The thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society as observed by our guest authors.
Guest Commentary by Steve Goble, El Cajon City Councilmember So the majority of SANDAG’s board is backpedaling on the Road Usage Charge (aka Vehicle Miles Traveled or “VMT” tax), asking staff to look for replacement sources. How much money are we talking about? In the 2021 Regional Plan, VMT tax revenue is projected to total $24.4 Billion, or 9% of …
This was posted on the Richard Bailey for Congress Facebook page. It is published here with Mayor Bailey’s approval. The California Interscholastic Federation just announced the appeal to reinstate the Coronado High School Boys Basketball Championship was denied. Despite the fact that no one on the Varsity Boys Basketball team brought or threw tortillas, in addition to losing the championship …
The following was written by a police officer with 10 years of service to the City and the citizens of San Diego. SD Rostra is honoring the officer’s request for anonymity. Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego City Council have enacted a dangerous vaccine mandate that puts the citizens of San Diego in jeopardy. The mandate will terminate about …
Guest Commentary by Dan Bickford City Councils and Supervisorial Districts are meeting to discuss how to spend the millions of dollars coming available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are being made available through the federal government for direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy and beating the virus. Municipal recipients of the funds …
Life in Hotel California: Segregation & Discrimination Legalized by CAL/OSHA — How to take action Guest Commentary by Amy Reichert www.ReOpenSD.org Did you know that segregation and discrimination was just legalized in California? Last Thursday, June 3, the Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board, a seven-member body appointed by the Governor as the standards-setting agency for the Cal/OSHA program, approved …
Guest Commentary by Amy Reichert www.ReOpenSD.org A year has passed since the La Mesa riots of May 30 into the early morning hours of May 31, 2020. As I think about that time and the days since, I wanted to share my story and some reflections. First, a disclaimer… I watched George Floyd die with absolute horror and despair. Not …
Guest Commentary by Amy Reichert www.ReOpenSD.org San Diegan since 1972 Have you ever read LBJ’s biography, The Path to Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson? It’s ok if you haven’t. After all, Volume 1 is 960 pages! The question is, did Nathan Fletcher read it before putting a Viva LBJ poster in his room? You see… LBJ used ruthless …
Guest Commentary by Kathleen Hedberg, PE, MPH Whenever there’s a news report that a sexually violent predator is proposed to be placed in a community, the neighbors are always outraged – even though a Superior Court judge has heard the evidence and determined the person is safe to be conditionally released. Then why are the neighbors so upset? It’s because …
The “woke” liberal student Left has again raised its head at SDSU with yet another resolution to change the Aztec name and mascot. I have contacted the President of the school directly via her online portal to provide my comments. I share them below should any other alumni see fit to enlighten our university president on the Alumni’s position: My …
A Sara Jacobs constituent responds to her Tweet during President Joe Biden’s speech… Sara Jacobs — Are you kidding me? The privilege to post such a nonchalant “tax me more” tweet. When you come from a billionaire family, it’s easy to see taxes as no big deal. The audacity to think that more taxes equals relief to the community is …
The very last of the concrete still stands in Mission Valley, for only few more weeks. A guy who experienced the joys of San Diego Stadium — as a kid, young athlete, fan, and city leader — shares just a few of his personal experiences. Guest Commentary by Darren Pudgil As the last remnants of the stadium come down, I …
Guest Commentary by Joe Gelman The photo below is of a property that I own, in Nevada. For all intents and purposes, under the guise of a COVID-19 emergency eviction moratorium, it has been confiscated by the U.S. Government and the State government without a penny in compensation to me the owner, and handed over to a squatter who pays …
Guest Commentary by Dan Bickford The purpose of this article isn’t to persuade anyone to, or not to, accept the COVID-19 vaccine. That is a deeply personal decision. This article is merely to have a discussion about real data as it relates to the advantages or disadvantages of accepting the vaccine. Thousands of articles hit the media every hour about …
From Michael Schwartz‘s Facebook page. Published here with his permission. It is well worth being able to publish it. This story is relevant to nothing, but a detail about its memory occurred to me recently so I thought I would share. I told my wife Laura about it and even shed a tear thinking about it. In the 80s when …
Guest Commentary by Lou Russo Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me thrice? What kind of fool do I need to be, to be fooled four times? San Diego County Republicans have been here three times before. Remember Nathan Fletcher? Of course we do. As soon as he didn’t get the party endorsement, …
Guest Commentary by Michael Schwartz A few days ago on Facebook: This is my personal page and my personal opinion. The opinion is NOT anyone’s but mine. My opinion does not reflect the organization I work for. My organization cannot weigh in on federal or state level races. A few thoughts on the race for congress in the 50th… People …
By Michael Schwartz County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is, by far, the best politician in the county. He is in the minority on a five person board, he is rarely right, and he gets exactly what he wants any time he wants it. There is literally not a single Republican on any level who can match wits with him and there …
Observations from a Retired Senator Downtown establishment shocked by results; Anderson’s victory expected by those who live in the district By Hon. Mark Wyland Primary Election Results: Primary election night left Joel Anderson leading by 5,000 votes over Steve Vaus in the 2nd District County Supervisorial contest and, unlike any other Republican on the ballot, his lead continued to surge …
Guest Commentary by El Cajon Deputy Mayor Phil Ortiz “You must always be willing to truly consider evidence that contradicts your beliefs, and admit the possibility that you may be wrong. Intelligence isn’t knowing everything. It’s the ability to challenge everything you know.” I am compelled to speak for those who are not being represented, or are underrepresented at this …
Guest Commentary by Scott Chipman Supervisor Fletcher has emerged as the leading figure in San Diego’s fight against the Wuhan virus and many people are beginning to realize that his serious lack of judgement and political ambitions should prevent him from ever having that much power. As this deadly virus emerged from Eastern China and began to spread across the globe, and …
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