Judgement Time

Since I launched this blog 48 hours ago, began sending e-mails 96 hours ago and letters in the mail 2 weeks ago, I have spoken with:

2 reporters

5 chiefs of staff

7 communications directors

and 1 city councilmember

While I won’t divulge the names, some of them have been through e-mail, through a direct message, but most have called me.

I’ve come to believe this; if you’re a councilmember, ask your staff what they think of Kevin James. If you’re a staff member, ask your councilmember what they think of Kevin James. If everyone communicates, you shouldn’t be too surprised to find out that a majority of the councilmembers will feel they should vote no on Kevin James's appointment to the Department of Public Works.

The question is, who will speak up first? The overarching conclusion is everyone is willing to step up to the plate, but most councilmembers are on deck or in the hole. Most councilmembers are afraid to swing for the fences, but in reality, someone needs to get a base hit to start a rally.

If you are still having doubts, just remember what Kevin James has said that I’ve uncovered.

Maybe you’re repulsed by him mocking women.

Maybe courage will come to you if you decide to stand for Dolores Huerta.

Maybe you find having a birther sympathizer reprehensible.

Perhaps standing up for the African American community is what floats your boat.

Or maybe it’s his anti-immigrant stance that really grinds your gears.

To summarize, what are the repercussions for you as a councilmember for voting no?

Maybe this will happen to you and these mailers will come out against you:

(Los Angeles Ethics Commission)

He will send mailers endorsing your opponent. But ask Nury Martinez what happens when you have the truth on your side. This is about standing up for all Angelenos, but Kevin James in particular has thrown his barbs at our minority community.

Or maybe you’re worried about local Republican Party running against you. The sad reality is, every councilmember is in a safe Democratic seat. So there is nothing to fear.

Montanez had egg on her face and it also landed on Garcetti. Garcetti is batting .000 in terms of his endorsed candidates winning their races. There is nothing for any councilmember to fear except losing your constituents’ respect.

Even if you vote for Kevin James today, this blog will continue to tomorrow. I am confident what I have found so far is only the tip of the iceberg. Don’t regret when I find something truly heinous.

Eric Garcetti has already embarrassed himself and Angelenos by making this appointment. Don’t get egg on your face as well.