Apparently the plan to regroup the Segarra campaign was hatched in Pedro's think tank in a meeting with Segarrra, a couple of his staffers and also reportedly former Councilman John Kennelly. One staffer, Maribel Laluz left for Denver shortly after the meeting. The reason for that trip is unknown, Speculation among many is a possible job interview?
Any way, as I wish Shelly luck in her new position, I really hope she isn't too successful though. It is almost fun to see what Segarra will do next as he and his campaign continue to implode , if the damage he is doing to our City wasn't so tragic.
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteyou do have some good sources. right on the mark with the meeting in the Mayor' Office, one of many illegal campaign operations being conducted out of Segarra's office. And yes, Sindland and Kennelly are very close and I am sure her hiring was his doing. Keep an eye on who gets a job in Development Services as their reward for fundraising in the Gay Community for Segarra's campaign
How convenient, Segarra today announced a new website for Hartford residents to find jobs. Interesting how he only does the right thing after he gets caught in a scandal, or maybe Sandy Kee-Borges and Terry Waller have no more relatives looking for jobs so it is time to take care of Hartford people now. He needs to go, soon
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh; Segarra will now have a campaign director, as well as the yet-to-be-hired campaign manager. Can anyone explain the difference? Does a manager trump a director, or vice-versa? He also has a campaign communications staffer and of course, a treasurer. I expect the next hires will be a makeup artist and a hairdresser.
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ReplyDeleteMaribel is bringing back some "rocky mountain high"from Denver
ReplyDeleteKennelly is the driving force behind the Scarborough 11 being pushed from their home. His possible support is the reason Bronin has been silent on the issue. If Kennelly leaves Segarra, it's for Bronin.
ReplyDeleteHartford is a government three ring circus. I wonder what the next act is to be. Who will fall off the rope first?
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing to look forward to because Pedro Segarra is a ruthless mayor. He has surrounded his so called administrate staff with clueless people. It is no surprise that he is on his third campaign manager. Can anyone keep trait of the number of people who have worked in his administration? He will not get the Democratic endorsement. He will never get re-elected. Pedro is a waste of tax payers money.
ReplyDeleteShelly can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig.
ReplyDeleteGo away Pedro Segarra. Hartford needs a qualify candidate for the next mayor. You have proved that you can not talk or walk straight. Adam Cloud can't count. Pedro he was a terrible chose for you treasurer. Why dose Cloud need an attorney? No one needs an attorney unless they need representation.
ReplyDeleteNo matter who Pedro Seggara hires it will not work. He has already failed as a mayor. Pedro Mr. grumpy, careless and desperate is a goner. If Pedro was such a great leader there would not be so many candidates running for his job. Judge Bob Killian and Attorney Luke Bronin are great candidates. Sorry. Pedro raise a lot of money and hire, hire, hire it will not buy you re-election.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is Cloud is an attorney...you know he is in real trouble if he is spending on an additional attorney. Where's the 700k? Thats our money and a lot of it, people have gone to jail for years for stealing much less.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever heard the saying that an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client? and we were credited fully for that payment. it may not have been done properly, but the taxpayers lost nothing on that
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ. Taxpayers paid for 2 lawyers for his nefarious actions. One lawyer that the city provided and one that he hired personally and Al Ilg authorized the bill after skb bff Lisa Silvestri (sister of felon former state treasurer Paul Silvester) said it was ok to pay.
DeleteState Representative Minnie Gonzalez (3rd) leaves a nasty taste in ones mouth. State Rep Edwin Vargas (6th) a polite and smart man must not be thinking straight. Both Democrats are supporting Pedro Segarra. However, State Rep. Angel Arce (4th) has made no commitment to Seggara. Arcehas made a very smart chose.
ReplyDeleteState Representative Minnie Gonzalez (3rd) leaves a nasty taste in ones mouth. State Rep Edwin Vargas (6th) a polite and smart man must not be thinking straight. Both Democrats are supporting Pedro Segarra. However, State Rep. Angel Arce (4th) has made no commitment to Seggara. Arcehas made a very smart chose.
ReplyDeletedon't worry about Angel, he's acting like he's not sure yet but will support corrupt Segarra
DeleteAngel Arce is not a *typical politician and Is probably more respected throughout Hartford, more than Segarra or Gonzalez ever will be. Angel truly thinks about them and his district rather than his own political gain or playing the corrupt games the others enjoy to advance their careers.
ReplyDeleteat least Minnie was able to get her daughter a job in Segarra's Office to benefit herself.
La Deputa COS, Del Diablo is lobbing for an amigo B....ski to get a job at Deller's Development Services.
ReplyDeleteThis B...ski un best friend of Del Diablo, raised big $$ for Pedrito.
CT State Attorney, La FBI, please watch this, a gov't job for a contribution scheme.
5:45pm
ReplyDeleteI am not sure he will, time will tell. his reputation isn't worth it
To Shelly and the rest of the dysfunctional campaign team; "IF YOU ROLL AROUND WITH PIGS, YOU WILL GET MUDDY"!
ReplyDeleteAs for Don Juan Figueroa, please tell us WHAT DOES HE NOW ABOUT HARTFORD?
As to Pedro's "Grass Roots" "Regrouping"; they must be smoking grass!
He went everywhere but Hartford for his Campaign Team, his Administration, his Dirty Little excursions to the "Touch of Class", grassroots my ass.
Dumb as Dumb can be, put the Broadway lights in front of city hall, to read:
Another Pedro production;, featuring a CAST OF IDIOTS!
I don't think they are related , it is silvester and SILVESTRI
ReplyDeleteThey are brother and sister different last names. She kept the pre emigration family name. Her husband was involved with her brother in the scandal and was convicted.
DeleteI don't know about the "ter" vs. "tri" thing, but it seems as SKB's former law firm partner is the sis of the former Treasurer of Connecticut.
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Another focus of the federal investigation has been whether Silvester received benefits in any form -- including, potentially, a promise of future employment, in connection with his public investments for the state.
Berman and Paul Silvester both have denied wrongdoing in the past. Mark Silvester and Hirschl have declined to comment. Hirschl has been active in Democratic politics, including fund-raising for former state House Speaker Thomas D. Ritter, D-Hartford, and is married to Silvester's sister, lawyer Lisa Silvestri.http://articles.courant.com/1999-09-23/news/9909230226_1_mark-silvester-finder-state-pension-investments
Thanks for the clarification, I guess we could argue it is genetic
ReplyDeleteWell you and the Feds must watch this, because Pedro isn't raising money like he wants... and for Figueroa to give up
ReplyDelete140, 000 or more salary to steer the sinking ship for Nene is nonsensical. Is Pedro going to match his salary? Is Pedro running for Mayor or President? Is Charlie O paying Figueroa, so his dude, Captain of the sinking ship can can keep his job and Charlie O can keep his power?
The money from the city will get to Figueroa and the rest of the Sinking Ship Crew someway, somehow, you can believe that.
We all should be willing to overlook some shortcomings in leaders. To me, the question is whether they're at least smart enough to surround themselves with ethical and trusted advisers who compliment their strengths. But Pedro can't seem to surround himself with smart people. He's fired 2 campaign managers in the last month? That's nuts! That Sherwood guy from New Britain who got Mayor Cavier elected in 2011(?) and was released with most of the campaign staff right after they won the primary because the mayor felt the general election was a shoe-in. Well, Pedro was at least right about that assumption but what does that say about Pedro's judgement? He doesn't know enough to hold on to people when they succeed at making him look good and after winning an election! I heard Sherwood showed a willingness to stand up and question the corrupt power brokers like Minnie and Ramon who wanted to be paid to play. Mayor Caviar has shown he wants bobble-heads rather than people who get the job done. Look at where this judgement has brought him. These are the type of shortcomings we just shouldn't overlook.
ReplyDelete11:24AM, all you need is to review
ReplyDeletePedrito's and Fonfara's election financials to see the consulting (hijack) payments, bug payments to Minnie G and company.
Honestly I get the criticisms of Segarra, but not the mudslinging against Juan Figuerro. Ask anyone who has worked with Juan and I bet 99% if not 100% would tell you he is honest, sincere, intelligent, compassionate and tries to get the job done. He has a difficult job with this mayor to support his initiatives and programs within departments with dept heads who don't tell the truth or come forward with information until its too late. The chief of staff needs to be skilled and trustworthy to have working relationships that allow the decisions to get made and job done without drama. He does that and more. Since Juan's come on board and Kupiec gone huge improvements took place in the administration's key roles and public black eyes stopped occuring daily for the mayor. But he can't stop all the bleeding of a dysfunctional administration team. Bash him if he has done something unethical or incompetent. But not for doing his job well and honestly in impossible circumstances.
ReplyDelete9:54 anonymous. Unfortunately I can't be a part of your "99%", especially after reading some rediculous statements, full of lies, from Figueroa defending Segarra's horrible record. An "honest" guy will never do that.
ReplyDeleteA guy (Figueroa) misrepresenting himself, trying to sell me some defective merchandise (Pedro E.), for me that guy is dishonest!
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ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the old saying" sleep with dogs and you are going to wake up with fleas" Juan Figueroa has been sleeping with one of Hartford's dirtiest dogs for some time now and if he is lucky, fleas will be the least of his problems
April 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM
ReplyDeleteYou either down know Juan well or just writing on his defense. He is only in for Juan and if he was a man of principles he would have say " I am getting off this buss" He took the wheel and he is driving it now. That was his choice and believe me when I say that his hands are in everything, just that he knows how to operate from the shadows. He is smarter than most people in that office.
Juan Figueroa was responsible for the hiring of Mayor Caviar's prior 2 campaign managers and neglected to vet them properly. Juan has never run a campaign before and is a babe in the woods.Hell he cannot even find the bathrooms at city hall.As the COS,a job he never had before and a position he was clearly unsuited for,he was taking money under false pretenses.Furthermore Juan was involved with and had knowledge of all of Caviar's dirty corrupt deals and said nothing,where if Juan was as "honest". As the prior poster alleges,he would have resigned as COS in protest.
ReplyDeleteIf the Mayor keeps hiring and firing these so called campaign managers, who foots the bill for these people, the tax payers, and why ? Why does he need to have campaign managers ?
ReplyDeleteHe needs all these campaign managers cause he can't run on a failed record. What is going to say, I promised but I delivered nothing, just more debt?
ReplyDeletePedro did deliver the following :
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* Debt
* Nepotism
* Corruption
* Unqualified heads of Dept's
* Inefficiencies
Everything is collapsing, the city's, $$ payouts are staggering and the admin is fudging things Rubes/Cloud/auditors, please check every disbursement acct accounts.
ReplyDeleteEverything collapsing indeed, that is why Pedro running again. If there is any chance for him to win because of so many other candidates, he will be able to manipulate again and hide everything he doesn't want the public and the authorities to see and know.
ReplyDeleteMy Pedrito, you haven't changed.
ReplyDeletePedro said Friday that he raised more than $200,000 for his reelection campaign. Who are the people giving anything more that 1 penny to his failure as 'mayor' and his miserable campaign? I bet Deller, SKB, Terry Waller, Minnie G. and friends are top contributors.
ReplyDeletecan we get Segarra's campaign contributors list? it has to be a bunch of them profiting and benefiting from this caviar man.
ReplyDeleteI agree, let's see who gives what, and how much to Segarra and what that person benefit. Open your secret files Segarra.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 4/9 at 1:53pm: It's all about Pedro "Sex, Lies and Videotape."
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