The following is a Twitter conversation from Friday afternoon between Tony Manolatos, deputy chief of staff/communications director for Councilman Kevin Faulconer, and Evan McLaughlin, director of politics and legislation for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council. Kelly Davis, associate editor of SD CityBeat, also joined the discussion near the end. The conversation stems from yesterday’s announcement by San …
CityBeat: Hueso wants signature-gatherers to wear badges
This one should probably cause some discussion. Read it at SD CityBeat… http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/blog-201-hueso-wants-signature-gatherers-to-wear-badges.html Badges?
Hodges Makes it Official for Garrick’s Seat
Following Barry Jantz’ post of a couple of weeks ago saying that Sherry Hodges confirmed she would be running for State Assembly, today Hodges announced just that… Sherry Hodges Announcement press release 021711 SD Rostra will do its best to keep you abreast of such happenings, including sometimes having the news even before it takes place.
Faulconer: Audit recommendations reflect 14 changes to improve management of street repairs
From Tony Manolatos at SD Councilmember Kevin Faulconer’s office… Here is a link to a document highlighting City Auditor Eduardo Luna’s street maintenance audit, which is scheduled to be heard at Monday’s Audit Committee Meeting (Feb 7 at 9 a.m.). San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer, who chairs the Audit Committee, believes this is one of the …
Faulconer: We need immediate action on important redevelopment projects
From SD City Councilman Kevin Faulconer to Rostra yesterday… Jan. 28 2011 I issued a memo this morning calling for immediate action on four key redevelopment projects. The memo is linked to this blog post. It comes on the heels of the resolution I wrote opposing the governor’s plan to eliminate redevelopment agencies across the state. The City Council approved that …
Rally in support of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial
Come Rally in support of the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Saturday January 15 10am – 12 noon Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial (atop Mt Soledad) 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, San Diego The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the war memorial cross is unconstitutional because it conveys the message of “state-endorsed religion.” Please join with leaders: …
Individual Accountability
“We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” –President Ronald Reagan (Thanks to Gayle Falkenthal and John Dadian for noting this quote.)
Friday Humor: Pelosi Gives Gavel to Boehner…or the Other Way Around
An absolute MUST watch!!!!… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Gavel.wmv
Goldsmith Statement Regarding Núñez commutation
Esteban Núñez – son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez – is a criminal who was sentenced by an experienced and well-respected Superior Court Judge. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced the sentence by over half to help his political crony’s son. In doing so, he undermined the judicial system and has jeopardized public safety. This homicide occurred in the City of …
UT first credits SD Rostra for scoop on Supervisor’s race … then deletes the reference
Five days ago Jim Sills broke a story here on Rostra that Santee activist Rudy Reyes would again challenge County Supervisor Dianne Jacob in 2012. In a story two days later, Union-Tribune reporter Michele Clock initially credited SD Rostra for the newsbeat, per this summary sent from “Google Alerts”… County supervisor races start to shape up – San Diego Union …
Laing Responds to Rider
The following was originally posted by Rachel Laing of Mayor Sanders’ office as a comment on a recent Richard Rider post. Given the seriousness of the Rider allegation, we thought it more appropriate that the rebuttal run as a post itself, and Ms. Laing provider her permission for us to do so… From Rachel Laing: There is nothing in Rider’s …
Governor Rick Perry here Nov. 17 for book signing
From Texas Governor Rick Perry’s team… On November 2nd, you joined millions upon millions of Americans in sending a powerful message to the big-government, big-spending fixtures of Washington who have diminished our freedoms for far too long: we’re fed up! In his new book, Fed Up! Our Fight to Save America from Washington, Governor Rick Perry reminds us that economic …
GOP Election Night: Taking Back America
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FlashReport: Reject Prop D
From today’s www.flashreport.org, by Jon Fleischman… Few people that I know have not seen the movie Groundhog Day, where comedian Bill Murray plays a television news weatherman who keeps re-living the same day (starting at 6 a.m.) over, and over, and over again. It would appear that San Diego City voters are being treated to their own real-life version of …
Gov. Signs Fletcher Legislation to Increase Redevelopment Cap
As controversial as this has been, it’s appropriate that we show you Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher’s take (carefully worded to address many of the concerns brought up)… Gov. Signs Legislation to Create Jobs, Keep SD Taxpayer Money in SD Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation that we introduced to lift the cap on redevelopment money that can be invested in San Diego. …
YAF National Dinner & 50th Anniversary West Coast Celebration – Oct 16
From Jordan Marks at Young Americans for Freedom… The YAF 50th Anniversary dinner will be on October 16th at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, CA just down the road from the Western Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). This dinner will also celebrate the new YAF National Leadership that will be elected earlier that day during our convention. The featured speaker …
Ruling allows trial on pension reform in City of San Diego
From SDCTA… Legal Ruling Opens Door for Changes in City of San Diego Pension System Lawsuit being allowed to proceed that could require employees to contribute “fair share” to pensions (San Diego) – A legal challenge by San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will be permitted to proceed to trial following the denial of a demurrer in the case today …
Michael Schwartz: Bunker Mentality…or Do the things that Work?
The following comment posted by Michael Schwartz, as part of an ongoing discussion on SD Rostra regarding Tea Party activism (found here) and in response to another commenter, we believed worthy of a stand-alone post. Mr. Schwartz has provided his approval. -Editor Mr. Richmond: Great question. I do understand the definition of each word she used and the literal meaning …
Brian Jones at Tea Party Rally: Why are you here today?
The following speech was made by State Assembly candidate Brian Jones, Republican nominee in the 77th District, at last Saturday’s Tea Party Rally in El Cajon… If you don’t mind, may I ask you a question? WHY ARE YOU HERE TODAY? Why are you giving up a beautiful Saturday in San Diego to come to a park to listen to …
SDCTA: More work needed on Pension Reform
September 21, 2010 CONTACT: Lani Lutar 619-234-6423 or lani@sdcta.org Study Concludes: Premature for San Diego Cities to Declare “Mission Accomplished” on Pension Reform Savings could fund critically needed services without raising taxes (San Diego) – In a report released today by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA), the Association concludes more effort needs to be made in achieving pension …
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