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“We reformed San Diego – now let’s reform Washington” San Diego – Carl DeMaio will gather with hundreds of campaign supporters tonight for his official campaign kickoff event. The businessman-turned-government reformer said he is frustrated with partisan bickering in Washington and intends to replicate the same approach to “reform” that worked well in San Diego. “Just as we did to …

“Carl DeMaio led the reform movement and helped save the city from bankruptcy.” — Councilmember Scott Sherman San Diego – After consecutive weeks of independent congressional analysts downgrading Scott Peters’ re-election prospects since Carl DeMaio entered the race, and the DeMaio for Congress campaign’s recent pickup of major organizational endorsements, DeMaio is now beginning to release an impressive list of …

“Double Downgrade” Peters’ Re-Election Prospects Downgraded Again – and Down Two Levels! For the Second Time in 2 Weeks, DeMaio’s Entrance into the Race Cited as the Leading Factor to Peters’ Downgrade San Diego – Less than a week after the Cook Political report downgraded Scott Peters’ re-election prospects from “lean Democrat” to “toss up,” another leading national analyst has …

See full release below. I know our momentum will only grow as we advance our message of reform, talk about my track record of solving problems, and build a broad and inclusive coalition of San Diegans from across the political spectrum. For Immediate Release: Friday, June 7, 2013 With DeMaio in the Race, Cook Political Report Downgrades Peter’s Chances for …

Councilman Sherman Asks for Audit Committee Review of “Double Dipping” Proposal Last week, I penned an editorial blasting a proposal to allow ex-City politicians to “Double Dip” by leaving office, starting to draw a full pension, and then returning to work at the City in a staff position with a full salary. Councilman Scott Sherman is concerned about the proposal, …

“How can we continue to push for reform at City Hall?” That’s a question repeatedly being asked these days. It’s time to get past the disappointment of November’s election losses — and get back in the game. On Saturday, you’re invited to come and find out how we can regroup and push for continued reform. Reform San Diego is a …

City labor unions and several city politicians want you to think that the “courts” have ruled against our Pension Reform efforts in San Diego. Well, they are simply wrong. The OC Register gets the story correct in this piece on PERB’s efforts to block pension reform by invalidating citizens right to ballot initiatives. Read the entire piece here.

Video of my talk on “Can California Survive?” and why we should start with pension reform to fix our state.

I penned an editorial that appeared in the Wall Street Journal today that proposes new ways for Congress to help resolve the massive pension crises that state governments are facing. Read piece here: WSJ DeMaio Opinion

Help support the work of Reform San Diego in 2013 by attending our kickoff fundraiser.  Personal or corporate donations are accepted, and there is no limit or cap on the amount that can be donated.  Suggested minimum donation for the reception: $75. Please click link below to view the invitation. Reform Kick Off

Politicians give inauguration speeches when they take office — often listing promises to constituents they hope to keep. Four years ago, I did something different. I skipped a speech, and instead presented a video — featuring my constituents expressing in their own words what they wanted me to focus on. Here is the video. Enjoy! Carl DeMaio: Inauguration Video Featuring …

Published in today’s OC Register. Carl DeMaio: Building ‘new’ Republican Party in California San Diego mayoral race offers glimpses of overhaul state party needs. By Carl DeMaio If you do not learn from your mistakes, you are destined to repeat them. In the wake of last week’s staggering electoral losses, the California Republican Party must admit it did not merely …

San Diego is an amazing city – and it is time to come together to put the best interests of our city first. All the votes are still being counted, but as the current tally shows us coming up short, I intend to support Bob Filner as he begins transition efforts.  Nevertheless I want to assure every San Diegan that …