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East L.A. is a fusion of cultures north and south of the border. Spanish is the predominant language, but it's a hybrid version, Spanglish, punctuated with Hispanicized English words: “breka” for break, “marqueta” for market, “cora” for quarter.
While norteña music booms from downtown stores, East L.A. also has produced artists such as Los Lobos, who have combined Mexican oompah sounds with American rock rhythms. Lowriders, often with customized Chicano-theme paint jobs, cruise the streets.
Among the community's famous sons are champion boxer Oscar De La Hoya and actor Edward James Olmos. Olmos came full circle when he starred in the 1988 movie “Stand and Deliver” as the real-life East L.A. teacher Jaime Escalante, who turned barrio kids into calculus champs.
Proponents of cityhood hope to draw on that cultural pride. The bid marks East L.A.'s fourth attempt at incorporation since 1961; the last one was in 1974. Tarango and others said the movement failed because of political infighting.
Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs, who supports cityhood, said she is encouraged this time because residents are well-organized and informed.
“It has a great chance of passing,” said the congresswoman, whose district includes East L.A. “But they will need to allay fears that incorporation will mean an increase in property taxes.”
It won't happen because all of those illegal businesses will be pushed to obtain licenses and start paying their share of taxes. They are better off playing under the table.
I'd also think the Feds would probably cut off funding for many projects.
It won't happen because all of those illegal businesses will be pushed to obtain licenses and start paying their share of taxes. They are better off playing under the table.
I'd also think the Feds would probably cut off funding for many projects.
Exactly. It's far more lucrative and advantageous if they continue to suck the American taxpayers dry.
you really know nothing about this issue. and it shows. what do you think will happen by EAST LA becoming an incorporated city?
do tell...
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Originally Posted by JDubsMom
East L.A. is a fusion of cultures north and south of the border. Spanish is the predominant language, but it's a hybrid version, Spanglish, punctuated with Hispanicized English words: “breka” for break, “marqueta” for market, “cora” for quarter.
While norteña music booms from downtown stores, East L.A. also has produced artists such as Los Lobos, who have combined Mexican oompah sounds with American rock rhythms. Lowriders, often with customized Chicano-theme paint jobs, cruise the streets.
Among the community's famous sons are champion boxer Oscar De La Hoya and actor Edward James Olmos. Olmos came full circle when he starred in the 1988 movie “Stand and Deliver” as the real-life East L.A. teacher Jaime Escalante, who turned barrio kids into calculus champs.
Proponents of cityhood hope to draw on that cultural pride. The bid marks East L.A.'s fourth attempt at incorporation since 1961; the last one was in 1974. Tarango and others said the movement failed because of political infighting.
Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs, who supports cityhood, said she is encouraged this time because residents are well-organized and informed.
“It has a great chance of passing,” said the congresswoman, whose district includes East L.A. “But they will need to allay fears that incorporation will mean an increase in property taxes.”
illegal business would be a problem with or without incoproration. your point makes no senst.
the area is already goverend. its administered by the county of los angeles. residents want to be self sufficient in order TO tax effectively and use local funds locally. many people are behind this.
and explain to me what funding the feds would they cut. and why?
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Originally Posted by 1AngryTaxPayer
It won't happen because all of those illegal businesses will be pushed to obtain licenses and start paying their share of taxes. They are better off playing under the table.
I'd also think the Feds would probably cut off funding for many projects.
you really know nothing about this issue. and it shows. what do you think will happen by EAST LA becoming an incorporated city?
do tell...
and why is this in immigration?
ohhh its an area qith 96% latino. i get it...
Of course you get it because we all know that all 96% of them are LEGAL residents/citizens. Excuse me but, would you like some cheese with your whine?
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First stop …“For decades, East L.A. has been a first stop for immigrants just over the border, though these days there are nearly as many Salvadoran pupuserias selling filled tortilla patties as Mexican taquerias selling tacos.”
“East L.A. is a fusion of cultures north and south of the border. Spanish is the predominant language, but it is a hybrid version, Spanglish, punctuated with Hispanicized English words: "breka" for break, "marqueta" for market, "cora" for quarter.”
A magnet for illegal aliens and gang activity …
There seem to be five basic reasons why this area serves as a magnet for those recently arrived illegal aliens who are seeking jobs in the Los Angeles area.
Protective coloration … in essence a camouflaged environment where they do not stand out from the general population.
Friendly atmosphere … most illegal aliens are both impoverished, uneducated and speak very little English. Since the predominant language of the area is Spanish, the area seems more welcoming and hospitable than other areas.
Relaxed law enforcement … Both the Sheriff’s department and the Los Angeles Police Department have an officially relaxed policy when it comes to illegal immigrants. Code enforcement activities are mostly restricted to major problems and it is not uncommon to see areas indistinguishable from Mexican barrios.
Activist organizations abound to assist the newcomer to find housing, employment and become a part of the community.
Employment as a day laborer is often at hand.
Assimilation?
“Neighborhoods seem plucked straight from Latin American villages: a backyard rooster can be heard crowing, or a man peddles the rice-based drink horchata from a shopping cart. Brilliantly colored murals of the Virgin of Guadalupe and Aztec chieftains decorate walls of housing projects and corner grocery stores.”
As far as I can tell, most immigrants do not want to assimilate and dream of returning to the native homes with enough money to retire comfortably. Sometimes, things just do not work out and they become rooted to the community. Multi-generational families continue to live as they did in Mexico.
illegal business would be a problem with or without incoproration. your point makes no senst.
the area is already goverend. its administered by the county of los angeles. residents want to be self sufficient in order TO tax effectively and use local funds locally. many people are behind this.
and explain to me what funding the feds would they cut. and why?
Well you certainly don't want to be senst. Don't think I'd want to be goverend ether. Sounds painful.
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