Mailers Exposed: Who’s Behind the Money? 🔍

Summary of What I’ve Uncovered So Far 🔍

In my investigation into the recent campaign mailers sent to Gilroy residents, I discovered that they are tied to a group called "California Friends and Family LP," which is the entity funding the mailers. These mailers, part of a coordinated smear campaign against incumbent Mayor Marie Blankley, also included positive mailers supporting Zach Hilton, Rebeca Armendariz, and Fred Tovar. The suspicious statistics and misleading information raised significant concerns. ❓📬

After conducting research, I found links between this group and a law firm specializing in government law, Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP, which is connected to the return address on the mailers. 🏢📜

Further digging into campaign finance records revealed that "Building Tomorrow, sponsored by California Friends and Family" was previously known as "Building Tomorrow, sponsored by Ten South Management Inc.". The Ten South connection is significant because it ties back to a real estate development group involved in current legal actions against the city of Gilroy. 🏗️⚖️

UPDATE: New Findings 🚨

I have now uncovered more details about the structure of California Friends and Family LP. The entity is made up of "CA Friends and Family GP LLC," and the manager of this entity is Scott I. Canel. According to the Ten South website:

"Ten South Group represents a series of real estate development enterprises controlled by Scott Canel for the benefit of his family." 🏠👥

Additionally, the mailing address for "CA Friends and Family GP LLC" is listed as 445 Central Ave Ste 200, Highland Park, IL, 60035. Upon conducting a reverse search of this address, I confirmed that it is the mailing address for Ten South. 📍💼

These connections raise significant concerns about the involvement of outside real estate developers in our local elections. To read the full story and stay updated, visit Transparency in Action. 🌐

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