John Chiv endorses Élan Firpo

◼ Why Élan Firpo gets my endorsement and support in the District Attorney race - John Chiv/Words Worth

Find out more at the link.

Firpo and Sundberg attend Hoopa Valley community meeting addressing meth problem

◼ Last weekend Elan was in Hoopa and Southern Humboldt, starting today and over the weekend she is going to be in Arcata, Fortuna, Trinidad and Southern Humboldt. She has future plans to visit Ferndale, again soon. - John Chiv/Words Worth

North Coast Journal cover story: Are crime rates really on the rise in Humboldt?

◼ Conflicting Reports - Thadeus Greenson/The Journal

People seem to think violence is on the rise in Humboldt, but is it?

"Current DA Paul Gallegos spends a lot of his time in court" Really?

◼ Daniel Mintz's coverage of Fleming's KickOff includes that line.

Really, Daniel? How much time?

See - these things get repeated, but is it accurate?

Gary Lee Bullock's case was arraigned for trial in Courtroom 1 at 2 p.m. He waived his right to a speedy trial. Bullock's attorney Kaleb Cockrum asked for at least 6 months before a trial date was set.

◼ Bullock Arraignment Trial-Updated - John Chiv/Words Worth

Allan Dollison recent endorsements and campaigning update

◼ DA Candidate Allan Dollison has been also been active in going out and speaking to the community. - John Chiv/Words Worth

Opening salvo

◼ Prees Release from Firpo campaign - John Chiv/Words Worth

For Immediate Release:

Contact: Jaison Chand firpoda@gmail.com

Elan Firpo welcomes Maggie Fleming to the race for the office of District Attorney for Humboldt County. Maggie was a part-time employee of the District Attorney when Elan came to the office five years ago, and there was a two year overlap before Maggie left. Elan knows Maggie to be a competent trial attorney and looks forward to debating Maggie on the complex issues a District Attorney faces, especially about the management of the office.

Elan Firpo, the one candidate running for Humboldt County District Attorney who is currently a prosecutor, is currently handling 4 murder cases and over 200 felonies. Elan is familiar with a heavy workload and time pressure. She spent 10 years as a design engineer (Graduate, Cal Poly), when she was responsible for teams of 15 to 50 employees, and she has overseen manufacturing facilities with more than 3000 workers. Elan Firpo is experienced hiring and firing, setting and meeting budgets, and assuring quality control.

In fact, Elan Firpo is the only candidate in the race with significant management accomplishments. Some have none at all. No wonder Elan Firpo is heavily supported by a business community that understands Elan will bring private sector innovation and efficiency to an office sorely in need.
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◼ Then there's this: Deputy Sheriff's endorsement for Maggie - confirmed - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Humboldt Deputies Back Flemming - Fred's Humboldt Blog

EPIC gets a seat on the Planning Commission

Mark Lovelace proves, once again, the necessity of staying awake, engaged and vigilant.

◼ Lovelace Makes New Appointment to Planning Commission - Ryan Burns

...Whatever the reason, (Ralph) Faust, who was just reappointed to the Planning Commission’s Third District seat last year, chose to step down this week. Third District Supervisor Mark Lovelace chose as his replacement Noah Levy, an Arcata resident and program director for the SoHum nonprofit Sanctuary Forest.

Levy is also on the board of the nonprofit Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC)...
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Fleming KickOff at Noon - Rain Or Shine

According to Facebook posts.

◼ Maggie Fleming Campaign Kickoff today - John Chiv/Words Worth

◼ VIDEO: Fleming Launches DA Campaign on Courthouse Steps - Ryan Burns/Lost Coast Outpost

Meanwhile, Mitch didn't get the memo.

Poor dumb thing.

John Chiv: My 2 cents on the candidates for Humboldt County District Attorney

◼ To win the DA’s race you need money, you need key endorsements from politicians and funders, you need some support from defense attorneys, you need to get those SoHum votes. - John Chiv/Words Worth
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Well, we can safely say we all learned something

◼ It’s clear now that many of the 626 “Likes” registered to the “Elan Firpo for DA” Facebook page are stone cold fakes — bogus support from people based in such far flung locales as Bangladesh, Tanzania and Cuba.

But how do you even figure that out?

Ahh, the intrepid reporter knows the answer, revealed in the thread at the link (So, listen up candidates, you only think your stance on issues matters, It doesn't. Your Facebook page does. So, forget all that law school stuff, and go to Facebook school, you'll be glad you did):
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Clickey McLikefarmer
Hi Ryan,

O.k, I'm looking at the Firpo for DA Facebook page, but I don't see where I can browse all the individual likes. I can only see the few "likers" who also happen to be my own Facebook "friends" as well. Same with the Lost Coast Outpost's Facebook page, which has 15,706 "likes" listed. But I'm not seeing where I can click to see the list of them. Can you please explain how I could access the full list of "likers" on a Facebook page? Thanks.

Ryan Burns Mod Clickey McLikefarmer

Sure: Go to the "search" bar at the top of your Facebook page. There you can type in "people who like Elan Firpo for DA," or "people who like Lost Coast Outpost." That should bring up a complete list. You can also cross-reference by searching for, say, "People who like Elan Firpo for DA and live in London, United Kingdom."

Clicky McLikefarmer Ryan Burns

Thanks!

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If you're going to comment on this thread - how about laying out what IS important in this race. What are the issues. Help the fella out.

'Professor' Gallegos didn't get half this much scrutiny as he ran the office into the ground.

When things 'fall through the cracks' at the DA's office - some guy is out on a Cruz waiver. Some guy gets out and goes right back to committing crimes, and people get hurt. People die. Do you get that?

The way it is now, it is impossible for the Deputy DAs - the PROSECUTORS - to do their jobs. There aren't enough of them left. They get handed cases and told to go into the court room without any chance of getting to know the facts and the issues, and the players in the case. You couldn't work under those conditions. You might put your head down and try to do your best, but you'd know, it's not possible.

How do you do a sit down interview with the guy and not finally ask the tough questions? He does have a year to continue messing things up, you know.

Who will Paul endorse?

◼ What if Paul changes his mind before the March deadline and runs? - John Chiv/Words Worth

John's analysis of what's gone on in the race so far.

Isn't it nice to know that Ryan Burns really understands the IMPORTANT issues relating to the DA's race. UPDATED

There's not even a question mark, because, of course, the answer is NO.

◼ Because we ALL know that what' really important is what the candidate does on Facebook, right?

And it's not like Élan Firpo isn't involved in two - TWO - murder trials right now. In an office that is running at half staff - how did it get that way, Ryan? Where are the seasoned prosecutors, Ryan?

◼ Firpo facebook likes brouhaha much ado about nothing - John Chiv/Words Worth

And it continues:

◼ Who Flooded Firpo’s Facebook Page with Fake Friends? - Ryan Burns again/Lost Coast Outpost

It’s clear now that many of the 626 “Likes” registered to the “Elan Firpo for DA” Facebook page are stone cold fakes — bogus support from people based in such far flung locales as Bangladesh, Tanzania and Cuba.

The big mystery that remains is who’s responsible — a supporter looking to position Firpo as the early frontrunner? Or an opponent looking to paint her as a dirty campaigner?...

We’ve spoken with Firpo and campaign worker/personal friend Jaison Chiand a number of times since this came to our attention. Initially, they both expressed confusion about the Bangladesh connection and, after digging through several hundred supporters, said they couldn’t find any from outside the country.

This morning we walked them through a process to bring up the entire list of supporters, which turns up some truly suspicious accounts....

Asked if he had any idea who could be responsible he said, “I don’t even know how it happened, let alone who might have done it.” After a pause he admitted, “I have ideas but I’m certainly not going to make accusations.”

Firpo said that she doubted it was anyone involved in her campaign, including Richard Salzman. But neither could she definitively rule that out. Regardless, she said her intention is to get the Facebook page cleaned up and move forward with her campaign.

◼ Firpo's latest facebook post explains the facebook likes and what they are doing. - John Chiv/Words Worth

◼ Élan's campaign responds (h/t: John)

As for Facebook “Likes”, I don’t know who did what or why, but we have a bunch of people from foreign countries in there that appear to be fakes. We are working to remove them, but it is a tedious process.

As our real followers know, we would love to boost our “LIKES”. The purpose of which is to have as many people engaged and learning about Elan as possible. Hopefully as people learn more, they will like what they see, and that will turn into votes. There aren’t many votes for us in Bangledesh. Encourage people to get their information from Elan herself.

I’d encourage everyone to come out to one her events and meet her for yourself. Believe it or not, the other campaigns and anonymous bloggers who represent them don’t paint an accurate picture.

She is currently in Freshwater at PORAC and then on to Fortuna. Tomorrow, she will be in Hoopa.
- Jaison Chand

Who is cutting down the billboards?

And who knows EXACTLY who it is?

Occam's razor.