The debate is now a question of pension reform light versus pension reform right. The Mayor said just a year ago that the pension system was already fixed. Now he’s admitting that there is still a problem and asking us to put another cosmetic band-aide on it. Enough is enough. We need a system that provides city employees with benefits …
Taxpayer Association Analysis Backs DeMaio “Roadmap to Recovery”
Plan Aligns with over two-thirds of SDCTA Budget Reform Principles The San Diego County Taxpayers’ Association released a 27-page report evaluating Councilmember Carl DeMaio’s “Roadmap to Recovery.” The report found DeMaio’s proposal to be substantially in alignment with SDCTA’s 38 Budget Reform Principles. “We applaud the ideas of managed competition and outsourcing, as well as the details provided for streamlining …
DeMaio Unveils Major Policy Proposals in 2011 State of the District Speech
In case you missed it here is a full copy of my State of the District speech. Below, we laid out the speech in broad form for your review. Each initiative will be laid out in greater detail in the coming months. — Carl Pension Reform, Solar Energy, and Water Rate Reductions Top List of Priorities Councilmember Carl DeMaio …
Statewide Report Reinforces San Diego Pension Reform
The Little Hoover Commission just released a bipartisan report on public employee pensions. The data is sobering to say the least. · The 10 largest public pension plans in California faced a combined shortfall of more than $240 Billion in 2010. · Major cities in California including San Diego are or will be spending 1/3 of their operating …
DeMaio to Unveil Major Policy Proposals in 2011 State of District Speech
Pension Reform, Solar Energy, and Water Rate Reductions Top List of Priorities What: Councilmember Carl DeMaio will deliver a major speech to civic leaders, updating and expanding his efforts to reform city government and serve the residents of Council District 5. Highlights: Pension Reform: Details of a bold plan to switch all new city employees – including police and fire …
Preparing for the Proposed Elimination of Redevelopment Agencies
“Whether you support Redevelopment or not, if Gov. Brown does eliminate funding in whole or in part, city leaders must be prepared to protect taxpayers. Here’s a 3-point memo I have released asking for financial and legal analysis to do just that.” — Carl DeMaio Memorandum Governor Brown’s proposal to eliminate Redevelopment Agencies would have serious consequences for the future …
DeMaio Celebrates Another Victory for Taxpayers; CCDC To Assume Payments on Petco Park Debt
On the heels of the City Council action today to transfer debt service for Petco Park from the City’s General Fund to the Redevelopment Agency, City Councilmember Carl DeMaio released the following statement: “Five years ago, I proposed that the City protect the General Fund by transferring annual debt service payments for Petco Park to the Redevelopment Agency and Centre City Development …
DeMaio Makes Final Push to Stop Water Rate Hike
Asks Residents to Return Prop. 218 Notices and Contact Their Elected Officials to Oppose Increase on Eve of Vote Releases Eight Point Plan as an Alternative to Rate Hike Councilmember Carl DeMaio, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday to urge San Diegans to return their Prop 218 protest forms to City Hall and contact the Mayor and City Council to …
DeMaio Pension Reform Proposal Becomes Centerpiece of Mayor-Council Offer to Unions
It has been a very good week for fiscal reform! The public pressure is paying off and the Mayor and City Council have agreed to offer our pension reform package as part of a settlement offer to the labor unions. Now the ball is in the labor unions’ court. If they do not want to join us in this …
City Attorney Validates DeMaio Pension Reform Proposal
Mayor and Council Can Legally Freeze “Pensionable Pay” and Prevent Pension Spiking Councilmember Carl DeMaio heralded a memorandum released by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith that confirms the City’s legal ability to implement a major pension reform proposal outlined in DeMaio’s Roadmap to Recovery Plan. One of the major elements of DeMaio’s comprehensive pension reform package is to freeze city employees’ “pensionable …
DeMaio to Hold Three Budget Town Halls Next Week
Councilmember DeMaio will be holding three Town Hall meetings next week in Point Loma, City Heights and Rancho Bernardo to discuss his Roadmap to Recovery Budget plan which will eliminate the structural budget deficit without raising taxes and avoids cuts to core City services. Public Input and participation is very important to the success of the Roadmap to Recovery Plan. …
DeMaio: Making Redevelopment Agency Pay Back Taxpayers
City Attorney Provides Legal Opinion Justifying DeMaio’s Proposal to Transfer Convention Center Debt Service to CCDC Councilmember Carl DeMaio today joined three other City Council Members to form a voting block to advance a proposal to transfer debt service on the Convention Center from the General Fund to the Redevelopment Agency. DeMaio is joined by Councilmembers Marti Emerald, Todd Gloria, …
DeMaio Urges San Diego Residents to Reject Another Water Rate Hike
65% Increase in Water Bills Since 2007 – Yet City Failed to Deliver on Promised Reforms from 2007 Rate Increase Councilmember Carl DeMaio expressed disappointment that the City Council voted to forward another water rate hike on hard working San Diego families instead of fixing the wasteful spending within the Water Department. At the urging of the Mayor the City …
Coalition Announces Commitment to Advance Fiscal Reforms
Business Organizations and Leaders Commit to Taking Budget and Pension Reforms to the Ballot by 2012 if City Leaders Don’t Act Soon View full “Statement of Unity” on 5 Guiding Principles for Reform View full Press Release Councilmember Carl DeMaio and representatives from leading local and state-wide business and taxpayer advocacy groups announced the formation of a coalition dedicated to …
DeMaio to Hold Town Halls for Public Input on “Roadmap to Recovery” Plan
Welcomes Decision by San Diego County Taxpayers’ Association to Form Expert Review Panel to Provide Feedback on Proposed City Budget and Pension Reforms Councilmember Carl DeMaio announced today he will conduct a series of public forums across the city to brief San Diegans and listen to their feedback on the Roadmap to Recovery Plan he unveiled to balance the city’s …
DeMaio Unveils “Roadmap to Recovery” Plan that Balances City’s Budget and Reforms Pension System
Five Year Plan Generates Over $1 Billion in Cost Savings and Adopts New Approaches to Providing City Services City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today unveiled a comprehensive five-year financial recovery plan that balances the city’s budget and restructures long-term city finances to eliminate the city’s structural budget deficit. “To fix the city’s financial problems and safeguard our neighborhood services, we must …
Phone from Home to Defeat Prop D
Can you help Councilmember DeMaio stop the Prop D half a billion dollar money grab? Here’s an easy and simple way to help… As the public employee unions continue to spend millions on false mailings and tv ads based on shameful fear tactics, the No on D campaign needs your help to get the truth out to voters. We’re providing …
No on D “Big Screen Roadshow” and YouTube Ad Contest
No on D Campaign to Unveil Television Ad and Launch YouTube Contest Using a Mobile “Jumbo-Tron” at Various Events in City FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, 619-997-2495 WHAT: The No on Prop D is holding a “Jumbo-Tron Screen Premiere” of the campaign’s official television ads. The massive screen will be transported around the city by truck – stopping …
Prop D Sham: $5 Million in Questionable Bonus Payouts in City Fire Department
Why Do Firefighters Receive an8.5% Bonus for Meeting Basic Standards Required for Hiring? $5.4 Million in “Specialty Pays” For Basic Qualifications Call Into Question Recent Threats of “Fire Cuts” View KUSI video SAN DIEGO – City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today revealed a questionable and costly practice of paying City firefighters an 8.5% bonus each year for simply meeting the requirements …
Why Do Firefighters Receive an 8.5% Bonus for Meeting Basic Standards Required for Hiring?
$5.4 Million in “Specialty Pays” For Basic Qualifications Call Into Question Recent Threats of “Fire Cuts” City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today revealed a questionable and costly practice of paying City firefighters an 8.5% bonus each year for simply meeting the requirements of basic employment with the City’s fire department. The current labor contract with the City’s fire union states: “effective …
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