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Thursday, June 9, 2016

MORE SEGARRA DEFICIT'S

 
 
I think we all know by now that former Mayor Pedro Segarra was a financial disaster, both personally and for the City of Hartford. Between his personal bankruptcies and the "dire" financial situation he left our City in, nothing should surprise us.

But there is a strange surprise to another Segarra deficit. This deficit was for his recent Mayoral campaign that he left behind after the November election. What is really surprising is a donation from one person to offset that deficit. A $1500.00 "contribution toward deficit" was recorded on 11-16-15 from Mayor Luke  Bronin's Capital City PAC to "Segarra 2015", Pedro Segarra's re-election committee..

Although the initial disclosure filings showed almost $100,000 sitting in the PAC ( at least almost four years away from any upcoming election) Segarra's  $1500.00 "deficit contribution" was only one of the expenses Another large expense of $5,000.00 was made to a  Diana Tomeszko, of West Hartford. Tomeszko is now listed on Hartford.gov's website as the "Director of Strategic Partnerships". The expense was only listed as "consulting" and it is unclear of her relationship between Bronin or the actual detail of the expense.

Several donors for the Bronin campaign that I contacted were somewhat surprised that their donations were eventually funneled through Bronin's PAC to support Segarra's campaign efforts.  Those I spoke with were extrememly opposed to Segarra's re-election and were somewhat upset that in the end, their donations were used to support Segarra's campaign efforts

This PAC and other campaign filings can be found on the State of Connecticut's website for the State Elections Enforcement Commission's (SEEC) "e-cris" filing section.

This is one to keep an eye on to see how Hartford's politics really operate behind the scenes.

Bronin Segarra Deficit Payment
expense has been recorded in filings from a PAC (Political Action Committee) formed by Hartford's current Mayor Luke Bronin



33 comments:

Anonymous said...

So Bronin bought a job. Bronin is no King, he is "Richie Rich".

Lies, deceit, corruption, political favors, spouse running you, phony loyalities, no honor, no concern for Taxpayers and Arrogant; these are Hartford's qualifications for Mayor in Hartford.
Perez had them...
Segarra had them...
Bronin has them...


Just like on the Natiinal Stage, elections are bought !

Bronin Is A Hypocrite said...

I'm no politician, just a city employee. I went to a Bronin fundraiser at Shawn Wooden's house and gave the campaign $250. On primary day my wife and I voted for Bronin and we got 10 other people to do the same thing. I really feel betrayed by Bronin because he gave money...my money...supporters money...to a corrupt individual like Pedro Peter Maria Segarra without telling his supporters that he was funding the enemy. In addition,at his Inauguration, Bronin stated that his administration would be very transparent.....he obviously lied to me and all of his supporters. At the opening ceremony of the
Puerto Rican Parade Bronin publically stated that Segarra was one of the best Mayors that Hartford has had...that made e want to vomit.
It seems that Bronin is just. another lying politician.j

Anonymous said...

Those qualifications are prevalent in Hartford. Yes...
"Hartford Has It"
"Luke Has It"

Anonymous said...

Maybe a little more digging is in order as to who Diana Tomeszko actually is. FOI her emails and see if she is actually working on "strategic Partnerships" as her title implies or is she actually the City Paid personal assistant to Sara Bronin, Sara has taken up daily residence in City Hall and is attempting to run the operation.

Anonymous said...

Sakme old s#!t in Hartford, same old s#!t.

Anonymous said...

I want my money back, every $ I gave to Luke's campaign.

Anonymous said...

Now our money is going to Segarra. No way Jose, I voted Segarra out of office.

TELL THE TRUTH LUKE said...

Keep digging, the $1500.00 payment is only the tip of the iceberg for the illegal plan concocted last Labor Day weekend when Segaqrra's campaign was floundering financially. Juan Figueroa, Minnie Gonzalez and Segarra were frantically working the phones to raise money. That didn't happen and they didn't come up with the money to keep the campaign afloat. The deal was cooked up that if Segarra dropped out of the race, Bronin would pay off approximately $100,000 of Segarra's debt. This is only the first payment, at least on the books. Luke wanted the job badly and this was the first step in the plan for his political career and he was willing to pay. I'm sure he never figured you would find out and start raising questions. Good work.

Bill Katz said...

@4:09

If your premiss is correct, and I don't have reason to disbelieve you, then nothing wrong took place. Bronin had the money in his campaign. And he used it to buy an out for an opponent. If you have a problem with this, and I do but these are the rules, then let's change the rules. Right, campaign finance reform. Fat chance. But Bronin did not participate in any ethical breach if this story is correct.

Give it and him, a break.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

6:03PM

Not everything needs to be criminal in nature to be wrong, there are still moral standards of integrity. Many people donated to the Bronin campaign in good faith because they believed in the candidate, not to have there money funneled to Segarra through the back door

Anonymous said...

This dose not surprise me. Luke Bronon for Mayor. Bronin knew exactly what he was doing. To raise one million dollars to become the Mayor of Hartford is crazy. He pulled a small number of votes out on election day. Now, we understand where a portion of his fortune went to. I should have moved out of Harford a long time ago. Bronin and company will never bring Hartford back to the vibrant city it was for many years. Bronin's rating has gone down in recent mouths. Bronin announcing at he Puerto Rican celebration that Pedro Segarra was a great Mayor makes me sick. The last laugh will be on Bronin. He will never get re-elected.

Bill Katz said...

Kevin, how dare you mention morality and politics in one paragraph. Seriously, Bronin used the money to his advantage because had there been a three way race with Bob Killian, or whatever, he could have lost. Where is the lack of morality here? I see nothing immoral about it. what is wrong with helping an opponent retire a campaign debt. The person or persons that contributed to his campaign probably didn't have written clauses attached to the donation. Again, I agree that the desperate need for money to finance a campaign is usually the eventual root cause of corruption. I am all in favor of limiting the duration of a campaign and strict monitoring of soft money.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

I guess we have a different definition of morality and integrity

Anonymous said...

Bronin has been caught dirty again... His chief of staff has ties to a major Hartford drug dealer who used to own the Emperor Club. Check out the HPD reports from when a hit squad was sent to Capitol av. to kill Bronins chief of staff.

Anonymous said...

9:23

Prove it or shut up.

Anonymous said...

Bill is correct and in my opinion Segarra should have been thrown under the bus and let him bleed with his debts.

Anonymous said...

IT MAY BE LEGAL BUT IT REALLY STINKS

Anonymous said...

It amazes me how bitter political candidates get during an election. Luke Bronin a savior for former Mayor Pedro Segarra's campaign debt is a move beyond stupidity for Bronin. To want a position so bad that you pay money for it is a sad situation. Hartford taxpayers have already seen the bad side of Luke Bronin. More corruption will follow if this is how Mayor Luke Bronin acts with campaign funds given by people who think it will support his candidacy.

Ernie said...

Looking at the Management & Budget screen shot Kevin posted, I'm just wondering how many "Directors" are needed in one Department??? This is very similar to the Board of Ed. BTW, why does one of the Management & Budget "Directors" have a school e-mail address???

Anonymous said...

I agree with Bill. Pedro Segarra should have been thrown under the bus. Segarra and his two former Chief of Staffs Jared Kupiac and Juan Figueroa were clueless. Charlie Ortiz lead Segarra down the yellow dirty road. Yup Bronin, former Mayor Pedro Segarra was a great Mayor.

Chicken George said...

Instead of useless griping on the blog..anonymously, start a petition drive calling for Luke to resign and go to the Council and demand Luke's impeachment...

Anonymous said...

Chicken Jerk, as the saying goes, stuff it.

Anonymous said...

We've got to admit that we were wrong choosing Bronin. Judge Killian would have been a better, more experienced, responsible choice.

Anonymous said...

When Seggara was in office everyone on this Blog was Pro Bronin Segarra is now gone now everyone is bad mouthing Luke this is so hilarious it's going to be a beautiful sight watching Hartford crash and burn for all you who voted for Bronin who thought he was gonna be some White Knight in shining armor to save the city an the masses now you all crying the blues go cry a river an kick yourselves in the a$$ for drinking the Kool Aid

Anonymous said...

1:29 Luke Bronin may not be the best mayor, but any way you look at it, in his worst day Bronin is still a million times better than the disastrous Pedro Peter Maria Caviar Segarra.

Anonymous said...

... AND SARA B. IS DEFINITELY SMARTER THAN CHARLIE O.

Chicken George said...

We didnt elect Sarah and she has no experience..why is she co-mayor?

Anonymous said...

Pedro Segarra's contribution to Hartford's financial mess and possible collapse in the near future is immeasurable.

Anonymous said...

Sarah IS the mayor. Luke is at her mercy.

Anonymous said...

1:35 if Sara is the mayor as you say, then Luke Bronin makes an excellent spokesman for her.

Anonymous said...

@1:35

And who are you? A disappointed union boss who didn't receive a double kiss on both cheeks?

Cheese Wiz said...

Why is Sarah in city hall every day ?

Anonymous said...

@11:29

Because she likes being near her boo.