Mayor Sam Exclusive: Commerce City Councilman John Soria Daylights As A Montebello Transit Admin Manager

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we have confirm that City of Commerce City Councilman John Soria is now employed by the City of Montebello as a "Transit Admin Manager", prompting speculation regarding his supposed departure from a paid, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Civilian Position.

Was Commerce City Councilman John Soria's Public Embrace of notorious Southeast LA Politico Mario Beltran's Cannabis Interests, the reason for his new Montebello Paid Position?

** Blogger's Notes: In a Mayor Sam Sister City News Group Exclusive, we confirm that controversial Commerce City Councilman John Soria, is now employed as a "Transit Admin Manager" for the neighboring Montebello Municipal Transportation Department, prompting speculation regarding his supposed departure from a civilian position with the Los Angeles Sheriff Department.

A source tells Mayor Sam that an employee ("Tiffany?") of the City of Montebello Transportation Department, confirmed that a "John Soria" is employed by the agency. 

As noted previously by the Hews Media Group, Councilman Soria was a subject of an Internal Investigation by his now, ex. employer for his public embracing of notorious Southeast LA Politico Mario Beltran's Cannabis Interests.

In recent weeks, rumors have been broached that Soria, along with Political Ally Mayor Ivan Altamirano, are supportive of replacing the LA County Sheriff Public Safety Contract, with a new partnership involving the City of Montebello Police Department. Thus fueling the speculation that Soria's new Job, is an ethically-challenged "Down Payment" for his future support of Montebello assuming The Model City's policing----Scott Johnson.  

Commerce City Councilman John Soria to the left of Montebello Counterpart Jack Hadjinian (far right), during a Tijuana Gathering organized by Mario Beltran.

Commerce Councilman John Soria (and Wife), seated to the right of notorious Southeast LA Politico Mario Beltran during a Tijuana Gathering of Beltran Enablers.

Introducing ......, Outtakes Regarding Assorted Southeast LA Political Schemes For Thursday

In the Public Interest of filling an Objective Journalistic Void within an area formerly served by the now-defunct, Eastern Group Publications, the Mayor Sam Blog presents a new weekly feature dedicated to disclosing Breaking Southeast Los Angeles County Political News ........., with salient commentary.

Never underestimate what (and where, including Tijuana) Southeast LA Political Intrigue, can be uncovered.

** Blogger's Notes: For 40 plus years, residents to the immediate east, southeast of the City of Los Angeles, looked forward to its regular Thursday delivery of the Weekly Newspaper of Record, that provided the latest news regarding their respective Municipalities.

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A Special Montebello/Commerce Edition of "Ask a Fake News/Propagandist Muckraker featuring Brian Hews"

Back By Popular Demand!! The Mayor Sam Blog proudly presents the return of ......., "Ask a Fake News/Propagandist Muckraker featuring Brian Hews", a channeling dialog (with some expletives) that this week, focus on the current state of politics in Montebello and the City of Commerce. 

In all his F-ing Glory!! Brian Hews Publisher/Editor/Chief Propagandist for the Hews (Chacon) Media Group (aka. "Los Chacon/Cerritos News").

Blogger's Notes: Great Seventh Day Morning to Everyone as we proudly present the return of our bloggin channeling dialog feature of ............ "Ask a Fake News/Propagandist Muckraker featuring Brian Hews". 

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Former Ramona Gardens Resident Fernando Chacon for City Council (again?) ............, this time in Montebello

From the bricks of Boyle Height's Ramona Gardens Projects, into the cesspool of Southeast Los Angeles County Politics, another member of the infamous Chacon Political Family (Fernando), brings dubious, political cash-laden Carpetbag to Montebello, in search a better political tomorrow (after two losses in Norwalk).

Will Montebello become "RG East" under the control of the Chacon Political Family? (LOL!!)

** Blogger Note: Judging from the "persuasive skills" exhibited by LAPD Commissioner Sandra Figueroa-Villa's "Connected Non-Profit El Centro del Pueblo" Employee Fernando Chacon during a recent protest in Cypress Park, its no wonder that he fail to convince City of Norwalk voters (twice, in 2003 and 2007) that he was suited to serve on its City Council. But you have to credit the audacity of the former Ramona Gardens Projects-residing, now infamous Southeast LA County-based Chacon Political Family (plus the FBI's Indictments of Tom and Ron Calderon), in seeking to find a political office that Fernando can call his own. Thus, becoming the third Chacon (after brothers Hector and Art), along with half-brother, just-re elected Commerce City Councilman Hugo Argumedo (who resigned previously for submitting a false Affidavit), to hold elective office. With the Chacon Family Carpetbag in hand, Fernando has domicile himself in the City of Montebello and is seeking to become a member of its City Council. We should note that his Political Family Mastermind Brother Hector, is currently a Montebello Unified School Board Member ......., and will surely play a lead consulting role in helping Fernando to avoid a campaign third strike. For those who are not well-versed with the past antics, mixed with formal, investigated findings, here are some "cut and paste samplings".

Central Basin Water District Director Art (or is it Hector?) Chacon (The Political Family Bad Boy): From the Daily News ......., Security videos obtained by this news organization show Central Basin Municipal Water District Director Art Chacon behind the wheel of a Mercedes he drove on district property earlier this month. Chacon, who hasn’t had a driver’s license since 2003, was recently censured by the board. He has come under fire for receiving a $597 monthly car allowance — even though he can’t legally drive.

 

Commerce City Councilman Hugo (half-brother) Argumedo: From the Eastern Group Publications in 2010......, Commerce City Councilman Hugo Argumedo was ordered today to resign from office after he pleaded guilty to filing a false statement in a civil lawsuit, said District Attorney officials. Superior Court Judge Henry Barela also prohibited Argumedo from running for office during the next three years. Argumedo pleaded to a misdemeanor count of obstruction of justice, while avoiding a felony count of perjury by declaration, said Deputy District Attorney Sandi Roth. The D.A. filed the case against Argumedo on Dec. 14. He pleaded guilty to submitting a false affidavit that he had certified as true in a civil lawsuit between the City of Commerce and former city attorney Francisco Leal.

 

Montebello School Board Member Hector (The Mastermind) Chacon: From EGP in 2014 ........,
California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has fined Hector Chacon, a member of the Montebello Unified School District Board of Education for violations that date back to 2008 and 2009. The FPPC voted at its June 19 meeting to fine Chacon $16,000 for misusing campaign funds and for failing to report economic interests as required by law. According to the FPPC, Chacon’s campaign committee, California Citizens for Good Government, co-named in the complaint, paid his political consulting firm Quantum Management Services approximately $75,000 between 2008 and 2009, in violation of the Political Reform Act.

........, and some background regarding Montebello City Council Candidate Fernando Chacon: From the LA Times .....,  Hector Chacon was a major beneficiary of the political action committee that he helped manage. From January 2008 through mid-2009, the group raised just over $102,000 and paid nearly $75,000 to Hector Chacon's consulting firm, Quantum Management Services. Hector Chacon says he had limited control over how the fund's money was spent and that, in any case, some of it went to subcontractors. Who were those contractors? According to disclosure forms, they included his brother Fernando's graphic design company and Victory Outreach, his brother Art's church.
  
........, and considering the past issues regarding the Chacon Political Family's "creative finances" , now current Montebello City Council Candidate Fernando Chacon, should be open and transparent regarding the source of the loan to his campaign---Scott Johnson.





Fernando Chacon (in black jacket) tells Art Pulido to not ask about campaign employment opportunities in his Campaign for Montebello City Council.

Does the Chacon Political Family Carpetbag contain many overdue FPPC Reports, due to the dubious origin of campaign money?

Surely, Fernando Chacon's Boss at El Centro del Pueblo, Sandra Figueroa-Villa, will endorse her loyal employee (just like his brother Art) ........., in return for "contract opportunities" in "RG East".

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

The Brief "CD 14 East Era" in the City of Montebello via "Parke Esqueleto"

 The brief home of "CD 14 East".

Inspiration for "Parque Esqueleto".

** Blogger Notes: As the LA Times reveals what many had suspected for years about the nefarious political dealings in the City of Montebello, we like to share with you the witty work of "thee greatest" Mayor Sam Satirist "Parque Esqueleto" who penned the definitive missive on a brief period of Montebello history known as the "CD 14 East Era" (** which the Times story today devotes a few paragraphs). Channeling the Downtown News "Scribe of Wit" Jon Regardie's love of theater, think of the great Sean Connery and Michael Caine Movie "Man Who Would Be King", then envision the CD 14 Political Trio of Robert Urteaga, John Edwards and former Councilman Nick Pacheco, boarding a Montebello Bus Lines coach on Whittier Blvd. and heading east in search of political riches ..... and we leave the rest to the wit of "Parque"---Scott Johnson

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Trash reveals former Pacheco operative Robert Urteaga's hidden past

Once upon a time in CD 14 Political Folklore there was a young political upstart who was entrusted with returning a former politico to his rightful place as Councilman of CD 14.

But with the daunting coalition of unions, non-profits, Mt. Washington elitists, "bloggin cut and pasters", and of course, 80 FAKE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES, being coordinated by one Parke "Parque Esqueleto" Skelton. The 30+% lead turn into the "Waterloo" of Nick Pacheco's CD14 political journey.

But for that former campaign manager of Nick Pacheco, Robet Urteaga, his own political aspirations saw him returning to the city of his youth, Montebello, where he was elected to City Council in a recall election.

It is one thing to get elected, but when you have to govern and vote on issues (and piss off special interests), then one should expect something like this to happen when one's "bones rattle in the closet".

MONTEBELLO - A fight over a trash contract turned to mud slinging when a group opposed to the plan put materials from a City Councilman's criminal record on the Internet.

In 1998, Councilman Robert Urteaga pleaded no contest to grand theft of personal property totaling $30,000, according to court documents.

"When I ran for office, I knew eventually someone would dig into my background and dig this up," Urteaga said. "I just don't think that this incident happening 10 years ago is a true reflection of who Robert Urteaga is."

Geez!!, in the past few months, Urteaga has been "pounding the concrete" in Boyle Heights in search of support for the proposed Vernon Power Plant.

Makes you wonder if Urteaga was "double-dipping" in his romps on the sidewalks.

The criminal complaint filed by the District Attorney's Office in February 1999 accused Urteaga of five counts of check forgery and one count grand theft.

In a July 1999 plea agreement between Urteaga and prosecutors, the forgery counts were dropped by the district attorney, according to court documents.

Urteaga said he accepted responsibility for his conviction, is remorseful and wants to move forward.

"Mine is a story of success, and I didn't let this one incident destroy my life," Urteaga said. "I am a big believer in second chances."

One could say that Urteaga ineptness was rooted in his efforts on the behalf of Pacheco which were maybe "top heavy" on blogging, and lite on community organizing.

This gets better.........

The conviction dates back to Urteaga's years as a UCLA student when he was 21, he said. Putting himself through school, he took up sports gambling as a means to make extra money, he added.

The councilman said he got in over his head and started losing, so he made bigger bets.

"I got into trouble with people you don't want to get in trouble with. I took money that didn't belong to me," Urteaga said. "My mistake was I didn't ask for help. I was too embarrassed."

The money was taken from a friend he worked for at the time, Urteaga said. He performed 60 days of community service with Caltrans and paid off his debt. He was on probation through November 2002.

Thought to ponder, you mean to tell me that the likes of Parke, Ully and the other Huizarnistas could no dig this stuff up?? So much for Huizar's investigative reputation.

More on Montebello's little "Art Snyder/Richard Alatorre"..........

Still the conviction has some residents and the mayor asking whether can Urteaga can hold political office?

"It's very disheartening," Montebello Mayor Bill Molinari said. "There is no question that politically it's very damaging to be involved with grand theft and forgery."

..........and famous last words,

"If people want to dig into my personal record, I will accept what comes forward," Urteaga said. "They are trying to pressure me to resign, and I am not going to let them. I am going to fight this."