Image via WikipediaBy Randy Economy
http://www.economy4abc.blogspot.com/
April 1, 2010
4:15 p.m.
Today was a prime example of just how "tough" politics is played here in this industrial city of less than 15,000 proud working class residents just on the outskirt of Downtown Los Angeles.
Commerce Mayor Pro Tem Robert Fierro has been arrested on a federal political corruption charges along with two family members in a scheme to conceal illegally reimbursed campaign contributions from a grand jury.
Fierro was arrested early this morning, two days after a Los Angeles federal grand jury indicted the 39-year-old councilman on four counts of conspiracy and witness tampering.
The indictment also charges his 36-year-old wife Linda Fierro and his sister-in-law and 2005 campaign treasurer, 45-year-old Ana Perez, on the same charges.
It is alleged that Perez and others wrote checks to then-candidate Fierro in January 2005 and Fierro reimbursed them $1,000 in cash. The defendants then allegedly met with potential witnesses and lied to the grand jury. Oppps, that will get in you in trouble everytime!
Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Fierro was elected to the City of Commerce City Council in 2005 and elected to a second term in 2009.
Fierro works full-time as an elementary school teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
He is President of the St. Marcellinus Holy Name Society and has worked as a Probation Officer for the Los Angeles County Probation Department assisting at-risk youth. What? A past "Probation Officer" and "teacher?" You must be kidding? Nope, this is no April Fools joke. This is serious stuff.
Makes you wonder about these crooked politicians from East Los Angeles. How many more are going get busted? Enough is enough.
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29 comments:
Do you think they will ever get Hector Chacon, the political king pin in Commerce? Everyone around him is so so corrupt? What do you think?
Baca del RIo is next
No is hugo argumedo next him and his step brother hector chacon run a corruption board no joke! Hope they actually investigate them! Cus they are some corrupt ppl.
I agree with Carlos from Commerce and with Monica...Hugo and his brothers are so currupt it's not even funny..They remind me of some kind of mafia gang..he's the one that they should be investigated..NOT Robert. Robert has not done anything wrong but want the best for Commerce. Erick you make me sick, Baca del Rio is a great woman and wants the best for the city like Robert.DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES!!!
I have lived in commmerce my whole life and i'am very disgusted to have seen this on the news. i believe that Robert needs to step down from council. How can we say that we are the model city when are city doesn't have anything to show for it. I'm sorry but other cities look a lot nicer then ours. All i say is that whatever is done in darkenss will come to light. I can't believe that anybody can say that he hasn't done anything wrong, when all evidence and alligations are there. he did something wrong and thought that it would never come back to him. Tina Del Rio Baca did run with Robert in that election so if she did do something her time will come. Belive what is out there and I BELIEVE THAT IT'S THE TRUTH!!!
For the person who has lived in Commerce their whole life, So have I and I guess you've been blind folded these past few years. If you want our city to look nice and go the right direction then we need to take Hugo out of council. You can't go by what you see or hear, do your homework and get the real facts because it's sad that your believing all this crap you are no one to judge. I'm sick and tired that our residents from Commerce keep getting brain washed by Hugo and his little mafia. Robert has not done anything wrong and when the day comes that he's proven NOT GUILTY I wish I would be standing right in front of your face saying I TOLD YOU SO!! FBI needs to investigate HUGO A. ARGUMEDO "KING OF CORRUPTION".
I agree with the person that has lived in commerce thier whole life. I'm sorry but the FBI would not just start to investigate someone for no reason.Obviously they suspected that he did something that was wrong.Come clean and be a man about it and say that you are guilty.The thing about our city is that everybody likes to point fingers on everybody. Obviously the residents like Hugo in council cause they have tried to recall him and he still got into council. Robert Fierro needs to step down from council or be asked to step down.I don't understand how he can even be on counil. that's just wrong..Step down Robert until all of this is solved. I guess he wanted to be in council that bad that he did whatever it took to win.even if it meant doing something illegal.Everybody has the council memeber that they follow and are brain washed by,so ppl are not just brained washed by Hugo.But i believe that Robert may be guilty and if proven wrong then good for him.
I'm sorry but people need to stop blaming Hugo for everything that goes wrong in this city. What has Robert done to improve our city. give us a Costco that has already been in the process way before he got into council..I to have lived in this city my whole life and our city "THE MODEL CITY" has nothing to show for it. Yesterday i saw the coucnil meeting and i couldn't believe that Robert was up there acting as mayor pro team. That's just wrong he needs to step down from council his wife and sis in-law need to step down from there positions as well. at least till all of this is done. just like the school distric has asked all of them to step down. I can't believe that the city attorney hasn't asked him to step down, but then again would he. that's his friend. Then one resident said that Robert, wife, and city attorney were having dinner together at Steven's come on now. that's just wrong. ROBERT STEP DOWN FROM COUCNIL!!! you have made are city look bad once again.plus he lied to residents when asked if he was being investigated. how can we gain your trust back when you lied to people just so they can keep you on council.STEP DOWN!!!! of course tina will be behind you, she's your buddy.
This is sad for Commerce. It doesn't look good for Robert even though I think he is a good family man; but I remember he did go under Hugo's wing to get elected and so did Tina (Hugo initially ran their campaign). It's puzzling how only Robert could get caught, but of course, politics is dog eat dog.
No matter what people 'say';there IS money to fix up our city and it hasn't been done because our council was too busy hiring,buying this and that and not getting above it with a solid plan to make things better. I'm talking about all of them! Yes, I also agree, it's time for Hugo to say goodbye, he has more than had his chance and he has only brought drama and helped his self; it doesn't look good for Robert & Tina either.
I think they all need to step down and get a fresh new set of elected officials. Hugo sits at the council meetings with absolutely nothing to offer. He thinks because he is an elected official his name/looks will get him far but we know he's only there for the money. He's only into something if it benefits him no matter what it is. He absolutely has a cold black heart but he's just a short little old man with a huge arrogant ego totally corrupt. Lil man syndrome.
Its funny that everybody always has something to say about Hugo.Robertwas always saying that the FBI was looking at Hugo for coruption.Well what happen Robert?Like you always say God Bless You.No God Bless you.Lets see what Jason writes about this since he always writes about everyone else.But I dont think he will write anything because he is your friend.Keep going to church its all fake thats why god will give you your day.
To carlos,Well you must be Roberts buddy.Listen Hecto Hugo didnt get caught like your boy Robert.Oh dont tell me the FBI was in it too.Lets speak the truth if Hugo would of got caught I would say the same about him.Thats the problem that you all dont speak the truth why dont you say it like it is.Why dont we hear Jason at council meetings saying something about what happen.He wont beacause Robert is his boy.Yeah Jason Stanet that works for the city.Robert you should tell the truth becausethe FBI dont lie at the end evrybody that backs Robert up is going to look bad.The day is near.
Hugo keep up the good work,God is realy watching afther you.We need people like you not no Robert Tina who should be councilmembers out in Mexico thats how they work $$$$.Take all the money Robert before you are out of office.Cant believe you are a man of God.What god do you belong too.
I got to take my hat off to Joe a real councilmember.What ever you do joe stay away from Tina Robert.Because they are going down and you doont want to look bad speaking up for them.Its sad to hear them in council meetings always asking god for his help.Well he will help you out soon both of you for being fake to are residents.Church people dont believe them all they want is your VOTE.
To carlos Hector Chacon has nothing to do with commerce.So why are you talking about Hector.That post was right you must be Roberts boy.You see why not say something about what Robert did.FBI wouldnt of arrested him if they had nothing on him.Suck it up your boy is going down.So tell me his brother in Law gave him up own brother in law.What do you say about that.Now we know how he fixed up his house.Maybe a little city attorney money,They did meet at stevens.Robert did bring him in to the city.Tina cry cry cry
Tina Baca,Well its funny how you say that you brought Casco to commerce.Well it doesnt take 4 years to do that.This has been on the works for 10 years or so.People just so you know her Niece got a good paying job there.Yeah thats so Tina got her niece a good job inside Casco.While others had to wait outside for hours.Robert has all his family as commisioners.Say something about that Monica.Hurts!
I guess Carlos,Monica dont have anything to say.Yeah the thruth hurts come on bring it.Lets see who brings out more trash on wich councilmember.Hugo doesnt have any family members in the city.Tina does Robert does.Hugo never been caught on anything.Robert has Tina hasnt file her 2005 tax LM2.Why its open to the public check it out.Im telling you all mexico would be perfect location for them two.They could make lots of money.
what!? (April 27th Anonymous)
Hugo has been caught on ALOT of stuff. Let's see; he had to pay more than $9,000 for his campaign papers being turned in wrong. And there is alot more that has happened that he has been caught doing wrong; it just didn't get up to court level. I think the guy has alot more money than we know; him and his family.
The Fair Political Practices Commission on May 5, 2010, found sufficient evidence and probable cause was found to believe that respondents Tina Baca del Rio, Friends of Tina Baca del Rio, and Laura Perez committed eleven violations of the Political Reform Act by not filing a campaign statement starting in July of 2005 and ending in January of 2009. I guess they simply forgot to file 11 statements; or maybe it had something to do with the FBI investigation of illegal campaign contributions during the 2005 city council campaign. You can read this for yourself on www.fppc.ca.gov/agendas/06-10/EDReport.pdf. The Commerce paper “Report to the People“, as far as I know has never acknowledged the fact that Robert Fierro his wife and Anna Perez were arrested and that a trial date was established, or the above mentioned issue; it must not be considered public information. I thought we had public information officers working for the residents of Commerce; maybe they don’t want another Recall effort.
as a response to some ill-informed individuals...Hugos sons Alex and Michael work for the Commerce Casino, same place Hugo had a "welcome home" party for Alex upon arrival from the service. He had a party for his daughter Lori, who in-turn "TRASHED" a hotel room in the Casino when "under-aged" attendees lost control. Hugo and family have been "useing" the Casino for years, enjoying very expensive entertainment venues, dining, hotel rooms, parties for many years now. The most "elaborate" of all was his brother Hector Chacons wedding held in a fabulous tent on the Casino premisses called the "Copacabana". In attendance was the "who's who" of politics at that time. Limos for the entire wedding party, hotel rooms, open bar, 2-bands, mariachis, d.j., high end food, decorations you name it...compliments of the Commerce Casino. How do I know? I worked at the Casino at the time. I had to fulfill part of the "wish-list" provided by Hugo himself. I Loved my job and the wonderful people I call family to this day and that is why I said nothing when the D.A.s office asked questions about Hugo, his family and this event. It was to save Mr.T. from any hardship that might have followed. Now! I'm just sick of hearing about Hugo being protected by anybody! He and his family members have taken advantage too long. The truth needs to be revealed, and I'm the one who will begin the process...you see, I have copies as well as originals of ALL of the documents of all that I've mentioned and much, much more. They were NEVER destroyed. I'm pleased Hugo is no longer serving in the capacity of a councilman however, he will NOT walk away that easy..........
The person who worked at the casino.Okay if it happen it was wrong.But also mention about everybody else.Tina Baca has her relatives woeking at casco.Didnt she say that she brought casco to commerce.Say it like it is.Also mention how robert stole money,thats why the FBI arrested him.Im with you about Hugo,They did lots of things.But if you dont talk about everything thats going on with everybody else.You are in the same boat.That means you are on Tina,Fierro side.Thats why you are saying this.I like Hugo but i agree with you.But mention Tina,Robbert,Also Joe will go down too because he is taking UNION money.So talk about that as well.Listen I like Hugo but hay he did wrong.Atleast i agree with the truth.Everybody else only writtes about certain people writte everything not just certain people.Everybody is taking money.
Okay Hugo got busted.but why dont we hear all you who are writting about Hugo doing the city wrong.If you are realy bother by how much coruption he did.Why not mention Fierro who got busted by the FBI.Come on people since you all care about the city coruption.Writte it down.Thats the problem you have the group thats with Tina Fierro side.And you have the other side.So it just comes down to who stabs who in the back the hardest.You all are bunch of fakers acting like you all care.Step up and writte the whole story.Tina,Fierro,Hugo will go down.One down two more to go.I guerantee Fierro will do time you could take that to the bank.
Randy you are killing me.Im waiting for an up date on Robert fierro.Have you heard anything.
Hey guys (and gals) I will call the DA's OFFICE on THURSDAY to get an update....unless anyone can shed some new light on this criminal case...
we are still waiting on up date on councilmember Robert Fierro.Could you give us the up date.Thanks Randy keep up the good work.But we been waiting for a long time now.
I personally know hugo, and hes a great guy. I dont like fierro cuz he verbally attacked my @ a council meeting... Im glad hes gone.... And as for hector chacon, hes a great guy :)
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