MAYOR SEGARRA A NO SHOW AT COMMUNITY MEETING ON VIOLENCE

Pedro Segarra talks a good story. There is nothing more important to him than the violence facing Hartford. He has apparently spent much of this summer comforting the families of homicide victims, at least that is his version , if you believe it. I don't, and the more Segarra opens his mouth, the more I realize what a fraud he is.

Here is a press release sent out by his office Wednesday:

Mayor Segarra Joins congressman Larson and Congresswoman Esty in forum on violence in Hartford

 

— MEDIA ADVISORY—

 

(July 29, 2015) Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Pedro E. Segarra will join Congressman John B. Larson and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty at a community forum on the recent violence in Hartford.---

WHO : Mayor Segarra, Congressman Larson and Congresswoman Esty

WHAT : Mayor Segarra, Congressman Larson and Congresswoman Esty participate in forum on recent violence in Hartford

WHEN : Thursday, July 30, 2015; 5:30 p.m.

WHERE : Parker Memorial Community Center; 2621 Main Street, Hartford

 

Segarra never showed up.

 

You would think that is you had a Congressman and a Congresswoman from a district that doesn't include Hartford, willing to meet and listen  the Mayor would be there. Nope, Segarra was a no show even after announcing he would be there. He claims he had a scheduling conflict, and no one from his office would say what that conflict was. Even Congresswoman Esty apparently was unaware why Segarra bailed.

 

Well here was the conflict. Segarra was seen by sources exiting the Fox 61 Television Studios last night after recording a segment for the Real Story, a Sunday morning news show. Segarra can't meet with residents of one of the most violent areas of the City to discuss crime, but he can make it a point to get to a television studio to record an appearance. Segarra can travel to the White House to discuss Hartford's crime issues but he can't travel to North Hartford. Maybe the resident's  of North Hartford would ask some tough questions he just doesn't want to answer.

 

Segarra did send a lackluster Councilperson in his place. Councilman Kyle Anderson chairs the Council's Public Safety Committee, the same committee that has overseen the decimation of staffing levels a the Hartford Police Department.

 

Segarra also sent COO Daryl Hill in his place. Mr. Mayor we didn' t elect Mr. Hill. The community deserves answers and solutions from you. Hopefully they will take your disrespect for the community into consideration an not elect you again either. After 41 years here, you think you would have learned some respect for our City and its residents

 

 

 

 

HE JUST DOESN'T GET IT

I've said it many times here before, but I often wonder if Pedro Segarra is delusional or just really out of touch wth his City? Wednesday evening Max Reiss had a great piece questioning some of  Segarra's claims. Again everything is someone else's fault , it is never Pedro's responsibility. Apparently, according to Segarra, Hartford's spike in homicides and violent crime is Governor  Malloy's fault. The facts aren't there to back  Pedro's clams up, but we know it must be true  because Pedro says so.

Click here  to see  NBC Connecticut's report:https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcconnecticut.com%2Fon-air%2Fas-seen-on%2F5P_P_Maroal_Race_Hartford-319652651.html&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=81242742459

I wonder why the Governor seems to get it, when our Mayor doesn't. Malloy was accompanied on a walking tour through the crime ridden Northend by a local pastor AJ Johnson. In the 95 degree heat and stifling humidity, ,Malloy,  Pastor Johnson  and others were actually "taking it to the streets" to hear the concerns of concerned residents. Segarra, who had promised to take his campaign "to the streets" was too busy to accompany them, he was cutting a ribbon and kissing babies for the photo ops in Baby Pope Park. Why is it that a young pastor is more in touch with his community than the Mayor is, and why is it that a Pastor has more vision to get things done than Segarra?

At the same time, Segarra's challenger, Democratic endorsed nominee Luke Bronin was also taking it to the streets , walking and listening to the concerns of business people and residents in the Upper Albany area.. Maybe Pedro needs to update his  GPS to be able to find Upper Albany. I think he usually just follows the television live trucks to the latest homicide scene.

At a 5:00pm news conference on the steps of City Hall, Segarra unveiled his Council slate, his choice of retreads that have been complicit in leading us down our path to destruction. Ken Kennedy, Kyle Anderson and Edward Casares. Ken, just a note, I never did get all those documents you said you were going to deliver to "my fat ass" to  show your accomplishments during your stellar 14 year career on the Council. Read more about that here  http://wethepeoplehartford.blogspot.com/2015/05/touching-nerve.html

And to continue the hypocrisy, I am getting tired of Segara's claims that he is qualified to be Mayor because he has lived her for 41 years. He seems to be claiming that Bronin can't make a good Mayor because he has only lived here a decade or so. I think Segarra is disproving his argument everyday. Even a 41 year resident can make a lousy Mayor, just look at Pedro's record. I don't care is someone has been here only 6 months, if they show leadership and vision, they are more qualified than Pedro Segarra has been after 41 years.

And at the same time the hypocrisy gets even better.Segarra introduced one member of his Council slate who most likely has far less time in Hartford than the Bronin's. I have never seen him at a community meeting or even heard his name before. Apparently his claim to fame is that he is the roommate of Segarra's scheduler. Actually  correct  that, his scheduler was recently promoted to  Segarra's Deputy Chief of Staff  with a sizable raise. I defy anyone  to find either the positions of Scheduler  or Deputy Chief of Staff  as authorized positions  in the Mayor's Office as defined in Hartford's Charter.

You probably also won't find the authorization for an assistant media spokesperson or a videographer in the Charter either. But apparently it is Governor Malloy's fault tat we don't have the money to hire cops, but Pedro has a scheduler, imagine that.

Pedro, can you say hypocrite? It is time we demand honesty and integrity from our Mayor. I think we have a better chance of getting that from Bronin , even after he has lived here for 10 years or 41 years.

SAVE THE DATE FOR ANDREW ; AUGUST 9TH

August 9th there will be a fundraiser for my nephew, Andrew. Andrew is trying to qualify for the 2018 Paralympics Alpine Ski Team being held in Korea. For more about Andrew and his quest, check his website  .andrewraces.com. Stop by and support the efforts of this incredible young man.

DESPERATION

The following release was issued  by the Segarra campaign this afternoon.Please Pedro, just go away, Save the last shreds of  dignity you still have left. If you were doing your job as Mayor, we would know it, we wouldn't need crazy press releases. Why don't  you mention your other accomplishments? Such as decimating the staffing levels of HPD, helping us to soar to the highest homicide levels in New England, not to mention plunging us into debt for the next 25 years with a crazy baseball deal.

Your early UConn accomplishments seem to pale in comparison for us. Good try though

Please accept your defeat with dignity and stop the spin. We deserve better. Your time has come and gone.

SEGARRA FOR MAYOR 2015

Contact: Jenna Grande

jenna.grande1@gmail.com

203-815-2160

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Mayor Segarra releases first accomplishment in 50-day plan

 

July 28, 2015 : As a part of Mayor Segarra’s re-election campaign, the first point for his 50 Days of Accomplishment plan was released this afternoon.

 

The first accomplishment highlights a notable achievement for a younger Pedro E. Segarra: While in law school at the University of Connecticut, Segarra was a founding member of UCONN’s Latino Law Student Organization. He also served as the organization’s first president.

 

As a Puerto Rican, Mayor Segarra has oftentimes noted his pride in his heritage while serving in public life because of the perspective it has given him in how he approaches and solves problems. He was motivated to create this organization to give students like him a chance to develop connections in a supportive atmosphere.

 

“I wanted to create a positive and encouraging environment for other Latinos enrolled at the UCONN School of Law. By building each other up, we created a setting that motivated us to be our best,” Mayor Segarra said. “I am proud to see that is still thriving today.”

 

The group is still an active part of UCONN’s student life, and continues to offer academic and professional development programs. It serves as a community for many Latino and non-Latino students.

THIS EXPLAINS A LOT

Take a moment to click on this link to Colin McEnroe's column at the Courant. It will explain why Hartford's Democratic politics are such a mess.

http://courantblogs.com/colin-mcenroe/city-of-hartford-jedi-masters-need-not-apply/

A LOSER TO THE END

Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra showed his true colors last night with his hissy fit a the Hartford Democratic Town Committee's nominating convention For a man that claims to love the City and care about its people,  he has a funny way of showing it.

Segarra is ego driven and his actions clearly show it.  How do you "decline" a nomination that you were never offered and never were going to be offered. Was that part  of Segarra's plan to be depicted as the martyr being squashed by the terrible Ivy League, outsider preying on the innocent voters of Hartford? It didn't work from what I am hearing. Segarra looks more like a whiny immature brat and Bronin's response makes him look more like a man capable of leading the Capitol city forward.

Segarra does get my sympathy though. I  feel bad that someone that came into office with so much good will and hope for his success could squander that opportunity . All of Segarra's  failures have been his own doing. He is just too delusional to realize it or t even admit his failings. That has been he hallmark of his administration. It is always someone else's fault.Even our snowplowing issues were the fault of suburbanites sweeping their cars off after storms on Hartford's streets.

Segarra has never seemed capable of the self analysis required to admit mistakes and correct them, the blame game I guess is easier than actually making changes.

Pedro, if you really care about Hartford, you will realize you have failed. You missed a huge opportunity that was handed to you. You will now realize that it is time for you to step aside and see what the next man can do with the opportunity.

Segarra's Statement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SEGARRA FOR MAYOR 2015

Contact: Shelly Sindland

(860) 992-9045

Shelly@shellysindland.com

There comes a moment in one’s life when you must stand up for what is right and walk away from what is wrong.  Tonight was one of those moments.

 

I chose not to accept the nomination of the Democratic Town Committee because I am in this race for the people of Hartford and not the politics.

 

I will not stand by and let outsiders try to buy their way into office and take control of our city.

 

It would be an abomination for us to let political influence determine the character of Hartford that would be represented by someone who has never held political office or advocated on behalf of the City of Hartford. 

 

Tonight we say: let the people decide and not a few political insiders trying to stack the deck in their favor.

  

Too much is at stake to hand over the reigns to an outsider who has absolutely no experience to be Mayor and no real relationship with the people here. 

 

Our campaign and the great people of Hartford will do everything to insure the people’s victory on  Sept. 16. 

 

This election has always been about the people of Hartford.  Tonight, I walk with them.

--Pedro E. Segarra

Mantilla Leadership Solutions

25 Hamlin Drive

West Hartford, CT 06117

 

860-977-5510

evelyn@mantillaleadership.com

DOES HARTFORD WANT CHANGE?

Tonight will tell the story. Will the Hartfortd Democratic Town Committee vote for change or will it be more of the same old same old. Will DTC members endorse Luke Bronin to bring about change  or will they side with a Mayor who seems to reenforce his incompetence and lack of leadership every day. Many are saying "too little too late for Pedro Segarra who seems to have driven Hartford into a leadership ditch with his decision  making . The baseball stadium is just one example of his missteps, his refusal to hire sufficient Police officers to keep pace with attrition is another. Segarra also has a reputation of surrounding himself with losers, Saundra Kee-Borges jumps to mind as one of Segarra's biggest  losers. Jared Kupiec is another front runner of Segarra's choice of losers.

The DTC will face another test as they select a slate of Council Candidates. Like a junkyard offering a selection of used tires, that is what will most likely be pushed forward. Ken Kennedy and rJoWinch come to mind as useless re-treads ready to hit the road again .Why? Is there no one being mentored by the Democratic establishment to provide leadership to the people of Hartford. Do we really need to settle for the same old hacks?

And I saved the best for last. Judge of Probate. It is somewhat shameful that the position vacated by Judge Robert Killian Jr., a man of integrity and honesty, may be replaced by a corrupt and possibly criminal attorney, Alexander Aponte. If Aponte gets the nod from the DTC, we should probably offer the FBI desk space in the Probate Court so they will be ready to move when Aponte gets going. Aponte is already well versed in Food Stamp Fraud, could fleecing someone's estate be much of a jump? (to learn more about Aponte's history, just type his name in the search bar above and read about his history)

I guess we will see what the DTC thinks about Hartford's future.

FROM HPD AND A LITTLE STREET JUSTICE

On July 21, 2015, at 8:28am, after a 911 call, a Hartford Police Department Traffic Division Officer was traveling north on Franklin Ave. when he was flagged down by an employee of Barranquitas Bakery. Further investigation determined that the accused entered the bakery and attempted to steal a large tip jar filled with cash from the counter. Employees of the bakery confronted the accused and a physical altercation ensued. Based on witness statements, the accused made a motion as if he was removing a weapon from his waistband. One of the employees, who is licensed to carry a firearm, feared that the accused had a weapon, removed his firearm and discharged one round striking the accused in the leg. Witness statements were taken at HPD by the Major Crimes Division. The accused was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was treated and released. Upon release from the hospital, the accused was taken to HPD and charged. The investigation is ongoing.

 

Accused: Marcus Torres, 36 of Hartford (GSW to leg) 27 Previous Hartford Arrests, Convicted Felon

Charges:

1.       Criminal Attempt Robbery 1^st

2.       Assault 3^rd

$100,000 Bond           Court Tomorrow

END OF HPD STATEMENT

 

 

Maybe after 27 local arrests, Mr. Torres needed to learn a lesson that people are getting tired of being victimized

THANK YOU GOVERNOR MALLOY, SHAME ON YOU MAYOR SEGARRA

What took Mayor Segarra so long? Back in April I posted that Mayor Segarra should be asking Governor Malloy for resources to build the Shooting Task Force back to an effective level to combat what was then  a very noticeable increase in crime. That is exactly what happened this week after our 18th homicide so far this year. And I don't have the benefit of a crystal ball, but common sense or at least some decent advisers should have made Segarra move months earlier. Read my April comments here
http://wethepeoplehartford.blogspot.com/2015/05/time-to-address-few-comments.html

But unfortunately politics are guiding Segarra's actions and because of that , people are being murdered regularly in Hartford's streets. Thank you Pedro Segarra. To ask for help earlier would have been a sign of weakness for Segarra and his baseless claims about the safety of our City. Now that it has reached the crisis point, Segarra has no choice to admit he is incompetent, his plans have failed, and he now needs to crawl begging to the Governor's Office for help.

Governor Malloy never ran to be Mayor of  Hartford, he doesn't want  to be . But he also will not let Hartford fail, no matter who is supposedly leading the City. Governor Malloy does need to ask some tough questions though. Such as why did Segarra leave the consultants report recommending additional hiring and staffing on the shelf, unused.

Why has Segarra ignored attrition in the Department for several years reducing staffing levels to the lowest in decades and contributing to crisis or near crisis levels of manpower. Despite repeated requests by Chief Rovella for additional officer's, Segarra knew better and now we are paying the price. And how are those resources deployed?

At  least one candidate for Mayor has posted some common sense, well thought out ideas for Public Safety. You can read Judge Killian ideashttp://wethepeoplehartford.blogspot.com/2015/06/killian-offers-police-staffing.html here

Below is the cosultant's report on HPD staffing needs
here;http://wethepeoplehartford.blogspot.com/2015/06/killian-offers-police-staffing.html

Hartford Police Department Staffing and Deployment Analysis 3-02-201 (2) by kevinhfd

HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM, IAD REPORT ON A RACIST HARTFORD COP

These are the findings and facts from an HPD Internal Investigation into allegations of racism made against a Hartford Police Officer. It is especially disturbing since that officer, Kamil Stachowitz is still wearing the uniform and badge  representing the Hartford Police Department.

The scanning on this document isn't the greatest, but the facts are all there . Upcoming postings will probably be somewhat abbreviated as typing is difficult as I continue my rehab to regain use of my right side after my recent stroke, please bear with me.

Stachowitz Iad

MY NEPHEW ANDREW: A LONG OVERDUE UPDATE

If you are a regular reader of this Blog, you have read about my nephew Andrew and his accomplishments overcoming Cerebral Palsy. As I have just started my physical therapy to learn to walkagain, it has given me a much greater understanding of what Andrew faces everyday, just to be able to get around. Andrew's story  is giving me inspiration, instead of letting me feel sorry for myself. If he can ski down a mountain at 80 mile per hour, I can adapt to physical therapy.

Andrew will also be going under surgery Tuesday at Mass. General for a procedure related to his condition. Please keep him in your thoughts  and prayers


http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2014/12/enfield_woman_pens_childrens_book_about_sons_success_in_adaptive_sports.html

Information please

I had a visitor stop in to the hospital today and we were talking about handicap permits. She said that handicap is not an acceptable term any longer it's now preferred "disabled". Then the conversation turned to words and their stigma on people.The Hartford schools were mentioned and they said that there was a Hartford school where under performing students are forced to wear a T-shirt with a large D to signify "Dunce" on the front of it. I am not going to name the specific school until I can verify this but if anybody has knowledge of this please put it in a comment or email me directly thanks.

And if any of our state reps are reading this blog maybe that would be something worthwhile next session to start changing to disabled instead of handicap on different permits and things.

NERO FIDDLES WHILE ROME BURNS

 

 

PEDRO E. SEGARRA

MAYOR

 

  Saturday: Mayor Segarra speaks at Los Amigos softball Classic; Gives remarks at 20^th Year Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide; speaks at Riverfest

 

Notice not one word from segarra about shootings and homicides and no plan to combat the violence. leadership?

 

— MEDIA ADVISORY—

 

(July 10, 2015) Tomorrow at 12 p.m. , Mayor Pedro E. Segarra will speak at the Los Amigos Softball Classic at Colt Park.

 

At 5:45 p.m., Mayor Segarra will give remarks at the 20^th Year Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide, an event hosted by the Bosnian American Youth Association of Hartford.

 

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Segarra will speak at Riverfest at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

 

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WHO : Mayor Segarra

WHAT : Mayor Segarra will speak at Los Amigos Softball Classic

WHEN : Saturday, July 11, 2015; 12:00 p.m.

WHERE : Colt Park; 130 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford

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WHO : Mayor Segarra

WHAT : Mayor Segarra will give remarks at the 20^th Year Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide.

WHEN : Saturday, July 11, 2015; 5:45 p.m.

WHERE : Dr. James H. Naylor School; 639 Franklin Avenue, Hartford

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WHO : Mayor Segarra

WHAT : Mayor Segarra will speak at Riverfest

WHEN : Saturday, July 11, 2015; 7:00 p.m.

WHERE : Mortensen Riverfront Plaza; 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford

 

 

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SEGARRA CUTS RIBBON FOR SIDEWALK AS HARTFORD IS NAMED MURDER CAPITAL OF NEW ENGLAND

 

 

Hartford named number 1 in new England homicides, read the story here

 

Mayor Segarra is joined by community leaders at ceremonial ribbon-cutting of new Tower Avenue sidewalk

 

This post will be shorton my commentary as I am actually posting it from my hospital room at mt sinai rehab. this story shows the priorities of the segarra administration. while homicide victims are piling up in the streets, even outpacing boston, 4 times hartford's population. pedro segarra is cutting ceremonial ribbons for a new  sidewalk. it must be an election year

 

---  NEWS AND COMMUNITY STATEMENT---

 

(July 10, 2015) Today, Mayor Pedro E. Segarra was joined by members of the Northeast Revitalization Association, the Blue Hills Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ), the Upper Albany NRZ, the North End Senior Center and Friends of Keney Park at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for a newly-installed sidewalk on the north side of Tower Avenue. The sidewalk was installed in the winter and spring on a 3,000-foot stretch of road between Barbour Street and Mayfair Road that previously did not have a sidewalk. The City invested $380,000 in the project.

 

“Tower Avenue is a busy street and the new sidewalk makes it more accessible to pedestrians walking through Keney Park,” said Mayor Segarra. “I want to thank all the community groups who advocated for and supported this project. This is an example of what can happen when the community and the City come together to make change.”

 

“This new sidewalk is not just about safety, it is also about promoting the beauty of the park inside and out,” said Henry Hester, Vice President of Friends of Keney Park.

 

"There are very few things more important to our seniors than public safety and this new walkway has addressed one of them. I am very thankful that Mayor Segarra signed off on this project to be completed because we love our seniors and want them to be safe,” said Evelyn R. Richardson, representing the Northeast Revitalization Association.

 

“Public Safety has always been a passion of mine and I am happy that Mayor Segarra has listened to the community, especially the seniors, by completing the sidewalk on Tower Avenue,” said Donna Thompson-Daniel of the Blue Hills NRZ

FROM HPD:

On Thursday, July 9, 2015, Hartford Police Department Patrol Officers, South Conditions Officers and the Shooting Task Force responded to 371 New Park Avenue for the report of a serious assault with a firearm. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EMS responded and transported the victim to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 1802 hours. Major Crimes responded and assumed the investigation. Crime Scene Division responded to process scene.  

Victim: Daniel Sampel, 32, of Hartford, CT