The Vile Seijas’ recall was debated by her lawyer/pal Stephen Cody and Miami Lakes Councilman Mike Pizzi on Channel 4, today.
The new Prince of Darkness Cody baited Pizzi with how little money the recall effort has raised – insinuating it was an unpopular effort. Pizzi said he wore it as a badge of honor that the recall effort has raised hardly any money. Pizzi said it was a grassroots effort and he countered that the other side raised hundreds of thousands of dollars from Developers/Lobbyists/special interests and much of that money was going to pay Cody. Cody didn't reply to this.
Cody also brought up that the recall effort was an out of the District effort. Pizzi “The Face of the Recall Effort” countered: Not only am I personally living in the district: I am a Councilman in the district — voted in by a wide margin -- representing thousands of voters in the district.
What about this Cody dude? I found this on the web: March 6, 2002, in an article titled: Redistricting legal team mostly GOP loyalists, DeGrandy mentions Cody as part of the team. Cody gave $500 to the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2003 yet it appears he was a member of Howard Dean’s Democracy for America. Maybe it was a different Stephen Cody or he goes both ways: with whomever will butter his bread. I believe Citizens for the People’s Choice is the PAC group supporting Natacha in the recall. They have raised about $142,000 as of 10/27. And they have paid Cody about $78,000.
By the way, Cody also got much mullah to fight the strong mayor: In Citizens for Open Government PAC records, there is an expense listed as “Attorney At Law” instead of the law firm name. However the $70,000 in 9/2005 went to the address Cody uses: 800 Douglas Road. In 10/2005 they did use Cody’s name and paid him an additional $24,449.75. He got another $40,159.53 from this pac.
So who made out like a bandit: Stephen Cody! From these two PAC's he made about $212,609.
AND WORSE: WE PAID CODY TOO! The Commission voted to use OUR TAX dollars to hire him to fight the Strong Mayor Referendum. What was it $300,000? I forget, I tend to block out bad memories...but I have a sour stomach just thinking about it.
Herald: You could do this research too you know. I don’t get paid to do it. Monica Leal could do the research.
4 comments:
Does anyone care that Cody and Seijas-buddy Miguel de Grandy share an office? Cody, like Seijas, keeps painting the recall group as "outsiders". Well as long as she votes on issues in all commission districts, we're all "insiders". It is Seijas' attempt to polorize the county, mine and everyone else. Could she be elected countywide? No. Because she is vile to people from other districts; she says it everytime she chews up someone in front of the commission.
The other Seijas PAC is Citizens Improving Our Neighborhoods. Check it out and see who her backers are.
On the DeFede show friday morning, union man Frost said he just did not understand why people said Seijas was rude; she is always nice to him and he had never seen her be rude to anyone. Apparently Mr frost needs to watch more Commission meetings and so do the people he represents who he claims will be out supporting her.
Why is it vile Seijas never debates anyone? She only picks safe venues like Spanish radio that does not allow rebuttal or letting loose after the public hearing is closed so no one can challange her lies. For all her bullying ways, she is a coward. Sending Cody to do this show was cowardly. But he lies too, no newspaper owners on the recall committee, so maybe she is dispensable. Cody/DeGrandy/Ruvin/Rundel, they can all stand in for the fireplug.
The plot thickens -- didn't know DeGrandy and Cody share an office. How oddly things weave together in this town!
You know the Pissi lovers really need to wise up. Being an elected official requires that you work together as well. I vote does not make a leader. Moving idea and a good public agenda is. Pissi has made his money off those who claim to be unrepresented and down on their luck. But in my opinion, he hasn't really won much at all. Maybe its time to work together rather than Pat & John Wade's approach, who don't even live in the area, to recall everyone...
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