A lawsuit filed today in San Diego Superior Court alleges a number of violations of the Political Reform Act by State Senator Ben Hueso. Local activist Ken Moser, one of those filing the suit, holds no punches in a brief interview with Rostra. “Most people forget that Ben Hueso was a friend of former City Councilman Ralph Inzunza,” said Moser. …
Nehring statement concerning Central American children, immigration and a safe border
Press Release SAN DIEGO — Republican Lt. Governor nominee Ron Nehring today issued the following statement in response to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the large number of Central American children crossing into the United States, some of whom will now be processed in California: “The children who are being sent across dangerous terrain to enter America illegally are the …
Taxpayers Association announces Leslie as new President/CEO
Press Release SDCTA Selects W. Mark Leslie as New President & CEO Longtime San Diego Executive has Proven Record of Success in Telecommunications Industry and Local Philanthropy SAN DIEGO (June 20, 2014)—The San Diego County Taxpayers Association’s Board of Directors announced it selected W. Mark Leslie today as the organization’s new President & CEO. Leslie, 61, is a longtime telecommunications …
SDCTA/Chamber Study Shows Pitfalls of Minimum Wage Hike
Press Release Comprehensive Analysis Uncovers Negative Impacts on Small Businesses and Ineffectiveness as Tool to Reduce Poverty SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2014) – Increasing the minimum wage would hurt numerous small businesses, according to a study released today by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. The study also found that a …
GOP Get-Out-The-Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 3, 2014 SAN DIEGO – Get-Out-The-Vote operations are crucial under any circumstances but even more so in low turnout elections – which is what’s widely expected for this June Primary. The Republican Party of San Diego County has built a Get-Out-The-Vote operation to rival the unions and will be deploying parts of it from Mission …
Sarah Boot Violates Campaign Ethics Laws… Again
Press Release Today the Lorie Zapf for City Council campaign filed an ethics complaint against opponent Sarah Boot for distributing illegal campaign materials during the weekend immediately preceding the June primary election. Boot’s campaign distributed illegal campaign literature on Saturday and Sunday that lacked a “Paid for by…” disclaimer, a violation of both the City’s ethics code and the FPPC’s Political …
Threats, Bullying, and Money Poisoning Race for County Board
Press Release County Board of Education Campaign going the way of Sweetwater? Threats, Bullying, and Money Poisoning Race for County Board The San Diego County Board of Education campaign in North County’s Fifth District took an unfortunate and nasty turn recently with threats of mudslinging and special interest money from the American Federation of Teachers. “This Union, which represents no …
Jorgensen: Plagiarism Claim against Carl DeMaio is more Evidence He’s just a Career Politician; San Diego Deserves Better
NEWS RELEASE (San Diego, CA) – Kirk Jorgensen, a Republican Candidate to represent California’s 52nd Congressional District, released the following statement in response to the allegations that Carl DeMaio, also a Republican candidate in the race, plagiarized a report by the National Journal about pension double-dipping. The National Journal says that DeMaio’s report looks like a “copied-and-pasted version” of a …
Sweetwater: McCann calls for resignation of Cartmill and Lopez
From Sweetwater Union High School District Trustee John McCann… Press Release Citing the need for the Sweetwater District to recover from its massive corruption scandal, board member John McCann has called for the immediate resignation of board members Bertha Lopez and Jim Cartmill. The two board members have pleaded guilty to a variety of crimes and are awaiting sentencing. “With …
Jan Goldsmith: “San Diego’s biggest legal victory”
Supreme Court leaves standing precedent setting San Diego decision on Retiree Health San Diego, CA: The California Supreme Court has denied a petition seeking review of a Court of Appeal holding that the City of San Diego’s retiree health benefits offered to employees are not “vested” and may be changed as any other term and condition of employment. The Court …
Dumanis TV ads start today
Press Release from the Bonnie Dumanis campaign… Parents of Murdered Children Support Dumanis in Compelling First Television Ads SAN DIEGO – The parents of six murder victims whose cases were prosecuted by the San Diego District Attorney’s Office today endorsed DA Bonnie Dumanis in a series of emotional and compelling TV and web ads just released by Dumanis’ campaign. The …
Sanders on San Diego’s proposed minimum wage hike
“Given the State of California’s recently adopted 25 percent increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour by 2016, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce supports federal efforts to equalize the national minimum wage in order to promote an equitable and competitive business environment, as well as help our nation’s workforce and create jobs. The proposal to create …
Revolvis and Faulconer Campaigns Celebrate Pollie Awards
Following Kevin Faulconer’s recent victory in the City of San Diego mayoral contest, his campaign strategists walked away with some additional accolades during Friday’s “Pollie” Awards. “What Kevin Faulconer’s campaign and State Senator Andy Vidak’s victory last July have proven is that Republicans can win Democrat areas if they run the right kind of campaign with the right kind of …
Cate Proposes five debates for 6th District candidates
Chris Cate, candidate for the open San Diego District 6 City Council seat, is challenging his opponents to a series of five debates prior to the June 3, 2014, primary election to be held throughout the district which includes the communities of Clairemont, Mira Mesa, Miramar, Rancho Peñasquitos and Sorrento Valley. “I look forward to joining the other candidates in …
San Diego City Council Rescinds Jobs Tax
JOBS Coalition plans to work with the City Council and Mayor to develop a sustainable and effective affordable housing financing plan March 4, 2014) — The San Diego City Council voted unanimously today to rescind the jobs tax. “The City Council heard the voices of small businesses and job creators in San Diego and voted to rescind the jobs tax,” said Jerry Sanders, …
Anderson, fellow senators to force vote on ouster of convicted colleague
2/27/14 UPDATE in comments: Supermajority Buries Resolution to Expel Wright Vote On Ousting Wright Planned For Thursday Senators Knight, Anderson and Vidak say it’s Time for Leadership, Not Delay Sacramento – Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) have introduced Senate Resolution 29 asking for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright (D-Inglewood), who was …
San Diego’s Ron Nehring opens bid for Lt. Governor
Press Release Nehring opens bid for Lt. Governor Former state Republican Party chairman plans a campaign centered on bold reform and offering a better vision, better ideas, and a better team for California SAN DIEGO – Citing the need for a better vision for California than the status quo in Sacramento, former California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring today began …
Rep. Hunter bill supports public shooting ranges for hunters and sportsmen
Press Release Feb 5, 2014 Washington DC—Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that includes the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, a bipartisan and deficit-neutral measure introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) to help states create and maintain public shooting ranges for hunters and sportsmen. The Training Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act was incorporated into H.R. 3590, …
JOBS Coalition turns in 53,000 signatures to stop the jobs tax
Press Release SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2014) — The JOBS Coalition turned in 53,107 signatures from San Diego voters today, collecting them over a 26-day period and completing the signature-gathering phase that began December 27th to stop the jobs tax. “We have successfully gathered more than 53,000 signatures from San Diego voters in an effort to repeal the massive jobs tax the council …
Live Poll Shows Faulconer With Healthy Lead
The key is “Live” poll… For Immediate Release January 21, 2014 Locally Commissioned Live Poll Shows Faulconer With Healthy Lead Truth is Alvarez’ extreme union-dominated agenda is failing to gain traction with majority of San Diegans SAN DIEGO – A locally commissioned live poll shows Kevin Faulconer with a commanding lead in the race for San Diego mayor with 50.5% …
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