Evening Briefs on Political Character (or lack of) for MLK Day

On this Day designated to honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. we emulate the Spirit of the late Civil Rights Icon, by judging select Politico's "Acts (or lack of) of Political Character": that are NAUGHT predicated on Racial Identity.

A Tutorial for the 21st Century Democrat Party.

** Blogger's Note: Great afternoon on this Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day as many enjoy a brief break from Mother Nature's cyclical endeavor to replenish California's Water Infrastructure (that begins again on Thursday). Just as Californians are being blessed this Rain Season, the Soul of America is better for being the Birth Country of MLK ......, and subsequent Life of Bridging Inequality (via countless episodes of selfless, acts of character). Indeed, 54 years after MLK's Landmark "I Have A Dream Speech", we firmly believe that America has become a more inclusive society (despite the recent pronouncements of a certain soulless Political Party) .........., and that CHARACTER still counts. In that spirit, we wish to pay homage to MLK with a Bloggin, Teachable Moment in Political Character (or lack of), with the goal of reminding our "Subjects on Interest" that Skin Color is no excuse/cover for ........, for a Lack of Character----Scott Johnson.

** The Questionable Neighborhood Commitment of Miguel Vargas: There was a time in American Society when stories of the "Local Kid, Done Good .... in Returning Home", was the norm. But in CD-14, when the Local Kid returns home after working for City Councilman Jose Huizar, commitment to the "Hood" becomes secondary to the still, "Political Papi's Wishes" ......, as exampled by LA-32 Neighborhood Council Vice-President Miguel Vargas. Vargas, who worked for Councilman Huizar, before being "blessed" with becoming the Executive Director of the Downtown Arts District "BID Zone", sought and was elected to the LA-32 NC via espousing his community ties (while conveniently deleting his professional background). Upon his election, Vargas sought and was appointed the NC's Land Use & Development Committee, pledging to put the interest of his "HOOD" paramount ............, or in reality, being the local, enabling Shill for his "Political Papi's Development Desires, as evident via HIS SUPPORT OF NO ON MEASURE S. 

Miguel Vargas "DISDAIN" for his Communal Integrity?

CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo's" Continuing Felonious Connections: They're back!! With CD 1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo" facing a GROWING backlash as he seeks another four years of government assistance/employment, he again turns to his loyal (and litigious) campaign enablers, "740 Club Mario" and "Felonious Larry". Proving again that he is tone-deaf to allegations of corruption, Cedillo is again, using (and allegedly) paying for the services of the notorious hack Mario Beltran (via his Principia Group, LLC) .........., and a Santa Ana-based "Swept Off Instead (to Patton State Hospital?) LLC, allegedly connected to "Felonious Larry", for $10,000 in Voter Registration work.  

Principia Group, LLC    (Other, non-individual) Whittier, CA 90601

Gil Cedillo  1380250 - Cedillo for City Council 2017

E - Payment  (Campaign Paraphernalia)  Period: 10/01/16 to 12/31/16 Election: 03/07/17

$3,697.00

Swept Off Instead LLC    (Other, non-individual) Santa Ana, CA 92705

Gil Cedillo  1380250 - Cedillo for City Council 2017

E - Payment  (Voter Registration)  Period: 01/01/16 to 06/30/16 Election: 03/07/17

$5,000.00

Swept Off Instead LLC    (Other, non-individual) Santa Ana, CA 92705

Gil Cedillo  1380250 - Cedillo for City Council 2017

E - Payment  (Voter Registration)  Period: 07/01/16 to 09/30/16 Election: 03/07/17

$5,000.00

"Broken Deal Cedillo's" expenditures to his "Litigious Enablers".

** The Political Misadventures of Congressman Ted "Hamas Teddy" Lieu: There is TRULY something wrong with the Political Character of Westside LA Congressman Ted "Hamas Teddy" Lieu when he announces his intentions to Boycott President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration,, especially in lieu of his past REFUSAL to return an "Award" from the Hamas-linked, Council on Islamic American Relations (CAIR). We surmise that "Hamas Teddy's Boycott" will play (and PAY off) well with his Liberal Base .........., but in his convoluted-mind,  the Ruskies are Coming!!

Does "Congressman Hamas Teddy" CAIR more to be in the company of alleged, "Terrorist Enablers" than the incoming, President of the United States?

Afternoon Briefs on the LA-32 NC Scene for Wednesday

The much-maligned (when controlled by CD-14/Disempowerment LA Puppet Masters) LA-32 Neighborhood Council begins 2017 with a renewed focus on community as longtime Stakeholder Anthony Manzano replaces the "departed" Jennifer Markewych as President. 

With NO APOLOGIES to Disempowerment LA, the Stakeholders have chosen their President.

** We part momentarily from our normal cynical, sardonic persona ......, to bring you a positive story of informative, engaged Stakeholders, who acted as a Community to right a miscarriage of government interference. 

With the resignation of Jennifer Markewych as the President of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council, the "Powers to Be (CD-14 and Disempowerment LA)", sought to replace the noted Hillary Clinton supporter by anointing Vice-President (and former Huizar Staffer) Miguel Vargas as their designated heir ........., but one problem, Stakeholders have a vote, and vote they did in returning Manzano to the President position, by rejecting the choice of former President Marleen Fonseca (formerly Caudillo), who had to abdicate his position as Vice-President to seek the Top Office.

Its no secret to discerning observers of the supposed "Empower LA Department", that the increasingly politicized management, has an internal "Troublemaker?Black List (in cooperation with various Council Members) of Constituents, which they desire NAUGHT to see elected to any NC ....., and Manzano was one of them.

Fortunately for the LA-32 Community, Stakeholders out-voted the CD-14-controlled Board Members in electing Manzano, despite the obvious consternation of Disempowerment LA Staff .....and a CD-14-accommodating former NC President-----Scott Johnson.

Will "Disempowerment LA" Null and Void LA-32 NC Stakeholders Rights regarding the Electing of new Board President?

As the LA-32 Neighborhood Council meets this evening to, allegedly, conduct business on behalf of its constituents, discerning Stakeholders are pondering if the staff of "Disempowerment LA" will craft a "Directive", that would "Null and Void their NC ByLaws-granting Rights" to vote in selecting a new NC President. 

 "Disempowerment LA-assigned" Deputy City Attorney Darren Martinez (center) with Council 4 Councils Mentors (including friend Ex LA-32 NC President Marleen Fonseca).

** Blogger's Note: If anyone still had questions regarding ethical standing of the City Department responsible for "EMPOWERING" Stakeholder's participation in Neighborhood Governance, then plan on attending tonight's meeting of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council.

The same LA-32 NC Stakeholders, who will for most part, have a vote in selecting a new Congressperson in the months ahead, may have their "NC Bylaws-granting Rights" to partake in the voting for a new NC President to replace the departed Jennifer Markewych .........., "Null and Void".

The LA-32 NC ByLaws state the following in regards to Stakeholders Rights to vote in the selection of Executive Committee Members.

B. At the General Meeting when the new Board members are installed, all Board Directors AND all LA-32 NC voting Stakeholders present, shall vote to elect the five (5) Officers. Any tie-vote will be decided by a second vote of the two (2) highest vote getters. In case of a tie, the Board shall vote to break the tie 

But in a recent vote to replace the LA-32 NC Recording Secretary the former President DID NOT grant the attending Stakeholders their "ByLaws-granting Voting Rights", citing an undocumented (ie. unwritten) correspondence with "Disempowerment LA" legal staff. ** For the record, the denial of Stakeholder's Rights to vote in selecting the Recording Secretary, is the subject of a Grievance (filed by this writer ......, and former LA-32 NC Board Member/Recording Secretary).

That stated, the alleged "direction" granted to former President Markewych by "Disempowerment LA Staff" was another example of inclusion-denying (and legally-questionable meddling) that can be discerned to benefit the "Exclusive/Politically-Connected Board Members", who are merely tools to further the Political Agenda of CD-14 City Councilman Jose Huizar (and his anointed Special Interest associates). 

Thus, this evening meeting's of the supposed "Community Inclusive (and representing) Entity" should serve as a Affirmation on whether the LA-32 NC, places its Rights of Stakeholders paramount, or instead, the Political Agenda of its tyrant, micro-managing City Councilperson (with the meddling, enabling help of Disempowerment LA Staff MemberTom Soong) ......., that the likes of Board Members Marcia Guzman, Kathy Leal and current Presiding Officer Miguel Vargas know all too well------Scott Johnson.

 "Disempowerment LA;s" Neighborhood Empowerment Advocate Thomas Soong ........., who has repeatedly meddled in the affairs/decision-making of the LA-32 NC. 

Current LA-32 NC Vice-President and Land Use Committee Chairperson Miguel Vargas ........., was a former Councilman Huizar Staffer. 

Mayor Sam Exclusive: Who is REALLY LA-32 NC Board Member (and new Land Use Committee Chairperson) Miguel Eduardo Vargas??

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose another new LA-32 Neighborhood Council Board Member Miguel Vargas, who was Open and Transparency-challenged in noting to NC Stakeholders, his true "Professional Background" when campaigning for the supposed Community-representing entity.

 Who is the REAL LA-32 NC West Region Candidate "Miguel Eduardo Vargas"?

** Blogger's Note: In yet ............., another Mayor Sam Exclusive on the current Councilman Jose Huizar, uber-controlled,LA-32 Neighborhood Council, we bring you a "DIRTY MOVIDA (with no apologies to the current NC President)" in being  Open and Transparency-challenged, regarding disclosing your TRUE-connected, Profession Background when seeking Public Office.

In the recent LA-32 NC Election, the NC link on the Empower LA Website contained the following Bio on West Region Candidate "Miguel Eduardo Vargas (with no photo attached)" for review.

I grew up in El Sereno as a kid and now, as an adult, I have bought my first house in Hillside Village. It has always been my dream to return to the beautiful neighborhood in which I grew up. Throughout my life, I have always felt it necessary to give back to my community which is why I volunteer for church fundraisers, participate in community cleanups, and am a LAPD Booster member. At this point of my life, I'd like to get more involved with the El Sereno community and ensure our neighborhood is receiving the services we deserve. I enjoying reading, bicycling, hiking, making kites and perfecting my salsa. -Miguel Eduardo Vargas

Vargas, garnered a total of 36 votes in finishing second to recent Cal State LA Grad and Cesar Chavez Elementary LA Best Employee Kathy Leal (42 votes), within the Top Three for the available West Region Seats.

But as we note below, Vargas like Leal, conveniently omitted from their respective Campaign Bios, pertinent information regarding "Professional/Political Connections" that may have caused voting Stakeholders to question the objectivity of the, NOW........., NC Board Members.

Meet the REAL USC Graduate, former Councilman Huizar Staffer, current Downtown Arts Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Director ........., and now LA-32 NC Vice-President/ Land Use & Development Committee Chairperson Miguel Vargas. 

From the Downtown News.

Effective April 6, the organization that provides cleaning, safety and other services to the growing community will be helmed by Miguel Vargas, the legislative deputy for 14th District City Councilman José Huizar. Vargas, a University of Southern California graduate, has worked for Huizar for three years. Dilip Bhavnani, the chairman of the board of directors for the ADLA BID, described Vargas as “extremely hard working, dedicated and passionate — a person who is going to be an invaluable resource in the neighborhood.” Huizar spokesman Rick Coca said the councilman is happy for Vargas’ upward move. “It’s great,” said Coca. “The councilmember has always been one to encourage people to take the next step forward, and this is clearly the next step forward.”

In lieu of our earlier post, regarding the recent Electoral Hard Times afflicting current and ex Huizar Staffers, we can understand why Vargas would want to keep his "Huizar Past" undisclosed. But with Vargas selection as the NC's Vice-President ..........., and appointment as Chairperson on the Land Use & Development Committee, discerning Stakeholders (with the exception of USC) are surely to question his objectivity in facilitating the duties of the important Committee.

........, for another bloggin exclusive on your uber-controlling Political Behavior.

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14
(For the Record, a former LA-32 NC Board Member)