Morning Brief on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

CD 9 City Council Candidate and "former" CD 14 Advisor Ana Cubas.

What a difference a Mayor Sam Post makes ........

Just last evening during our Happy Hour Musings, we noted that CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar's staff directory had former Chief of Staff Ana Cubas listed as an "Advisor".

This morning, Cubas is now eligible for inclusion on the ever-growing "Ex Huizar Staff List" as her name has been removed from the current staffer list this A.M..

The fact that Cubas has been banish from the staff of CD 14 raises some interesting questions regarding her departure after announcing intentions to seek the CD 9 seat being vacated by Councilwoman Jan Perry.

Observers have noted that CD 1 Chief of Staff Jose Gardea and CD 2 Chief of Staff Adrin Nazarian have remain on their respective bosses payroll while they seek higher office. Yet when Cubas announces her intentions (which were no secret), Cubas is moved aside, then shone the door.

The fact now that Cubas is no longer part of the CD 14 staff is sure to spawn speculation. One observer points to an in-office battle between Cubas and Deputy Chief of Staff Francine Godoy that led to Cubas departure.

Another City Hall insider notes that Councilman Huizar was not happy that Cubas would put her own political aspiration before his agenda, especially right after a contentious Redistricting battle that saw Cubas garner some unwanted headlines.

Then there is the fact that City Council President Herb Wesson has announced his support of Assemblyman Mike Davis to replace Jan Perry in CD 9. Cubas candidacy creates discomfort in the growing relationship between Wesson and Huizar. Thus, Cubas may find that putting her political desires before the political needs of ex. boss Councilman Huizar, could lead to an undesirable outcome in her quest for City Council. 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14    

Bloggin Happy Hour Musings on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

Another Happy Hour Drink via Tony

Great Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for Monday. Join us as we tip the glass and enlighten you on these political items that may find their way into someone's decaff morning coffee in the A.M. ; ) --- Scott Johnson.

Former Sierra Club Conservation Coordinator and Coalition for Clean Air Campaign Director, now Senior Policy Advisor for CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar Martin Schlageter.

For those who wonder what is the value of a Los Angeles County Sierra Club Endorsement (for democrats only of course), maybe would should rephrase the question this way. What is the value to me for being part of the Los Angeles County Sierra Club Endorsement Committee (** some background on one CD 14 endorsement via "Jack Sparrow") and supporting (with LA County Political Committee Co-Chair Susana Reyes) most of Mayor Antonio Villar's "Green Initiatives" (Unionize Green Trucks at LA Ports, Measure B)?

For Eagle Rock resident and reliable "green ally" Martin Schlageter, this means that you can cash in on years of endorsing Blue/Greeen Labor Democrats and get appointed to a high paid staff position with CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar.

As the City Council continues its summer sabbatical, Councilman Huizar is quietly gaining, losing and moving staff as the latest revisions to its staff directory notes. For example ......

** Former Chief of Staff Ana Cubas is now merely an Advisor.

** Paul Habib is the Interim Chief of Staff. 

** Cecilia Alatorre has moved from the El Sereno to Eagle Rock office
** Sara Hernandez is the Downtown Director.

** Tanner Blackman is the new Planning Director.

** Some long hair guy name Kai is no longer a Huizar staffer

** Two Julios, Julio Esperias and Julio "Perfect Loyalty Score" Torres join the El Sereno Office.

** ....... and Francine Godoy is still the Deputy Chief of Staff.

The revolving door in CD 14 continues ......

OTHER NEWS BRIEFS:

** Great read today via Downtown News Editor and Scribe of Wit Jon Regardie as he sits down with out going Downtown and CD 9 Councilwoman Jan Perry. The focus of their Q and A chat centered on her now past tenure as the Downtown rep for areas such as Little Tokyo Skid Row and South Park. BTW, that battle over signage in South Park with Councilman Jose Huizar has quietly played out. More on Perry via LA Times Columnist Jim Newton who finds many positives on "Jan the Mayoral Candidate".

** Public Health Notice for residents of the 46th Assembly District, you can rest assure knowing that any future cases of Brian Johnson Myopia will go the way of Small Pox as he concedes that ED Voice could only buy him third place in his first bid for public office.

Daily News Journalist Tony Castro was the first to deconstruct the political mythology of Mayor Antonio Villar and chronicled the legal problems of the former City Councilman turned convicted LA County Labor Federation Leader Martin Ludlow.

With the days falling away as July 1, 2013 gets ever closer, Journalist Tony Castro returns with another missive on Mayor Antonio Villar that chronicles the political survival of a former City Terrace kid name Tony ...... and a sampling.

It reminded me of the first time I saw Antonio. It was 1978 on the UCLA campus, and he was a speaker at a Chicano protest rally at the university. His look was appropriate for the time: Long, wavy hair and mustache that made him look a lot like Geraldo Rivera.“Who’s he?” I remember a striking blonde student asking.“That’s Tony Villar,” someone told her. She smiled and kept looking at him. She didn’t care about Chicano rights, the movement or the cause. She was focused on the messenger.And that’s been Villaraigosa — he added his ex-wife’s name to his when they married — his entire public life. He’s been a messenger and when the message hasn’t registered, he’s been smart enough to change it, the way populists have long done it, regardless of whether it’s the personal biographical narrative or a position on policy.This is the politics Antonio has always understood and practiced — and which few like to talk about. We like to envelop our politics in professional discourse about policy, polls, opinion and it’s-the-economy-stupid-BS. But the politics of charisma that has always defined Villaraigosa and that now so heavily sways America is more visceral. It’s about feel and touch. It’s about how a candidate looks and talks, dresses and walks.

The message and name will change again come July 1, 2013.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Noontime Munchies on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Thursday

Two well-known politicos enjoying some lunch time King Tacos.

Great Thursday Lunch Hour to all as we near the end of another work week and cruise into the next weekend. Here are some tasty lunch time political bloggin munchie missives to ward away the post noontime political brain drain.

What honors (of dubious distinction?) await CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar?

Oh so close!

Awaiting the signature of his Political Papi Mayor Antonio Villar on the final approved backroom-drawn maps that will become the litigious byproduct of City "City Redistricting 2012", the "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro" of Boyle Heights can't hold back his thirst for exerting political control over most of Downtown LA. Just as the public was excluded from commenting on the City Clowncil Central Committee's final act to approve the boundaries of its "fifteen self-enrichment zones" , the "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro Corleone" was exerting his will upon the weaken out-going CD 9 Councilwoman Jan Perry regarding a signage zone in the South Park area of downtown.

For months now, the office of "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro Corleone" has fixated its collective attention on the desire of their boss to control downtown via the newly redrawn council district maps. Visit the official CD 14 website and see for yourself the singular fixation on downtown issues. From saving a mural on Broadway to promoting a new business on the same street via the councilman's Twitter, ......

Jose Huizar ‏@josehuizarThe Great One @OfficialGretzky will be @ LA Brewing Co on Broadway in DTLA tonite 4 @LAKings Game-Gretzky Bringing Back Brdway-Go Kings Go! (** We ascertain via the Facebook comments of one Michael "MEAT" Trujillo, former Councilman Huizar Campaign Manager and Redistricting 2012 Commissioner, that he is a co-owner of this establishment).

..... marketing the councilman as the best option for a better downtown has been the paramount priority of Team Huizar.


But meanwhile in "old CD 14", an historic mural is no more.

"Mujer Del Este De Los Angeles" by George Yepes at 418 South Pecan Street in Boyle Heights has become ................

....... another tragic lost of CD 14 cultural history which prompted this response by former CD 14 City Councilman Nick Pacheco.

Nick Pacheco How in the hell does the building owner get permits to convert the building to lofts and no one at City Hall or Councilman Huizar protect the mural.... tragic!!! I can't stay quiet on this one!! I love George Yepes' work.... too bad I can't afford it.

...... and CD 14 can't afford six years of singular downtown attention.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14 

Councilman Jose Huizar's silence on Academia Semillas del Pueblo Controversy and concerns of Community Members

** Blogger's notes: In our on-going coverage on the controversies at the Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School, we have focus on issues indigenous to the operations of the school. Now we disclose today a letter from local community members and merchants to CD 14 Councilman Jose Huizar regarding safety and other concerns. We should note that according to sources, Councilman Huizar never responded to this letter. But from ascertaining printed information on top of page one, we can tell that the council office did forwarded this letter to LAUSD School Board President Monica Garcia, who then "FYI" Academia Semillas del Pueblo, again without a response to those listed on the letter---Scott Johnson in CD 14.

From Page 1: "We are requesting that the City of Los Angeles assist Los Angeles Unified School District in preparing an Environmental Impact Analysis on the effect that Charter School Academia Semillas del Pueblo has had on local businesses and residents in the area".

 From Page 2: "We are requesting that you look into the matter and provide an explanation as to why the City of Los Angeles has allowed a charter school located within the city to expand on such a small piece of land/property located in a commercial zone and why the City of Los Angeles does not require adequate and sufficient parking for its teachers, support staff, school administrators and student parents. The school private parking lot is not being use for parking, it is currently being use as a playground, recess and lunch area for the school children". 

 Lastly: Someone needs to question Councilman Huizar and School Board President Monica Garcia on why Academia Semillas del Pueblo was allowed to operate in this location. Councilman Huizar also needs to answer for why a school is allow to operate in an area zoned for "Commercial use". Did someone play political games with Zoning, Building and Safety, Fire and other permits? ** Read rest of letter after the jump.  

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Morning Brief on the Huizar Political Machine for Election Day

 The Old Gray Hag on Spring Street.

CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar faces the media.

** Blogger's note: Great Election Day to all as once again Primary Election Day in California will count for naught nationally. But the opposite is true for local, county, state and congressional office seekers who will partake today in the state's first ever "Open Primary" in which the first and second place vote getter (regardless of party), advance to November's General Election. Pending on the release of results from the county and state, we will have results posted this evening and "Notes on the Election Scorecard" following tomorrow---Scott Johnson.

** Having to face an inquisitive media has never been a favorite past time of CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar. Most of the time, media members are lucky to get beyond Huizar's Communications Director Rick Coca aka "Coca Puffs" in seeking comments on CD 14 or Councilman Huizar issues. But longtime City Hall Beat Writer Rick Orlov of the Daily News was able to get this exclusive on the political future of the Princeton Graduate turned politico via his yesterday's "Tipoff Column". (** comments in bold)

Councilman Jose Huizais heading back to Princeton this week to talk about education issues.(no plans to party or visit certain friends?)"I think they think I'm still on the Board of Education," Huizar joked last week. (some wish that was still reality)Huizar has been on the City Council for six years and, after next year's elections, will be one of the senior members. (moment of silence for CD 14)There has been speculation that he will run for city attorney, but he said he has no interest in that job. (.... and Marcos Aguilar is a stellar educator)"I like what I'm doing here in the City Council, and I can serve another six years," Huizar said. "I have no plans on leaving before I serve all my time on the council." (Huizzy the Nuch!)

But maybe the real reason that Councilman Huizar will not run for City Attorney has to do with the political fallout from the latest HACLA corruption convictions as this paragraph from the "Old Gray Hag on Spring Street notes. ** We should note that the paragraph below was omitted from today's print edition.

The Times first detailed the scheme in 2007, reporting that Taracena oversaw the award of more than 150 contracts to companies his brothers created. The article found that seven other contracts worth $289,000 were awarded to politically connected firms that had ties to current or former Los Angeles City Council members from the Eastside.

Who was one of those politically connected firms?

Grande Vista is headed by political consultant Gustavo Valdivia, a former member of Councilman Jose Huizar's staff. It landed a $98,895 contract.

......... and what former Building and Safety Inspector is "currently" employed by Grande Vista?

A year later, (Samuel) In was listed in state records as chief executive officer of Grande Vista Associates, a consulting firm that had previously been linked to a scandal at the city's Housing Authority. A Times investigation in 2007 found that Victor Taracena, a construction manager for the authority, steered contracts to politically connected firms, including Grande Vista, without competitive bidding or after rigged contests.One bidder told The Times that he tapped Gustavo Valdivia, a former aide to Councilman Jose Huizar who was Grande Vista's lead consultant, to help him compete for the work — and found out that Grande Vista had secretly submitted its own lower bid. The housing authority paid Grande Vista nearly $99,000 to prepare schematic drawings of restrooms, parking stalls and ramps and other areas.

In's reason for working for Grande Vista?

(Samuel) In said he received no income from Grande Vista and got involved with the firm as a volunteer only to learn more about public outreach, one of the services the firm provides. In also said Valdivia asked him to be an officer."I'm a very simple person. If I can help people, I will help. It's all a positive thing  for me," he said.

** ....... but a big negative for a certain Princeton Graduate future political aspirations.

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

Bloggin Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for Tuesday

Great Bloggin Happy Hour Musings on the local political machine for the eve of another Hump Day. Join us as we tip the glass and enlighten you on these political musings that may find their way into someone's decaff morning coffee in the A.M. ; ) --- Scott Johnson..

CD 14 Councilman Jose Huizar Chief of Staff Ana Cubas

** Refill please!! Hot political rumor of the day revolves around the public sector future of CD 14 Councilman Jose Huizar Chief of Staff Ana Cubas. According to numerous sources, Cubas has retain property in CD 9 fueling speculation that she will be leaving her CD 14 duties soon to seek higher office, that being the City Council seat being vacated by 2013 Mayoral Candidate Jan Perry. Cubas, a Princeton grad like her current boss, had her eyes on CD 1 but may find greener political pastures in the newly Latino majority CD 9

** Lets refill (especially after another glance at the Cubas picture) and share this teachable moment on how to obtain gainful, political employment in CD 14. Its starts with (the only) perfect loyalty and influence (score) in the eyes of your perspective supervisor This after you found the capital to produce tthe glossy cover "Our Town El Sereno Magazine" which was devoid of any contrary commentary about the local councilman. Thus, its no surprise to many that Julio Torrez becomes the latest staffer in CD 14 (just for how long remains to be seen), replacing the recently departed Daniel Andalon in the El Sereno office.

DONE General Manager and possible CD 13 City Council Candidate BH Kim.

** Some comments from the Northeast LA Yahoo Listserve on DONE GM BH Kim possible run for CD 13. BH may need a stiff drink for these.

I have seen him in action. And, he is an arrogrant person. He has run an incompetent department. DONE can not even get bills paid that neighborhood councils submit to them. DONE does not help with disputes either. Kim has done a horrible job running the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE). 
But it is his attitude that is the worst. He is just plain arrogant. Those that want him elected will make this another race issue to try to get him elected. 
Kim should quit now. If he goes on he is looking at some very bad interviews and debates when people hit him with negitative comments.. 

A GPNC Bradley connection?

Coming from a person who has no axe to grind and has not seen him in action..>  > He reminds me of a typical bureaucrat who see's how people fawn over him and hang onto his words and now he craves something more.  He is going to have a huge disadvantage in that a ton of people know him and already dislike him.  Touting him as this great new Asian-American symbol is going to be a non-starter, as very few Korean-Americans live in his district.  It seems he is not known for his district work at all, but for administering the disasterous NC system which has gone really badly in many areas.>  > Local residents need only remember one word and one name to know why Kim has no chance.  Here's a hint.  The best mayor LA has had in the past 50 years.  Yes, Tom Bradley changed LA.  But Glassell Park's "Bradley" will be the 5000 lb anchor that sends Kim to the bottom of Echo Park Lake...

..... and these people get out the vote. Not good.

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

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Machine for Friday

The laugh was short for "re-indicted" CD 2/7 City Councilman Richard AlarCON.

Hola on this pre Cinco de Mayo TGIF, but before we move on to the likes of AlarCON and other topics, we like your answer to this LAUSD-like multiple choice question . "What was the origin of our annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo"? A.) A creation of Dos Equis's "Most Interesting Man in the World". B.) Some battle the French lost on the Plains of Puebla in the early 1860's  C.) Collaboration of former CD 14 City Councilman Art Snyder and Mission Distributors to promote Mexican heritage at Lincoln Park D.) The date of the Mexican-American version of Woodstock at Lincoln Park with the likes of Carlos Santana, Tierra, War, El Chicano, Tower of Power and Los Lobos performing. (** before the homies started throwing blows) E.) All of the above.

Back to the CD 2/7 City Councilman Richard AlarCON, roaming the cyber pages of Facebook last evening, we came across numerous discussions on the dismissal, then re-indictment of the long time public servant. But one intriguing angle on the dismissal of charges against AlarCON centers around the judge Kathleen Kennedy and a possible CD 14 connection. We are being very sensitive in not putting out information that is not based on fact, but we did take time yesterday to discuss some possible background with the District Attorney Office of Public Integrity, more later if warranted. But one can bet another Councilman Huizar California Public Records Act violation that Judge Kennedy will have nothing to do with the second AlarCON Trial.

** Well, well it is nice to know that a "125+ year Old Gray Hag on Spring Street" can still attract a sugar daddy and a rich elitist one at that. It seems that the "Overlord of the Elite Los Angeles Insider Community" Eli Broad wants to squire and buy the former "fishwrap of record".

** Quick Higby, get me the bloggin defib paddles!! The "Aunt Esther" of South LA Journalism and the admirer of "Little Short Guy" City Clowncil Central Committee Chairperson Herb "Mini Amin" Wesson Betty Pleasant has some commentary on LAPD treatment of the elderly and surprise, no mention of CD 8 City Councilman Bernard Parks.

** In the spirit of openness and friendship, we would like make CD 14's "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro" Councilman Jose Huizar aware of this Saturday Class at the University of South Central on Ethics and Transparency in Government. Just think of the opportunities to regaling the politicos from cities of Walnut, Montebello, West Hollywood on your educational exploits at Princeton (and how you almost got away with having the taxpayers pay for your reunion) and selflessly offer yourself as a teachable moment on how to stonewall on California Public Records Act. Plus, you can bring along the latest duo in political outreach, Samuel In and Gustavo Valdivia to "role play" various scenarios regarding ethics in contracting and inspections within public government.          

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

Outtakes from CD 14 Special Report: "Crying Uncle over CLARTS Fund CPRA Request ....... a little too late"

 Violations of the California Public Records Act do not go well with a certain "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro's" City Attorney aspirations.

CD 14 Chief of Staff Ana Cubas stonewalling on disclosing the status of the CLARTS Fund ........ again. (** BTW, not good for someone thinking of running for City Council in CD 9) 

CD 14 El Sereno Field Office Director Arturo Gonzalez relaying information on disloyal constituents to the "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro".

Good Morning CD 14 City Councilman Jose "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro" Huizar and staff!

As your El Sereno Field Office Director Arturo Gonzalez was out and about these last few weeks recruiting potential candidates for the El Sereno Neighborhood Council (after all, every insecure politico needs to micro-manage all community groups in his fiefdom). Somewhere on his desk back at the office, or in route to his boss Chief of Staff Ana Cubas is this request from sometime back (January 31, 2012).

To:  Ana Cubas, Chief of Staff, Councilman Jose HuizarDate:  January 31, 2012From:  Scott Johnson, LA 32 StakeholderRe: California Public Records Request on the status of the CD 14 CLARTS Fund
Chief of Staff Ana Cubas,
This is a request under the rights accorded me under the California Public Records Act for updated information on all expenditures and transfer of funds from the CD 14 CLARTS Amenities Fund from October 1, 2010 to the present.
Please note that this Public Records Request includes all expenditures made from funds transfer to the CD 14 Salary Account from the CLARTS Fund, as noted in past CAO mid-year budget reports.Feel free to respond to this request within the time standards as noted in the California Public Records Act.
Respectfully,
Scott JohnsonLA 32 Stakeholderoutwardscottla32@yahoo.com

The hard copy of this request was given to CD 14 El Sereno Field Office Director Arturo Gonzalez at the February Meeting of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council and what type of response does one get from CD 14 on a time sensitive request such as a California Public Records Request? NONE   But as we enter the month of May, an organization out of Sacramento "Californians Aware" (** this is the same organization that just won an open meeting case against the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors) took interest in our post about Councilman Huizar's refusal to reply to our CPRA request.

From: Terry Francke
To: outwardscottla32@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2012 5:16 PMSubject: Fwd: Google Alert - "Public Records Act" CaliforniaDear Scott,Please let me know if the response to your CPRA request is unsatisfactory. Terry Francke General Counsel 2218 Homewood Way Carmichael, CA 95608 Phone        916.487.7000 Fax            916.487.7999              Web http://www.calaware.org/home-original.php Blog http://www.calaware.org/blog/    Forum http://www.calaware.org/forums/phpBB3/  

Thus, on May 3, 2012 we can tell General Connsel Terry Francke of Cal Aware that the Office of City Councilman Jose Huizar has not responded at all to our CPRA request dated January 31, 2012. Further, we seek Cal Aware's assistance in accessing the information requested and that it be made public in a way that anyone can access. We should note that this is not the first time that the Office of Councilman Jose Huizar has attempted to block disclosure on the status of the CLARTS Fund as the LA Weekly reported.  

In closing, this information was made public to the stakeholders and the board of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council last evening, which prompted CD 14 Staffer Arturo Gonzalez to comment at the end of the meeting, that a letter on the CLARTS Fund CPRA request would be forthcoming, to which we reply, a little too late (via the standards of the CPRA) for that Arturo.

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

"Papa Puffs and Briefs for the LA-32 Community" via CD 14 Councilman Huizar's Commissar Arturo Gonzalez (Political Satire)

 Its an official edit of the Office of Princeton Graduate, City Councilman and Dear Charro of CD 14 Jose Huizar, that all residents of his collective give thanks for the $ Billions plus dollars of investments that he takes credit for, blasphemy,  had the vision to provide for CD 14. 

My one percent (in commissar pay from the CLARTS Fund) loyaltist El Sereno Commissar Arturo Gonzalez will use all resources dedicated to the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro's collective to watch and respond to any instances of disloyalty to the edits and desires of its leader.

The Following are Edits and Pronouncements from your "Princeton Graduate Dear Charro" to his El Sereno Peons via Loyalist Commissar Arturo "Papa Puffs" Gonzalez  for April 28, 2012.

Public Safety Alert for the El Sereno Collective 

Please remember your "Duck, Cover, Call 911 and wait ......... Drill". Your Princeton Graduate Dear Charro with instructions from the "Supreme Payaso" (one Tony Villar of City Terrace) of our Ciudad de Los Angeles, is sending 30 police officers to protect the "University of South-Central". Rest assure peons that no promises of future campaign funds (via the Dear Charro's childhood friend and USC lobbyist David Galaviz) sway your Princeton Graduate Champion of Public Safety, from exposing you to the gun play of "Non Revocable Parolees" from Metro 13, Sereno and 18 Street. 

.New, Social and Traditional  Media Blasphemy Alert for the El Sereno Collective.

Via edit from your Princeton Graduate Dear Charro, the following reactionary tools of media commentary are deemed  blasphemy and are to be expunged from your recommended readings. First, The Facebook Page of The Voice Community News for questioning your Princeton Graduate Dear Charro's commitment to public safety in El Sereno. That bike-riding purveyor of "yellow journalism" (especially when he lies about the $ Million-plus CLARTS FUND Staff Salary Account), should know that LAPD's Com Stats do not show the alarming rise in crimes against the vision of the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro and his (3 for loyalty scoring) supporters. Second, The Right Wing LA Weekly or its written assault on our leadership school for a collectivist tomorrow Academia Semillas del Pueblo. Whats wrong with an visionary indoctrinator such as Marcos Aguilar who sits on a board of trusting followers that pay him a six-figure salary?  Third, all musings from the "Enemy of the CD 14 Collective", the "Invasive Gabacho of Ramona Gardens" the hater of the "Supreme Payaso's created Legacy LA (this Princeton Graduate Dear Charro is smart enough to not take credit for that CBO abortion) the agitator "Stain Spot in CD 14".

Proclamation of "Loyalty Score of 3" for the Comandante Manzanos of Rose Hills.

By proclamation of the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro of CD 14, we honor the latest recipients of the coveted "3 for Loyalty to the Dear Charro Score" to Joe and Anthony Manzano of the oldest collective in Ciudad de Los Angeles  "Rose Hills". Via their selfish endeavor to turn the once reactionary LA 32 Neighborhood Council into a banana republic for Rose Hills. the Offfice of Princeton Graduate Dear Charro will note all future events within Rose Hills in the following manner.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Annual Fiesta and Carnival

 Date:             Friday, May 25, 2012

6 pm to 11 pm

                        Saturday, May 26, 2012

12pm to 11 pm

                        Sunday, May 27, 2012

                        12 pm to 11pm

Location:      4509  Mercury Avenue

Rose hills, CA 90032   

Because of your proclamation (and loyalty to the vision of Princeton Graduate Dear Charro), the zip code of El Sereno becomes Rose Hills and most important, Rose Hills is not exiled to CD 1. (** that unless Councilperson Parks, Perry and the Korean American Community win their redistricting lawsuit against the backroom crafted boundaries of the various socialist collectives within Ciudad de Los Angeles. Then say Hola Councilman Reyes).

Denouncing the Latest Recipients of "-3 for Disloyalty Score" against the vision of the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro. 

Via a proclamation from the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro the following miscreants peons of Rose Hills/El Sereno are branded with the dreaded "-3 for Disloyalty Score" and face excommunications from all future collective functions with the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro. First, Michael Carreon for showcasing defiance of the Princeton Graduate Dear Leader and the rest of the City Clowncil Central Committee at a recent meeting. Second, Lucia Reyes for a "reactionary moment of integrity" in rebutting an opportunity for her and baseball charges to be photographed with their ball-playing Princeton Graduate Dear Charro. Does the reactionary Reyes knows that it is bad enough to highlight collective issues that reflects badly on the image of the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro? Then worst, exhibit further disloyal actions by rebutting an important function of the collective? That is the continuing crafting of an image of our Princeton Graduate Dear Charro that highlights his positive vision for the collective? Banishment from future "Chorizo con Huevos with the Princeton Graduate Dear Charro" is the lease of this unbeliever's problems.

An edit to Hecho En Mexico and Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School from the Priceton Graduate Dear Charro. 

   Comrades, as both supporters of my grand visions for the Collective of El Sereno, its not about what you can do to better your collectivist goals, but what you can do to advance the interest of you Princeton Graduate Dear Charro (do not forget that or the cost of your next building and safety permits increase by Aztec counts of twenties) Your recent selfish feuding runs contrary to the peaceful vision of the collective. (** Plus , its exposing troublesome past zoning issues with your respective collectivist plots that reflect badly on the Princeton Graduate Urban Planning Dear Charro). Thus in the spirit of mediation, I offer the services of my special friends "Samuel and Gustavo", who will for the right price, "contract and permit away your issues" in the spirit of returning peace to Huntington Drive and returning the focus of your Princeton Graduate Dear Charro's attention to all things Downtown. (at lease until mid-2014). 

I, your Princeton Graduate Dear Charro of the collective of CD 14, hereby approve of the edits and proclamations of this week's "Papa Puffs and Briefs for the Rose Hills/ LA-32 Community" via my loyal Commissar Arturo Gonzalez.

Your glowing pronouncements of my vision expected.

Princeton Graduate Dear Charro in my CD 14.

LA 32 Neighborhood Council on the path to Dysfunctional Ruin

LA 32 Neighborhood Council President Anthony Manzano at a recent City Hall meeting where he stated that the LA 32 NC General Board supported the retention of the Rose Hills Community in CD 14. The fact is that the General Board never voted on the issue or authorize the President to speak on the issue. It should be also noted that Manzano is a member of the Rose Hills Homeowners Association. Thus, would have a Conflict of Interest regarding land use issues pertaining to the Rose Hills Community. Vice President Val Marquez resigned after this transgression and other questionable actions by President Manzano.

Sadly another black eye for the LA 32 Neighborhood Council.

Yes, it has happen again.

When you mix personal agendas with pressure from CD 14 Councilman Jose Huizar's El Sereno Field Office Director Arturo Gonzalez to be a vessel for the Princeton Graduate's micro-management of his community agenda, then this supposed experiment in local governess will almost always fail.

Upon the completion of the last election cycle, residents and and stakeholders of LA-32 were blessed with a diverse General Board that prioritize openness and transparency as they sought to return to a neighborhood council that put community first, not personal agendas or the wishes of CD 14.

Under the leadership of President Tammy Membreno , professional conduct and service to community were paramount. The LA-32 Board also expected the same of CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar and his staff. It was this body that sought CD 14 to account for the status of the Central Los Angeles Refuge Transfer Station  Fund (CLARTS FUND). Sadly, the same level of professionalism that was exhibited by the LA-32 NC in seeking to educate and update the community on the CLARTS Fund was not returned by CD 14 staff as evident in this video of the proceedings.

     CD 14 Chief of Staff Ana Cubas at LA-32 NC Meeting, September of 2010.

Upon the resignation of President Membreno due to an increase work load at Barrio Action Youth and Family Center, the chairmanship was handed over to Vice-President Anthony Manzano, who was then elected to serve out the term of the President. Manzano soon after started to clash with other members of the board. 

First, Manzano disbanded the By-Laws Committee which had been empaneled with the task of revising the NC's By-Laws as requested by DONE. The committee had drafted a revised set of of By-Laws but were preclude from presenting their work due to the actions of Manzano. Manzano convene a new committee with himself as chair but to this day no revised By-Laws has been approved. Some board members felt that Manzano wanted the revised By-Laws to assure ample power within the presidency.

Second, Manzano held an illegal meeting which violated the standards denoted under the Brown Act. The board member who file the complaint with DONE was summery removed from his committee chairmanship the following month (September) by Manzano.

Third, Manzano placed many of his Rose Hills residing fellow board members on key committee chairmanships (which controls allocations of NC funds). Joe Manzano, the father of the president was appointed to the Land Use Committee which was chaired by another Rose Hills associate Johnny Carbajal. Both were members of the Rose Hills Homeowners Association which was founded by ...... Joe Manzano. It should be noted that the members of the Rose Hills Homeowners Association (totalling about six including the President) never recused themselves from votes on land use issues pertaining to Rose Hills.

Lastly, Manzano lost the respect of board members by not standing up to the disruptive actions of CD 14 staff (ie. Arturo Gonzalez, he has been seen numerous time laughing as unprofessional comments are directed at non-Huizar supporters and has interrupted meetings when something negative about Huizar is stated ) and their supporters. Recent meetings of the NC have seen members of the board targeted by audience members for ridicule and verbal attacks. Most if not all are targeted on non-supporters of Councilman Huizar. Joe Manzano, who many feel is running the board through his son, has numerous times interrupted board members while sitting in the audience. But the last straw for some board members were vicious, unprofessional emails sent by Anthony Manzano's close friend and board member Victor June Ayala to non Rose Hills members which were then past onwards to DONE for resolution. At this time, Manzano has not taken any action against Ayala. 

In Retrospect, will a retreat help to resolve issues within the LA-32 NC? Better yet, the question should be whether Councilman Huizar wants a strong united NC that puts community concerns before the agenda of him. As a board member who has watched the theatrics the last few months from the likes of Judy Knapton, Ruben Chavez, Joe Manzano and well-paid public servant Arturo Gonzalez, DONE may want to provide training on the the finer points of rubber stamping a certain Princeton Graduate edits. 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14