Why I’m Leaving the Republican Party

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Today, I’m announcing my decision to leave the Republican Party and re-register as an independent. This is a decision I’ve struggled with for some time, and I wanted you to hear the reasoning directly from me. Please click on the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=glhfg9oXlZ0

Fletcher releases Education Plan to provide workforce for the 21st Century

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Nathan Fletcher today released a bold yet achievable plan to place San Diego on the forefront of innovation and create the educated, dynamic workforce needed to grow a healthy, robust economy. “Our city cannot achieve its economic potential without an educated workforce,” said Fletcher. “Innovation in education will be the key to everything we do.” The plan lays out four …

Nathan Fletcher Releases CPR Plus: Bold Pension Reform from Day 1

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Nathan Fletcher today released his “CPR Plus” plan, tough pension reform that goes beyond the provisions of the Comprehensive Pension Reform Initiative and can be implemented on Day 1 of the Fletcher Administration. CPR Plus will save the city millions of dollars annually, end the six-figure pensions for unrepresented city management and ensure the management team in the Fletcher administration …

Let’s be honest. Let’s be truthful. And let’s be direct.

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Yesterday many of you received an anonymously mailed packet of materials.  The sender cowardly hid behind an obscure PO Box and untraceable name, but we all know who was responsible for this—Carl DeMaio. It is fine to call into question someone’s record – I fought in a war, I can defend my record and look forward to a spirited campaign about our city’s …

Bill Walton Supports Nathan Fletcher

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  by Bill Walton Tuesday, Nathan Fletcher delivered a major address at one of San Diego’s most innovative companies detailing his plans to make San Diego the World’s Most Innovative City. I was proud and honored to introduce him, and to be there as he laid out his vision for the future of San Diego. Nathan not only has a …

Nathan Fletcher Releases Jobs Plan and Vision for San Diego’s Economic Future

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San Diego to become “The Worlds Most Innovative City” Nathan Fletcher today released his plan to make San Diego the best place in the world to create 21st Century, good-paying local jobs. The plan outlines specific steps he will undertake and specific metrics that will make the Fletcher Administration accountable for progress. The plan also outlines an effort to rebrand San …

New Majority: San Diego Needs Nathan Fletcher at the Helm

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Cross posted from FlashReport The race for Mayor of San Diego is on. Members of the New Majority San Diego Chapter have carefully been watching the race and looking at who is best-positioned to lead San Diego into a new era. Making candidate endorsements is not something the New Majority membership takes lightly. When making our decision we looked carefully …

Prominent Latino Business Leaders Endorse Fletcher for Mayor

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Alianza, a group of prominent Latino business professionals and entrepreneurs, today announced that they have endorsed Nathan Fletcher for mayor, citing his ability to lead the city into a new era through his commitment to innovation and his proven leadership style. “I am honored to have the endorsement of Alizana,” said Nathan Fletcher. “Our campaign is about investing in San …

Curt Hagman Endorses Nathan Fletcher!

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Assemblyman and former Mayor of Chino Hills Curt Hagman today announced he has endorsed Nathan Fletcher for mayor of San Diego. Hagman serves on the Assembly Public Safety committee and serves as the Republican Floor Leader. “Nathan is the best choice to lead San Diego into a new era and turn the page on a tough decade,” said Hagman. “As …

Assemblyman Dan Logue, Chair of the Assembly Republican Task Force for Jobs and the Economy, Endorses Nathan Fletcher

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Assemblyman Dan Logue, Chair of the Assembly Republican Task Force for Jobs and the Economy today issued the following statement endorsing Nathan Fletcher for mayor: “Nathan Fletcher will be a tremendous mayor. I have seen first-hand the way he has worked as an advocate of California taxpayers. Nathan has fought for small businesses and worked to try and create a …

San Diego Must Invest in Infrastructure

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Today I am unveiling my 9-point infrastructure plan to invest in San Diego’s streets, roads, parks, water system and other core infrastructure. Our City’s future depends on smooth riding streets and roads, reliable water systems, accessible libraries, well-kept recreation centers and clean parks. This plan has been developed over the past few months with the help of a coalition of …

Cutting taxes for small businesses and working families

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All, This afternoon I stood with Governor Jerry Brown to announce we have reached an agreement on his jobs plan. The agreement we reached closes a tax loophole on out of state corporations while cutting taxes for small businesses and working families. San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg authored a column for the Flashreport I thought you may be interested …

San Diego Business Leaders Endorse Fletcher

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Why we support Nathan Fletcher: We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Nathan Fletcher’s candidacy for Mayor of San Diego.  As chief executives and leaders of companies, we know what it takes to run a large organization.  The attributes that make the best executives are vision, courage and leadership.  In business, these attributes separate the good from the great.  …

Pete Wilson: Why I support Nathan Fletcher for Mayor

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I love San Diego.  I’m very grateful to have been given the privilege of serving as its mayor for eleven years.  During my administration, the phrase, “America’s Finest City” was more than a slogan.  It was the goal and mission statement that drove every decision we made.  Our city continues to offer such great  promise, but it will need strong, …

Joel Anderson endorses Nathan Fletcher for Mayor

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Why I support Nathan Fletcher for Mayor by Senator Joel Anderson Today, I am pleased to announce that my choice for San Diego’s next mayor is Nathan Fletcher. I hope you will join  me in strongly supporting him. Throughout my time in the State Assembly, Nathan proved himself to be a principled leader. Time and time again, he stood side-by-side …

Mark Kersey Files for DeMaio’s Seat

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According to a tweet today from the Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis, Mark Kersey is running for DeMaio’s council seat. @vosdscott Scott Lewis I hear this guy is hoped for successor to @carldemaio, which would indicate DeMaio’s definitely running for mayor. http://vosd.org/ilPXSN I didn’t think it was a secret that DeMaio was running for mayor but I guess he …