Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Cites DeMaio’s Experience in Balancing Budgets, Reforming Pensions, & Holding Government Accountable
Carl DeMaio accepting the endorsement of HJTA, alongside Richard Rider and TJ Zane
San Diego – As millions of taxpayers rush to file their taxes on time, California’s leading taxpayer group today endorsed Carl DeMaio for Congress as a way to make sure those taxes are efficiently and accountably spent.
“Carl DeMaio was the driving force behind reforming San Diego City Hall and saving this city from bankruptcy,” said Jon Coupal who heads the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. “From his success with the Pension Reform Initiative to his expertise on how to uncover wasteful spending in government budgets, DeMaio is a proven reformer with a stellar national reputation for getting results for taxpayers,” noted Coupal.
HJTA is considered the state’s most respected – and effective – taxpayer watchdog group, and has partnered with DeMaio in the past on a number of his reforms.
During his time on the San Diego City Council, DeMaio effectively led the way on many fiscal and government reforms, including putting an end to pension spiking, opening city services up to competitive bidding, cutting red tape on small businesses, and leading the campaign that defeated the largest tax increase in the history of San Diego.
“In Congress, Carl DeMaio will shift reform of wasteful spending into high gear,” Coupal added.
“I’m thrilled to have the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association and I look forward to advancing reforms to eliminate wasteful spending with their help,” said DeMaio.
DeMaio carried the 52nd District with 58% of the vote in 2012 in his race for Mayor, whereas Scott Peters won the seat by less than 2 points. To learn more about Carl DeMaio and his campaign for Congress, visit carldemaio.com