ICYMI I introduced our Ratepayer Bill of Rights that will protect San Diego families from future rate hikes. Check out the story below. http://youtu.be/KovtWYeeV8A
DeMaio Releases Water Ratepayers “Bill of Rights” to Stop Outrageous Water Rates
Urges Reform and More Protection For Ratepayers Whose Water Bills Have Increased 67% Since 2007 For the past five years, San Diegans have seen their water rates rise 67%. Mayoral Candidate Carl DeMaio today released his “Water Ratepayer Bill of Rights” to protect San Diego families from outrageous water rate hikes. “San Diegans have been hosed by higher water rates …
DeMaio Releases Ad “One Man”
Today our campaign released its third television ad “One Man” that focuses on my detailed and comprehensive plan to fix the budget problems that have plagued San Diego for nearly a decade. I hope this ad will focus the discussion on important solutions to reform the fiscal problems in San Diego. http://youtu.be/_of0Rb1P-oc DeMaio’s detailed plan and record of results …
DeMaio Reveals Over $130 Million in Wasteful Spending at City Hall
Among Items on DeMaio’s List: 359% Mark-Ups on Air Filters, $2 Million in Cash-for-Vacation Payouts, and 113 Largely Unused City Vehicles You may have heard of the $10,000 toilet seat that the federal government bought, but have you heard about the 359% mark up on an air filter paid by the City of San Diego? The air filter mark-up is …
DeMaio Unveils Plan to End DROP “Double Dipping” in Pension System
Councilmember Carl DeMaio, one of the primary authors of the Prop B Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) Initiative, today unveiled another sweeping pension reform proposal to end the notorious DROP Program in the city’s pension system. The DROP Program allows city employees to retire in place and retain their jobs for up to five years – resulting in a “double dipping” …
Bipartisan Supporters Featured in Second DeMaio Ad: “Strong Man, Strong Plan”
We released our second TV ad today called “Strong Man, Strong Plan” which features testimonials from some of our Democrat, Republican and Independent supporters. My record of bringing San Diegans together to reform city hall is clear. We’ll win the fight against City Hall insiders by bringing the people together in 2012. http://youtu.be/j9CYpnS66Jw
Filner Pension Plan: Skip Reform, Protect the Government Employee Unions
Earlier I issued the following statement in response to the release of Congressman Bob Filner’s proposal to borrow more money to keep unsustainable city employee pensions in place without reform: Paying One Credit Card With Another Bob Filner’s plan involves debt to pay debt. Filner’s use of Pension Obligation Bonds is not reform and simply kicks the can down the …
Fletcher Missing on “Prop A” Attack
Brown signs bill to punish San Diego for Proposition A. Fletcher skipped vote. UT San Diego reports that Governor Brown has signed Senate Bill 829, which would “deny state construction funds to cities that have bans on labor-friendly development contracts, potentially affecting three local municipalities.” Source: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/apr/26/brown-moves-to-protect-labor-friendly-contract/ “I’ve defined my career on solving problems” – Nathan Fletcher, 4/23/12 When SB 829 was …
More Politics As Usual From Nathan Fletcher
Latest Fletcher Political Game: Rich Downtown Insiders Handpick Their Choice for Mayor Today State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher’s masterful gamesmanship continued as he attempted to use his millionaire campaign backers to make the case for his independence. Ironically, the wealthy downtown insiders featured at the press conference are the same people who have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to his …
DeMaio Launches First TV Ad: “Uniting for Reform”
I’m excited to share with your our first TV ad! It’s called “Uniting for Reform” and it focuses on our positive vision for ending the dysfunction at City Hall that has led to slashed services and decaying infrastructure in recent years. Here’s the full ad: http://youtu.be/SkbSpjE_2Y8 Please help us get our message to as many voters as possible! We expect to …
DeMaio Proposes 100-Day “Managing for Results Plan” to Restructure City Government & End Automatic Salary Hikes
Taps 5 Members of “Management Transformation Team” Carl DeMaio today unveiled his 10-point “Managing for Results Plan” detailing reforms DeMaio will accomplish in the first 100 days to restructure city government into a leaner, performance-based organization. “If we want to improve results for taxpayers, we must fundamentally change how city departments are managed,” DeMaio noted. “Leadership starts at the top …
City Still Swimming In Red Ink
Gimmicks aside, the annual budget deficit remains $50 million, with $318 million needed to restore service to 2003 levels City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today released a fiscal assessment of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2013 budget which reveals that instead of a truly balanced budget, the city will run an operating deficit of at least $50 million. When accounting for lost …
Steve Francis Endorses DeMaio
I’m grateful for the support of Steve Francis. I look forward to working with Steve and all who support real reform so that we can finally get City Hall positioned to get San Diegans back to work. We’re building a broad coalition of taxpayers, business leaders, and fiscal reformers who know that it takes more than rhetoric to effectively lead …
San Diego Pension Reform Goes National
I Appeared on Fox News Channel to discuss the importance of pension reform and the national importance of passing Proposition B. http://youtu.be/K48fWWFWTMc
DeMaio’s Plan to Bring Sunshine to City Hall
ICYMI I appeared on KUSI this morning to discuss my plan to bring openness and transparency to City Hall. http://youtu.be/4nL29ZqPOPM
DeMaio Unveils Tough New Proposals for “San Diego Sunshine Law”
To mark the beginning of National Sunshine Week, I unveiled today a proposal to advance open government reforms at City Hall. The proposal, to be discussed at an upcoming City Council committee meeting, is titled the “Sunshine Act for City Hall.” It would require the City to post all contracts, transactions, pension obligations, proposed city labor contracts, and employee compensation records online. It’s time to let …
DeMaio Leads Opposition to Pay Increases for City Council
Reveals Big Pension Payouts City Politicians Receive Upon Leaving Office During a time when the city’s infrastructure is in disrepair and library hours remain slashed, I voted against a proposed salary increase for elected officials and I applaud my council colleagues for joining me in opposition of this irresponsible recommendation. Voting to increase Council salaries during a time when our …
DeMaio’s Plan to Fix Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes
ICYMI I appeared on ABC 10 News yesterday to discuss the sorry state of San Diego’s roads and my comprehensive plan to fix our crumbling infrastructure without raising taxes. http://youtu.be/NHGLLjtGijY
City Taking Steps to Raise Water Rates Without Accounting for Existing Funds
The City of San Diego is moving down a path which could once AGAIN result in increased water rates for San Diego’s working families. I have adamantly opposed water rate increases since taking office and will continue to fight against further rate hikes in the future. The water department is beginning to move forward on a cost-of-service study which will …
DeMaio Calls for Formation of Taskforce to Protect Local Military Jobs
BRAC Related Taskforce Would Protect San Diego’s Military Bases and Installations from Being Closed by Federal Government Councilmember Carl DeMaio today called on Mayor Sanders to create a taskforce that will work to shield local military installations and assets from proposed cuts in Defense spending. Councilmember DeMaio renewed his call for creation of a Base Closure and Realignment Commission …
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