Channel 10 News and polling firm Survey USA just released a new Mayoral Poll and their conclusion is that “Carl DeMaio appears to have locked-up one of two runoff spots … with a fierce fight for the second runoff position … On Monday, Council member DeMaio gets 31%, Nathan Fletcher and Rep. Bob Filner tie for the second runoff spot, …
Advice to people who underestimate Bob Filner — DON’T — SD Democrats do Mailer boosting his bid for Mayor
Here is the solid mail piece sent this week by the SD County Democratic Party, a “member communication” effort to aid Bob Filner’s campaign with rank-and-file Democratic voters. It hits most of the familiar themes which should appeal to the voters affected. One word of advice to my conservative and libertarian friends who underestimate candidate Bob Filner … Don’t. His own …
New Mail for District 1 candidate Ray Ellis from California GOP — And the U-T estimates a $500K Pension Parachute for Sherri Lightner
Blue Chip city council challenger Ray Ellis has new help to topple liberal Sherri Lightner in District 1; this mailing by the California Republican Party. It features Ellis’ support for Props. A (contracting reform) and B (limiting City pensions). Ray Ellis has pledged not to accept a City council pension if elected. According to this SD Union-Tribune ‘Watch Dog” story, incumbent council member Lightner may over time collect an …
CRP mailing aids Scott Sherman in the “open” San Diego 7th City Council District
The California Republican Party sent this mailer in support of District 7 native Scott Sherman, the endorsed D7 city council candidate. District 7 is “open” since incumbent Marti Emerald fled relocated to the new 9th District drawn by the Kangaroo Court Redistricting Commission in 2011. Patrick Henry High School football veteran Scott Sherman is a successful local businessman. And yes, Sports Fans, where you went …
National Prayer Day, Thursday May 3rd, San Diego ceremony at the County Administration Center’s Flag Pole
For the 12th time, USMC vet and Purple Heart recipient Supervisor Bill Horn will preside at a local event recognizing National Prayer Day. It will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:00 at the Flag Pole on the east side of the County Administraion Center, 1600 Pacific Highway. Salvation Army musicians will perform accompanying melodies. In 1952, the United States Congress established an …
First California Republican Party mailer for Carl DeMaio hits SD mailboxes this week — Vote by Mail just around the corner
The California Republican Party, following the lead of the San Diego GOP, is launching a direct mail effort to aid Carl DeMaio’s race for Mayor. The sample you see above is expected to hit mail boxes this week. The timing is major since the SD Registrar of Voters soon begins its vote-by-mail program as dictated by State law. Based on past primary elections, …
Mark Powell’s “No Hollow Promises, just Common-Sense Results!” Platform — for San Diego City Schools
Here is S.D. city school board Candidate Mark Powell’s inspiring program for achievable reform, which he shared with SD Rostra. Since, I am basing my campaign on “No Hollow Promises, just Common-Sense Results!” I needed to make sure my first year goals as a board member would not over promise and under deliver. I have set realistic goals and strive to …
Here’s the new San Diego Republican Voter Guide for the June 2012 Primary election
Here’s a major reason people run for Republican Central Committee… to vote on Who gets a Place on this Influential Voter Guide. In June 2010, roughly 105,000 registered Republicans elected the 55 Men and Women who made these Key endorsements. The Power of this slate is well known in political circles. In releasing it overnight, Chairman Tony Krvaric wrote, ” I just …
How Danon and Roberts COULD capitalize on Carl Hilliard’s $100K donation — first instance for this County election Law
Here is a little-known County election law, “activated” now for the first time by Carl Hilliard’s $100,000 donation to his own race for 3rd District County Supervisor. The law imposes a limit of $500-per-donation on County candidates… but that “Lid” comes off if a candidate spends $100K + of their own funds. NOW, my sources say, candidates Steve Danon and David Roberts could …
Breaking — Sgt. Gary Stein’s lawyer tells KOGO’s LaDona Harvey today the embattled Marine’s discharge will quickly be appealed to Federal Court
In a 12:30 pm interview today, KOGO talk host LaDona Harvey learned that attorneys for Marine Sgt. Gary Stein will now amend their Federal suit to “stay” further processing of the Marine’s discharge pending his appeal to the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. San Diego attorney Gary Kreep told Harvey that Stein is still a Marine, but his status needs …
76th AD hopefuls have Debate in Oceanside … Douglas and Chavez split with Hodges on Prop. 29 Tax, Part-Time Legislature
Six weeks to Election Day in the open 76th AD, and North County voters are getting a better view of the three leaders trying to succeed the termed-out Martin Garrick. Thanks to this debate coverage by the Coast News key differences are emerging. Farrah Douglas and Rocky Chavez back a Part-Time Legislature, while Sherry Hodges is against. Chavez and Douglas oppose Prop. 29’s Tax increase on tobacco, …
Do you Believe in Miracles? — Parents’ Group 1, Bureaucrats 0 — SD City Schools stop Graduation Plan Debacle
If Las Vegas posted numbers on such things, you could have gotten 100-to-1 against the “Voice for Our Kids” parents group last month. They faced a Ponderously-awful change to graduation standards, creating chaos, blocking many students from later reaching College. But in a stunning 5-0 vote late last week, school Trustees ash-canned the Ponderous Plan. Credit to Debra O’Toole and the rest …
40-point Lead for Pension Reform! New Poll Shows 55% YES to 15% NO
Stop the Presses! Prop. B’s pension Reform is 40 points ahead in a new Survey USA/Channel 10 poll released today. Your Correspondent’s reactions: (1) Labor Council chief Lorena Gonzalez, call your Answering Service. (2) John Nienstedt, take a bow. The head of Competitive Edge told me six months ago that Prop. B was a certain winner. (3) Carl DeMaio and Tony Krvaric, …
Rocky Chavez’s Plans to Reduce wasteful State “General Services Dept”. End its 30% overhead cost on State Projects
In this Commentary, former Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs Rocky Chavez chides a State agency which needs a crash Diet (see their Taj Mahal HQ above). Rocky seeks the open 76th State Assembly District. “The recent resignation of US Government Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha N Johnson because of her acknowledgement that “taxpayer dollars were squandered” during a conference that included a “clown” and a “mind …
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien today interviews Judge candidate Gary Kreep on Marine-criticizes-President Obama Free Speech case
It’s not every day a SD Superior Court candidate appears on National TV, but Gary Kreep (office 34) did today, quizzed by Soledad O’Brien on her CNN “Starting Point” show. Read the interview of Gary Kreep and USMC Sgt. Gary Stein here. CNN posted ‘breaking news’ from the 20-minute interview as follows: [UPDATED 8:20am ET]… Sgt. Stein’s attorney Gary Kreep says if Stein loses …
Please Sign On-Line Petition to Aid Parent-Led Reforms in San Diego City Schools
Rostra Friend Debra O’Toole told us March 14 about a Parent-Led education reform group called VoiceForOurKids.org. She asks our help now by signing this Online Petition protesting an Unfair change in San Diego City Schools graduation requirements. The changes, she writes, will ruin the college-prep plans of many local teenagers and their parents. Please take a moment to click the link, read …
“Inside the Numbers” — Revealing look at Mayoral candidates’ campaign $$$ … 10 weeks from Primary Day
Here is an even-handed look at Mayoral campaign finances from our Guest Author, “Math Geek”. It studies official reports published late last week, and I hope you’ll enjoy the facts. Jim Sills By Math Geek … If you are like me you spend the better part of a day digging through the candidates campaign disclosures. Oh the anticipation, the impatience !, surprises ?!?!, …
Late Filing update — Marie Waldron sole Republican in AD 75 — All GOPers in AD 76 — George Plescia (R) vs. 2 Democrats in SD 39
Today, March 14th, ends the “5 Day Extension” period for seats in which incumbents are retiring. From various sources, here is your SD Rostra update… AD 75 – SD Rostra’s own Marie Waldron (R) faces Matthew Herold (D). No late filings in SD or Riverside county… AD 76 – No late entires. The All-GOP field is Sherry Hodges, Rocky Chavez and Farrah …
Breaking — President of Tierrasanta Community Council, Scott Hasson (R), files for San Diego College Board, Seat B
There’s Good News Today — District B voters will have a Top Tier alternative on their June ballot. Scott Hasson, President of the Tierrasanta Community Council, filed at the Registrar of Voters office, and has already qualified for the ballot. Hasson is a commercial pilot and businessman. Thanks to Rostrafarians who helped make this news possible, responding to Rostra’s March 8th alert. This …
“Stop Experimenting on Our Kids!” — School Reformer Debra O’Toole warns SD Unified may Block Kids’ College Plans
UPDATE … Debra O’Toole reports the SD school board put off this proposal for 4 weeks during their session yesterday. She thanks parents, supporters, and the Board for listening to the concerns expressed. Voiceforourkids.org is the energetic website run by and for parents and children within the San Diego Unified School District. Here, Debra O’Toole warns of Bad Ideas at today’s school board …
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