From Jon Coupal… As taxpayers, it is critical that we do everything we can to maintain the protections of Proposition 13. Some of our state legislators are working hard to change the law and implement a “split roll” tax system that would increase the frequency of value reassessment on commercial properties. I know I do not have to tell you …
Mixed household, or maybe just a mixed GOP household
Poway Councilman Steve Vaus says, “Imagine supper time or bed time in this house!”
LA Times: California’s 52nd Congressional District is no haven for incumbents
Tony Perry writes in the Times… “The 52nd is one of only seven districts in the nation — and the only one in California — rated as a “pure toss-up” by the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report. Registration is closely divided: 33.8% Republican, 32.3% Democrat, 28.7% independent. “Republicans might be poised to reclaim the seat as the economy struggles, and President …
NRO: Radio Silence on Leland Yee
from National Review Online… Having assiduously ignored one of the gonzo corruption stories of the last decade, CNN this week offered a peculiar defense of its silence. Rankled by a curious Twitter user, who asked why “the Leland Yee story appears nowhere on CNN’s website,” the outlet explained that the decision was “in line with us covering state senators & …
SD Young Republican Board Elections Monday!
Farewell Message From Chapter President Eddie Sprecco It’s been an exciting year (plus) as President of the San Diego Young Republicans. Going into 2013, our goal as a board was to focus on building chapter infrastructure, recruiting new members and expanding our schedule of events to attract new faces and fund our outreach programs. While we had success in each …
DA Race Watch: Survey shows Dumanis with about 30 point advantage
From Tony Krvaric… I just got my hands on a poll in the San Diego County District Attorney race commissioned by Adam Day with the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation showing Bonnie Dumanis with an insurmountable lead of more than 28 points! Take a look at the full poll here. For months Tom Shepard – who brought us Nathan …
Star News sponsoring Chula Vista candidate forums
The Star-News is sponsoring two candidate forums for City of Chula Vista races, including mayor and council. The fun continues… (click for a stand-alone document)
Walters: Lack of independent-minded legislators like Wyland is a pity
Dan Walters in the Sac Bee… The state Senate’s education committee held an “informational hearing” recently on the recruitment and retention of quality teachers – no small matter in a public school system with such evident achievement shortcomings. Witnesses offered suggestions about what it takes to improve the quality of classroom instruction and members of the committee asked questions. And …
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 …
Breaking: Council Member Steve Vaus Announces Candidacy for Poway Mayor
City Council member Steve Vaus today announced he will run for Poway Mayor in the November 2014 election. “I’ve been on City Council since 2012 and I’d be the first to admit things in Poway are pretty good, but we can be better. We need a mayor with innovative ideas, with the time and willingness to personally connect with the …
FlashReport: Stories on the mayor’s race, including from Ron Nehring
Our statewide media partner, FlashReport, has a number of local stories on the results… FlashReport – Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Including Ron Nehring’s take… Stunning special election victory
Politico: The battle for San Diego
From Politico… An off-season mayor’s race in America’s eighth-largest city has become an unexpected magnet for national political groups, as labor unions and Democrats scramble to keep San Diego government in liberal hands and Republicans seek to capture their first big-city mayoral election win in half a decade. The Tuesday special election in San Diego, triggered by the resignation of …
Farrah Douglas resigns from Carlsbad City Council
February 5, 2014 Mayor Matt Hall City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mayor Hall, It is with great sadness and a deep sense of commitment to the people of Carlsbad that I am writing to inform you of my resignation from my position as City Council member for the City of Carlsbad, effective Friday the …
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Jobs Tax and Tourism
From T.J. Zane, president & CEO of the Lincoln Club of San Diego County… (click for a larger image) By now, you may have read or heard reports that the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and the JOBS Coalition submitted over 53,000 signatures to the City Clerk Wednesday as part of the referendum effort to Stop the Jobs Tax in …
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