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2017-05-16 Home Front: Politix

L.A. councilman's proposal targets companies seeking work on Trump's planned border wall

[LATimes] Companies that do business with the city of Los Angeles would have to disclose if they also have contracts to work on President Trump’s proposed border wall under a motion unveiled Thursday.

City Councilman Gil Cedillo’s proposal would require prospective and existing contractors to state "under affidavit" whether they have any contracts for building Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Companies from around the country are bidding to build the wall, which Trump made a rallying point in his presidential campaign.

Cedillo, who opposes the wall, said at a news conference that his motion is about "transparency."

"I would hope that those who want to do business with us share our values and understand the importance of a city that is significantly immigrant, that the foundation of our economy is immigrant, that our social fabric is immigrant," Cedillo said.
They just can't bring themselves to differentiate between legal and illegal immigration.
Members of the City Council, all but one of whom are registered Democrats, have taken on Trump’s policies before.

The council passed a resolution last week asking Congress to investigate whether Trump violated the Constitution’s foreign emoluments clause or committed any other high crimes and misdemeanors that could lead to impeachment. The clause is designed to ensure that presidents aren’t influenced by gifts or aid from a foreign government.
I wonder how many gifts Cedillo has received from the Mexican government.
The council also backed a proposal in February barring city employees from helping the federal government create a registry based on religion or spiritual faith.

Tom Holsman, chief executive of the Associated General Contractors of California, criticized the Cedillo and Lara proposals, calling them part of a "new overreaching by cities and states."

Punishing or making public companies that are working on the border wall hurts companies and their employees, Holsman said. Two companies that belong to the contractors group recently withdrew from the wall bidding process amid concerns over backlash, Holsman added.

Gary Toebben, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, said it was "inappropriate" for the city to ask companies about bids on other projects and make a "value judgment" about the qualifications of the bidder.

"This precedent could lead to an endless number of litmus-test questions based on the personal preferences of City Council members," Toebben said. "We strongly discourage the City Council from adding this precedent to the public bidding process."
More at link including video of Cedillo running his mouth.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [23 views ] Top

#1 California has been running businesses off for years.

Posted by Omeling Chunter1654 2017-05-16 05:34|| 2017-05-16 05:34|| Front Page Top

#2 "One Bill Gil" Cedillo was the asshole pushing Drivers Licenses for Illegals. He's pushing unconstitutional crap ..again. Public funds can't be disbursed in a politically discriminatory fashion. Perhaps they need their funds cut

Posted by Frank G 2017-05-16 07:02|| 2017-05-16 07:02|| Front Page Top

#3 The whole flipping' point of public bid laws is to prevent prevent politicians from putting their thumbs on the scale. The public seems to think that giving politicians the ability to influence the award of public contracts would create enormous opportunities for graft. I can't imagine why anyone would think that, but a lot of people do.

Posted by Matt 2017-05-16 09:19|| 2017-05-16 09:19|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm fine with this - let CA continue to implode. Sorry, Frank G - get out while there's still time!

Posted by Raj 2017-05-16 10:09|| 2017-05-16 10:09|| Front Page Top

#5 Raj, you don't just hand a state like California to the Mexicans. Have you ever been here? It is worth fighting for. And you can bet your butt they won't stop with California. How much do you want to give them? Arizona? New Mexico? Nevada? Colorado? Texas? Where does it stop? IMHO, the way to deal with the Cedillos and the Laras of this state is for the federal government to slap them down each and every time they get out of line. If they pass unconstitutional law then get the courts to throw them out. If they break the law then lock them up. If their friends, family and business associates are here illegally then deport them. By all means, cut their funding. No more block grants. No more research grants. And, yes, I would scrutinize very closely their contacts with the Mexican government.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-16 11:25|| 2017-05-16 11:25|| Front Page Top

#6 I hope it turns out that way, Abu, but CA politicians look determined to commit suicide:

California Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal includes tens of millions of dollars for the legal defense of illegal immigrants.

The Los Angeles Times reported Sunday that the budget would include a total of $33 million in state government assistance to illegal immigrants.

These funds, however, are not enough for some Democrats in the state who seek to launch new programs. Democratic legislators have proposed three separate bills that impact legal training, start a legal defense program and increase counsel for deported veterans. These proposals add up to more than $26 million.

Posted by Raj 2017-05-16 14:40|| 2017-05-16 14:40|| Front Page Top

#7 Abu, I support giving Cali and it's residents to Mexico for "reparations" and building a wall around the border. Let the citizens enjoy the benefits of Mexican citizenship

Posted by Blossom Hupager6063 2017-05-16 17:02|| 2017-05-16 17:02|| Front Page Top

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