Filing Deadline Approaches for D2; Candidates Needed
The filing deadline for the race for District 2 to replace Larry Romero is quickly approaching.So far there are a few candidates in the race and I am normally not one who enjoys seeing a small...
View ArticleD2: The Last Minute Filings
As expected the field of candidates for the District 2 race is now the size of a small kindergarten class.Prior to yesterday I think Tolbert was going to walk away without a run-off election because...
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Taxpayers Shouldn't Foot the Bill for Wealthy Judges
Let me tell you, there is no group of elected officials in this town that hate being questioned about anything more than judges. Anytime someone questions what they do one of two things happens, their...
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The Problem with the Electronic Communications Ban
I was thinking about the stupid electronic communications ban that was a poorly planned reactionary public policy enacted by city council recently.And there's a big fat hole in the policy that needs to...
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Tiguas to Host Clinton Fundraiser
Certainly not an event for the average El Pasoan, but many upper-crusters among El Paso's elite will have a chance to attend.
View ArticleLeave it to the City of El Paso
Only the City of El Paso would release information about the long-awaited re-opening of the plazita on April Fool's Day. Seriously, no on thought that one out? Come on you guys, this is starting to...
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Border Patrol Union Endorsement Underscores Big Labor Problem
I've already taken the EPSOA to task for being a union and having the nerve to endorse a Republican. But so far I've only heard Mr. Buchino speak in his videos, that is until recently when I actually...
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Breaking: Daniel Villegas Endorses Jaime!
Daaaaammnnn Daniel!Daniel Villegas appears to have endorsed Jaime in the runoff election.Not Esparza.Jaime Barceleau.Thats right, looks like Villegas was pushing for Barceleau in his bid to become a...
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Conventions Feature SDEC Battles
Dr. Anna Perez (L) Lyda Ness-Garcia (R)The convention of the Texas Democratic Party will feature match ups of political battles for the State Democratic Executive Committee Man and Woman.The Hillary...
View ArticleSimple Solution to Judge's Recusals
If you're like a lot of people you probably find it unconscionable that tax payers have to foot the bill to private lawyers to defend judges in recusal proceedings.They make a ton of money and most of...
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Excused from Council Meetings Due to Health, Romero Pops Up inInteresting Place
This is the kind of thing that really bothers tax payers and infuriates the public.City Rep Larry Romero resigned from council allegedly for health reasons earlier this year, prompting the tax payers...
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Socorro Street Paving Project Draws Concern
Back when the City of El Paso was dealing with their street paving issues that came under scrutiny following some decisions by then-City Rep Larry Romero I made the point that it was so shady that a...
View ArticleSocorro City Council Calls Special Meeting
Mayor Jesus Ruiz has called a Special Meeting of the Socorro City Council to discuss the pavement issue regarding City Representative Sergio Cox.This was first reported last Friday in a segment on...
View ArticleD2: Clueless Candidates
I know that when I write D2 some of you get excited and are hoping for an Emilio Estevez cameo.Okay, you don't. Except maybe Ali Razavi who probably gets wood when he thinks of Estevez taking him out...
View ArticleTommy's Troubles
To hear other parts of the blogosphere you'd think there are no problems with the city manager and everything is just hunky dory.Obviously that is a complete false narrative. There's an ethics...
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More Troubles for Socorro's Cox?
I know, it sounds dirty. And politics can be dirty. And especially so in Soco-loco. It appears there may be issues with street lights that were installed by embattled city councilman Sergio Cox. Cox is...
View ArticleJoyce-Hating
A facebook conversation inspired me this morning.Joyce Wilson is a magnet for criticism. And frankly, its often absolutely legitimate. I'm not one of the people that thinks she isn't competent. I think...
View ArticleSocorro's Cox Resigns, Offers a Deal to Council, Rescinds Resignation
In an all too familiar turn of events in Socorro, a member of council is under fire for conduct relating to expenditure of public funds and drama worthy of a sequel to the novela La Reina Del Sur...
View ArticleThe Larry Money & Tommy Boy
I'm absolutely certain this post will set off another one of David K's famous posts where he defends Larry Romero, pretends everyone in El Paso thinks the city manager is worth the money we are...
View ArticleTruth in Advertising
There is a major messaging screw-up in a campaign for an upcoming election.I'm going to do the candidate a favor and not say who it is, but a consultant that was hired to help with messaging put out...
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