Bad Bid & Haggerty Haggles
If you missed the Commissioners Court meeting on Monday there was a dust-up which essentially was the Public Works Director's screw-up that led to a vote that Commissioner Haggerty never should have...
View ArticleMargo's Mayoral Miscue
El Paso has a history of electing old white guys. That isn't anything new for the Sun City.Dee Margo's non-announcement announcement was typical Dee Margo. I want to announce, but not really officially...
View ArticlePD Twitter Feed is Open Again
I heard from a couple of city hall people that Tommy Gonzalez was pretty pissed at the Chief of Police for the whole Twitter-blocking caper.Someone asked me earlier today if I was still blocked by PD...
View ArticleFun Family Fact
We all have that relative that we hate talking politics with, am I right?I was listening to NPR this morning and heard a familiar name in a story about Trump's Wall. The reporter interviewed the Chair...
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The County Raise
Since there is a lot of misinformation going around I thought I'd finally chime in and explain a few things about the raise the El Paso County Commissioners Court gave itself recently.First let me be...
View ArticleSocorro Mayor, Rep At-large File for Reelection
Mayor Jesus Ruiz and At Large Rep Rene Rodriguez have filed to run for reelection. Both were elected in a special election to replaced the previously disgraced regime that was booted out of office by a...
View ArticleTemperament
Its always been an important issue when considering casting a vote, but given the Trump candidacy its been underlined in a big fat Shapie pen that would make even the most ardent chola proud.When...
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EPISD Bond
Its a lot of fucking money. That sticker price is huge and its going to be really hard to get voters to look past it.I think it'll lose.Now take what I say with a grain of salt because I don't live in...
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Morgan Candidate to Replace Robinson
Businessman and Army veteran Sam Morgan is a candidate to replace City Rep Carl Robinson on city council in the next municipal election. Robinson is termed out and cannot run for the office again....
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"Ay Te Wacho" Lou...
There's a reason you never mix sports and politics - because just because you like your player or coach doesn't mean you like their politics.I'm an Irish fan myself, but how dumb could the organizers...
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Remember That Thing I Said About Temperament? Cortney Niland Is An Example
City Rep Cortney Niland is a textbook example of why temperament is important for an elected official. Essentially she told the people of El Paso and her colleagues that she doesn't care about the...
View ArticleLittle Jesse Gandara Trying to Influence Socorro Special Election
There's a lot you need to understand about Jesse Gandara to fully grasp what a massive douchebag he is.The first thing you need to understand is his ego. I know a lot of arrogant people in the world....
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The Socorro Movida
If you think the City Manager position is controversial in El Paso you obviously don't know much about Socorro.In Socorro the City Manager position has always been controversial and under previous...
View ArticleMayoral Race Blurbs
So if you read my buddy David K's blog today he touts Republican mayoral candidate David Saucedo III. Thats because his buddy Morris Pittle is part of his campaign team. He didn't disclose that while...
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Shocker! Barceleau Throws Hat In Ring for District 3
In a stunning development Jaime Barceleau is running for city council in District 3!!!!!Just kidding. Its not a shocker. I mentioned it probably 6 months ago.His campaign team sent out a cryptic email...
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Shane Haggerty Considering District 4 Run
Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees President Shane Haggerty is considering a run for District 4 on City Council. That seat is currently held by City Rep Carl Robinson who is termed...
View ArticleHector Montes and AFSCME
Yesterday was Labor Day and it got me to thinking about unions in town. As you know I'm a lifelong union guy and do work for unions in town. That is why when I see unions do things that I know is...
View ArticleEPISD's Big Bond
I don't live in the EPISD area, but if I did and I was faced with this bond, I'd vote no.The sticker price is just outrageous coming in at almost 3/4 of a billion dollars. And while I'll be the first...
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Only This City Council...
Only this city council would think its a good idea to eliminate free parking in the downtown area on Saturdays.Downtown is only just now starting to blossom into something potentially really cool and...
View ArticleBarceleau Backing Bond
Jaime Barceleau is using the bond to further his political career. Stevie Wonder can see that. It's bad for the district, it's bad for the bond, and it makes the district look bad.The people in charge...
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