Update on the Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation Controversy

In a Mayor Sam Sister City News Group Exclusive, we make public a Press Release from the Lucille and Edward Roybol Foundation Board of Directors, in response to the ethical/legally questionable attempt by the late Congressman Family Members, to purge them from the Public 501-C3 Non-Profit.

The Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation Board Member (and former Pasadena Unified School District School Board Member) Ramon Miramontes (facing camera) at last Fall's Roybal Legacy Gala in Pasadena.

** Blogger's Notes: In a Mayor Sam Sister City News Group Exclusive, we make public a Press Release (posted below), from the Board of Directors of the Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation, which details the ethically/legally questionable attempt by family members of the late Latino Political Icon, to purge them and replace them from the Public 501-C3 Non-Profit. As reported here previously, the foursome of Lou Roybal Gardner, Edward Roybal Jr., Loushana Roybal-Rose and Lillian Roybal, could face serious ethical/legal ramifications from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for violating Conflict of Interest Protocols which govern the composition of Public 501-C3 Non-Profit's Board of Directors. We will provide an update regarding this latest Non-Profit Controversy on Thursday----Scott Johnson. 

From the Roybal Legacy Gala at Pasadena's Tournament of Roses House.

The Roybal Foundation Press Release, Page 1.

The Roybal Foundation Press Release, Page 2.

Mayor Sam Exclusive: The Old Ways of Family at the Roybal Foundation ....., with Legal Ramifications

In a Mayor Sam Sister City News Group Exclusive, we begin series of missives chronicling members of the late Congressman Edward Roybal Family's legally-questionable attempt to remove the current Board of Directors of the Namesake 501-C3 Non-Profit, as they seek a return to Family Control of the longtime Foundation.  

The Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation Office in East Los Angeles.

** Blogger's Notes: On a beautiful October Saturday Night at the Tournament of Roses House in Pasadena last Fall, an evening of giving witness to the legacy of late Latino Congressman Edward Roybal, heralded a new tomorrow for the formerly Namesake Family Foundation (now Public 501-C3) ......., or so it seemed. Eight months later, the positive of last October's Roybal Gala has been replace by a bitter battle over the control of the Roybal Foundation's Board of Directors as the Roybal Family Trio of Edward Roybal Jr., Lou Roybal Gardner and Loushana Roybal-Rose, are seeking to remove the Board Members who played a major role in organizing the Pasadena Event. On the surface, its apparent that the Family Trio involve, have a desire to return to the "Old Ways of Family", in regards to using The Foundation for their respective self-interests, without any consideration to legal, ethical and reputation of the Foundation. Below, we have obtained copies of texts that gives witness to the interaction between Loushana Roybal-Rose and Board Member Ramon Miramontes, as the "Old Ways of Family", clashes with a Board Member who is responsible for the ethical/legal oversight of the Foundation's assets. In future post, we will highlight the legal implications of the actions noted above .........,and accord all involve an opportunity to respond to our coverage----Scott Johnson. 

The Old Way of Family clashes with the Formal Oversight of Roybal Foundation Assets.

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