DeMaio & Faulconer Outline Criteria for Achieving Fiscal Reform Without Raising Taxes Proposed Sales Tax Initiative Does Not Fix Broken City Government Read Full Report 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
DeMaio Urges YES on PROP D
Measure Will Save Taxpayer Money and Enhance Accountability in City Government SAN DIEGO – San Diego Councilmember Carl DeMaio urged voters in the City of San Diego to vote Yes on Proposition D – the Strong Mayor/Strong Council Ballot Measure. “Prop D will save San Diego taxpayers money and enhance accountability in city government,” commented DeMaio. “We need a better …
Help Gather Signatures on May 8 to Reform City Hall
Important Grassroots Effort on May 8 **Help End Wasteful Spending at City Hall** City Councilmember Carl DeMaio is asking for help to qualify an important ballot measure for the November 2010 election. Known as the “Competition and Transparency in City Contracting Initiative,” the measure would save taxpayers millions annually by requiring competitive bidding on all city services. The ballot measure …
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