported current Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, who also immediately faced residency challenges. A 2012 YouTube video captures him giving three answers about where he lived, finally, laughing “I move a lot.”

Romero's comment regarding de Leon are interest in lieu of rumors over the years of their "close relationship" and they must of stung the former San Diego resident considering this "clarification" submitted to the Register .............

Kevin de Leon was leasing an apartment in the 45th state Assembly District at the time he ran for the Assembly in 2006. De Leon’s residency was ambiguously characterized in a column by Gloria Romero in the Feb. 4 edition of the Register.

........ hmmm, when did Carol Jacques couch become an apartment (allegedly)?

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14