29th Congressional District Race selected for Global Observation.

Let’s be frank, my meeting with the OSCA has raised many concerns among some. The reality is this is the first and only organization willing to take an in-depth look into the election process in the District.

All of the irregularities which have taken place and which are continuing are being ignored by the Media, Activists, Bloggers, Political Parties or those in a position of authority to address them.

The election for the 29^th Congressional District and the races within the district are being ignored by all with the exception of the candidates. Yes, there is one candidate who has been in the media but that is a result of his non related legal challenges.

While this would not have been my first choice of Organizations to address the issue, they are the only ones who stepped up.

They were interested in how the district was determined and for whom. They were very interested in the Secretary of State’s actions to, on their own, change the Ballot Designation Requirements with regards to party affiliation in spite of the voter passed Prop 14 guidelines.

They were very interested in the manner in which voter fraud had taken place and the lack of an effort to address it.

While they are here to focus on the Congressional Race, they were interested in how the residency requirements could be ignored by the candidate, local authorities and the Secretary of State.

They will be following the election as we proceed to Election Day.

It will be interesting to see just how an election in the Eastern San Fernando Valley matches up to those in other countries.

They will be watching….

 

 

 

Is Politics endangering American Lives?

By now most of us have seen the photos and videos of the assault on Sovereign American soil in Libya. Four Americans murdered, our land invaded and property destroyed.

First of all, it is clearly the Terrorists who planned and executed the assault who are primarily responsible.

 The demonstrators may have been purposely edged on by the Terrorists who used the Video as a catalyst to get the demonstrators to gather and protest in front of the Consulate.

But, as soon as the first shot was fired and the demonstration turned violent, the “demonstrators” who began to participate in the assault became enemy combatants.

My first question concerns the number of terrorists or enemy combatants killed or wounded by the Marines or security staff assigned to protect the Consulate and our Ambassador.

To date I have not heard of any such casualties. Why not?

Is it because there were none? What prevented those whose duty it was to protect our Sovereign Soil from engaging the enemy?

As soon as the walls were breached, and the attackers forced entry in to the Consulate, were they not in the position that the Security Forces had a duty to respond with deadly force?

What policy or whose orders prevented them from using their weapons to defend themselves?

Were some in our government so concerned with not causing an International Incident, that they had no clear course of action to prevent loss of American lives?

We know now there was advance warning and it was 9/11.

The investigation into this act of aggression and war cannot be treated as just another criminal action.

I call upon Congress to conduct an in depth investigation into the restrictions and orders given to the security forces which prevented them from properly defending

 

 

Community Representation in Washington.

David Hernandez for Congress

Community Representation in Washington.

>Community empowerment.

>Merit based distribution of resources.

>Accountability for Federal Funds.

Contribute: The Committee to Elect David Hernandez for Congress PO Box 9158, North Hollywood CA 91609.

On-line: http://www.davidhernandezforcongress.com

* To win, I need your vote and contribution.

You have a Choice,

You have been given the opportunity to elect the individual who best represents your values.

Vote for me if you agree with me and are in the communities of Sylmar, Mission Hills, North Hills, Granada Hills, San Fernando, Lake view Terrace, Sun Valley, Arleta, Pacoima, Panorama City , Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Valley Village, and west Toluca Lake.

Thank you,

David Hernandez

 

 

Breaking Election News,

 

California,

The new voting process in California allowing Congressional Candidates with no party affiliation has been tested.

The new process allows candidates who wish to have no party affiliation, to get on the ballot under the same terms as candidates running with political party designations.

Prior to this election cycle, those choosing to have no party affiliation were required to collect 9,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. Few, if any were successful in making it on the June Ballot.

Not only did numerous candidates take advantage of the policy, but some beat candidates from both political parties to go on to the runoff.

Only four congressional candidates in California’s entire 53 Congressional Districts, with “no party affiliation” made it to the runoff election in November.

David Hernandez a Congressional Candidate in the 29^th District in the San Fernando Valley was one of the four in all of California.

History in the Making….

 

Like an evil an…

Like an evil and corroding thread…

Fear, unlike corruption is seldom mentioned when addressing issues related to Politics in Los Angeles. But is not fear the driving force which allows the corruption and abuse to flourish?

Fear, like an evil and corroding thread; the very fabric of our political system is shot through with it.  Fear of what one is going lose or not receive as a result of not supporting a politician or even worse, supporting his opponent!

It makes no matter, what the issue or cause, if you fail to support an entrenched Political Figure, you, your business or non-profit will pay the consequences, especially in Los Angeles.

The spectrum of those who are subject to this intimidation is as varied as those who impose their will by using the “Fear Card”.

Recently an 84 year old disabled widow wanted to show her support for a Candidate by allowing a banner displaying the Candidates name to be hung on her fence. Her penalty was to incur the wrath of those supporting the candidate’s opponent.  After days of being bombarded with threats and harassment, she succumbed to the fear and asked to have it removed.

A very successful high profile Businessman made mention of a project he did not want comprised as a result of not supporting an incumbent politician.  Was the Fear of what he was going to lose, stronger than his sense of duty?

More often than not, men and women of Religion have succumbed to the same challenge. It is very understandable and logical; they have the stewardship of their organization to think of first.

What of the greater good? Does that not obligate one to do the right thing in the face of that Fear?

Naturally one must approach this on a case by case basis and one should not judge the actions of those facing the challenge.

 We can agree on one point, not challenging the Fear only adds to the end result, a culture of political corruption…

David Hernandez Candidate for Congress Dist 29

 

 

California’s New Voting Policy-You now have a choice!

California’s

New Voting Policy in 2012

 You now have a choice

The June 5, 2012 Election

Voters can vote for any Candidate running for office in their District.

• Ø  There is no primary election.
• Ø Top two vote getters go to a runoff election in November.
• Ø If only two candidates running, whoever receives the most votes win!
• Ø You can vote by mail if you request a form to do so.

David Hernandez is a Candidate for the New 29^th Congressional District.

If you live in the Communities of Sylmar, Sun Valley, North Hollywood, Arleta, Pacoima, Van Nuys, Panorama City, Mission Hills, (parts of) Valley Village, Valley Glen, West Toluca Lake and the NoHo Arts District or the City of San Fernando, you can vote for David.

• Ø A dedicated Volunteer for the communities for over ten years.
• Ø Served on the Mission College Foundation Board for five years.
• Ø Past President of Mission College Foundation Board.
• Ø Former Board member of Sun Valley Neighborhood Council.
• Ø Former Board member of North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council.
• Ø Participated in formation of Van Nuys Neighborhood Council.
• Ø Served as Board member of Youth Services Network for seven years.
• Ø Led the effort to save the Cross on the LA County Seal.
• Ø San Fernando Chamber of Commerce.
• Ø Vietnam Veteran – United States Navy 1967-1971

I pledge to remain dedicated to bringing the resources to our district we deserve and have a right to expect. My name is David Hernandez and I am asking for your vote and the opportunity to represent our district.

www.davidhernandezforcongress.com

Paid for by the Committee to Elect David Hernandez for Congress  2012.

The new 29th Congressional District has changed the Immigration Debate.

The new 29^th Congressional District has changed the

Immigration Debate.

 In an attempt to give Hispanic Voters more of a voice in Congress, the 29^th Congressional District was created.

It is comprised of the communities of Sylmar, Sun Valley, Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Lake View Terrace, Valley Glen, Valley Village, West Toluca Lake, and the City of San Fernando.

The district is home to seven hundred two thousand residents with sixty eight percent being Hispanic. This equates to almost five hundred thousand Hispanic residents in District 29.

The Hispanic population covers the financial spectrum from the very poor to the very rich. But the majority of the Hispanic residents are in the ‘Middle Class”.

Given the number of Hispanic residents in the district, this Congressional District contains one of, if not the largest number of “Hispanic Middle Class” residents in Los Angeles County, if not the State of California.

The Hispanic Middle Class are for the most part second and third generation. They were born in the United States and are American Citizens. They come from a work ethic which allowed them and their family to work hard, get an education and enjoy the rewards of that effort. Their effort…

Many reside in modest homes, drive modest vehicles and live paycheck to paycheck. Just like most other middle class residents.

Like other non Hispanic Middle Class families, they earn enough of an income, which places them and their children beyond the income level requirements of the social programs which those at the bottom of the income ladder qualify for and receive.

Rather than qualify for those programs which include everything from medical treatment to higher education, the Hispanic Middle Class finds itself in the position of having to pay for the programs.

The Hispanic Poor, many of which have come to the United States for work and opportunity for their families, find themselves able to access the social programs being paid for by the Hispanic Middle Class.

Several factors have contributed to the change in attitude and debate when dealing with the Illegal Immigration Issue.

Many politicians, especially Hispanic, find their continued efforts to provide more and ever expanding social programs and financial aid to those in the Country illegally are being questioned and challenged by the Hispanic Middle Class.

The challenge is coming from Americans of Hispanic Descent who see the current and non -wavering increases in benefits to the illegal Hispanic poor as an unfair burden to the very life style they worked so hard to achieve.

Due to their income level which by far, is modest, they are forced to take out loans and go deep into debt in order to send their children to the very schools they are paying for others in the lower income levels to attend.

Remember, these programs are paid for by those who pay taxes and enjoyed by those who pay little or none.

The argument being presented by those who encourage more social programs is that even the poorest illegal immigrant pays taxes. This is not playing well with the Hispanic Middle Class.

The argument is no longer legal vs. illegal; it is fairness and the challenges and financial burdens being placed on the shoulders of the Hispanic Middle Class.

This issue transcends political party affiliation, a fact, most political operatives have yet to realize. This is very apparent as both major political parties rush to create dialogue and programs to legitimize the Hispanic Poor who are in the United States illegally. These efforts do not take into consideration the frustration and anger being felt by the Hispanic Middle Class.

In an attempt to garner more Hispanic Votes, Republican and Democrat Party Leaders are inadvertently driving a wedge between their parties and those who have to pay for these programs.

It is not about Race, Legal vs. Illegal or Poor vs. Rich; it is about fairness and equal protection under the law. It is about an unlimited number of individuals needing social programs and a limited number of Middle Class Hispanics having to pay for them.

The Hispanic Middle Class in the 29^th Congressional District have been given a voice and they are using it.

The time has come for our Elected Representatives to protect the Middle Class and in the 29^th Congressional District, that overwhelming means the Hispanic Middle Class.

David Hernandez

Candidate for Congress District 29

www.davidhernandezforcongress.com

 

Opportunity Comes to the North East Valley

Politicians picking their voters have become a way of life in California. The term
Gerrymandering has become a common and often accepted way of insuring the same
political machines maintain the same stronghold on the residents of the districts they control.

No other example demonstrates this reality more than the North East San Fernando Valley. For almost two decades the same
power base has kept a tight rein on some of the poorest communities in Los
Angeles.

Those involved in this process, know this was not by chance and was a design for gaining power and keeping it at all
levels of government.

The plan was to secure not only a political position but to achieve the position of leadership from Los Angeles
to Sacramento.

Those in other political positions were often content to sit idly by no matter what the consequences to the communities
as long as it served to keep them in a position of power.

With the ability to muster vast sums of money due to their politically connected projects, those behind the scenes,
directing their stable of politicians; combined with a voter base that was apathetic at best and downright disheartened at worst, they have been able to gain a stronghold with a very minimal number of votes.

One only has to research the number of votes received by these individuals to see the reality and frailty of their
hold on the districts they control.

The individual credited with drawing the district lines which determined which voters were in which districts and who
they could vote for, was the brother of the congressman who has been in office for decades.

With the political machines supplying the funding, the politicians in higher office going along to maintain their power
base and finally the manner in which the districts and voter base were manipulated, the voters had no real opportunity for prosperity.

With the creation of a new Congressional District in the North East San Fernando Valley and coupled with a new election
process; a window of opportunity has opened for those in the new 29^thDistrict.

At the onset, those in power rushed to use the same politically race based rhetoric which has served them in the past.
After one and a half decades of control, that method of gaining political advantage is lost, as they have been the ones in control. In spite of that
control and hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through their fingers, their community is still suffering.

As a final parting effort to gain some last ounce of benefit from a position of support, the political machine and its
candidate have been given the nod of approval by the outgoing politician.  Not unexpected, but a further case in point.
As his brother was no longer in a position to draw the district and pick the voter base; did he believe he could insure the seamless transfer of political power and thus receive some support for him?

As one newspaper put it, this was the last obstacle in keeping the candidate from going to congress.

I believe all are mistaken; the next congressman for the 29^th District will not be chosen by the political machine which has held a strong hold over the North East Valley, or the politically connected special interest or even the outgoing congressman.

No, the Congressman for the 29^th District will be chosen by the voters from the communities of Sylmar, Sun Valley, North Hollywood, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta, Pacoima, Mission Hills, Lake View Terrace and the City of San Fernando.

It will not be determined by political party or the amount reflected on a campaign finance reporting document.

No, this election will be based on the turnout of individuals who are informed and aware of the tract record and level
of interaction between the candidates involved.

The voters of the 29^th District have been given an opportunity and from all indications on the ground, they
will seize it.

Counting them out of the process will be a mistake and will result in an upset on the level we have seen across the
country…

David and the 29th Congressional District

The ink is drying on the final map of the new 29^th Congressional District and the Commissioners are ready to
cast their final vote to set it in place.

The 29^th District includes the communities of Sylmar, Sun Valley, Lake View Terrace, North Hollywood, Valley
Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta, Mission Hills, Pacoima and the City of San Fernando.

It is a diverse district and one filled with opportunity.

In 1955 I moved with my family to a new tract home in the northern part of North Hollywood. My mother still resides in
the same home. It was a new community and the 170 Freeway was not yet built. I attended Saticoy Street Elementary School and Madison Middle School.

Weekends were spent at Fernangles Park and Sun Valley Park. We would also ride our bikes to Hansen Dam to fish and swim.

We would go to the Lankershim walk-in theatre on Sunday afternoons for a double feature and cartoon. If we had more
money we went to the EL Portal Theatre in North Hollywood (Pre NOHO). On occasion we would be able to afford going to the Fox Theatre on Van Nuys Boulevard. Friday Night was spent at the Roller Skating rink on Hart Street in North Hollywood.

I learned to ride a horse at the stables around Hansen Dam and always wanted one of my own.

My first job was at the Valley Plaza Car Wash, cleaning cars in July wearing an old, used orange jump suit.  On the weekends I would borrow the family Mercury Comet and go to the Van Nuys Drive In or the Victory Drive In.

Wednesday Night was cruise night on Van Nuys Boulevard, from Sherman Way to Bob’s Big Boy.

I graduated from Poly High school in 1966 and went to the Recruiting Office located in the Valley Plaza, just down from
Woolworths. I enlisted in the United States Navy and spent just about four years in the service.

I was assigned to an Air Squadron Vaw-122 and made three cruises with the first being a nine month west pack off the
coast of Vietnam. I worked the Flight Deck and spent about fifteen months at sea in total.

I returned to North Hollywood and rented a small apartment in Sun Valley. This was just in time for the 1971 earthquake.

I began working for the Los Angeles Police Department in the Garage at the Foothill Station in Pacoima. After working
there for two years, I was transferred to the Van Nuys Station where I worked Morning Watch for two more years.

I attended Valley Community College at night. Using the G.I. Bill I purchased a small home in North Hollywood near the Valley Plaza.

I then went to work for a family business as an Independent Insurance Adjuster. I worked as an Adjuster for about 25
years.

I served on the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council for a year or so and also served on the North Hollywood Northeast
Neighborhood for a year. I worked with the Van Nuys Neighborhood during their formation period.

Giving back to the community has always been important to me. I served on the Foundation Board of Los Angeles Mission
College in Sylmar for five years and served as President for one year.

For five years I served and continue to serve on the Board of the Youth Services Network, providing shelter, education,
and life skills for young boys who have been neglected, abandoned and abused. We have three homes for boys eight to eighteen.

For the past two years I have been working with the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce in the City of San Fernando.

I am currently on the Board of the Fourth of July Celebration at Hansen Dam and working with others on the Board to bring
some positive changes to the community.

As one can see, I have been a stake holder in the district since 1955.

Working with individuals from every walk of life, ethnicity, religion and political party, I have a tract record of service and dedication to the communities which now make up the 29^th Congressional District.

I am now asking you for the opportunity to represent the district in the United State House of Representatives.

I believe that by working together we can and will bring opportunity and prosperity back to the communities which make up the district.

 

Thank you,

 

David Hernandez

www.davidhernandezforcongress.com

 

 

 

 

Community Representation in Washington-Federal Oversight in the Community

The People have a right to know their Federal Tax Dollars available to be invested in their community are being spent
in their community.

As Local Services are being cut and Local Fees being raised, it is vital we insure the Federal Dollars available to
support those services are not diverted by local politicians.

More often than not, Bond Money and Federal Funds which were targeted for specific projects to benefit the
community as a whole are funneled to special interest or politically connected individuals and companies to enrich their coffers.

The general public is most often not aware of the Federal Funding available and has no say in keeping the money in their
community.

The City of Los Angeles has been and will continue to receive Federal Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Today one and a half billion dollars are coming to the City of Los Angeles. Over six hundred and thirty million have already been given to the city. These funds are to be invested in Job Creation and Infrastructure within the communities of Los Angeles.

The Audits performed by the Los Angeles City Controller have clearly shown, the City of Los Angeles is not dealing with
these funds any better than they have with the budget and other funding streams.

Business as usual cannot and will not be tolerated.

The money, your money, is here and more is coming. As your Representative in Washington, I pledge to you that I will bring
Federal Oversight to the city and insure your Federal Tax Dollars are not wasted and mismanaged.

Using our position in Congress, together we will be the voice for investment in your communities, on your streets,
sidewalks, in your blighted business districts and as a tool to promote opportunity and prosperity.

Many folks have asked me, “What happened to the Lottery Money that was to go for our schools?”  I am certain you remember those promises made by the same type of carrer politicians. Just do this and we will have more money for our schools.

Well what happened?

The same is happening to your Federal Tax Dollars now coming into the city. Unless you and I take an active role in
making sure the money goes into our communities, it too will be diverted to the pockets of special interests.

Join me, in holding City Hall accountable and protecting YOUR FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS!