Norma Chavez...Still Making Friends
According to people who attended the redistricting hearing earlier this week indicate that State Representative Norma Chavez had another "incident".
Apparently Chavez was late to the event and State Rep Joe Pickett publically recognized her. Perhaps she didn't hear the part where witnesses say Pickett called her "Representative" but Chavez apparently snapped at him in front of the attendees saying something along the lines of, I'm still a state representative until November.
I also acquired a copy of an email that she sent out to what is left of the Camino Real Mexican American Democrats' membership.
The following is a selection of highlights from the email along with some additional commentary on my part:
"Quick update, we will NOT be having our meeting today with Representative Roberto Alonzo as was planned."
Wow, I'm shocked.
"I have been in communication with the state leadership regarding several issues brought up by three previous members of the executive board regarding organized structure and status. Rep. Alonzo had to return to Dallas earlier than expected but he has offered to come to a meeting as we clarify and recharter the local chapter."
Sure he did.
"I would like to confirm that Willie Gandara Sr., Dora Oaxaca, and Alfredo Longorio resigned from the board. I would like to personally thank Mayor Gandara for his courtsey and professionalism regarding his resignation. He is the only resignation I have formally received as he did it in person at a meeting we had to discuss the future of MAD."
This is typical of Representative Chavez. Even when she is trying to sound gracious, she has to let loose an insult to someone else. If she is only the Treasurer, then why would anyone even need to formally resign to her? The protocol would be for the individuals to resign to the Chair, which is what was done.
"He indicated his interest in remaining in a El Paso MAD chapter as it is re-chartered."
But doesn't want to be chair anymore?
"I have received text messages and read articles in blogs that have confirmed the resignations of Ms. Oaxaca and Mr. Longoria. To date I have yet to see the described letters. Their public notice on the blog is sufficient evidence to determine termination of their elected positions and membership."
Again, she's the Treasurer, why is she speaking like she's the Chair?
"Several issues have been raised. Namely that Camino Real MAD was set up as a sole proprietorship. This is accurate."
Thanks, that's what I wrote.
"However, other accusations made are false. I will provide more detail in a follow up email."
If they are false, why wait? And what specific allegations are false? Who made the allegations?
"The organization is under reorganization under the guidance of Texas MAD, our state chapter."
If they were organized the right way to begin with, would they even need to re-organize?
"I want to inform you that other Democratic organizations are not non-profit organizations, if they are their legal status requires that they not endorse (we are a political organization endorsing is part of our bylaws), and their are those other organizations that we could not find in county, state, or federal public records."
Huh?
"Although, a former member has asked that MAD not be included in any Unity activities, you are more than encouraged to participate in any and all activities of UNITY 2010 and Democratic candidates. We are a Democratic political organization, not a social organization, it is in our bylaws to support all activities of the Democratic Party. It is our duty to remain involved. Many of you already are involved in various campaigns.
We are working to expedite the local chapter re-charter as many of you have indicated your desire to remain active in a MAD organization in El Paso."
In other words, she's trying to get the paperwork right.
"If you would like to be a charter member or are interested in rejoining after our formal re-charter, please respond to this email your interest and you will remain on the email list. If you are not, your lack of response will remove you from the email list, or you can email that you are not interested."
Sas! Norma being Norma.
"I will provide a more thorough email in the near future.
Norma Chavez
State Representative District 76"
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I also acquired a copy of an email that she sent out to what is left of the Camino Real Mexican American Democrats' membership.
The following is a selection of highlights from the email along with some additional commentary on my part:
"Quick update, we will NOT be having our meeting today with Representative Roberto Alonzo as was planned."
Wow, I'm shocked.
"I have been in communication with the state leadership regarding several issues brought up by three previous members of the executive board regarding organized structure and status. Rep. Alonzo had to return to Dallas earlier than expected but he has offered to come to a meeting as we clarify and recharter the local chapter."
Sure he did.
"I would like to confirm that Willie Gandara Sr., Dora Oaxaca, and Alfredo Longorio resigned from the board. I would like to personally thank Mayor Gandara for his courtsey and professionalism regarding his resignation. He is the only resignation I have formally received as he did it in person at a meeting we had to discuss the future of MAD."
This is typical of Representative Chavez. Even when she is trying to sound gracious, she has to let loose an insult to someone else. If she is only the Treasurer, then why would anyone even need to formally resign to her? The protocol would be for the individuals to resign to the Chair, which is what was done.
"He indicated his interest in remaining in a El Paso MAD chapter as it is re-chartered."
But doesn't want to be chair anymore?
"I have received text messages and read articles in blogs that have confirmed the resignations of Ms. Oaxaca and Mr. Longoria. To date I have yet to see the described letters. Their public notice on the blog is sufficient evidence to determine termination of their elected positions and membership."
Again, she's the Treasurer, why is she speaking like she's the Chair?
"Several issues have been raised. Namely that Camino Real MAD was set up as a sole proprietorship. This is accurate."
Thanks, that's what I wrote.
"However, other accusations made are false. I will provide more detail in a follow up email."
If they are false, why wait? And what specific allegations are false? Who made the allegations?
"The organization is under reorganization under the guidance of Texas MAD, our state chapter."
If they were organized the right way to begin with, would they even need to re-organize?
"I want to inform you that other Democratic organizations are not non-profit organizations, if they are their legal status requires that they not endorse (we are a political organization endorsing is part of our bylaws), and their are those other organizations that we could not find in county, state, or federal public records."
Huh?
"Although, a former member has asked that MAD not be included in any Unity activities, you are more than encouraged to participate in any and all activities of UNITY 2010 and Democratic candidates. We are a Democratic political organization, not a social organization, it is in our bylaws to support all activities of the Democratic Party. It is our duty to remain involved. Many of you already are involved in various campaigns.
We are working to expedite the local chapter re-charter as many of you have indicated your desire to remain active in a MAD organization in El Paso."
In other words, she's trying to get the paperwork right.
"If you would like to be a charter member or are interested in rejoining after our formal re-charter, please respond to this email your interest and you will remain on the email list. If you are not, your lack of response will remove you from the email list, or you can email that you are not interested."
Sas! Norma being Norma.
"I will provide a more thorough email in the near future.
Norma Chavez
State Representative District 76"
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