The complaints tell an interesting story that starts with the company's refusal to provide free air service to provide free or discounted air service to the Almighty Alcalde's Senate campaign - that is before his own party ran him out of the race. According to the complaint, Bode Aviation had notified the city of their intent to extend their lease when they were approached by the would be Senator Chavez' campaign to provide the free or discounted service to candidate and his campaign.
Bode refused to provide free services - which if provided, would have placed them in squarely in violation of federal campaign law. A short time later, a number of safety concerns arose out at the Double Eagle II Airport as well as concerns that the city was misusing FAA grant money.
At a meeting on August 21, 2007, Plaintiffs were told by representatives of Defendants that because of concerns raised by Plaintiffs about the charter school, the “mayor’s gotten involved, and you guys are back on the radar,” and that Plaintiffs were “back at risk.” When Mr. Bode asked, “at risk for what,” he was told the Defendants were considering “another FBO” at the airport. These representatives also reminded Plaintiffs that the representatives had “been successful up to now keeping the politics out.”The above claim is supported by surveillance video recorded by Bode - video that is now all over the web. And we just hate to be left out so here it is.
The above clip was edited by the Romero campaign, but it's no less damning for all that. In the clip you can clearly hear Aviation Director, Nick Bakas and Planning Manager for Business Development Jack Scherer discussing the unwanted attention that Bode was receiving because they were back on the mayor's "radar."
Now our Eyes tell us that The Almighty Alcalde and his brain trust including the aforementioned Nick Bakas, have approached Doug Christian CEO of Enchantment Helicopters to take over as FBO at Double Eagle II.
There's only one problem with all of this... Well, OK there are a lot of problems with this whole thing. In fact, this whole thing stinks. Bode has a contract that the city lead by The Almighty Alcalde refuses to honor because Bode refused to be extorted and raised legitimate concerns over safety and the use of public money.
Folks, none of this would have happened if Bode had been willing to tote the mayor around the state on their dime. None of this would have happened if they wouldn't have raised a red flag over security problems at the airport. And none of this would have happened if Bode had looked the other way when public money was being misspent.
Pay to play is alive and well in Albuquerque and Bode's back on the radar because they decided not to play.
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Given the fact that there were suspected terrorists in Colorado that were caught... it is astounding to see Mayor Chavez meddling in Bode Aviation (International Flight School and private planes) by forcing a month to month contract forcing Bode Aviation to spend time redoing monthly copies of vendor contracts. That oversight by a Mayor that lacks a Commericial and Private Pilot License, that has no experience in Aviation whatsoever is a shame not just for ethics, but also security. Thank goodness that the FBI monitors and regulates the Aviation and acts as a check on abusive power such as, Martin Chavez. Extortion is clearly what is going on tape.
I'm preparing for Marty Farty to win again.... sadly..... this kind of behavior inflicts 40% of voters... and even though I hope Romero or RJ Berry win the October 6th, election..... we must prepare for the worst.... that Mayor Chavez gets reelected.
Why won't R.J. Berry release his tax records. Is he "impeccably honest" or has he got something to hide?
Martin Chavez talks about having vision in Albuquerque... yet, the only vision Martin Chavez has is hanky panky with a woman in a bar/restaurant and what drink to order next. That's not vision, that's bad morals and values! If Martin Chavez says that tax forms are important, then why not also unseal his divorce records in court for the public to view if he had an affair before getting divorced?
When will Albuquerque voters stop looking the other way when it comes to government corruption?
Government corruption breeds more crime in the streets, plain & simple.
The experts say when a city has high crime rates you can be assured there'e crime and corruption in the highest levels of that city's government.
The corporate world will not move their businesses here do to that simple fact. They will only set up shop where they know that the schools and government are of the highest standards for their employees and their families.
They won't jeopordise the employess wellfare to political corruption, bad schools, high drop out rates and out of control crime, otherwise they might as well move them to Mexico.
"Just the facts mamm"
I enjoyed the "godfather music" that Villanucci played when he talked about Bakas and the extortion. Everyone needs to call and ask questions. Villanucci caught Bakas spinning several times.
Nick Nicko Nickli - Double dipping Nick. Bode caught you on tape being a good little pawn for Marty. You should just pack up and retire, fade away or just turn your butt in to the feds. Save yourself or do you think Marty's going to save you?
Clasic "pay to play"
Too bad people haven't made the connection between Daskalos, Bakas the Marty. How did Daskalos get let ago again? I'm sure Bakas had no involvement,,,
Was Bakas involved n the abq pac ethics issue with Marty?
Yeah... like Mayor Chavez extorted air plane tickets like the former Brothel owner across from City Hall back in day could handle her liquor and men.
The Sopranos have nothing on this bunch.
It's time to flush the comode on all of this and start fresh.
Directors; please go find honest work.
Bakas has always been about pay for play. Now he is in a position to extort honest people who are employing others. Even if Marty wasn't involved (but he was) Nick would be out there trying to get everything for free. He is a disgrace to his former position and his current position. I hope the feds have what they need to indict and convict the whole 11th floor.
Did you see the poll from the dbate last night on KOB4? Romero 52% owned Marty Boy!!!
When you watch the long version it is obvious Bode does not understand government.
Bode said, "See I didn't understand the process either, the document says on it, it has to be approved by the C.A.O. It doesn't say it has to be approved by the mayor, and there's nothing in there that even says it has to go to council is there?"
All contracts can be changed by the mayor because we elected him not the C.A.O. If there is something wrong in a contract, we do not blame an employee of the mayor.
WE ELECT THE MAYOR TO RUN THE CITY. WE DO NOT WANT HIM TO GIVE CONTROL TO SUBORDINATES.
All contracts have to be approved by the council to check the mayor's power. Ask Cadigan if he is willing to let department heads negotiate and sign contract this large without them going to the mayor and the council. Ask any councilor. All will say, ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Read the Charter and the Ordinances that govern this type of contract before you make accusation.
There is nothing in the tapes. A good negotiator uses different tactics to get the best possible contract. The mayor might be using different tactics to get tax payers the best possible contract.
If Bode does not understand there are multiple branches of government than maybe his company does not deserve the contract with that governing body.
Alright! Yeah! Romero kicked butt in the Debate last night at 52% rating of votes for Romero! Yeah!
Also, did you happen to read today's Journal where clearly the Journal Reporter did some fact checking and found the "yes" Marty's mailer was a indeed a lie about RJ Berry not having earned money himself with RJ Berry Enterprises! RJ Berry provided the Journal with his tax documents proving that Marty deliberately lied. Actually, I heard that Marty got his misinformation from Joannie Griffith who didn't check the facts..... Also, the Journal clearly pointed out that RJ Berry's wife, Maria, has her own Construction license since 1996 and built the company! I believe that Marty see's women in only one capability and that is like the earlier post said something like, "with both legs straight up in the air on a four post bed." So, Maria! So Cool! Being a female and a licensed Construction Owner! BADDDDDDDDDD!!!! Joannie Griffith who just like how Marty see's women he hired you not for your ability to fact check or know campaign law, but for your ability to???????? What set up dates for men? Hey! The FBI might be asking more questions about Marty hiring Hookers and expecting Bode Aviation to fly Marty and his hookers to Mexico to drink Margaritas! We all know that if Marty couldn't see Maria, Owner and licensed Construction as a female Owner capable of merging with her husband and having a "partnership" with her husband, then in my opinion.... Marty is probably using Joannie Griffith for an escort service! How much money has Marty spent on "dating" services provided by Joannie Griffith's, "It's Just Lunch?" How much under the table?
Wow ! "It's just lunch" what a laugh. Under the table in more ways that one for sure.
Joannie's probably also associated with the other Brothel INC.,ACORN.
She, like Hiedi Fliese,can have your two bid whore house up and running faster that Legal Zoom can draw you a Will.
"It's Just Lunch".Please..., more like, "it's just a hand job"
Our City Hall is one huge 'House of the rising Sun'
Welcome to New Mexico.
Maybe we can have the President send in troops to help free the people from the King(s).
I know the Balloon tourist will get a kick out of how a third world state and city operate and how the people here do nothing to try and change things. Go back to sleep New Mexico and Albuquerque!
When the author that posted about something like, "It's a process," regarding Bode Aviation.... well, Marty Farty was a process in action to get the courts (judicial) branch to over turn term limits for the executive branch. Tell me, wouldn't if a President (Executive branch) overturn the term limits, then wouldn't that be cause to have concern despite who was President? Yes! The ability for all three branches of government to act to prevent an abuse of power is necessary in our democratic system of checks and balances. For Farty Marty to not stop his own abuse on power is a person that doesn't have self control, or really know right from wrong anymore. Extortion, phone tree with dating service? In my opinion, are all signs of power abuse!
"Why won't R.J. Berry release his tax records. Is he "impeccably honest" or has he got something to hide?"
How about because they are none of your business. If you think this is really an election issue, you are delusional. How about crime rates, policing standards, corruption in city hall, ... etc
This is the Chavez campaign grasping at straws.
Hold on...things are going to get very interesting......
If Marty wins this right off the bat with 40% or more, you can be sure this election was fixed.
Clerk's office: we don't want no efing excuses, and don't go finding a trunk full of absentee ballots ( Like Al(bitch) Franken)when you see Marty trailing.
What is Darren to do now, that Marty has thrown him under the bus?
Is he sizing up who might possibly win and start building his nest in the Berry or Romero tree?
Sheriff has been in Marty's camp all along. Awkward for Ray now. Might have to abanden that friendship as well unless the cock crows three times and they both may now have to deny Marty.
RJ Berry is basically saying that although his wife is Hispanic, that she is not not illegal alien..., so that there is a difference between how female Hispanic owners can be licensed Contruction workers and how he (RJ Berry) is trying to get Albuquerque to allow the APD to ask a person's nationality during questioning.
Chavez is the one who is harming not just females, but Hispanic females with his stupid mailer that was not factual!
Today's Journal!!!!! RJ BERRY the predicted winner by the JOURNAL with 31% !!!!! Romero is not far behind!!!!!!!
Go Romero! Go RJ BERRY!!!!!!
The Sheriff The Police Chief and The Mayor the only one missing our the Unser's
I feel for Berry if he wins. He doesnt know how hard it will be to run city hall like a business. Considering all the people that work there who dont even know what work is. I hope he will hire a firm to review every department and clean house.
Can anybody remember a time when Farty Marty did separate his dating circus of a life with his political office? I can't!
Go Romero! Go RJ Berry!
Hey! I honestly believe that if the Bode Aviation owners would have called up Farty Marty saying that Bode will provide a couple of hookers, free airline tickets and drinks for free in Los Nochitas, Mexico that Bode Aviation wouldn't have had to file a lawsuit for extortion!
Go RJ Berry! Go Romero!
Did you hear about the lady that is auctioning off Marty Party pants on ebay? Yeah.....the traveling pants.....with a list of places recently been:
1) Girls Gone Wild Tour Bus
2) Joannie Griffith meetings
3) Joannie Griffith photo ops
4) It's Just Lunch
5) Many, many, private dark room restaurants with women.
Did you hear that there is an upcoming book entitled, "The Mayor's pants and the shaping of local policies and rules, an Overview."
There is a mini series in the works entitled, "Illegal immigrants that are hottt.... and their new way to gain entry into the U.S. through the dating services and political leaders."
Did you hear about the M-17 international gang that delivered a hard copy of dating services to political gatherings?......Yeah, the M-17 needed to amend the Sanctuary rules.
Gee! With Marty Farty's logic about people not wanting to disrespect churches, one would consider Church single groups as opposed to dating services to meet people. There are lots of illegal immigrants in dating services.... hoping to gain illegal entry...
how.... the Sanctuary rule/law got adopted to begin with probably.
We all know that dating is an important part in the single person's life. With that in mind.... Do you think single men in Office present more or less
stability? Why or why not?
We all realize and not care about a single person being in Office until it appears to be a problem.
Next on Nova.... "The Mystery behind the Mayor's traveling pants."
Did you hear that the Mayor's pants come with their own revolving door? Yeah....., but I heard that the words, "closed for repair" were on the front. Probably referring to more starch in pants or something.
Mike Bloomberg seems to have done okay in New York.
How many trips did Marty go on? Who traveled with him?
Did Joannie travel on any of the city trips?
did debora James?
Did Bakas or Mondragon?
Does he normally take "hired help"?
Come on "it's just lunch" or is it ?
It's Just Lunch in my opinion is the "Power Lunch," for illegal immigrants, in my opinion.
So, after Guiding Light got canceled (bad lighting, cheap budget and the lighting on the soap opera was not enhanced enough to bring the audience into escapism), the Soap "Another World," began airing. This election is turning out to be quite the Soap dish! The below is a makebelieve scenario of an upcoming event in Albuquerque.
Next week on "Guiding Albuquerque," Marty Farty unveils the new bronze statute of a female
Argentian at cost payers expense of 5 million to be installed next to patio at Airport announcing his love and passion for the female in Argentina.
By all means, get divorced and live a single life. I mean to the female who would like to be in a situation where the husband is glaring at you with pierced, sharp darts? Avoid getting cancer if your female and your husband would rather you die, then stop his affairs. I saw the movie, "One Great Thing," with Rene Zellwinger, Meryl Streep and William Hurt.
Look at the married man who left his wife for a female who is from Argentina? Of course, Mike, the Mayor of New York is doing well....
Being single has great moments and feelings of independency.... it's just that who in the world would have some of the hair brain ideas coming from Marty Farty other than a guy getting duped at by an operative at a dating service?
By all means, get divorced and live a single life. I mean to the female who would like to be in a situation where the husband is glaring at you with pierced, sharp darts? Avoid getting cancer if your female and your husband would rather you die, then stop his affairs. I saw the movie, "One Great Thing," with Rene Zellwinger, Meryl Streep and William Hurt.
Look at the married man who left his wife for a female who is from Argentina? Of course, Mike, the Mayor of New York is doing well....
Being single has great moments and feelings of independency.... it's just that who in the world would have some of the hair brain ideas coming from Marty Farty other than a guy getting duped at by an operative at a dating service?
Is the SW unit really a cop. What a mouth. I guess thats why they keep in the SE.
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