http://www.stopthejobstax.org/ If you are registered to vote in the City of San Diego, THIS IS THE FINAL WEEKEND TO SIGN THE PETITION OPPOSING THE JOBS TAX (Linkage Fees) to meet our goal of 34,000 signatures. Former Mayor Jerry Sanders, City Councilmember Scott Sherman and City Councilmember Lorie Zapf will all be volunteering TOMORROW, SATURDAY to collect signatures. Please visit one …
Kirk Jorgensen Releases Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013
December 12, 2013 San Diego, CA – Kirk Jorgensen, a Republican candidate to represent California’s 52nd Congressional District, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the compromise federal budget, known as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013: “While I am encouraged to see members of both parties finally working together to create a federal budget, this …
San Diego Community College Students Lose Job Opportunities; Southwestern College governing board vote bars non-union students
CONTACT: Scott Crosby, CEO, ABC San Diego / 619-518-3450 (Poway, California) – Hundreds of San Diego Community College students will be prohibited from working on Southwestern College (SWC) Prop R funded construction projects under a proposed Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to be voted on Wednesday by the SWC Governing Board. The students will be barred from applying for these construction …
Sherman: City Council Votes to Raise Water Rates Again
Press Release Yesterday the City Council voted 8-1 to dramatically increase water rates in the City of San Diego despite angry public comments by dozens of ratepayers and 8,557 signed protest forms. Councilman Scott Sherman cast the lone dissenting vote. The council’s action will increase rates by 14.75 percent over two years – a 7.25 percent increase in calendar year …
Sanders: ‘Kevin has been a leader who took action and created solutions’
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2013): With the election only a few days away, former Mayor Jerry Sanders made it clear today why he believes Kevin Faulconer is the best choice for mayor. Joined by Faulconer, Sanders highlighted the positive changes he and Faulconer spearheaded to save the City from bankruptcy, and the path the next mayor must take to keep …
Christian Science Monitor Reports on Iraq/Afghan Vets Running for Congress; Kirk Jorgensen Profiled
NEWS RELEASE The Christian Science Monitor reported today (11/11/13) on the increasing number of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans running for Congress. Among those profiled is Kirk Jorgensen, a Marine Corps veteran who is running as a Republican candidate for California’s 52nd congressional district. More Iraq, Afghanistan vets going from service member to member of Congress Sixteen members of Congress …
Kirk Jorgensen Not Surprised by Local Republican Group’s Endorsement Decision
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 12th, 2013 San Diego, CA – Kirk Jorgensen, Republican candidate to represent California’s 52nd congressional district, released the following statement in response to the endorsement decision by the Republican Party of San Diego County Central Committee: “I am obviously disappointed, but not at all surprised, by the committee’s decision to endorse my Republican opponent. …
La Mesa: Citizens group to File Term Limits Ordinance
Media Release… The La Mesa Term Limits Committee will file the paperwork this morning to get voter approval for an ordinance to limit city officials to twelve consecutive years in office. The group needs to collect 3,306 valid signatures in 180 days to place the measure on the November 2014 ballot. Vice Mayor Kristine Alessio recently tried to get the …
Jobs Tax Increase — Call to Action from Taxpayers Association
From San Diego County Taxpayers Association… CALL TO ACTION! Jobs tax increase defeated in 2011 coming back to City Council Next Monday (November 4th) the City Council will be hearing a proposal to increase the Jobs Tax by as much as 900%! In July 2011 a proposal was brought forward to the San Diego City Council to increase the so …
NRCC: Fix the Glitch – Fire Scott Peters
The Web Site is Bad, But the Real ‘Glitch’ is ObamaCare Supporter Scott Peters WASHINGTON – While the implementation of ObamaCare has been a “train wreck” for most of the year, it wasn’t until the law’s site was overrun with technical glitches that Americans saw what a fiasco it really was. As Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius …
Darrell Issa Endorses Carl DeMaio For Congress
Cites need for experienced, effective leaders to reform government San Diego, Calif. – U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) today endorsed Carl DeMaio in his bid for California’s 52nd Congressional seat. “In Congress, we need more Members who are committed to improving government transparency and accountability, and I know that Carl DeMaio is the perfect person for the position,” he continued. …
Media Statement: Faulconer shows up for work; Fletcher collected his full salary during the last mayoral election yet he missed 74 percent of his Assembly meetings
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 10, 2013): Nathan Fletcher’s campaign has suggested to reporters that Kevin Faulconer and David Alvarez should cut their pay in half while running for mayor. What follows is a response from Faulconer’s campaign: “San Diego voters should be more concerned about Nathan’s own attendance record as a state Assemblyman when he ran for mayor,” said Tony Manolatos, …
DeMaio Announces Support for Campaign to Save Maritime Jobs
DeMaio Announces Support for Campaign to Save Maritime Jobs Organizes Petition Drive to Stop Flawed Regulations Restricting Maritime Investment San Diego — Two weeks ago, the San Diego City Council passed a flawed plan to impose costly new regulations that would severely restrict investment in San Diego’s vital maritime economy, which today contributes $14 billion annually to the regional economy. …
DeMaio Raises Over $800,000 in Four Months
DeMaio Raises Over $800,000 in Four Months Strong Fundraising Tally Adds to National Interest, Key Endorsements and Favorable Polls San Diego – Continuing to show an impressive fundraising pace, Carl DeMaio announced today that his campaign for Congress raised over $325,000 in the third quarter – bringing his campaign’s tally to over $800,000 in his first four months. With more …
Rep. Scott Peters’ “Extreme and Reckless” Behavior on Debt Limit
“Scott Peters’ extreme and reckless positions on automatically increasing government debt only adds to the dysfunction in Washington.” -Carl DeMaio San Diego – Having built a national reputation as an expert in government budgeting and fiscal reform, Carl DeMaio spoke out against Rep. Scott Peters’ extreme and reckless proposals to increase government debt. “The federal government’s finances are already unsustainable, but …
San Diego’s “Radio Mayor” Roger Hedgecock Endorses Carl DeMaio
San Diego’s “Radio Mayor” Roger Hedgecock Endorses Carl DeMaio “Carl DeMaio has taken on the forces of big government and won.” For immediate release – September 23, 2013 San Diego- TV and radio host Roger Hedgecock today became another endorsement for Carl DeMaio for Congress, citing DeMaio’s extensive history as leading the way for reforms in San Diego that are …
Local Social Media Entrepreneur Praises Carl DeMaio’s Commitment to Online Civic Engagement
DeMaio Using Volkalize.com Site Developed by Local Businesswoman to Engage Voters in Discussion on Key Issues San Diego – Continuing his use of new technologies and platforms to make government more accessible to the public, Carl DeMaio is touting a website created by a 23 year old female entrepreneur right here in San Diego. On Wednesday, DeMaio posted an …
Civic Leader Kim Fletcher Endorses Kirk Jorgensen for Congress
Press Release San Diego, CA (September 13, 2013) – Kirk Jorgensen, Republican candidate for California’s 52nd Congressional District, today announced that he received the endorsement of Charles “Kim” Fletcher, Jr., longtime San Diegan civic leader and former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Home Federal Savings and Loan. Fletcher said, “Kirk Jorgensen’s outstanding record as a Marine …
NRCC: Peters Votes Against ObamaCare Fraud Protection
Press Release from the National Republican Congressional Committee Peters Votes Against ObamaCare Fraud Protection If He Had His Way, Government Would Potentially Dole Out Billions In Waste WASHINGTON – Today, Scott Peters voted against a bill that would prevent the government from potentially shelling out billions in waste. It simply asks that household income is verified before individuals are given …
GOP Endorses Faulconer
SAN DIEGO – At its regular monthly meeting tonight, before a standing-room only crowd, the Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed Kevin Faulconer as the official, endorsed Republican candidate for San Diego Mayor. Councilman Kevin Faulconer was introduced and nominated by Congressional candidate and former San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio, who also personally endorsed Faulconer at the meeting. Carl DeMaio: “I’ve been in the trenches …
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