Monthly Archives: February 2011
‘Free The 8th District’ From The ‘Lunacy’ of L.A.’s Biggest Budget ‘Buster’
“Free the 8th District!” “Free the 8th District!” “Free the 8th District!” From what? From the tyrannical rule of its current councilman, who has spent the last two weeks trying to run from his eight year record of non-performance, misrepresented achievements, elitist behavior and hypocritical practices. The residents of the Eight District are trying to free their minds of a councilman that tells anything, who he decides to tell them anything and insults your intelligence in the process. It’s hard to be respected when you disrespect people in the way that Bernard Parks does. And he continues to do it … Continue reading
Community Revolt In L.A.’s 8th District – Just Know It’s More Than A ‘Tantrum’
The voter revolt that is going on in Los Angeles’ 8th councilmatic district turned serious last week when several political and community heavyweights came out against incumbent councilman, Bernie “Daddy Bear” Parks. This, in the face of Parks’ councilmate, Jan Perry, trying to minimalize the revolt as a single local labor leader “throwing a tantrum” and trying to teach Parks a lesson. She also said that “most will acknowledge” that his opposition wasn’t a viable candidate. I don’t kno who’s she’s talking to, but it ain’t the community. It’s interesting how power changes people. I remember when they said Jan … Continue reading
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Tagged 8th District, Bernie Parks, Forescee Hogan-Rowles, Jan Perry, Juanita Tate
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Is Parks’ Representation Worth The $2.3 Million Paid Over The Next Four Years?
The whole issue of the poor representation for the poorest council district in the City of Los Angeles is never more in evidence than when you look at the disparities between the quality of life between the people and their city council representation. Particularly, pay inequity between Bernard Parks, his son (Junior) and the people who live in the 8th district. Before I lay it out for you, I must tell you that the Parks are not happy with the “love” they’ve received from my column. I saw them recently and they all came rolling up on me, whining about … Continue reading
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Tagged 8th District, Bernard Parks, Bernard Parks Jr., Forescee Hogan-Rowles, Los Angeles
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