Mayor Sam Exclusive: Political (and Personal) Split in the House of Cedillo?

In a Mayor Sam Exclusive, we disclose an alleged Political (and Personal) Split within the House of Cedillo that may cause complications for the Political Aspirations of Gil Cedillo Jr. and supposed Ex. Wife Angie Jimenez (a City of LA Mayoral Staffer) .........., who is also currently a Candidate for Montebello City Council.

Papi y Mijo Gil "Broken Deal (and Laws?) Cedillo".

** Blogger's Notes: There is no better way to start a bloggin, cyber Monday than to share Hot Political Chisme/Rumors ........, at the expense of CD-1 City Councilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo". 

The increasing numbers of embittered CD-1 Stakeholders (who now regret supporting Papi Broken Deal Cedillo), may be shocked to learn that "Broken Deal Cedillo Jr.", like Papi, has aspirations of someday, becoming a City of Los Angeles City Councilman ......., but there are complications in the City of Montebello.

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Friday's Bloggin Eighties Dedications for the Afflicted within LA's Political Establishment

Its a TGIF Time for Bloggin Video Dedications for some of the Afflicted Members of the Los Angeles Political Establishment, featuring the likes of Congressman Tony Cardenas, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, a USC Gynecologist, State Senator Kevin Alexander (de or of) Leon .........., and his anointed successor Maria Elena Durazo. 

** Blogger's Notes: Great Friday-before, the start of Political Summer 2018, where observers on the Left Coast of Cubafornia (on the Pacific), wait in anticipation of an hyped Blue Wave, but may instead be witness to a June (and November-repeating) Red Tide (more on that looming reality later). But in the interim, we want to bless this latest TGIF moment with some video musical dedications to the afflicted few within the Los Angeles Political Establishment as they face their "Election Day of Reckoning" ....... or in the case of an Ex. "University of Scandalous Conduct (aka USC)" Gynecologist, become the latest reason for the Termination of President Max Nikias----Scott Johnson.

Congressman Tony Cardenas: The top-ranking Politico of the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine Congressman Tony Cardenas, is the latest Machine Member with a issue ......, and its SERIOUS. With a Judge allowing the naming of the former CD-6 City Councilman as the defendant in an alleged 2007 Sexual Assault of a then teenage girl, Congressman Cardenas, joins former Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra and Husband of current CD-6 City Councilwoman Nury Martinez Gerry Guzman, as the latest Bad Boy (with underage cravings?), within the NSFV Machine (allegedly). 

Oingo Boingo: "Little Girls"

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Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Hump Day

As the first mailers in the contentious 2015 CD 14 City Council Election reach mail boxes district-wide, rumors are rampant that the embattled City Clowncilman Jose "The Tonto Huevon" Huizar and State Senate President Pro Tem "Kevin de Leon the First", have agreed on a 2018 Office Swap (pending election outcome), which would be predicated by the State Senate Leader, helping to fund a 2015 Independent Expenditure against Gloria Molina. 

 The backroom-dealing Eastside Political Pretty Boys Jose Huizar and "Kevin de Leon the First".

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Morning Briefs of the Los Angeles Political Machine for Hump Day

Its Official!! The Husband and Wife AlarCON Duo that were the former CD2/7 City Clowncil Central Committee Officeholder, will never hold Public Office again.

The Booking Photos of Mr. and Mrs. Richard AlarCON.

Let it be stated that on Tuesday, October 15, 2014, the former Mr. and Mrs. CD 2/7 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Richard "The Zorro Marxist" AlarCON, became merely, the Convicted CONs.

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A Night of Celebration with new State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon can be Costly

On the night before "Friend of Fabian via San Diego's Logan Beach", State Senator Kevin de Leon becomes the President Pro Tem, the former Carol Jacques "Coach Potato", is celebrating with a "high maintenance (in Campaign Contributions) event" in Downtown LA.

 Indicted State Senator Leland Yee to new State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon: "LMAO!! The price to party with you is comparable to the firearms I sell (allegedly)". 

Indicted State Senator Ron Calderon to CD 1 City Clowncilman Gil "Broken Deal Cedillo": Kevin proposed a no work Commission Appointment for me that resembled the one your son had at the Central Basin Water District (allegedly)".

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Support Anti-Corruption Progressive Peter Choi for the 24th State Senate District

When a Conservative Blogger is given the choice of voting for either an Anti-Corruption Progressive or current State Senate President Kevin de Leon in the 24th State Senate District Campaign, the answer is in the details .........., of a certain FBI Affidavit.

Eagle Rock Resident and 24th District State Senate Candidate Peter Choi.

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A Walking "Academia" Fact-Finding Idea for Mayor Garcetti, State Senator De Leon and Assemblyman Gomez

As Mayor Eric Garcetti, along with State Senator Kevin De Leon (via San Diego) and Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (via Riverside), walk the streets of Highland Park touting the resources of city government, we invite the trio to a side excursion in El Sereno, in the spirit of responsive governance to possible Zoning Violations at the Controversial Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School. 

Bring the supposed benefits of Municipal Government to your front door steps.

Mayor Garcetti to Senator De Leon, "Did you support (or was it Gomez?) the recent successful State of California Department of Education Charter Revocation Appeal by the lucrative 1% Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School Collective, despite the assorted documentation below? (BTW, my Eastside Director Patricia Alarcon and I visited the politically-connected eatery that has a lawsuit against Mr. and Mrs. Mark(os) Aguilar-Ferguson's Education Collective)".

** Blogger's Note: As Mayor Garcetti, with Sacramento political chums State Senator Kevin De Leon and Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, walk the streets of Highland Park this A.M., touting the resources of local government, we thought of a way to grow this idea in civic engagement to another level. With supporting documentation below, we invite the trio to jointly engage in a walking investigation of the issues pertaining to the Controversial Lucrative 1% Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School Collective fronted by Mr. and Mrs Mark(os) Aguilar-Ferguson. In supporting today's exercise in bring government to the doorsteps of constituents, we invite the trio of Garcetti, De Leon and Gomez to take this morning's symbolic exercise to the next level of sustenance government resolution to the issues documented below .........., and BTW, were positive that the co-owners of the Hecho En Mexico Eatery would be more than willing to host the pre and post festivities gathering (for the right percentage of the proceeds of course)---Scott Johnson. 

 Page 1 of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council Letter requesting an investigation of possible zoning violations at the Controversial Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School.

Page 2 of LA-32 NC Letter.

Page 1 of Department of Building and Safety Letter to owners of the politically-connected, Hecho En Mexico Eatery which exposes the lack of LAUSD Zoning Jurisdiction over the Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School. 

Page 2 of Department of Building and Safety Letter.

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Morning Briefs on the los Angeles Political Machine for Friday

Is in-coming California State Senate President Kevin de Leon seeking to become the first "Greece on the Pacific Politico" (formerly the Golden State), to hold duo offices in Sacramento ......., or should his Campaign Consultant seek out the services of a Copy Editor for Campaign Literature?

We knew that current State Senator Kevin "Mini Fabian Nunez" de Leon was ambitious, but seeking two state-levels offices is unheard of in recent political times (allegedly).

Ever since former California State Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez installed his San Diego Compadre Kevin de Leon as the Carpetbag Replacement for Progressive Icon Jackie Goldberg in Sacramento, we have been amaze in the former union rep's ability to multi-task in his endeavor to provide quality constituent services.

Whether its was his abilities to fulfill the needs of CD 14 Stakeholders, who concerns were ignored by their current Princeton-graduate Officeholder, or merely seeking to fill the "needs" of the likes of former LA Dodgers Co-owner Jamie McCourt and past State Senate Leader Gloria Romero (wink, wink allegedly), the political abilities of "Mini Fabian" were never to be under-estimated.

But judging from the recent mailer above, "Mini Fabian" is seeking to go where no California Dependentcrat Collectivist has aspired to achieve in recent times, by seeking to become a duo Assemblyman/ State Senator.

While we seek out commentary from the likes of Sacramento Beat Scribes Dan Walters, George Skelton and Daniel Weintraub, it should be noted that there are potential pratfalls to holding concurrent duo offices as evident with the LA County District Attorney Investigation of City of Carson City Councilman "Little Abert Robles", who is also a local Water District Officeholder.

........, but all this bloggin musing would be naught with some discerning Copy Editing.

** There was a time in a recent, local political past where noted political office hopper, now CD 2 City Councilman Paul Krekorian was being seen as the next great Populist within the Horseshoe at 200 Spring Street, But what is the current political reality is that the price the former Burbank Board of Education Member paid in becoming City Clowncil Central Committee Strongman Herman "Mini Amin" Wesson's choice as the Chairperson of the Budget Committee, will impede LA's attempt to repeal an onerous Business Tax.

** What is politically grosser than gross? Being on the receiving end of a Betty Pleasant "Wanton Missive of Distortion" (WMD), ( or "Written Missive of Disclosure" in regards to the "Renovation-Thomas Political Family"), or enduring a Soulvine Columnist Screamfest over the phone? Consider the following excerpt ................

Virtually the first thing Assemblyman Ridley-Thomas did after he was sworn into office was to send me a press release announcing his endorsement of Burke for the 62nd Assembly seat. I was shocked. So I called Sebastian and asked him what the heck he was doing, as this woman has no more experience with the functions of a representative government nor knowledge of any community outside of Brentwood and Marina Del Rey than my 5-year-old granddaughter!
“She’s not seeking admittance to a college, she’s seeking admittance to the state Legislature,” I screamed. “She knows nothing. Who’s going to tell her what to do?”
Assemblyman Ridley-Thomas replied: “I will.”
Can you believe that? He would!!?? Then the new assemblyman began explaining to me that he could easily represent his district and the 62nd because they adjoin each other and their demographics are basically the same. (Actually, he was wrong about that because the demographics of the two districts are as different as a pair of burgundy Florsheim oxfords and a pair of tennis shoes.)
Then I went ballistic and started ranting about how the people of the 62nd District have the right to elect their own representative and not some know-nothing who would be controlled by him.
Then the assemblyman said to me: “Do you want her to be controlled by Bernard Parks?”
I hung up. I couldn’t take it anymore. Then I called Papa Ridley-Thomas and told him what his son said to me. The elder Ridley-Thomas was actually taken aback. He did not like it that his son had been so candid with me; he blamed it on his “youthful enthusiasm” and said he would have to talk to Sebastian about his mouth. Yeah, well, the damage was done because he mouthed off and blew the whole Ridley-Thomas strategy to a friend who happens to be a journalist.

........ something tells me that a supposed South LA Political Friendship has a pending appointment with a Obamacare Political Death Panel.
  
Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14      

Montebello (CD 14 East) Brothers Calderons, Ron and Tom, Indicted on Corruption Charges

The longtime Montebello (CD 14 East) Calderon Political Family is reeling after brothers Ron and Tom are Indicted on multiple counts of Corruption. We ponder what a certain "Los Angeles City Councilman", "two Los Angeles Public Officials" and a future "State Senate President" (as noted in leaked FBI Affidavit), may have to say about today's announcement? 

State Senator Ron Calderon: "My Indictment is this Long".

Darn!! Never bet against Fridays as being the day political bombshells are dropped as witness with the local US Attorney's Office announcement of multiple counts of Political Corruption against the Brothers Ron and Tom of the longtime Montebello (CD-14 East) Calderon Family.

As bloggin friend and (yesterday B-day celebrant) Randy Economy, reports in the Los Cerritos News.

California State Senator Ronald Calderon and his brother former Assemblyman Thomas Calderon have been indicted on at least 31-felony counts it was announced on Friday by Federal investigators.

The indictments were confirmed in a noon time press conference by US Attorney Andre Birotte in Los Angeles.

Senator Ronald Calderon has agreed to surrender to federal authorizes on Monday, and his brother Ton Calderon was taken into custody on Friday.

Ron Calderon faces 24 charges including bribery, money laundering and tax fraud, which carry a maximum sentence of 400 years in prison, Birotte told reporters. The senator who represents a wide swatch of Southeast Los Angeles County agreed to surrender to authorities on Monday, Birotte said.

Birotte also said that former Assemblyman Tom Calderon faces seven counts of money laundering and is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.

Soon to be State Senate President Kevin de Leon: "I guess Ron won't be needing that paid State Appointment I promised (allegedly) anytime soon. BTW, Affidavits don't lie.

 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14 



Morning Brief on Gloria Romero's beef with the Old Boys Political Machine for Tuesday

Former State Senate Majority Leader, Education Reformer  and the noted "Other Woman" Gloria Romero, rips the Old Boys in Sacramento over their hypocrisy in the Senator Roderick Wright conviction.

 Former State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero

 Is incoming State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de Leon pondering his own past domicile issues?

Good morning from the "East Bank of Los Angeles" as the morning low clouds burn away to reveal a once Sacramento Latina Politico, who is keyboarding missives aimed at the hypocritical Old Boys Club in the State Capital of  "Greece on the Pacific" (formerly known as the Golden State).

Former State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero once had it all as part of the ruling class in Sacramento, Local political observers will remember that it was Romero, along with then Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, who pushed Mayor Antonio Villar's LAUSD takeover scheme AB 1381, which later ruled unconstitutional.

But while Mayor Villar proved to be a Fail Education Mayor, Romero's passion for true Education Reform (and a nine year passionate affair with late LA County Labor Federation Leader Miguel Contreras), brought her into conflict with former labor allies (especially CTA) over supporting the growth of Charter Schools and Prop 32, which would of diluted the power of unions statewide.

Thus, it should come as no surprise to anyone politically astute, that the once insider take keyboard umbrage at the current state of hypocrisy within the State Senate (regarding dealing with convicted felon State Senator Roderick Wright), in her new Columnist role with the Orange County Register. But its her comments regarding in-coming State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de Leon that are raising eye brows ..............

For example, the recently announced successor to Steinberg as leader of the Senate, Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, has had past political opponents accuse him of carpetbagging, that is, moving into a district to to qualify to run for a particular seat, as referenced in an LA Weekly story from 2006. (It's a common political practice and is legal.)

One de Leon opponent, longtime district resident Elena Popp, rightfully called it an “old boys network.” At the very least, it was a distasteful magical carpet(bag) ride.

After de Leon vacated his Assembly seat, he supported current Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, who also immediately faced residency challenges. A 2012 YouTube video captures him giving three answers about where he lived, finally, laughing “I move a lot.”

Romero's comment regarding de Leon are interest in lieu of rumors over the years of their "close relationship" and they must of stung the former San Diego resident considering this "clarification" submitted to the Register .............

Kevin de Leon was leasing an apartment in the 45th state Assembly District at the time he ran for the Assembly in 2006. De Leon’s residency was ambiguously characterized in a column by Gloria Romero in the Feb. 4 edition of the Register.

........ hmmm, when did Carol Jacques couch become an apartment (allegedly)?

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14







Morning Treats on the Tricky Calderon ( and enabling Friends) Political Machine for Halloween

As the Sacramento and Local Political Establishments reels from the latest Nefarious Allegations involving the Montebello (aka "CD 14 East") Calderon Political Family, we disclose the supposed, enabling link of possible CD 14 City Council Candidate, State Senator Kevin De Leon, to this politically explosive scandal ........ and its not good. 

State Senator Ron Calderon will push your desired legislation for the right price, (allegedly). 

 What political (via state fiscal) price will enabling fellow State Senator Ron Calderon's alleged schemes, cost Kevin De Leon, in regards to his future political aspirations?

** Blogger's notes: The local political and media establishment is abuzz this A.M. with the alleged "political tricks for treats" by Montebello ( aka "CD 14 East") State Senator Ron Calderon, that unfortunately for him and notorious Calderon Political Family, was an undercover Sting by the FBI, according to Aljazzera America ( link to read the complete FBI Affidavit). The Calderon's have been the focus of the supposed "Establishment Fishwrap of Record" LA Times for their alleged nefarious dealings involving the Central Basin Water District. Yet, the best reporting on the Southeast LA Political Dynasty has been undertaken by the Los Cerritos News tandem of Brian Hews and Randy Economy, who's latest expose links (via audio recordings) State Assembly Speaker John Perez to the deepening scandal. For another local state elected official, State Senator Kevin De Leon (**who was the subject of his own FBI Search Warrant), the report by Aljazzera America (with attached FBI Affidavit), casts him in the uncomfortable political light of being an enabler (for the right political price) for his fellow State Senate Colleague. Further, the page posted below from the Affidavit, may have some legal repercussions for the possible CD 14 City Council Candidate. In his own scheme to "buy" the support of Senator Calderon to retain State Senator Ricardo Lara as the leader of the Latino Caucus, Senator De Leon may have violated various state laws by promising Senator Calderon a future "monetary public asset" ( paid commission appointment) for a political purpose. Thus, he may have dealt himself into becoming the latest, potential political casualty of the Calderon Political Family's nefarious dealings ( and Senator De Leon wonder why this blogger is so cynical, kinda like my thoughts of him becoming the next CD 14 City Councilman)---Scott Johnson in CD 14.          

 The one deal that may derail State Senator Kevin De Leon's future political aspiration.



Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Wednesday

As residents below the Hollywood Sign continue to express discontent with the tourist influx into their neighborhoods, we have a blogging flashback to remember which CD 4 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Staff, help contribute to the controversy.

From a past blog post: CD 4 City Councilman Tom LaBonge's "Chief of Field Operations" Dave Ahern moonlighting as landscaping worker at supposed Hollywood Sign tourist spot.  Wonder if the project was exempt from CEQA requirements?



Two years later, what is the out-going CD 4 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Tom LaBonge comments about the problem he contributed to?

Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge, who represents the area, believes the problems would be lessened if the tour companies would park at the Griffith Observatory to view the sign.
"I absolutely do support people visiting here from around the world," LaBonge said. "But the impact on the neighborhood has been great."

...... with contribution from your "all hands on staffers".

 

Did the Lucrative 1% Charter Education Collective Duo of Mr. and Mrs. Mark(os) Aguilar-Ferguson (along with supporter Richard Alatorre), have a good day at the Los Angeles County Board of Education Meeting? Maybe not, judging from this morning's Twitter comment below.



Marcos Aguilar ‏@SemillasPueblo 2h

In the Republic of LACOE, all is quiet today. Under a veil of silence evil thrives. pic.twitter.com/abCeRV4UyS

 

** Mayor Eric Garcetti has already one-up former Mayor Antonio Villar in the area of information technology, as he unveil a new link on his website that supposedly allows you to check in on your favorite city department. In the same spirit of openness and transparency, we call upon City Controller Ron Galperin to create a link on his official webpage that chronicles how all fifteen members of the LA City Clowncil Central Committee, dispense and allocate discretionary funds.

** Sacramento Politicos State Senator Kevin De Leon, Assemblyman Ricardo Lara and Assembly Speaker John (First Cousin of Tony Villar) Perez, got caught up in the emotion of the moment, as the mass crowd at Boyle Heights Resurrection Church, chanted "SHUT IT DOWN!", referring to the City of Vernon Exide Battery Plant. From the LA Times.
At one point in the raucous meeting, the crowd started screaming, "Shut it down! Shut it down!" Pérez and state Sens. Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) and Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) clapped in time to the chant.
..... we wonder if Senator De Leon would clap along for a "SHUT DOWN THE CITY OF VERNON" Chant? $50 Million Dollars of Dirty Vernon Money, naught.

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

Crony Capitalism (or Welfare) at the Connected Non-Profit Legacy LA?

The former Mayor Antonio Villar created "Connected Non-Profit" Legacy LA wants your tax credits/ dollars, while turning its back on a neglected, historic Hazard Park, by collaborating with the "University of Scandalous Conduct". 

Mayor Eric Garcetti may want to steer clear of this dubious "501-C3 (supposedly non-political) Connected Non-Profit" Legacy LA.

** Blogger's note: The follow email was forward to us regarding the continuing dubious behavior of the former Mayor Antonio Villar created "Connected Non-Profit" Legacy LA. Its seems that Legacy LA's Executive Director Lou Calanche is collaborating (and always have) with the "University of Scandalous Conduct" (USC) while they sought to desecrate historic green space with a proposed street extension through Hazard Park (** since rescinded due to united community opposition, minus Calanche). Many community members and Hazard Park supporters wonder why Calanche was silent on the Hazard Park Controversy, sadly it should come as no surprise that the politically-connected Calanche put her self (and Legacy)-interest before the historic and environmental heritage of the park space it shares. Then there is the question of the questionable funding request for capital improvements to its Hazard Park Armory location. Again, Calanche (and her political supporters) places their self-interest before the needs of a neglected park, more thoughts below---Scott Johnson. 

From: Lou Calanche
To: santa@msjdominicans.org; Yamil Verde ; Mario.Ramirez@lacity.org; Ruben.lopez@lacity.org; Ramonagardensrac@att.net; "Gutierrez, Margarita" ; Daniel Zamora ; mario.ramsey@hacla.org; KENNETH EDWARDS <35476 lapd.lacity.org="">; MISHELL HARVEY-DIXON <37486 lapd.lacity.org="">; 315460@lapd.lacity.org; 31895@lapd.lacity.org; 36348@lapd.lacity.org; 36067@lapd.lacity.org; alma ; Jtorres@lausd.net; OSCAR CASINI <26110 lapd.lacity.org="">; Cindy Paz ; Jennifer Martinez ; Leticia Gonzalez ; William Alamo ; erika.cuevas@lausd.net; Rick.Ornelas ; George Sarabia (** sure its not Jorge Villapudua?) ; Victoria Ortega ; "Sarkis, Sevanne" ; Lakeya Johnson ; Tony Zepeda ; Rosemary Alamo USC ; Martin.baeza@lapd.lacity.org; "Vargas, Brenda" ; Jessica@boyleheightsbeat.com; Patricia Alexander ; "Breck Nichols (brn@usc.edu)" ; Leticia.urbina@health.usc.edu; Sevanne.sarkis@med.usc.edu; "Medrano, Frine" ; "yarias@lafla.org" ; 32100@lapd.lacity.org; Jeanne Nishimoto ; Egonzalez82203@yahoo.com; 36717@lapd.lacity.org; Sanford Riggs ; Joel Lopez ; Lou Calanche ; R O ; Youchen Wang ; Alan Sanchez
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 5:38 PM
Subject: Your participation in the Ramona Gardens Collaborative & Survey (** we should note that Lou Calanche has been told not to use the Ramona Gardens name by HACLA officials due to the established Ramona Gardens Resident Advisory Council Organization)

Hello All,

I hope you had a wonderful summer. The last few months the health subcommittee of the Ramona Gardens Collaborative has been meeting and one of the action items is to try to start documenting the services and programs that are available in our community. Please, please, please take 5 minutes to take the survey so that we can present the information at the next collaborative meeting schedule for the end of the month. Sevanne Sarkis from the USC Keck Hospital has sent you an email with the link to the very short survey. If you need a new email please do not hesitate to contact me or her so that you can get the link. (** wonder if Lu notice the proposed lost of park space? Not likely). 

 

Thanks again for all your support and work to benefit the Ramona Gardens Community (** correction, to benefit Legacy's grant request, allegedly).

 

Best,

Lou
Lou Calanche, Executive Director
Legacy LA
(323) 222-0544 office
(323) 222-0564 fax
(323) 819-4441 mobile
http://www.legacyla.org

 

By supporting State Senator Kevin De Leon efforts to save the City of Vernon (and violate tax laws governing 501-C3 non profits), Legacy LA was the recipient of dirty Vernon money. Now its cites questionable figures in its latest scheme to secure new market tax credits/ dollars for "business development"? More later ............... (** Link here for more background on the New Market Tax Credit Program). 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14



Late Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Hump Day

State Senator Kevin De Leon and CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar enjoy Korea Political Junket.

LOL!!

There was once a time when a local Assemblyman's office provide better constituent services than the City Councilman who represents the same area and opening joked about it.

Now some years later, that Assemblyman, now State Senator Kevin De Leon and the same Councilman Jose Huizar, take to the friendly skies as they jetted off together for a Korea Junket as political bunk buddies.

We invite Senator De Leon and Councilman Huizar to offer comments on their Korean adventures and any substantive results.

Councilman Huizar proposes Homeless Slush Fund/ Donation Meters in Downtown LA

 What political bag man will collect the spare change from proposed Homeless Meters? Photo via Curb LA.

LMAO!

We should give the Dear Charro, Princeton Graduate CD Downtown City Councilman Jose Huizar credit for audacity regarding his proposal to use old parking meters as spare change collection devices for homeless services.

But as many predicted, Councilman Huizar would seek to create many new revenue streams to control and reward political cronies.

BTW, what is the Dear Charro, Princeton Graduate track record on transparency regarding accounting for expenditures from his controlled discretionary funds? That has been well-documented.

Would City Controller and Mayor Candidate Wendy Greuel audit expeditures from the CLARTS Fund transfers noted above? 

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Friday

CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar involved in Traffic Accident.

We like to give props to the Princeton Graduate City Councilman for this teachable moment in safe, defensive driving, while behind the wheel of a city-owned vehicle. 

City Councilman Jose Huizar's city-owned custom $53,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

In the interest of objectivity, we excerpt the latest LA Times posting on CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar's accident last night in Boyle Heights.

Three cars were involved in a minor traffic accident that City Councilman Jose Huizar was in before he was given a DUI sobriety test that he passed, a spokesman said."I can confirm that three cars were involved and the Councilmember was given a breathalyzer test, which registered a zero," Huizar spokesman Rick Coca said in a statement Thursday night after the accident.The accident was reported about 7 p.m. on East 1st Street near the 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights, the Los Angeles Police Department said. One person at the scene complained of injuries and was examined by paramedics but not taken to a hospital, police said.Police described Huizar as cooperative as he was being tested. He was released afterward.At the scene, Huizar's Toyota Highlander was parked behind a General Motors Saturn, which had major damage on the trunk. The accident was being investigated by Central Traffic Division detectives.Huizar, 44, was elected to the City Council in 2005 with the support of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. He lives in Boyle Heights. His 14th District stretches from downtown to Eagle Rock.

The remaining question here is whether the Princeton Graduate was driving unsafely at the time of the accident.

Irate 51st Assembly District Voter blasts Jimmy "PAC Laundryman" Gomez Robo Call featuring State Senator Kevin de Leon 

 The implosion continues in the Gomez for Assembly Campaign.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14

City of Vernon's $5 Million "gift" to Senator De Leon's connected-non-profit Legacy LA

Blogger notes: The Eastern Group Publications along with City of Vernon officials confirm that State Senator Kevin De Leon extracted a "steep tribute" for his support of maintaining the City of Vernon's "Incorporation status". Thus, beating back Assembly Speaker John Perez's AB 46 which would have dissolved the small business-friendly fiefdom. We had noted here earlier the speculation behind the cost for Senator De Leon support of Vernon Cityhood---Scott Johnson.   

City of Vernon's $10 Million "Reparation Payments" to State Senator Kevin De Leon's pet projects is part of the price for remaining an "Incorporated City".

Somewhere near a bottle of wine, former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez must be toasting his San Diego friend State Senator Kevin De Leon who pulled a "Collective SPACE" on the City of Vernon as the cost for his non-support of Assembly Speaker John Perez AB 46 efforts to vanish the tiny fiefdom.

"Collective SPACE" was the small Pico-Union connected non-profit once run by current Mayor Villar staffer Rafa Gonzalez, that was recipient of hundreds of thousands of Special Interest dollars. Money that could not be donated to Nunez's campaign accounts went to pay for events such as "Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's Toy Drive," "Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's Soccerfest 2006," "Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's Inaugural Legislative Youth Conference" and airplane flights for 50 children from Nunez's district for "Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's Sacramento Student Summit," according to state documents. 

Some years later, Senator De Leon is replicating Nunez's "Collective SPACE" dubious dealings for his favorite connected non-profit Legacy LA, as part of the price in retaining his support against Speaker Perez AB 46.


The EGP reported that The city council late last week unanimously approved the reform package that includes increasing accountability and transparency, doubling the size of the city's electorate, and reparation payments to surrounding communities that have "born the brunt" of "Vernon's shortsightedness." They agreed to give $5 million each to the Hazard Park Youth Armory in Boyle Heights and to renovate Salt Lake Park in the city of Huntington Park. Another $50 million will be spent over the next ten years on services for the surrounding community as part of a "good neighbors program." (** $60 Million Dollar Shakedown by Senator De Leon?)

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Hot Political Rumor: Did State Senator De Leon secure $5 Million Dollars of City of Vernon Money for "Connected Non-Profit" Legacy LA?

Blogger Notes: ** Disclaimer, this is only speculation that should never approach the level of reality, but the source of this information is very reliable and well-known in the community. We hope that this post serves as a pre-emptive strike against those who think that "Dirty Vernon Money" will open doors within any community outside of the City of Vernon, especially in CD 14. As former Montebello City Councilman Robert Urteaga remembers,, shilling for the City of Vernon did not open many doors in Boyle Heights and if the likes of Legacy LA's Lou Calanche and State Senator Kevin de Leon think that Vernon money will buy support for the Armory Project, then I predict stormy days ahead for their respective "legacies"---Scott Johnson

What is the bill due to State Senator Kevin De Leon for his support of an "Incorporated City of Vernon"?

Assembly Speaker John Perez and State Senator Kevin De Leon sparing over the City of Vernon "spoils"

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