Breaking News!! 34th CA Candidate Arturo Carmona and likely CD 1 Runoff Challenger Joe-Bray-Ali announce "Political Union"

In Breaking News from Highland Park, likely Council District One (CD-1) Runoff Challenger Joe Bray-Ali and 34th Congressional District Candidate Arturo Carmona, have just announced a "Progressive Political Union", that may have mutualistic benefits for each respective Campaigns in Northeast Los Angeles.

 Likely CD-1 Runoff Challenger Joe Bray-Ali.

Top-tier 34th CD Candidate Arturo Carmona.

** Blogger's Notes: Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, along with embattled CD-1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo, may be the recipient of a "Political Bern", inflicted by the NOW, Progressive Union of upstart Candidates Arturo Carmona and Joe Bray-Ali respectively. The Progressive Duo just announced their new "Progressive Political Union" this afternoon via a video upload. Pending the final count of the remaining CD-1 Ballots on Friday, this "strategic union" could have a profound, mutualistic impact on both campaigns, especially in regards to Grass Roots support on the ground level----Scott Johnson.

Morning Brief on the CD 1 Political Scene for Tuesday

The Upstart CD-1 City Council Campaign of Josef Bray-Ali continues its impressive run of Endorsements, with the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board the latest in granting its support of the Highland Park Small Business Owner's bid to unseat Incumbent Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo". 

Safe Streets, Strong Neighborhoods ........., and a Leader who keeps his word. 

Indifference and Misplace Priorities equates to ..........., the moniker "Broken Deal Cedillo". 

** Blogger's Notes:  Four years (and more hair follicles) ago, a certain State Career Politico domicile himself within Ciudad de Los Angeles Council District (CD) 1, seeking a Pay Raise ........, and 12 years of Democratic Establishment-guarantee employment.

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Mayor Sam Exclusive: Liar, Liar!! CD-1 Broken Deal Cedillo's Integrity on Fire ........., Again

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we expose again, an alleged "Act of Political Embellishment" via CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" regarding the proposed construction of Affordable/Transitional Housing on FIVE city-owned lots in Lincoln Heights. 

CD 1 City Council Candidate Josef Bray-Ali (standing in suit on right side) counters the questionable assertions as presented by CD 1 Staffer Jose Rodriguez regarding Broken Deal Cedillo's HOLD on proposed Lincoln Heights Developments.

** Blogger's Notes: In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose, AGAIN another "Act of Political Embellishment" via Second Term-seeking CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo", regarding the proposed Affordable/Transitional Housing Developments on FIVE city-owned lots in Lincoln Heights. 

In response to a growing Lincoln Heights Community BACKLASH, CD 1 Staffer Jose Rodriguez read a letter from his MIA Boss during the January 19, 2017 Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting, that feigned ignorance on the Developments ......, and allegedly, placed a "HOLD" on any construction, pending community input. 

Yet, in a rebuttal response by CD-1 City Council Candidate Josef Bray-Ali ......., and substantiated via a October 10, 2016 LA Streetblog Story, its VERY apparent that "Broken Deal Cedillo" was well-verse on the status of the pending/approved Developments. 

In a October 10, 2016 Press Conference, "Broken Deal Cedillo" spoke on behalf of the Coalition against the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative (ie. Measure S), that took place on one of the FIVE Lincoln Heights Lots that Staffer Rodriguez ALLEGES CD-1 did not know was/is is in process of being develop-----Scott Johnson.  

From LA Streetblog on October 10, 2016: "The Lincoln Heights parking lot where the press event took place is one of a dozen city-owned sites currently in the early stages of development for affordable and transitional housing under the Affordable Housing Opportunity Sites initiative. Twelve city-owned sites (with FIVE) in Lincoln Heights, Sylmar, San Pedro, and South and West L.A. are slated for affordable housing, with an emphasis on transitional housing to serve the homeless",

From Broken Deal Cedillo Letter (below) to Lincoln Heights Neighorhood Council on January 19,2017: "I had serious concerns about the lack of any meaningful community outreach or efforts to solicit community input into the design of the project and developer selection process. As a result, on December 14, i introduce a Council Motion to remove the FIVE parking lots from consideration.

CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" Letter to the LHNC.

"Broken Deal Cedillo's" alleged Motion to remove the FIVE Lincoln Heights, city-owned lots from development consideration.

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. 

HOT Brief on the "Broken Deal Cedillo Political Machine" for Monday

The Cracks in the Political Foundation of now CD 1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo;s Community Coalition, continue to widen as 2013 CD 1 Third Place Candidate (and Cedillo's Runoff Supporter) Jesse Rojas, pulls 2017 Campaign Papers to challenge the Second Term-seeking Officeholder. 

One Bill Gil's recent proclivities for reneging on promises has earned him the new moniker "Broken Deal Cedillo".

Highland Park Business Owner Jesse Rojas endorsing Cedillo during 2013 CD 1 Runoff.

** Blogger's Note: In an ideal Political World, the challenge to a City Council Incumbent, especially when the Officeholder is the renowned/infamous Gil "One Bill" Cedillo, would be Front Page-garnering Breaking News.

But in a 21st Century "Ciudad de Los Angeles", the Act of Pulling 2017 Campaign Papers by now Councilman Cedillo former supporter Jesse Rojas, becomes a "bloggin HOT Monday Topic in chronicling a growing CD 1 Backlash against the career politico, now known as "Broken Deal Cedillo".

We bloggin rewind to a "2013 Better Yesterday", when a diverse community coalition help the then nationally-recognized "One Bill (Driver Licenses for Illegals) Gil" narrowly defeat challenger, former CD 1 City Councilman Ed Reyes Chief of Staff Jose Gardea by a triple-digit margin.

A key endorsement in the Cedillo Victory over Gardea, was provided by Third Place Candidate Jesse Rojas, who's block of support surely played an important part in Cedillo succeeding the much-disliked Reyes.

Yet, three years-removed from endorsing the current Officeholder, Rojas pending challenge is another example of a growing backlash by former 2013 supporters from all neighborhoods within CD 1.

Rojas joins Pico Union Neighborhood Council Activist Miguel Amaya in a growing list of "Grass Roots Davids" seeking to unseat the Union-back Political Goliath .........., and the speculation is rampant on who else may join in.

Flying Pigeon Bicycle Shop Owner Josef Bray-Ali, who has been a front person espousing opposition to Councilman Cedillo's Figueroa Transit Plan and Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council President Monica Alcarez, a vocal critic of Cedillo (and BIG supporter of CD 14 Councilman Huizar) are other prominent names mentioned as potential 2017 Candidates.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14 

A Comment Section Dialog on the Best Usage of Park Space

On the eve of the Los Angeles County-sponsored Park Space Needs Assessment Workshop at the Lincoln Park Recreation Center, we present a past "Comment Section Dialog/Debate" regarding the usage of Green Space at CD 1's Lincoln Park between noted Cycling Advocate Josef Bray-Ali and known Councilman Huizar Supporter Ray Rios. 

Flyer for Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment Workshop. 

** Blogger's Note: On the eve of Los Angeles County-sponsored Parks Needs Assessment Workshop for the communities surrounding CD 1's Lincoln Park (see flyer above for information), now would be the bloggin appropriate time to share a recent missive via Richard Rosenberg at the Flying Pigeon LA Blog (associated with noted Cyclist Advocate Josef Bray-Ali), that took CD 1 City Councilman Gil Cedillo To task for allowing Green Space at the Historic Lincoln Park, to be paved over for Parking Usage by Plaza De La Raza Patrons. In a area of Los Angeles that is in need of more Park Space, is not surprising that the $800,000 Parking Lot, would meet with opposition, but as we post below ..........., there is a solitary, connected enabler (or more) who has no qualms (in commenting support) about "Paving Paradise ..., and Putting Up A Parking Lot (for the exclusive use of a selected few)"---Scott Johnson.    

Hazard Park Preservation Committee Member Ray Rios, with Wife Ruth, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis and USC President Max Nikias.

From Ray Rios:

To respond to your criticism of Councilman Cedillo creating a parking area for Plaza de la Raza. What’s wrong with that? I am a long time resident and community advocate who still resides in the area around Lincoln Park, Hazard Park, and El Sereno and I’ve been around long enough to see both the good and the bad in our community. This parking area is a good thing for OUR COMMUNITY. It provides our community with a whole variety of programs in the arts that would otherwise not be available to our residents. We loved our old Boat House but if it were to be used for something else, Plaza fulfills it in a very positive manner. The video that you showed is so misleading to viewers about all the free parking space around the park. The truth is that there is little community parking on most days, especially weekdays. Between the DMV, Forever 21, and USC Health Science using up all the community parking and access to the park, their leaves no parking for the residents until after 6pm weekdays. So the loss of a little green space is certainly alright with me. Leave the few positive aspects of our community in peace. If you want to use your blog constructively, look at the other side of the park where all the community parking to access the Lincoln Park is being taken up daily by USC employees/students for free. Ray Rios

Cycling Advocate (and Flying Pigeon LA Blog Administrator) Josef Bray-Ali (with microphone).

From Josef Bray Ali:

Raymond Rios,Proving you wrong about “the lack of parking” is already done – I’ve filmed, photographed, and documented the open parking in numerous free lots and on the surrounding streets around Lincoln Park.The question I have for you: how many folklorico classes do I have to teach before I can drive into the middle of a public park?Why can’t people in wheelchairs have the $5,000 needed to bring access to the park up to the bare minimum of access standards?The users of the Plaza are a nasty, entitled, group of snobs when it comes to their place in this community. You teach culture and the arts? Great! Please stop ruining the park grounds!!!\

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TGIF Afternoon Political News Dump 10-21-11: Tales of Retribution and Shakedowns from CD 14

The "Huizar Way" in CD 14.

Happy TGIF from the Fiefdom of CD 14 where your local council person finds refuge from the inquiring scribes (Zahniser and Regardie via Vaillancourt) and blogs by sipping the morning decaffeinated (nothing strong about the Maven's brand of "press release journalism") brew of the "City Maven". No wonder the Princeton grad twits of 

I just had my morning coffee@TheCityMaven

..... especially after her writing this in Thursday morning's "decaffeinated edition".

L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar allegedly (nothing alleged about this black balling) used his influence to bar an adversary from running the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Business Improvement District, according to the Los Angeles Times. The executive director position was expected to go to Roberto Saldaña until the councilman got involved and pushed him out. Huizar told The Times he was not involved in the decision regarding Saldaña.(... and I have a Rudy Martinez "Peace and Love" email by the "Maven" and "Ed 121's" buddy Michael "MEAT" Trujillo).

That is why the "Maven" is the press release journalist of choice for the likes of Michael Trujillo and Parke Skelton.

Meanwhile, back in the CD 14 Fiefdom, we bring you another story of alleged "strong arm pay to showcase" from the staff of Councilman Huizar's Eagle Rock Field Office. The Highland Park/Mt. Washington Patch reported a couple of weeks back that the popular MorYork Gallery was discontinuing its part in the popular NELA's "Second Saturday Artwalk Gallery Night" along York Boulevard. The reason as sighted in the story by Josef Bray-Ali were .......

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