I couldn’t make it to the swearing-in ceremony for the new Santa Ana council members, which took place at the Bower’s Museum, as I was at school tonight, but I received a full report from several of my “pajaritos.”
As expected, Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido got his money’s worth as his newest puppet, David Benavides , started the evening by making a motion to appoint Supervisorial candidate Carlos Bustamante as the new Mayor Pro Tem. If Bustamante becomes the next Supervisor for the 1st District, his term as Mayor Pro Tem will be the shortest one ever in Santa Ana.
I also heard that Benavides is making a stink about becoming Santa Ana’s next water board representative. Apparently the job pays $2,000 a month for attending two meetings. What a joke. I warned you all about Benavides months ago! He is a pathetic money-grubber and he got elected so as to line his pockets. Jesus threw the money-changers out of a Temple – what would he make of part-time minister Benavides’ greed? How soon before we find foil-wrapped cash in his freezer?
Benavides also told the audience tonight that he will “reopen the libraries.” I am told that Pulido looked constipated when he heard that. I certainly don’t believe that Benavides gives a fig about our libraries – but I hope he is serious. Santa Ana sorely needs more libraries. I just hope they don’t end up naming any new libraries after former councilman Jose Solorio. If they do, I am going to insist that they stock a selection of pot-holders emblazoned with “Learn English” on them!
Sal Tinajero had a great line tonight that also upset Pulido. He asked new State Senator Lou Correa “who got more hate mail Lou -me or you?” Pulido looked like he was going to puke when he heard that exchange!
New council member Michele Martinez was quite gracious when her turn came up – she thanked a high school principal who was there – apparently this person was a key factor in Michele’s life. Well, Martinez is a huge success now, so kudos to all those who helped her. I am told that the Strouds were squirming when Martinez spoke about those who thought she didn’t belong on the council. You go Michele!
Council member Claudia Alvarez, who should have been made Mayor Pro Tem over two-year hack Bustamante, confirmed tonight that she will be running for the 1st Supervisorial District as well. Excellent! There is no way Bustamante will win with Alvarez on the ballot.
Garden Grove Council Member Janet Nguyen, the leading Republican candidate for the 1st Supervisorial District, was also there tonight.
I also heard that possible Ward 1 council candidate Vince Sarmiento was there. So was Deborah Vasquez, who is also a rumored candidate for Ward 1. There is no way I would support either of them. Vasquez showed us what she is all about when she refused to allow mayoral candidate Thomas Gordon to participate in the candidate’s forum she put on at the Southwest Community Center a few weeks ago. Believe me when I tell you that we are going to find someone else to run for that ward.
One last thing, failed council candidate Jennifer Villasenor wasn’t there tonight. She has been missing since November 7. I am starting to get a little worried. Her campaign booster Tim Whitacre was also absent tonight. Maybe he is out looking for her? Sounds like we need to put together a formal search party…
So was Solorio the 4th vote for Bustamonte for Mayor Pro Tem or how did he get appointed??
Yes – Solorio’s parting gift to us was the elevation of Carlos – thanks a lot Jose. Two years from now we will have a chance to return the favor by making Solorio a one term Assemblyman.
“Two years from now we will……….”
Sure!
You and your “pajaritos” together with “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”
It would be interesting to see if you or Luis can do a list of the potential candidates that might be nominated for Ward 1…I have heard about Vince and Whitacre-do they have any chance? Any other potential candidates..
Debra Vasquez, President of The American Latino Voter Education Fund is rumored to be favored to replace Jose Solorio.
Mondays Council Meeting should be quite a riot.
Art, I used to think you were just a religeous fanatic homophobe. But after reading this blog I realize that you will also lie whenever it suits you. Is this little political playtoy really worth whats left of your integrity?
Deborah Vasquez is an excellent choice to replace Solorio.
Don’t fool yourself.
Debbie Vasquez is just another self serving hack looking to make her living exploiting those who seek her help.How many mexican immigrants did you see at her charity golf tournament or charity tequilla and marachi event or her fancy art shows.She only hobnobs with people who allow her to live her Gucci lifestyle and rub elbows with the rich and famous.
Poster #6,
I am not sure what you are trying to say. Would you mind clarifying? What “playtoy” are you referring to?
Yes, I used to be a social conservative. Over the years I have gravitated from that position to that of a Libertarian-leaning conservative.
I am still pro-life, but I am also against the death penalty. And I no longer oppose gay marriage. I have come to believe that it is hypocritical for evangelicals to oppose such arrangements when a majority of born-again Christians are divorced. Divorce, IMHO, is a greater threat to marriage than gay relationships.
We should all try to learn from our mistakes and modify our views as we gain enlightenment. Otherwise we risk becoming political Neanderthals.
Ms. Vasquez is a horrible choice.
I did not see any translation devices at her charity golf tournament or at her Tequila festival.
I did not see invites sent to the downtrodden masses of immigrants in Santa Ana.
No out reach to the hispanic community.
No translated letters in La Opinion.
Nope.
Just lots of uppity folk hanging with political types and wanna be political types.
Deborah is an awesome, compassionate person. Good choice.
Yes Art..Michele did refrain from using her usual street lingo but someone better tell Barney that someone stole his purple suit.