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North County Chamber Opposes Prop D
Adding to a laundry list of small business groups formally opposed to Prop D, today the North County Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to Prop D. (See below for press release)
Prop D is clarifying what groups stand for real reform and prosperity in our region. Want to add your name or your organization to our growing coalition opposed to Prop D? Contact TJ Zane, or visit www.StopTheSalesTax.com
-Carl DeMaio
Editorial Release
San Diego North Chamber Opposes Proposition D
August 25, 2010
By Debra Rosen, President and CEO, San Diego North Chamber of Commerce
TONIGHT: No on Prop D Campaign Kickoff
Over 300 Business and Community Leaders To Gather for “NO on Prop D” Campaign Kickoff
Launch of Grassroots Effort to Stop the “Blank Check” Sales Tax
| What: | Official campaign kickoff event and fundraiser for “No on Prop D” Campaign – Stop the San Diego Sales Tax |
| Who: | Councilmember Carl DeMaio
Lani Lutar, San Diego County Taxpayers Association TJ Zane, Lincoln Club of San Diego County …joined by over 300 business and community leaders. |
| When: | August 25, 2010 (5:00pm – 7:00pm) |
| Where: | Coles Fine Flooring (1170 West Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110) |
DeMaio and Goldsmith to Lead Pension Reform Forum at GOP State Convention
Duo to Outline Ways to Legally Reform State and Local Pension Benefits
| What: | Special Forum for state and local officials at the California Republican Convention. |
| Who: | Councilmember Carl DeMaio
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith |
When: | August 21st, 2010 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| Where: | Manchester Hyatt
Cunningham Room A/B/C |
No on Prop D Campaign Announces Website Launch and Kickoff Event
The No on Prop D campaign has officially launched its website – and has announced a campaign kickoff event for August 25.
The website is at www.StopTheSalesTax.com. In addition to providing information on why San Diegans should vote against Prop D, the website asks San Diegans to sign a “petition against higher taxes.”
On August 25th, the campaign will formally kickoff with a large event at Coles Fine Flooring. The kickoff event boasts a host committee of over 80 civic leaders – drawing from a broad spectrum of San Diego’s communities. A full copy of the event flier can be accessed here.
DeMaio Releases Plan to Restore Browned Out Fire Stations
Councilmember DeMaio today released a plan to restore browned-out fire stations — using cost savings in the FY11 budget that his office uncovered.
DeMaio issued the following statement along with the release of the plan:
“Public safety does not and should not be a casualty of the city’s financial problems. My office has identified $4.2 million in immediate cost savings that exist in the city’s budget – resulting from pension reform and from reducing the political staff of the Mayor and City Council. I urge the Mayor and City Council to immediately act on this proposal to redirect these funds to restore browned-out fire stations.”
Top 10 Flaws in the San Diego Sales Tax Hike
Not surprisingly, the City Council today advanced the dubious Sales Tax Ballot Measure.
Put simply, San Diego taxpayers deserve better than a tax increase masquerading as “reform.” That’s why we are putting together a broad-based campaign to defeat this deceptive measure – and to articulate a bold and effective reform agenda.
If you are willing to help with the campaign, please email our campaign at info@CleanUpCityHall.com ASAP!
As we are getting started, if you could consider a donation, I’d appreciate it! Here’s an online link:
https://www.completecampaigns.com/FR/contribute.asp?campaignid=SDCAG
In the meantime, here’s a TOP TEN LIST of the FLAWS IN THE SALES TAX HIKE
Councilmember DeMaio’s Statement on “Blank Check” Sales Tax Increase
Councilmember DeMaio issued the following statement regarding the proposed sales tax increase:
“Until pension reform is implemented, San Diegans can continue to expect chronic budget deficits and service cuts. This tax hike is not a solution to fix run-away pension costs. It’s a blank check tax increase on working families that will end up delaying reform.”
DeMaio & Faulconer Outline Criteria for Achieving Fiscal Reform Without Raising Taxes
DeMaio & Faulconer Outline Criteria for Achieving Fiscal Reform Without Raising Taxes
Proposed Sales Tax Initiative Does Not Fix Broken City Government
San Diego – Councilmember Carl DeMaio joined Councilmember Kevin Faulconer in identifying “10 Criteria for Real Fiscal Reform in City Government.” The reforms include significant reforms to the city’s debt-ridden pension system, immediate implementation of open and fair competitive bidding on city services, and a comprehensive fiscal analysis.
DeMaio Thanks Grassroots for Helping Defeat City Sales Tax Hike
YOU did it! We received countless emails and calls at the City Council today against the sales tax increase.
I want to thank my colleagues Donna Frye and Kevin Faulconer for voting against the sales tax proposal today — and standing firm for real pension reform. If you have a moment, please shoot both Kevin and Donna an email thanking them for their vote! (emails at www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil)
-Carl
PS: My statement from today’s Council meeting is below…
DeMaio Statement Against Sales Tax Increase — And For Pension Reform
DeMaio: Sales Tax Hike a “Bailout” For City Politicians
Sales Tax Hike a “Bailout” For City Politicians on the Backs of Working Families
Without Pension Reform Funds From Tax Increase Will Be Wasted
San Diego – City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today labeled the proposed city sales tax increase a “bailout” for city politicians that have failed to implement long overdue reforms to the pension system and competitive bidding on city services.
“The majority on the City Council has spent the past several years blocking pension reform and real competition on city services. Instead of implementing reforms, they have cut city services, browned out fire stations, resorted to questionable accounting shifts, and raided reserves. Now they are desperately seeking a bailout from San Diego’s working families in the form of a regressive sales tax hike,” commented DeMaio.
DeMaio Proposes Action Plan to Help Small Businesses
Flanked by a number of small business advocates, City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today released an extensive action plan proposing big changes to how the City of San Diego interacts with local small businesses – such as migrating at least 95% of all business transactions online, streamlining regulations, consolidating small business grants, and refocusing the City’s Office of Small Business.
“Too often our city government has been a hindrance rather than a help to our small businesses. With these reforms we seek to fundamentally change the processes and culture at City Hall to help our local small businesses succeed in this tough economy,” commented DeMaio.
Expanding city marketing partnerships
With the city of San Diego facing a significant structural budget deficit, city government’s first priority should be addressing its excessive costs. However there are also creative ways to raise revenues without increasing taxes and fees on San Diego’s working families.
One of these creative methods is expanding marketing partnerships between the city and private entities. Official sponsorship, naming rights, advertising, and exclusive rights are just some of the forms of revenue-generating marketing partnerships available to the city.
To its credit, the city already has some marketing partnerships — which have already generated approximately $16 million cumulatively in revenues. But we can and should do more.
Validity Rate Will Qualify Competition Ballot Measure
ROV Statistics Confirm Full Count of Signatures Will Produce Qualification
Validity Rate of Sample Results in 107,000 Signatures – 10,000 More Than Needed
A random sample of signatures submitted to place the Competition and Transparency in City Contracting initiative on the ballot achieved a 79% validity rate, according to information released today by the County Registrar of Voters. Based on the sample validity rate of 79%, proponents of the measure project that more than 107,000 of the signatures they submitted are valid. This exceeds the 96,834 signatures needed to place the initiative on the ballot.
June 30 Reception for the “Competition Works” Campaign
Wine Reception Fundraiser
With City Councilmember
Carl DeMaio
Supporting the “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting” November 2010 Ballot Measure
Wednesday, June 30th
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Tango Wine Company
2161 India Street – San Diego, CA 92101
Dear Friends:
WE DID IT! After five months, we collected 138,000 signatures from San Diego voters to qualify the “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting” Initiative for the November 2010 city election.
To help fix San Diego’s financial problems and to jumpstart its economy, the ballot measure requires the city use “competitive bidding” on all city services and projects – and explicitly prohibits any “anti-competitive” city rules that would favor labor unions in contract decisions.
Competition Initiative Endorsements: Taxpayers Savings and Pension Reform
We’re pleased to announce two key endorsements for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure. We will be announcing a new set of endorsements each week over the summer… -Carl
Groups Cite Taxpayer Savings and Pension Reform in Endorsing Competition Ballot Measure
Measure Wins Endorsement of 2 Statewide Taxpayer Groups
SAN DIEGO – The campaign to pass the San Diego “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting” Initiative today announced the endorsement of two important statewide taxpayer advocacy groups: The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and the Californians for Fiscal Responsibility.
Competition Measure: Taxpayer Savings & Local Jobs
We had an exceptional turn-out for our “Competition Express” bus tour throughout the city this morning. We’ll send along a video of highlights soon. Thanks for your continued support! -Carl
DeMaio and Reformers Submit 138,000 Signatures to Qualify San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
Taxpayer Savings — Better City Services — Quality Local Jobs
SAN DIEGO – After five months of collecting signatures, a grassroots campaign led by City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today turned in petitions with over 138,000 signatures of city voters to qualify the “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting” Initiative for the November 2010 city election.
Join Carl DeMaio Monday AM for the “Competition Express”
The bus is full, but we would love to see you at one of the five stops on our city-wide tour! – Carl
“Competition Express” to Deliver 138,000 Signatures to City Hall to Qualify the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
Bus with DeMaio, Volunteers, and Boxes of Signed Petitions to Make Five Stops Throughout the City Ending With Official Ceremony to Turn-In Signatures at City Hall
To view the full tour map and details, click here
WHAT:
San Diego “Competition Express” Bus Tour (See Attached Itinerary)
Join DeMaio on the “Competition Express” June 14
“Competition Express” to Deliver 138,000 Signatures to City Hall to Qualify the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
Bus with DeMaio, Volunteers, and Boxes of Signed Petitions to Make Five Stops Throughout the City Ending With Official Ceremony to Turn-In Signatures at City Hall
To view the full tour map and details, click here
WHAT:
San Diego “Competition Express” Bus Tour (See Attached Itinerary)
After five months of collecting signatures, a grassroots campaign led by City Councilmember Carl DeMaio will turn in petitions with over 138,000 signatures of city voters to qualify the “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting” Initiative for the November 2010 city election. The Initiative amends the City Charter to hold city government accountable for fair and open competitive bidding on city services and contracts.
DeMaio Proposes Marketing Partnerships to Generate Revenue for City
City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today released a proposal calling on the City Council modify its policies regarding City marketing partnerships with outside commercial entities.
Official sponsorships, naming rights, advertising, and exclusive rights are just some of the forms of revenue-generating marketing partnerships that DeMaio wants to tap to help close the city’s structural budget deficit.
DeMaio is proposing two marketing pilot programs to test advertising deals in public Right-of-Ways and using Public Information Kiosks. He also proposes issuing a “Request for Information” to local marketing firms to generate additional revenue-generating ideas through marketing partnerships.
County Grand Jury: We Need the SD Competition Ballot Measure
Great news! Today’s report from the San Diego County Grand Jury adds momentum to our campaign to pass the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure.
-Carl
San Diego County Grand Jury Issues Report Supporting the Need for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
Report Confirms Managed Competitions Produce Millions in Taxpayer Savings
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Grand Jury today released a report admonishing city leaders for failing to implement voter-approved Managed Competitions and issued a finding supporting the notion that the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure is a way to end the deadlock.
DeMaio Endorses Lorie Zapf for City Council
“Lorie Zapf is the only candidate who represents real fiscal reform in District 6.”
San Diego, CA – San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today announced his endorsement of Lorie Zapf for City Council – District 6. DeMaio has made fiscal reform his top priority on the City Council and has been the leading advocate for fixing city finances through pension reform, performance audits of each city department, and implementation of voter-approved managed competitions.
“There is only one candidate who represents real fiscal reform in District 6 and that is Lorie Zapf,” said DeMaio. “If voters want real change in city government, they need to put Lorie on the City Council.”
Join the Campaign for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
Be Part of the Campaign to Impose Reform on San Diego City Hall
Dear Friends:
Thanks to you our citizens campaign to bring real change to San Diego city government is producing spectacular results.
Countless San Diegans stepped forward to help over the past five months, and as a result we will soon turn in our signatures to guarantee qualification of the San Diegio Competition Ballot Measure.
Our next step is putting together our city-wide campaign team. Can you help with any of the following tasks?
DeMaio Urges Yes on Prop C — For Veterans
DeMaio Urges YES on Prop C
Measure Will Honor Our Local Veterans By Fixing Flaw In City Charter
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Councilmember Carl DeMaio urged voters in the City of San Diego to vote Yes on Proposition C – Limitations and Credits for Veterans Preferences Points.
“San Diego is quintessentially a military town – and we are proud of the men and women working locally in support of our armed forces. It is only fitting that the City of San Diego have a modern veterans preference program that honors the service of our veterans by providing them with preference in city hiring processes,” commented DeMaio.
Last Week for Signatures for San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
If you have not already signed the petition for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure, this is the last week to mail-in signatures to the campaign!
Please download the petition at www.ReformSanDiego.com and collect as many signatures as possible!
This ballot measure imposes important cost-saving reforms in city government. Help us make change happen at San Diego City Hall! Spread the word — help get the signatures!
DeMaio Pushes National Pension Reform on Fox Business News
San Diego is not the only city facing a pension crisis. States and localities across the country are facing a sea of red ink because of skyrocketing pension and benefit costs for government employees.
San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio discussed his framework for pension reform — and suggests other states and cities get on board the pension reform movement.
Here’s the YouTube Link to the Interview: http://www.youtube.com/user/FoxBusinessNetwork#p/u/1/rffEvI5b8Bk
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