RETAINING INCOMPETENCE EQUALS BIG PAY-OFF FOR SOME

Later today local attorney Paul Kennedy will be hosting a $500 dollar “suggested personal contribution” to attend a reception for Mayor Berry to give him money. Five hundred dollars is around what many people clear with their pay checks to pay rent, buy food, put gas in the car etc…To blow $500 to attend a reception is crazy and seems weird but it gets even weirder. Kennedy has made millions of dollars from suing the City and APD and he still is suing them NOW! We are sure Berry is pleased that Kennedy wants to keep incompetence in office. The question is why?

Paul Kennedy who is known for being a true liberal, but also oh yeah, and as a “Republican” he is hosting a fundraiser for Berry’s campaign. The question is why would any responsible citizen want to have an incompetent mayor in office? ANSWER: an incompetent mayor keeps a huge cash flow coming for certain people! If Albuquerque elects an honest mayor, a mayor with morals and values the City will start being run by a competent leadership. This would cut-off all the local talents who are bleeding off of the City. He's a fox guarding the berry hen-house. And while it was the very leadership of APD that swarmed and contaminated Mary Han's crime scene, it was Kennedy that stood there and remained silent. Really? And Kennedy wants to keep these very same people in office. Really?
So for the fools who decide to attend this function, know this: you are truly encouraging and enabling incompetence. Does anybody remember the recent Ken Ellis case? The City just lost over $10,000,000.00 to the estate of Mr. Ellis. This case could have been settled out of court for a fraction of that amount. But remember, the City and the Police Department was represented by Kathy Levy; need we say more… Plus remember COA/Attorney Rob Perry did not “know” the City lost $44,000,000.00 last year in liability? We wonder how much of that money went to Mr. Kennedy. And given that CAO Mr. Perry used to office with Mr. Kennedy, how much was really "lost" to Mr. Kennedy and not let go and given....
Kennedy is a litigator who has made several large fortunes off the City. If Berry is voted out and an ethical mayor is elected; Kennedy and others will have to start eating at the Golden Corral and Furr’s Cafeteria and buying American cars like the rest of us...

Kennedy is currently working for Gov. Martinez and his old buddies/business partners with COA Rob Perry. Remember when Rob Perry ran for state attorney-general? Kennedy was his funding manager. Kennedy is wise to help keep Berry in office and this allows Kennedy to keep receiving those million dollar settlements from the City. 
 
The flyer (below) contains a statement at the bottom which clearly states, “Paid for by the committee to Re-elect Berry Mayor.” This strongly suggests that Kennedy is a “support of Berry” and he is part of the Berry campaign. Is all of this a “PAY-TO-PLAY”deal? You decide…

We ask you respectfully; PLEASE, DO NOT BE AN S.O.B. (Supporter of Berry) and keep blood off your hands!

APOA TRIES TO JUKE MEMBERSHIP

The leadership of the APOA is conducting voting for their Union President tomorrow (May 22, 2013).  Sounds great right? A democracy in process... If you made this assumption, you are gravely wrong.  The current leadership who are loyal to Berry have FAILED to PROPERLY notify the MEMBERSHIP!  This is a cheap attempt to stop the core membership from voting.  This will allow Berry's flunkies to stay in power.

Officers need to become involved and vote their conscience.  You already know Berry carefully hand-picked Weber. Should Stephanie win the APOA Presidency, the fire union will finally have a counter part that will stand up to RJ! This will allow the two unions to effectively and efficiently represent the best interests of sworn personnel and their families. Together the two unions can educate the public on "ABQ the Scam" (which has taken public safety funding) and kick this admin out of city hall.

Could you imagine two strong unions coming together to stop Berry and the boys!!!

We here at the Eye ask officers to unite behind Stephanie and serve Berry, Schultz and Weber another loss!

VOTING ALL DAY!

Hold Berry and Schultz Accountable

The City of Albuquerque leaders are responsible to protect, serve and defend the citizens of Albuquerque against all perils under the City’s control.  This includes notifying the public of predators and pedophiles when information is available.  Sound correct? Not so, when you are elitists like Berry and Schultz.  This story centers on negligence and nonfeasance of duty by Mayor Berry and APD’s Chief Schultz regarding a horrific child abduction and molestation case.

On Friday the public learned about the attempted abduction of a six year old little girl.  Fortunately, the mother of the child learned of the abduction almost immediately and began a search. Her diligent efforts paid off! Her child was returned safely and the offender turned himself into police.

Here is where the public received shocking news; approximately a week prior, a four year old girl was abducted (kidnapped) and molested about thirty feet away from where the six year old girl was abducted.  Here is the big question; why didn’t the police immediately notify the community about the abduction and molestation? It is the duty (responsibility) of Mayor Berry and Chief Schultz to protect, serve and defend the citizens of Albuquerque.  This includes notifying the public about a pedophile who has kidnapped and violated the innocents of a four old little girl.  Is this a racial bias or prejudice with Berry and Shultz?  Or is it a social economic bias?  The St. Anthony Apartments is a primarily low-income housing of Hispanic minorities.

According to KRQE News, “Police took a report on Monica Aragon's daughter's abduction and molestation on May 9^th but didn’t officially notify the neighborhood or the public.” (READ IT HERE) Can you hear the double talk in this statement?  What do they mean they “didn’t officially notify the neighbors or the public?”  They did NOT notify ANYONE!  This is called nonfeasance of duty.  This was a reckless act of negligence and Berry and Schultz must be held accountable; no excuses, no double talk.

The child’s mother of the four year old stated, she got the impression the Albuquerque Police Department wasn’t taking her seriously.  APD Sergeant Peterson stated they didn't release information on the first abduction because they had very limited information.  Let’s see if this is true: A four year old child was kidnapped and molested.  This wasn’t enough information to notify the complex and/or the community that a pedophile had struck? Here is another lie from APD. 

According to Peterson, “So the two can't really be held to the same standard…” Let’s see if this is true by comparison: First case, a pedophile abducts and molests a four year old little girl and APD says nothing about it.  Second case, a pedophile kidnaps a six year old little girl and releases her before he has a chance to abuse her because her mother got involved.  Here is another lie from APD.

According to APD, if you see a police car in the immediate area you are to assume that a six year old child has been abducted and molested. Does this sound ridiculous?  Here is the statement from APD “Police say they also didn't send out an official alert after the first abduction because neighbors in the immediate area saw the police scene and knew what happened.” Lies, lies, lies and more lies… 

According to a story on KOAT Channel 7 (READ IT HERE), Albuquerque police told Target 7 they hadn't alerted the media or the public of the prior week's incident because they didn't have enough concrete evidence yet and no eyewitnesses besides the victim herself.  Since when does APD operate on “concrete evidence” only?  Providing needed information to the public has to be concrete now?  Here is another lie.

The Eye on Albuquerque ran a story about a mother who beat her child to death (READ IT HERE) and we placed Berry and Schultz on notice:

[For every child that is injured or killed and nothing is done about it by the mayor and/or the chief; we find they are just as guilty of hurting that child as are the offender. We desperately need a new mayor and chief who will serve the people and not be self-serving.]

Here we are now; another two children traumatized and now damaged for life.  The first child’s situation may not have been preventable but the second child’s situation was completely preventable!  By failing to protect the community and withholding information from the public is by proxy showing support for this pedophile.  Mayor Berry and Chief Schultz; you are both at fault and need to be held accountable for your lack of leadership and accountability.  This is another disgrace and black eye for the City as a whole, because Berry’s and Schultz’s failed leadership.

It is time for a positive change; a new responsible and capable leadership. Facts DO NOT LIE.  Vote your conscience on October 8^th, 2013.

JUST SAY “NO”

Our Eyes have been telling us about the methods of choice the Berry administration has selected to create fear and intimidation. In an effort to suppress the City employees from talking about our future Mayor, Paul Heh, the City has resorted to even dirtier tactics.  We say, just say "NO!"

One of our Eyes at the City was ordered not to even talk about Heh while they were at work.  Another one of our Eyes was “informed” that APD’s Chief, Ray Schultz, told his command staff that if any employee was suspected of “talking trash” about Schultzie or Berry; their cell phone will be subpoenaed.  This reminds us of the nefarious Darren White's childish behavior when he was the PSD; "teacher, teacher, he's looking at me funny."  These are suppose to be adults acting like adults.  Under what trumped up charges is Schultzie or Berry going to get a respected judge to sign off on a bogus subpoena?  Voters need to vote these corrupt politicians out.

City employees across the city of Albuquerque use their personal cell phones to benefit the City itself.  Many return calls from the field to citizens or vendors.  What is going to happen when the employees do not use their personal cell phones at work for work?  Complaints will go up, overtime will go up, and time-out-of-service will go up. 

Because of a paranoid chief and a paranoid mayor, the rest of us are going to suffer.  Another great job Berry and Schultz have done.  Everyone knows respect is not just given; it is earned.  Well, boys, neither one of you have earned anything.  Most communist societies are ruled in the same manner; with an iron fist.  Why? Because they abused their power and people will no longer follow that type of leader.  And just like most communist dictators; you two will soon fall.

 As one reader put it, “Adios donkeys!”

So, Whats in a Month?

There has been much discussion lately about the city's latest assignment of court cases to outside lawyers. And while in some cases it may make sense, especially when the house-counsel has no experience in certain legal matters. But to do so in circumstances that are not winnable makes absolutely zero sense.

As we've seen, when city lawyer Kathryn Levy was tossed into a situation of having to defend a murderer, it probably isn't surprising that she did so poorly that not only did she lose, but her client got hit with punitive damages. Of course she should've have known that would be the case given the situation with APD officer (and soon to be sergeant) Brett Lampiris-Trembla and she should've pushed for the city to avoid its loss but alas arrogance makes people do odd things.

Odd things are running amok, and we at the Eye are wondering what is the dynamic duo of Berry and Perry is thinking. You see they are contracting out other similar dismal cases to high price lawyers. And while lawyers such as Luis Robles of RRA, PC may be more....persuasive....at rates approaching $300/hour, how persuasive will they be when it means less work remains to be seen.
 

Last year, assistant city lawyer Kathryn Levy pulled in over $105,900 in annual income (just about $100 short of APD Lieutenant Scott Lopez's take home of about $106,000). Now we know out friends on the 5th and 11th floor are borderline illiterate when it comes to math, so we'll do the arithmetic for you: that's about $8,833/mo in gross income for Ms. Levy. Not bad for somebody who has been described as "lying for a living." But in the world of Berry/Perry logic, why keep things in house where you can work somebody to death when you can contract the work out for almost seven times the price!

This is another method of out-sourcing and calling it like it is; privatizing. Here is the caveat of it all, the city is not eliminating the position but keeping them and paying top dollar to private firms!
 

You see, one of our Eyes sent us a little sampler to see what Mr. Robles charges the state for his contract services. As you can see here, he and his firm make a little bit more than $8,833/mo. They make, it seems, well over $50,000/month!
 

So as Berry/Perry think they've solved the city's legal problems by dumping Ms. Levy in favor of Mr. Robles, it certainly isn't free. And we certainly know regardless of the lawyer, if it's a bad case, it's a bad case. And while we are no fan of Ms. Levy and her record of being defeated, costing us taxpayers thousands of dollars in sanctions for her misconduct, and being caught lying, it makes even less sense to send more good money after bad money...

BERRY WASTES OUR MOST VALUEABLE RESOURCE; AND DOESN’T CARE

Berry's Top Headlines for his Personal Park in Four Hills

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1)     Mayor Berry’s home cost more than most 'Burquenos make in a life time. 

And Berry will spend three to four times this amount on this election for a job that only pays about 100k a year. That’s okay for Berry; he got his money the old fashion way, from his wife.  The rest of us have to work ten hour shifts or more to make ends meet.

2)     Mayor Berry lives in an oasis while residing in the desert. 

Does this make Berry an oxymoron or just a moron?

3)     When you’re a filthy rich elitist, cost doesn’t matter. 

Berry’s philosophy is the same for this election; he is just going to BUY IT!

4)     Berry’s home water bill is more than most people’s mortgage. 

This proves Berry doesn’t care about the regular person and wasting other people’s money is his business.

5)     Berry’s home is a sponge for Albuquerque’s precious water.

 This may explain why all of our precious fish keep dying at the Bio Park. But then again, the Bio Park is in the Valley and the Valley is beneath Four Hills and Berry could care less about Valley folks.

6)   The City of Albuquerque encourages everyone to xerisscape except the almighty Berry.

When you live in “Berry World” everyone is simply your door mat to wipe his feet on.

7)     Mayor Berry lives in a resort like setting that wastes plenty of water.

This may explain his disillusion about being re-elected. It’s not gonna happen.

8)     Mayor Berry is a water hog.

Berry’s face kinda favors one too.

9)     Being a thug pays when it comes to wasting water--he just takes it.

Berry would fit in well in New York City.

10) Berry’s irresponsibility with water at home mirrors his irresponsibility in managing the city. Speaking of mirrors, that face could cause several years of bad luck. 

Apparently Berry broke a mirror or two in the past and now Albuquerque is paying for it.

11) Future site of the Berry Farm: An Albuquerque Small Fruit Orchard.

“Where a fruit can be just that.”

12)Stopping Berry’s wasteful practices of water usage will allow the Aquifer beneath Albuquerque to replenish itself.

Just think how much better the City of Albuquerque will operate when we vote Berry out!

 

No, this is not a Scottsdale resort or a movie set; this is Albuquerque Mayor Berry Private Park.  Berry is an elitist and only cares about himself.

All joking aside; how pathetic can Berry the politician get?

SCHULTZ’S PIO HAS A BIG MOUTH AND DOES NOT FOLLOW RULES

As reported on Channel 7 News (READ IT HERE), Ray Schultz’s PIO, Robert Gibbs, apparently cannot follow the rules.  Gibbs was caught bickering with a military veteran over a Facebook posting.  According to the story Gibbs stated to the military veteran, “Go get a psych eval soon, before you eat a gun. Not that that would be a bad thing -- actually, it would be an instant community improvement.” On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Gibbs was directing heavy traffic on Avenida Cesar Chavez and Bradbury Dr. S.E. Once again shooting off his big mouth and breaking rules.

Gibbs acting childishly over a comment by a military veteran, Gibbs lashed out making an ugly and repulsive statement.  Do you want this copper to show up at your home when you have a problem?  What is he going to say to you to “help” solve your problem; “…eat a gun.”  This guy is scary at a minimum; perhaps Gibbs is the one who needs a psychological evaluation?   Posting this nasty comment on Facebook for the entire world to read is clearly unprofessional and conduct unbecoming an officer. Of course since Gibbs is one of Ray Ray’s boys, he will not face any disciplinary action where Schultz has fired other officers for violating his Facebook policy.

Most recently Gibbs was directing traffic for the UNM Graduation Ceremonies at the UNM Pit.  Gibbs was standing in heavy traffic without a police reflective vest or a protective police helmet as was the other policemen who was with him (at least the other policemen was friendly). One may guess that Gibbs wanted to look “cool” while he was out there in traffic. At one point a pedestrian stated, “Boy, you guys are really busy!”  To this statement Gibbs replied sarcastically and facetiously, “That’s UNM for you! Always prepared… ‘NOT!’” This was trashy and clearly uncalled for.  What is the purpose of bashing UNM?  As the spokesmen of APD let alone a field copper, Gibbs should act appropriately and professionally at all times. This guy needs training in customer service, in leadership and in ethical behavior.  And perhaps a review of the PD’s rules and regulations that govern behavior and doing traffic control for the citizens. 

Maybe Skotchdapo​l from the IRO’s office can go knock on Gibbs door and tell him he is a copper and intimidate him like Skotchdapol did with one of future Mayor, Paul Heh’s campaign workers.  Mr. Skotchdapol, did you get a traffic citation “fixed” by someone from the City Attorney’s Office?  It is illegal to tamper with a legal document, right?

We all know this type of behavior is reflective of the leadership of APD and this explains why the community is displeased with the Chief and the PD as a whole.  A few bad apples ruin it for the rest of the department which are honest, decent and hardworking folks.