Henriquez: It’s all a conspiracy!

By Jeff — Jeff Wilson

Secret Agent Man Daniel Henriquez

Embattled long-shot Council candidate Daniel Henriquez tells the HotspotSCV blog that the Signal’s recent stories calling into question his military background and his educational achievements are all aimed at smearing him and ensuring he doesn’t win a seat on the City Council:

Well everyone. It appears I, Daniel Henriquez, candidate for Santa Clarita City Council got a taste of political journalism yesterday and again today by the local newspaper. It appears the Signal and the political artist behind these articles really don’t want “ANY CHANGE IN THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE STATUS QUO.”

Henriquez says the reason the US Navy and the University of Texas-San Antonio have no records of him are to protect the sensitive nature of his work from hostile forces:

“In short, the important and sensitive nature of my military status created a need to encompass and keep secret any and all information which could potentially be utilized by hostile forces.”

Really? What would hostile forces do with your MBA degree?

He tries to explain away the university’s response reported in today’s Signal by saying the university doesn’t offer a Business Tax Law MBA program. But even if the Signal was sloppy on that point, Randles quotes an admissions woman who says Henriquez never even attended the university.

I echo what Myers has said. If Henriquez’ work in the Navy was so classified and secret, why is he going around town touting his service so loudly? Military service and educational achievement should be simple things to prove; I have my college degree hanging on my wall, after all, and I know the military produces tons of paperwork for current and former service members.

Could the Signal have an agenda and/or be wrong? Sure, I suppose. But they have people speaking on the record about these things. Am I to believe the US Navy and the University of Texas are in on the conspiracy to keep Henriquez from being elected to the City Council?

Proof should be simple for Henriquez. A Signal commenter adds some relevant info:

I actually was an intelligence agent when I was in the Army during the Vietnam War, and was involved in classified operations in Nam.

BUT…

Right there on my DD214 — the discharge form that every single serviceman, officer and enlisted, gets when he leaves the service — are listed my dates of service, decorations, time in theater of war operations, and a lot of other info, INCLUDING the fact that I was an intelligence agent as my primary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty)… because none of THAT is classified information.

If he wants to prove his service and has “lost” his DD214, all he has to do is request a replacement from the NPRC.

Show your DD214 form Mr. Henriquez and I’ll gladly apologize, retract, and condemn the Signal for sloppy journalism. Until then…

Comments (81)

PetzApril 9, 2010 at 10:42 am

Many of us in the SCV have been disappointed that The Signal has not done a follow up story on Harry Katz and his attempt to illegally influence the council election next week. Instead, The Signal has instructed it’s reporter to publicly humiliate a back bencher candidate who had no chance of winning, but had raised the city’s “balanced budget” as a possible issue for investigation. Top that off with a laudatory opinion piece by political king maker Scott Wilk endorsing all of the incumbents and we can all see that the fix is in by the mainstream media . A powerful piece of investigative journalism by Jonathan Randle ? Petz say NO !

Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 10:59 am

Petz: You are like Pavlov’s dog when someone says “fiscal responsbiility” even if they are cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 11:49 am

Who are you calilg “mainstream media”??? SURELY not the Signal!

GRAMPSApril 10, 2010 at 10:23 am

Wouldn’t, “A powerful piece of YELLOW investgative journalism” be more appropriate?

JOHNNY PRIDEApril 11, 2010 at 7:08 am

I am a perfect example of how the Signal and Johnathan Randles (reporter from the Signal) Have lied and altered peoples personal info to sell news stories. I don’t know Mr. Henriquez’s personal information. I myself was quoted in the Signal as only working in the William S. Hart school district for only 1 month. However, I have pay stub checks from the district/schools that are dated for 3 years worth of coaching. Plus over a hundred students who will witness to my coaching at their school for these 3 years worth of work Team photo’s, and hours of video’s. Plus, I was quoted many times for not being a member of city state and national P.T.A. when I have copies of my payment checks for membership all dated from the bank showing them being cashed by the P.T.A. and a copy of letters, wall plaques for platinum membership and membership cards given to me directly from the P.T.A’s. I offered to show all of my proof to the signal more than once and they refused to accept my proof so that they would’nt get in trouble for lying to the public about my personal records through lack of proper investigations. They don’t want to be called liers and refuse to print my side of the story even after I spoke to the head editor.They don’t want to write about the truth, They want to write about stories that sell. News is a very profitable industry. I also, requested that Johnathan Randles be fired for lying and and lack of proper evidence with all my proof. He still works there cause he really knows how to get his nose “brown”. I will get him fired for sure. He’s on my list… If anyone supports me (Henriquez) Please email me your info so we can get ride of bad reporters and bad newspapers from running our city with lies, corruption, and greed.

AnonApril 11, 2010 at 8:59 am

You should probably correct your spelling and grammar before you post things like this. It just does more to lend to your image.

ReaderMamaApril 11, 2010 at 10:18 am

Honey, if you are really Johnny Pride, the Signal lying about your PTA membership and length of employment is the least of your problems.

JOHNNY PRIDEApril 11, 2010 at 11:13 am

Well, reader mama it’s a start and I always finish what I start…

Tim MyersApril 11, 2010 at 1:32 pm

JP So let me get this straight. The Signal asks the PTA and the Hart District if an accused ephebophile was ever on their membership rolls or a paid coach. The local PTA organizations and the Hart District said no. It is then the duty of the Signal to verify your assertion that you were a member and a paid coach BEFORE publishing the story.

Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 10:44 am

“In short, the important and sensitive nature of my military status created a need to encompass and keep secret any and all information which could potentially be utilized by hostile forces.” Really? What would hostile forces do with your MBA degree? LMAO! Jeff, I wondered the exact same thing when I read that. “If he wants to prove his service and has “lost” his DD214, all he has to do is request a replacement from the NPRC.” Yep.

JeffApril 9, 2010 at 10:57 am

“The Signal has instructed it’s reporter” Prove it Petz. Name of the person who instructed Randle to humiliate Henriquez and the date too. You should be furious that someone is potentially lying about his military service. As for Katz? Not sure there is much to follow up on.

Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 11:02 am

“…..Instead, The Signal has instructed it’s reporter to publicly humiliate a back bencher candidate who had no chance of winning, but had raised the city’s “balanced budget” as a possible issue for investigation…..” Publicly humiliate??? If a military record of a candidate cannot be produced after the candidate claims a career in the military, this needs to be brought to the attention of the voters. If this is all “just” a mistake, the mistake should be cleared up. As the wife of a 23 year Navy guy, Petz, clearing up a “mistake” like this is important to me.

PetzApril 9, 2010 at 11:12 am

At Saturdays new conference David Gauny said that he had confirmed that the Katz campaign was the source of the email. TimBen continually referred to the “alleged email” and said that his call had not been returned by Katz. Katz had not to my knowledge returned The Signal’s call prior to the article publication on Saturday. So, a lot of people want to know who sent the email, on whose instruction, and has that person been named and held accountable for what very well may be a criminal act. There is a lot that Harry has to answer for. “Vigilance Forever”, hardly. Randles is a cub reporter who is told where to go.

JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 12:01 pm

Apparently Katz sent out a statement on saturday, but I agree with Jeff.. what more can be reported?

PetzApril 9, 2010 at 11:16 am

Petz does not like to “fight” on the front page , he hangs out in the dungeon, This extended Henriquez coverage is a feint by The Signal to cover for their fair haired boy, Harrison Elliott Katz.

JRApril 9, 2010 at 11:33 am

Don’t see anyone fighting here. You don’t want to see the Signal vigilant about Daniel Henriquez, but you want to the Signal vigilant about items of importance to you. Some bias on your part to expect certain news items to be ignored just because they don’t interest you. This Henriquez says he was in the military and there is no proof he was which is definitely a problem. I would think you would want to get to the bottom of this but you don’t care if this guy is lying. As for dissing “cub reporters,” they all have to start somehwere and even Matt Lauer is told where to go.

lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 11:20 am

So much of Mr. Henriquez’s claims should be very simple to prove! They question is why can’t he? Why did his family not even know he served…”He said his family didn’t know he was in the military until 2001,”. I don’t care what position you hold in the military(even special ops), your family would know if your served for 20 years! Did NO ONE within his family ever attend his graduation(s) or promotions?

JeffApril 9, 2010 at 11:22 am

It’s not well known, but the military during those years canceled all promotion ceremonies due to budget cuts.

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 2:09 pm

!!!

DamageIncApril 9, 2010 at 11:29 am

Wow Child Molester[Johnny Pride] Backroom Deals[Tim-Ben - Harrison Katz] Impersonating military and lying about MBA [Daniel Henriquez] Pal’in around with vigilante extremist and pal’in around with David Bossert [David Gauny] I will take the devil I know for a $1000, alex.

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 11:52 am

There is no credible evidence of any backroom deal with TBB. Just some also-ran’s email. Repeating the false allegation is not honorable.

DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 12:08 pm

So Berta lied? or Harrison Kayz lied?

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 12:49 pm

Yup

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 12:55 pm

Yep

Alan FerdmanApril 9, 2010 at 1:17 pm

Neither Berta nor Harrison necessarily lied. Berta simply forwarded a copy of Katz’s email to the Signal. Harrison has continually stated that the email was sent by a campaign worker. Furthermore he told me, via email, that he sent a statement into the signal asserting “TimBen never offered me a deal and even if asked to serve on any commission I (Katz) would turn it down”. I followed up by calling into the Signal last Monday to verify that the statement had been received and the content was as I understood it to be. Jonathan Randels told me that he was working on a follow-up story that would be published within the next couple of days. The Signal has not published it. Instead they decided to feature Henriquez’s issue and publish Wilk’s incumbent campaign flier. One has to continue questioning the Signal’s motives. It sure seems like they are attempting to distract the public’s attention away from relevant campaign issues.

DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 1:29 pm

“distract the public’s attention away from relevant campaign issues.” Lying about military service and education is very relevant.

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 1:42 pm

Yes, but the Signal’s pattern is one of editorial decisions favoring incumbents. NOT printing the “retraction” of the TBB allegation and PRINTING the Henriquez phony military story BOTH serve to discredit challengers collectively. Certainly there is room on the front page for BOTH stories, but The Flighty Signal only chooses to run one.

DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 1:52 pm

“Certainly there is room on the front page for BOTH stories, but The Flighty Signal only chooses to run one.” –So if they print the follow up the Randle promised, will you issue a retraction? “BOTH serve to discredit challengers collectively.” –Are they not valid stories?

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Yes, Damageinc, they are “valid” stories, so why was only one printed? I’ve answered that question. Just look who they endorsed? It never should have been published without fact-checking first, and they are now dragging their feet to admit this and publish the retraction.

DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 2:26 pm

“Just look who they endorsed?” If they are valid story their endorsement is irrelevant. “It never should have been published without fact-checking first, and they are now dragging their feet to admit this and publish the retraction.” What facts were needed? The email came from the Katz camp, whether or not the claims in the email were fact or not the email in itself was significant. There is no way to know if TBB did a backroom deal or katz or his people lied. Either way there has been an unusual amount of blame falling on everyone else. If you can’t control the people under you why would anyone test these jokers to help run a city? We will see if their is follow up.

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm

What facts were needed? The email came from the Katz camp, whether or not the claims in the email were fact or not the email in itself was significant. Oh, I dunno, facts like getting a response from TBB before publishing a damnig accusation? Asking where the email came from instead of taking BG’s claim as fact? It now turns out it was “some worker” who has not been indeitnfied or interviewd by the Signal– seems they dont’ care, the damage was done to TBB, no need to follow up now… <i?There is no way to know if TBB did a backroom deal or katz or his people lied. I take the in-person claim by TBB over an unnamed and unavailable anonymous campaign worker if I was weighing credibility. The Signal article with an unfounded and unverified ana anonymous allegation is not better than a “when did you stop beating yoru wifee” type question– both are designed to smear the accused and prevent meanigful weighing of credibility, and to arouse lingering suspicion even after the smoke clears. Nasty and underhanded. If you can’t control the people under you why would anyone test these jokers to help run a city? Sort of like the incumbents’ claim of utter helplessness to control the CIG PAC actions? I get it…

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:04 pm

We will see if their is follow up. Too little, too late now. The damage the Signal sought is done. “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!”

AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:15 pm

I wonder if the Signal has enough integrity to print the “statement” Harrison sent to them to clarify what happened. Will the Signal print a retraction story for TBB ? Will the Signal be reporting the other rumor stories like, Harrison has had meetings with a number of incumbents about his role in Santa Clarita, I’ll bet not! (See Jboyyyy post below)!

JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 10:12 pm

I don’t think an email came out saying anything about the incumbents so probably not…

navigatorApril 9, 2010 at 12:25 pm

Randles is a nice kid. Let him do his job. Hell, somebody at TMS has to do their job.

BillApril 9, 2010 at 1:31 pm

Not only is it stupid, and the mark of an honor-less coward to make false claims about one’s military backgroud it can also be illegal. Check out http://www.reportstolenvalor.org/ . I’d love to see this fraud end up in some serious hot water.

Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 1:38 pm

The crime only attaches if one falsely claims they received specific medals. DH may be cagier than we thought. You will note he was careful not to mention any specific medals he received. There is no criminal penalty for lying about military service. Just the social penalty of being held up to endless ridicule.

lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Wonder where he buried those medals?

lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Lets get Geraldo Rivera on this!

Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm

Perhaps they’re buried in Al Capone’s vault?

BillApril 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm

That is unfortunate. I hope the investigation of his past doesn’t let up. I wonder how his business would do if all his customers found out he lied about his military service – that is, if his claims turned out to be false…

Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Bill: By tomorrow we will know if he is even a college graduate. Right now we know he does not have any advanced degrees.

Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 4:35 pm

But he does claim to be an accountant, correct me if I am wrong, but that does seem to be what he is giving here for his occupation….. “Building an outreach program for city officials to get involved with the residents and businesses. Daniel Henriquez. Occupation: Accountant …” http://www.smartvoter.org/2010/04/13/ca/la/race/24/ – Cached GOTTA be an advanced degree here somewhere…..I would think. He doesn’t say bookkeeper, he says accountant.

Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 2:43 pm

So wait, let me get this… A super secret spy who can’t reveal any normally public information about himself is running for public office? I’m just askin’…

Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm

Yeah, we can count on real transparency in his dealings, eh?

Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm

But this begs the question. If it is so super secret for the protection of the nation, why is he telling everyone about it in his campaign?

Jeff JApril 9, 2010 at 4:30 pm

Exactly my brother, you can barely even write this stuff it’s so bizarre. Our City politics have really been weird lately.

Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 7:01 pm

The word “sociopath” comes to mind.

JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 4:39 pm

We will see how the signal spins the article with the statement and when they run it. They might wait till sunday or monday to do maximum damage to TimBen at the polls ( the few voters who still vote that way). I’ve heard through a number of friends that Harrison himself didn’t write that email, but a family member did. If this is true, that wouldn’t surprise me. To the people who don’t live for politics and read scvtalk daily it would be easy to get confused over supporting each other/ co-endorsing/helping each other out. I’ve also heard rumors that he had meetings with a number of incumbents about his role in Santa Clarita; so could his family member who wrote his emails get confused by all of this? I think its very well possible. Regardless, I know for a fact he takes full responsibility for not checking the email before it went out (he has said so on numerous occasions since then).

JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 4:41 pm

Though on that note.. if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Harrison wanted to play with the big boys and he is.

Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 5:19 pm

The Signal just for the incumbents? They have failed to print the story about the CRA IE with special interest money which did not file with the City and supported Gauny. They have failed to publish Gauny’s DUI and let him confess it in his own article. They have failed to remind us of the threat TBB made to an adjacent property owner to the Canyon Theater about losing the parking and using his position as a councilman. That is just some of the issues the Signal has not printed. Balance?

Alan FerdmanApril 9, 2010 at 9:15 pm

WOW, a new unsubstantiated allegation, what a surprise. For a person who is just an average citizen, living in Valencia near the Hospital, you seem to know an awful lot about what is going on all over Santa Clarita. With that being said, it is also curious that everything you know is negative about everyone except the incumbents.

AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Mt thoughts exactly!

Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 9:28 pm

Just agreeing that the Signal has not covered the major candidates. If you read what I have written, it is substantiated if you want to know the facts. Just read the posts.

Sarah PoofApril 9, 2010 at 11:24 pm

Love Santa Clarita, since you humbly claim that you are new here, there’s a word that is often used here which requires at least four days of membership. You’re ready for it now… It’s “douchebag” – you are one.

GRAMPSApril 10, 2010 at 10:32 am

Do you think or might you entertain the idea that Love Santa Clarita works for both the City of Santa Clarita and the SIGNAL?

spineflower2April 11, 2010 at 10:03 am

Either that or he/she has friends in low places.

AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Oops.. My thoughts exactly!

Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 9:27 pm

Substantiation Go to http://www.ss.ca.gov and see the California Republican Assembly Independent Action Committee and their Late Expenditure Report Ask TBB about the letter he wrote which was reported and circulated two years ago Read Gauny’s column in the Signal where he admitted the DUI. Yes I support the incuments. At least in part because none of the opponents have given me suffcient reasons to make the change. Support Gauny, TBB or anyone else you want. My point was the comment that the Signal is slanted is not true. I think taking time on candiates like Henriques, Katz and Pride is a waste of time. Focus on the major candidates, whatever the issues. One thing we can agree on is that the Signal can do a better job.

Sarah PoofApril 9, 2010 at 11:39 pm

Love SC, sorry but my evening read of this site reveals again your same tired message. Gauney has repeatedly answered your claim about the CRA – I found it here in earlier posts that you continue to ignore and refuse to acknowledge… David Gauny says: April 9, 2010 at 7:18 am Again I will post the link: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/index.php?id=19 Look at the very last scenario: committees that support candidates within a single city (aka LOCAL committees) must file with the city clerk. CIG has supported local CITY candidates 100% of the time and that’s why they need to file in the CITY. CRA is a state PAC, supporting candidates in multiple jurisdictions (cities and counties), so it files with the state. Again, my complaint is transparency. This is what I am complaining about with this group and I am right to do so – it has been repeated many times. CRA has had no violations in this matter so I am not a hypocrite or any of the other names and insinuations you’ve made about me in previous posts. Having said this, if the city has the ability, I would consider requiring all PACs involved in our elections to file locally so residents can obtain the documents locally. My concern is that the voting public knows who is funding candidate campaigns. Period… —– The TBB letter you now call out could never be sourced or substantiated and Gauney admitted the DUI… do you want TMS to conduct a background check on this event that happened at age 21? You continue to vomit this routine daily. You are a troll. You were new, now you’re old. Try a new tune or go away.

Love Santa ClaritaApril 10, 2010 at 7:37 am

It is Saturday morning. Three days to the election. No need to repeat myself and maybe others won’t as well. What is new that we can discuss regarding the City Council election and do it without the venom? I think Gauny is bright and has energy. I am just not sure he has been specific enough on the issues and why he should replace anybody. I believe that the support of Bob Kellar is to get rid of Marsha McLean. In fact Bob has also endorsed Laurene Weste according the the mailers and web site. Laurene also has the support of Bob Spiere, who came in 3rd two years ago. I don’t think Bob has endorsed anyone else. Tim Ben has the energy. Boy he sure has the energy. He just seemed to willing to accuse people of wrongdoing too quickly when he was on the Council and always believed he had all of the answers. None of us have all of the answers. Frank Ferry has certainly lost some of his energy and focus. Even he admits this. Sometimes too strong like Tim Ben. Wish he would mellow and spend more time at events here. However, has a strong recored of accomplishment and his records with our kids his great. Marsha is true to here environmental background, but still works with the business community. It is frustating to understand where she is at times, but she is not a yest person. That is why she appealed the Mike Redmond project after it had received Planning Commission support. She thought there needed to be improvements and to work with the adjacent landowner. Not sure I agree with her, but I respect her for it. Finally, Laurene. She has lived here over 3 decades, the longest of many of us. Opionated sometimes bothers people, but she has seemed to try to solve problems. At the head of the class on cleaning up Whitaker Bermite and not having Cemex built. All of her efforts on trails and open space mean we can’t be the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley. Remember she was the candidate 8 years ago who opposed the give away to Waste Management and made that go out to bid which lowered our trash rates. As a result Waste Managment ran a $60,000 IE against her. So that is my Saturday morning rundown. Interested in other thoughts this weekend. Stay dry

AnnetteApril 10, 2010 at 8:28 am

Can’t stay dry today unless, it does not rain I’ll be out campaigning for TimBen Boydston Vote Timben in 10!

Alan FerdmanApril 10, 2010 at 7:51 pm

Love Santa Clarita TimBen would not have had to talk about alleged staff wrongdoing if City Management would have addressed the problem decisively and in a timely manner. What he brought forward, had been already brought forward earlier by other citizens. City Management chose to handle the issue by not responding to the public. Finally, after TimBen raised the issue again, a statement was released by the city. Unfortunately it did not address the problem and attempted to white wash the incident. Similar scenarios continue to take place even today. In this case I say to you, don’t shoot the messenger because you don’t like the message. Our city council members have done some very impressive work during their service to the city. But they are human and just like anyone else they have made mistakes also. After a while, when people hold any job too long, they tend to go native and lose perspective of who they actually work for. I have lived in this valley for 4 ½ decades and have seen a lot of changes. I expect with the city at close to build out, I will see many more. This inevitable change from new development to neighborhood preservation strategies will require fresh ideas, new solutions and different funding mechanisms. So I seem to find myself agreeing with you. Our two most likely challengers TimBen Boydston and David Gauny have the energy, intelligence and desire to take on these new challenges. Remember the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”. The desire for different results requires changes in methods and new ideas. That is why I endorsed and support TimBen Boydston and David Gauny for City Council. If you have not done so already, please remember to vote on Tuesday for TimBen Boydston and David Gauny.

John AdamsApril 10, 2010 at 11:26 am

“I take the in-person claim by TBB over an unnamed and unavailable anonymous campaign worker if I was weighing credibility” Hmmm John Edwards Bill Clinton

Sarah PoofApril 10, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Interesting story at WRB today. I find it curious how two separate sources report the same news. Our valley’s “professional” source seems to miss the mark entirely. REPORTING life in the SCV… http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/04/buying-the-santa-clarita-city-council-again-pac-money-playing-big-role-in-council-election/ RETARDING life in the SCV… http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/27153/

Love Santa ClaritaApril 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm

Once again here is the point. Gauny and TBB had a press conference attacking the failure to report local IE campaigns. It turns out Integrity filed (albiet late), but the CRA didn’t. Now, the claim is the CRA didn’t have to file locally and is funded by membership dues. The report with the FPPC proves that is not the case, rather funded by special interests. Anything done locally should be filed. Let’s agree to change the law if we have to. But, please don’t condone a double standard.

JboyyyyyyApril 10, 2010 at 11:36 pm

Alan, I thought your ticket was TimBen, David, and Katz? It seems like Katz is being thrown under the bus by the TimBen camp, i’m not saying I blame you. I’m just asking who your final vote will go to?

Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 10:06 am

Jboyyyyy Fair question. There is no intent by myself or the TimBen Boydston campaign to demean Harrison. As I stated in previous posts, Harrison has continually stated that the questionable email was sent by a campaign worker. Furthermore he told me, via email, that he sent a statement into the signal asserting “TimBen never offered me a deal and even if asked to serve on any commission I (Katz) would turn it down”. I followed up by calling into the Signal and verified that the statement had been received and the content was as I understood it to be. Jonathan Randels told me that he was working on a follow-up story that would be published. Unfortunately the Signal has not followed through. My advise to Harrison has been, and still is, that he should stand tall, admit the misstep, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence. Then follow up by completing his campaign activities. Although I believe that a person’s voting decisions should be private, I will tell you that I have already voted by mail. My votes went to Boydston, Gauny and Katz.

AnnetteApril 11, 2010 at 1:33 pm

Great reply Alan and ditto on the votes. No Incumbents! Well, maybe Marsha

Your Web GuruApril 11, 2010 at 5:17 am

Here is what looks like a response from Daniel Henriquez…sort of. And by ‘response’ I mean a diatribe of prose that doesn’t really answer anyone’s questions. http://officialhotspotscv.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/scv-city-council-countdown-4-days/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Timothy MyersApril 11, 2010 at 7:13 am

Weird! Best I can tell DH wanted the newspaper to wait until after the election to publish any story because he should have been given a chance to refute the information from qualified named sources speaking on the record. I’m not surprised about the email tip off. Probably a disgruntled old girlfriend or client.

GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 7:56 am

This whole election reminds me of the last Presidential Election cycle. Attempts to discredit each other, name calling, deals, accusations flying, etc. I guess it’s accepted, but it still makes me kinda nauseous.

Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 8:17 am

There’s plenty of personal dirt on a couple the incumbents that is known to the challengers, but the challengers choose not to go there. The challengers have run campaigns based on the issues important to the people of Santa Clarita, and have stayed away from mud-slinging. People should give them some credit for it.

GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 8:36 am

“I have dirt, but I’m taking the high road and not saying anything about the dirt I have, so vote for me”? I’ll give them a popsicle.

Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 9:38 am

No, it just hasn’t been a part of their campaigns. It’s enough to acknowledge it. Nothing more, nothing less.

GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 10:11 am

Ugh.

Love Santa ClaritaApril 11, 2010 at 10:14 am

So the challengers have dirt, but won’t use it? Come on. And the challengers have discussed the issues? Most of what I have heard is that the City is in terrible shape, dont’ do OVOV and immigration. I understand that when you run against incumbents you have to make things appear to be bad to give people a reason to vote against them. However, I have not seen the specifics I would have liked to see. Gauny in particular appears to be smart. Would just have liked to learn more spefics.

Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 10:31 am

If you want to learn more about the issues, go to the websites. It’s there for those who have a sincere desire to find out. As for hearing more about the issues via the media, go to The-Signal.com and ask them why they don’t cover the issues in depth. The challenger candidates have gone to City Council meetings, forums, meet the candidate events, have issued press releases, talked for literally hours to reporters, invited all interested parties to put together their friends and neighbors to hear what they have to say, and have taken all questions and answered them. Yes, they have done their part to bring out the issues. The question for the people is do they mind if their City Council is the best that out of area developer and special interest money can buy? Is their definition of an honest politician is one who is once bought, stays bought? Vote. Make your vote count. You two are a pair. In fact, are you the same person? Hmmm?

Love Santa ClaritaApril 11, 2010 at 11:00 am

I don’t know who you think I am paired with. I challenge you to name a development project which you oppose, other than the hospital. This is the same council who put a temporary stop to a development project in Newhall that got approved by the Planning Commission, but apparently had some environmental issues. They are now encouraging the developer to work things out. Instead he is supporting Gauny and Boydston. What is their position on this specific project?

Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 11:56 am

Love SC Let’s see. One project we opposed other than the Henry Mayo Office Building expansion? Are we limiting this discussion to inside the city? How about the super high density Avenues project proposed on the Smizer Mule Ranch property? Now there is a good subject. Another Lambert project. Why don’t you tell us all about it? At the same time why don’t you identify which project in Newhall that Planning Commission approved that the council “temporarily discontinued due to environmental concerns” you are referring too? I just want to make sure we are all on the same page. Let’s hear your perspective on that story also.

Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Want some in-depth information on how PACs are affecting Santa Clarita elections and who is behind them? Follow this link to the West Ranch Beacon and read it for yourself. http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/04/buying-the-santa-clarita-city-council-again-pac-money-playing-big-role-in-council-election/

PetzApril 9, 2010 at 10:42 am
Many of us in the SCV have been disappointed that The Signal has not done a follow up story on Harry Katz and his attempt to illegally influence the council election next week. Instead, The Signal has instructed it’s reporter to publicly humiliate a back bencher candidate who had no chance of winning, but had raised the city’s “balanced budget” as a possible issue for investigation. Top that off with a laudatory opinion piece by political king maker Scott Wilk endorsing all of the incumbents and we can all see that the fix is in by the mainstream media . A powerful piece of investigative journalism by Jonathan Randle ? Petz say NO !
Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 10:59 am
Petz: You are like Pavlov’s dog when someone says “fiscal responsbiility” even if they are cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 11:49 am
Who are you calilg “mainstream media”??? SURELY not the Signal!
GRAMPSApril 10, 2010 at 10:23 am
Wouldn’t, “A powerful piece of YELLOW investgative journalism” be more appropriate?
JOHNNY PRIDEApril 11, 2010 at 7:08 am
I am a perfect example of how the Signal and Johnathan Randles (reporter from the Signal) Have lied and altered peoples personal info to sell news stories. I don’t know Mr. Henriquez’s personal information. I myself was quoted in the Signal as only working in the William S. Hart school district for only 1 month. However, I have pay stub checks from the district/schools that are dated for 3 years worth of coaching. Plus over a hundred students who will witness to my coaching at their school for these 3 years worth of work Team photo’s, and hours of video’s. Plus, I was quoted many times for not being a member of city state and national P.T.A. when I have copies of my payment checks for membership all dated from the bank showing them being cashed by the P.T.A. and a copy of letters, wall plaques for platinum membership and membership cards given to me directly from the P.T.A’s. I offered to show all of my proof to the signal more than once and they refused to accept my proof so that they would’nt get in trouble for lying to the public about my personal records through lack of proper investigations. They don’t want to be called liers and refuse to print my side of the story even after I spoke to the head editor.They don’t want to write about the truth, They want to write about stories that sell. News is a very profitable industry. I also, requested that Johnathan Randles be fired for lying and and lack of proper evidence with all my proof. He still works there cause he really knows how to get his nose “brown”. I will get him fired for sure. He’s on my list… If anyone supports me (Henriquez) Please email me your info so we can get ride of bad reporters and bad newspapers from running our city with lies, corruption, and greed.
AnonApril 11, 2010 at 8:59 am
You should probably correct your spelling and grammar before you post things like this. It just does more to lend to your image.
ReaderMamaApril 11, 2010 at 10:18 am
Honey, if you are really Johnny Pride, the Signal lying about your PTA membership and length of employment is the least of your problems.
JOHNNY PRIDEApril 11, 2010 at 11:13 am
Well, reader mama it’s a start and I always finish what I start…
Tim MyersApril 11, 2010 at 1:32 pm
JP So let me get this straight. The Signal asks the PTA and the Hart District if an accused ephebophile was ever on their membership rolls or a paid coach. The local PTA organizations and the Hart District said no. It is then the duty of the Signal to verify your assertion that you were a member and a paid coach BEFORE publishing the story.
Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 10:44 am
“In short, the important and sensitive nature of my military status created a need to encompass and keep secret any and all information which could potentially be utilized by hostile forces.” Really? What would hostile forces do with your MBA degree? LMAO! Jeff, I wondered the exact same thing when I read that. “If he wants to prove his service and has “lost” his DD214, all he has to do is request a replacement from the NPRC.” Yep.
JeffApril 9, 2010 at 10:57 am
“The Signal has instructed it’s reporter” Prove it Petz. Name of the person who instructed Randle to humiliate Henriquez and the date too. You should be furious that someone is potentially lying about his military service. As for Katz? Not sure there is much to follow up on.
Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 11:02 am
“…..Instead, The Signal has instructed it’s reporter to publicly humiliate a back bencher candidate who had no chance of winning, but had raised the city’s “balanced budget” as a possible issue for investigation…..” Publicly humiliate??? If a military record of a candidate cannot be produced after the candidate claims a career in the military, this needs to be brought to the attention of the voters. If this is all “just” a mistake, the mistake should be cleared up. As the wife of a 23 year Navy guy, Petz, clearing up a “mistake” like this is important to me.
PetzApril 9, 2010 at 11:12 am
At Saturdays new conference David Gauny said that he had confirmed that the Katz campaign was the source of the email. TimBen continually referred to the “alleged email” and said that his call had not been returned by Katz. Katz had not to my knowledge returned The Signal’s call prior to the article publication on Saturday. So, a lot of people want to know who sent the email, on whose instruction, and has that person been named and held accountable for what very well may be a criminal act. There is a lot that Harry has to answer for. “Vigilance Forever”, hardly. Randles is a cub reporter who is told where to go.
JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Apparently Katz sent out a statement on saturday, but I agree with Jeff.. what more can be reported?
PetzApril 9, 2010 at 11:16 am
Petz does not like to “fight” on the front page , he hangs out in the dungeon, This extended Henriquez coverage is a feint by The Signal to cover for their fair haired boy, Harrison Elliott Katz.
JRApril 9, 2010 at 11:33 am
Don’t see anyone fighting here. You don’t want to see the Signal vigilant about Daniel Henriquez, but you want to the Signal vigilant about items of importance to you. Some bias on your part to expect certain news items to be ignored just because they don’t interest you. This Henriquez says he was in the military and there is no proof he was which is definitely a problem. I would think you would want to get to the bottom of this but you don’t care if this guy is lying. As for dissing “cub reporters,” they all have to start somehwere and even Matt Lauer is told where to go.
lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 11:20 am
So much of Mr. Henriquez’s claims should be very simple to prove! They question is why can’t he? Why did his family not even know he served…”He said his family didn’t know he was in the military until 2001,”. I don’t care what position you hold in the military(even special ops), your family would know if your served for 20 years! Did NO ONE within his family ever attend his graduation(s) or promotions?
JeffApril 9, 2010 at 11:22 am
It’s not well known, but the military during those years canceled all promotion ceremonies due to budget cuts.
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 2:09 pm
!!!
DamageIncApril 9, 2010 at 11:29 am
Wow Child Molester[Johnny Pride] Backroom Deals[Tim-Ben - Harrison Katz] Impersonating military and lying about MBA [Daniel Henriquez] Pal’in around with vigilante extremist and pal’in around with David Bossert [David Gauny] I will take the devil I know for a $1000, alex.
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 11:52 am
There is no credible evidence of any backroom deal with TBB. Just some also-ran’s email. Repeating the false allegation is not honorable.
DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 12:08 pm
So Berta lied? or Harrison Kayz lied?
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Yup
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Yep
Alan FerdmanApril 9, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Neither Berta nor Harrison necessarily lied. Berta simply forwarded a copy of Katz’s email to the Signal. Harrison has continually stated that the email was sent by a campaign worker. Furthermore he told me, via email, that he sent a statement into the signal asserting “TimBen never offered me a deal and even if asked to serve on any commission I (Katz) would turn it down”. I followed up by calling into the Signal last Monday to verify that the statement had been received and the content was as I understood it to be. Jonathan Randels told me that he was working on a follow-up story that would be published within the next couple of days. The Signal has not published it. Instead they decided to feature Henriquez’s issue and publish Wilk’s incumbent campaign flier. One has to continue questioning the Signal’s motives. It sure seems like they are attempting to distract the public’s attention away from relevant campaign issues.
DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 1:29 pm
“distract the public’s attention away from relevant campaign issues.” Lying about military service and education is very relevant.
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Yes, but the Signal’s pattern is one of editorial decisions favoring incumbents. NOT printing the “retraction” of the TBB allegation and PRINTING the Henriquez phony military story BOTH serve to discredit challengers collectively. Certainly there is room on the front page for BOTH stories, but The Flighty Signal only chooses to run one.
DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 1:52 pm
“Certainly there is room on the front page for BOTH stories, but The Flighty Signal only chooses to run one.” –So if they print the follow up the Randle promised, will you issue a retraction? “BOTH serve to discredit challengers collectively.” –Are they not valid stories?
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Yes, Damageinc, they are “valid” stories, so why was only one printed? I’ve answered that question. Just look who they endorsed? It never should have been published without fact-checking first, and they are now dragging their feet to admit this and publish the retraction.
DamageincApril 9, 2010 at 2:26 pm
“Just look who they endorsed?” If they are valid story their endorsement is irrelevant. “It never should have been published without fact-checking first, and they are now dragging their feet to admit this and publish the retraction.” What facts were needed? The email came from the Katz camp, whether or not the claims in the email were fact or not the email in itself was significant. There is no way to know if TBB did a backroom deal or katz or his people lied. Either way there has been an unusual amount of blame falling on everyone else. If you can’t control the people under you why would anyone test these jokers to help run a city? We will see if their is follow up.
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm
What facts were needed? The email came from the Katz camp, whether or not the claims in the email were fact or not the email in itself was significant. Oh, I dunno, facts like getting a response from TBB before publishing a damnig accusation? Asking where the email came from instead of taking BG’s claim as fact? It now turns out it was “some worker” who has not been indeitnfied or interviewd by the Signal– seems they dont’ care, the damage was done to TBB, no need to follow up now… <i?There is no way to know if TBB did a backroom deal or katz or his people lied. I take the in-person claim by TBB over an unnamed and unavailable anonymous campaign worker if I was weighing credibility. The Signal article with an unfounded and unverified ana anonymous allegation is not better than a “when did you stop beating yoru wifee” type question– both are designed to smear the accused and prevent meanigful weighing of credibility, and to arouse lingering suspicion even after the smoke clears. Nasty and underhanded. If you can’t control the people under you why would anyone test these jokers to help run a city? Sort of like the incumbents’ claim of utter helplessness to control the CIG PAC actions? I get it…
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:04 pm
We will see if their is follow up. Too little, too late now. The damage the Signal sought is done. “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!”
AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I wonder if the Signal has enough integrity to print the “statement” Harrison sent to them to clarify what happened. Will the Signal print a retraction story for TBB ? Will the Signal be reporting the other rumor stories like, Harrison has had meetings with a number of incumbents about his role in Santa Clarita, I’ll bet not! (See Jboyyyy post below)!
JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I don’t think an email came out saying anything about the incumbents so probably not…
navigatorApril 9, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Randles is a nice kid. Let him do his job. Hell, somebody at TMS has to do their job.
BillApril 9, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Not only is it stupid, and the mark of an honor-less coward to make false claims about one’s military backgroud it can also be illegal. Check out http://www.reportstolenvalor.org/ . I’d love to see this fraud end up in some serious hot water.
Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 1:38 pm
The crime only attaches if one falsely claims they received specific medals. DH may be cagier than we thought. You will note he was careful not to mention any specific medals he received. There is no criminal penalty for lying about military service. Just the social penalty of being held up to endless ridicule.
lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Wonder where he buried those medals?
lvogelApril 9, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Lets get Geraldo Rivera on this!
Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Perhaps they’re buried in Al Capone’s vault?
BillApril 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm
That is unfortunate. I hope the investigation of his past doesn’t let up. I wonder how his business would do if all his customers found out he lied about his military service – that is, if his claims turned out to be false…
Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Bill: By tomorrow we will know if he is even a college graduate. Right now we know he does not have any advanced degrees.
Pauline HarteApril 9, 2010 at 4:35 pm
But he does claim to be an accountant, correct me if I am wrong, but that does seem to be what he is giving here for his occupation….. “Building an outreach program for city officials to get involved with the residents and businesses. Daniel Henriquez. Occupation: Accountant …” http://www.smartvoter.org/2010/04/13/ca/la/race/24/ – Cached GOTTA be an advanced degree here somewhere…..I would think. He doesn’t say bookkeeper, he says accountant.
Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 2:43 pm
So wait, let me get this… A super secret spy who can’t reveal any normally public information about himself is running for public office? I’m just askin’…
Spineflower2April 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Yeah, we can count on real transparency in his dealings, eh?
Timothy MyersApril 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm
But this begs the question. If it is so super secret for the protection of the nation, why is he telling everyone about it in his campaign?
Jeff JApril 9, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Exactly my brother, you can barely even write this stuff it’s so bizarre. Our City politics have really been weird lately.
Your Web GuruApril 9, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The word “sociopath” comes to mind.
JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 4:39 pm
We will see how the signal spins the article with the statement and when they run it. They might wait till sunday or monday to do maximum damage to TimBen at the polls ( the few voters who still vote that way). I’ve heard through a number of friends that Harrison himself didn’t write that email, but a family member did. If this is true, that wouldn’t surprise me. To the people who don’t live for politics and read scvtalk daily it would be easy to get confused over supporting each other/ co-endorsing/helping each other out. I’ve also heard rumors that he had meetings with a number of incumbents about his role in Santa Clarita; so could his family member who wrote his emails get confused by all of this? I think its very well possible. Regardless, I know for a fact he takes full responsibility for not checking the email before it went out (he has said so on numerous occasions since then).
JboyyyyyyApril 9, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Though on that note.. if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Harrison wanted to play with the big boys and he is.
Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 5:19 pm
The Signal just for the incumbents? They have failed to print the story about the CRA IE with special interest money which did not file with the City and supported Gauny. They have failed to publish Gauny’s DUI and let him confess it in his own article. They have failed to remind us of the threat TBB made to an adjacent property owner to the Canyon Theater about losing the parking and using his position as a councilman. That is just some of the issues the Signal has not printed. Balance?
Alan FerdmanApril 9, 2010 at 9:15 pm
WOW, a new unsubstantiated allegation, what a surprise. For a person who is just an average citizen, living in Valencia near the Hospital, you seem to know an awful lot about what is going on all over Santa Clarita. With that being said, it is also curious that everything you know is negative about everyone except the incumbents.
AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Mt thoughts exactly!
Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Just agreeing that the Signal has not covered the major candidates. If you read what I have written, it is substantiated if you want to know the facts. Just read the posts.
Sarah PoofApril 9, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Love Santa Clarita, since you humbly claim that you are new here, there’s a word that is often used here which requires at least four days of membership. You’re ready for it now… It’s “douchebag” – you are one.
GRAMPSApril 10, 2010 at 10:32 am
Do you think or might you entertain the idea that Love Santa Clarita works for both the City of Santa Clarita and the SIGNAL?
spineflower2April 11, 2010 at 10:03 am
Either that or he/she has friends in low places.
AnnetteApril 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Oops.. My thoughts exactly!
Love Santa ClaritaApril 9, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Substantiation Go to http://www.ss.ca.gov and see the California Republican Assembly Independent Action Committee and their Late Expenditure Report Ask TBB about the letter he wrote which was reported and circulated two years ago Read Gauny’s column in the Signal where he admitted the DUI. Yes I support the incuments. At least in part because none of the opponents have given me suffcient reasons to make the change. Support Gauny, TBB or anyone else you want. My point was the comment that the Signal is slanted is not true. I think taking time on candiates like Henriques, Katz and Pride is a waste of time. Focus on the major candidates, whatever the issues. One thing we can agree on is that the Signal can do a better job.
Sarah PoofApril 9, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Love SC, sorry but my evening read of this site reveals again your same tired message. Gauney has repeatedly answered your claim about the CRA – I found it here in earlier posts that you continue to ignore and refuse to acknowledge… David Gauny says: April 9, 2010 at 7:18 am Again I will post the link: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/index.php?id=19 Look at the very last scenario: committees that support candidates within a single city (aka LOCAL committees) must file with the city clerk. CIG has supported local CITY candidates 100% of the time and that’s why they need to file in the CITY. CRA is a state PAC, supporting candidates in multiple jurisdictions (cities and counties), so it files with the state. Again, my complaint is transparency. This is what I am complaining about with this group and I am right to do so – it has been repeated many times. CRA has had no violations in this matter so I am not a hypocrite or any of the other names and insinuations you’ve made about me in previous posts. Having said this, if the city has the ability, I would consider requiring all PACs involved in our elections to file locally so residents can obtain the documents locally. My concern is that the voting public knows who is funding candidate campaigns. Period… —– The TBB letter you now call out could never be sourced or substantiated and Gauney admitted the DUI… do you want TMS to conduct a background check on this event that happened at age 21? You continue to vomit this routine daily. You are a troll. You were new, now you’re old. Try a new tune or go away.
Love Santa ClaritaApril 10, 2010 at 7:37 am
It is Saturday morning. Three days to the election. No need to repeat myself and maybe others won’t as well. What is new that we can discuss regarding the City Council election and do it without the venom? I think Gauny is bright and has energy. I am just not sure he has been specific enough on the issues and why he should replace anybody. I believe that the support of Bob Kellar is to get rid of Marsha McLean. In fact Bob has also endorsed Laurene Weste according the the mailers and web site. Laurene also has the support of Bob Spiere, who came in 3rd two years ago. I don’t think Bob has endorsed anyone else. Tim Ben has the energy. Boy he sure has the energy. He just seemed to willing to accuse people of wrongdoing too quickly when he was on the Council and always believed he had all of the answers. None of us have all of the answers. Frank Ferry has certainly lost some of his energy and focus. Even he admits this. Sometimes too strong like Tim Ben. Wish he would mellow and spend more time at events here. However, has a strong recored of accomplishment and his records with our kids his great. Marsha is true to here environmental background, but still works with the business community. It is frustating to understand where she is at times, but she is not a yest person. That is why she appealed the Mike Redmond project after it had received Planning Commission support. She thought there needed to be improvements and to work with the adjacent landowner. Not sure I agree with her, but I respect her for it. Finally, Laurene. She has lived here over 3 decades, the longest of many of us. Opionated sometimes bothers people, but she has seemed to try to solve problems. At the head of the class on cleaning up Whitaker Bermite and not having Cemex built. All of her efforts on trails and open space mean we can’t be the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley. Remember she was the candidate 8 years ago who opposed the give away to Waste Management and made that go out to bid which lowered our trash rates. As a result Waste Managment ran a $60,000 IE against her. So that is my Saturday morning rundown. Interested in other thoughts this weekend. Stay dry
AnnetteApril 10, 2010 at 8:28 am
Can’t stay dry today unless, it does not rain I’ll be out campaigning for TimBen Boydston Vote Timben in 10!
Alan FerdmanApril 10, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Love Santa Clarita TimBen would not have had to talk about alleged staff wrongdoing if City Management would have addressed the problem decisively and in a timely manner. What he brought forward, had been already brought forward earlier by other citizens. City Management chose to handle the issue by not responding to the public. Finally, after TimBen raised the issue again, a statement was released by the city. Unfortunately it did not address the problem and attempted to white wash the incident. Similar scenarios continue to take place even today. In this case I say to you, don’t shoot the messenger because you don’t like the message. Our city council members have done some very impressive work during their service to the city. But they are human and just like anyone else they have made mistakes also. After a while, when people hold any job too long, they tend to go native and lose perspective of who they actually work for. I have lived in this valley for 4 ½ decades and have seen a lot of changes. I expect with the city at close to build out, I will see many more. This inevitable change from new development to neighborhood preservation strategies will require fresh ideas, new solutions and different funding mechanisms. So I seem to find myself agreeing with you. Our two most likely challengers TimBen Boydston and David Gauny have the energy, intelligence and desire to take on these new challenges. Remember the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”. The desire for different results requires changes in methods and new ideas. That is why I endorsed and support TimBen Boydston and David Gauny for City Council. If you have not done so already, please remember to vote on Tuesday for TimBen Boydston and David Gauny.
John AdamsApril 10, 2010 at 11:26 am
“I take the in-person claim by TBB over an unnamed and unavailable anonymous campaign worker if I was weighing credibility” Hmmm John Edwards Bill Clinton
Sarah PoofApril 10, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Interesting story at WRB today. I find it curious how two separate sources report the same news. Our valley’s “professional” source seems to miss the mark entirely. REPORTING life in the SCV… http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/04/buying-the-santa-clarita-city-council-again-pac-money-playing-big-role-in-council-election/ RETARDING life in the SCV… http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/27153/
Love Santa ClaritaApril 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Once again here is the point. Gauny and TBB had a press conference attacking the failure to report local IE campaigns. It turns out Integrity filed (albiet late), but the CRA didn’t. Now, the claim is the CRA didn’t have to file locally and is funded by membership dues. The report with the FPPC proves that is not the case, rather funded by special interests. Anything done locally should be filed. Let’s agree to change the law if we have to. But, please don’t condone a double standard.
JboyyyyyyApril 10, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Alan, I thought your ticket was TimBen, David, and Katz? It seems like Katz is being thrown under the bus by the TimBen camp, i’m not saying I blame you. I’m just asking who your final vote will go to?
Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 10:06 am
Jboyyyyy Fair question. There is no intent by myself or the TimBen Boydston campaign to demean Harrison. As I stated in previous posts, Harrison has continually stated that the questionable email was sent by a campaign worker. Furthermore he told me, via email, that he sent a statement into the signal asserting “TimBen never offered me a deal and even if asked to serve on any commission I (Katz) would turn it down”. I followed up by calling into the Signal and verified that the statement had been received and the content was as I understood it to be. Jonathan Randels told me that he was working on a follow-up story that would be published. Unfortunately the Signal has not followed through. My advise to Harrison has been, and still is, that he should stand tall, admit the misstep, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence. Then follow up by completing his campaign activities. Although I believe that a person’s voting decisions should be private, I will tell you that I have already voted by mail. My votes went to Boydston, Gauny and Katz.
AnnetteApril 11, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Great reply Alan and ditto on the votes. No Incumbents! Well, maybe Marsha
Your Web GuruApril 11, 2010 at 5:17 am
Here is what looks like a response from Daniel Henriquez…sort of. And by ‘response’ I mean a diatribe of prose that doesn’t really answer anyone’s questions. http://officialhotspotscv.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/scv-city-council-countdown-4-days/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Timothy MyersApril 11, 2010 at 7:13 am
Weird! Best I can tell DH wanted the newspaper to wait until after the election to publish any story because he should have been given a chance to refute the information from qualified named sources speaking on the record. I’m not surprised about the email tip off. Probably a disgruntled old girlfriend or client.
GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 7:56 am
This whole election reminds me of the last Presidential Election cycle. Attempts to discredit each other, name calling, deals, accusations flying, etc. I guess it’s accepted, but it still makes me kinda nauseous.
Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 8:17 am
There’s plenty of personal dirt on a couple the incumbents that is known to the challengers, but the challengers choose not to go there. The challengers have run campaigns based on the issues important to the people of Santa Clarita, and have stayed away from mud-slinging. People should give them some credit for it.
GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 8:36 am
“I have dirt, but I’m taking the high road and not saying anything about the dirt I have, so vote for me”? I’ll give them a popsicle.
Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 9:38 am
No, it just hasn’t been a part of their campaigns. It’s enough to acknowledge it. Nothing more, nothing less.
GangFangApril 11, 2010 at 10:11 am
Ugh.
Love Santa ClaritaApril 11, 2010 at 10:14 am
So the challengers have dirt, but won’t use it? Come on. And the challengers have discussed the issues? Most of what I have heard is that the City is in terrible shape, dont’ do OVOV and immigration. I understand that when you run against incumbents you have to make things appear to be bad to give people a reason to vote against them. However, I have not seen the specifics I would have liked to see. Gauny in particular appears to be smart. Would just have liked to learn more spefics.
Silence DogoodApril 11, 2010 at 10:31 am
If you want to learn more about the issues, go to the websites. It’s there for those who have a sincere desire to find out. As for hearing more about the issues via the media, go to The-Signal.com and ask them why they don’t cover the issues in depth. The challenger candidates have gone to City Council meetings, forums, meet the candidate events, have issued press releases, talked for literally hours to reporters, invited all interested parties to put together their friends and neighbors to hear what they have to say, and have taken all questions and answered them. Yes, they have done their part to bring out the issues. The question for the people is do they mind if their City Council is the best that out of area developer and special interest money can buy? Is their definition of an honest politician is one who is once bought, stays bought? Vote. Make your vote count. You two are a pair. In fact, are you the same person? Hmmm?
Love Santa ClaritaApril 11, 2010 at 11:00 am
I don’t know who you think I am paired with. I challenge you to name a development project which you oppose, other than the hospital. This is the same council who put a temporary stop to a development project in Newhall that got approved by the Planning Commission, but apparently had some environmental issues. They are now encouraging the developer to work things out. Instead he is supporting Gauny and Boydston. What is their position on this specific project?
Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 11:56 am
Love SC Let’s see. One project we opposed other than the Henry Mayo Office Building expansion? Are we limiting this discussion to inside the city? How about the super high density Avenues project proposed on the Smizer Mule Ranch property? Now there is a good subject. Another Lambert project. Why don’t you tell us all about it? At the same time why don’t you identify which project in Newhall that Planning Commission approved that the council “temporarily discontinued due to environmental concerns” you are referring too? I just want to make sure we are all on the same page. Let’s hear your perspective on that story also.
Alan FerdmanApril 11, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Want some in-depth information on how PACs are affecting Santa Clarita elections and who is behind them? Follow this link to the West Ranch Beacon and read it for yourself. http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/04/buying-the-santa-clarita-city-council-again-pac-money-playing-big-role-in-council-election/