Many insiders considered Robert Weichelt a front runner for the 7th San Diego City Council seat in 2020, should he decide to run. Yet after exploring the possibilities over the last two years, the local realtor and San Carlos resident has decided he won’t pursue the seat, currently held by a term-limited Scott Sherman. “It’s Real Estate that inspires me,” …
Voice of SD Politics Report: Three Ways Republicans Can Kill the Measure to Change County Elections
“A major change to how the county elects officials has a conservative gauntlet to get through to get on the November ballot. Plus: Why did Councilman Chris Ward flip on vacation rentals, and SDSU football may have a place to play next year.” by Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts Read it all here.
The Farm Bill: Short, but simple
Republicans passing a so-called “Farm Bill” is a painful and expensive reminder that Republican does not equal conservative. It is immoral for the government to provide subsidies, insurance against risk and other advantages for one industry at the expense of the rest of us. And, of course, it flies in the face of federalism that this would happen at the …
McCarthy endorses Harkey for Congress
In what is anticipated to drive major funding into Diane Harkey’s campaign coffers, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has endorsed her for Congress in the throw down to replace a retiring Darrell Issa for the 49th Congressional District. Sources close to the Harkey campaign confirmed the information for SD Rostra today, although a press release was initially not anticipated until …
Happy Mother’s Day, Heather!
Chris Jones graduated from SDSU yesterday. His mom, Heather Jones, is very proud. With two other children as well, we wish her a happy mother’s day! A blessed day to moms everywhere. BTW, Heather’s husband (and Chris’ dad) is former Assemblyman, current Santee Councilman and candidate for State Senate Brian Jones. Taking a look at the top of Chris’ tasseled …
CPR: Chad Mayes and Rocky Chavez—With “Arnold” Lead Democrat Effort to Take Over GOP
From Steve Frank… Assembly members Chad Mayes and Rocky Chavez voted to raise your gas taxes by up to 72 cents a gallon, starting January 1, 2020—in the infamous cap and trade bill. Where do THEY want the money to go—roads, streets, freeways? Nope, upwards of $500 million a year to the choo choo to nowhere. Now they have joined …
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