North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 3.5%. Ten counties in ND have less than 2% unemployment. They have an oil and gas extraction boom going on, though their low unemployment rate predates that growth in oil and gas jobs. Critics like to claim that ND is having a temporary boom that will shortly be followed …
Nathan Fletcher Speaks to REBOOT San Diego
On Friday Nathan Fletcher spoke to REBOOT San Diego. REBOOT workshops are designed to assist members of the military in making the social and career transition from years of service by “re-booting” their skills. The workshop features three weeks of education designed to enhance and build upon their training, experience and skills to prepare them for life after the military. …
Field Poll: CA voters would derail high-speed rail
RICHARD RIDER COMMENT: Bottom line(s) — 1. According to a recent Field Poll, an amazing 64% of California voters want to vote again on state spending for the CA High Speed Rail (HSR) project. Just 30% opposed such a vote. 2. If the vote were held today, 59% would reject the HSR bonds, while only 31% would approve it. Let’s …
The Jitney Potential: Transportation for the Poor
Last month I did what amounted to a 3-on-1 public debate concerning public transit, sponsored by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Naturally, I was the “1.” Actually it went well. My core thesis was that passenger rail is terribly expensive, inefficient and inconvenient for the people who most need public transit. Indeed 3/4 of rail transit riders formally were …
One GOP presidential candidate departs to run as the LP option. No, not Ron Paul.
GOP presidential candidate (and two term Governor of New Mexico) Gary Johnson is leaving the GOP to run for President as a Libertarian. His frustration and being omitted from the debates and the polls finally drove him out of the Republican Party. Frankly I doubt it will have an effect on the outcome in November 2012, as few vote for …
Chairman Fletcher Convenes Second Meeting of Select Committee on Job Creation for the New Economy
Chairman Nathan Fletcher and members of the Select Committee on Job Creation for the New Economy today were joined by experts and entrepreneurs as they probed the barriers to job creation in the new economy. Members heard testimony from representatives of UCSD, CONNECT, BIOCOM, Terra Verde Solar, investors and others who provided their first-hand experience creating jobs and insight to …
DeMaio to Campaign Against Gov. Brown’s Tax Increase in 2012
Says Sacramento Should Focus on Fiscal and Pension Reform Instead “Even as I campaign for Mayor, I intend to fight Governor Brown’s tax increase because it will only hurt working families and further damage our local economy. Instead of tax increases, Governor Brown should adopt the reforms I’m proposing here in San Diego such as pension reform, cutting wasteful spending, …
Neighborhood Market Association Endorses Nathan Fletcher
Nathan Fletcher today announced that the Neighborhood Market Association (NMA) has endorsed his campaign for mayor. NMA is the fourth business group to endorse Fletcher’s campaign for mayor. “We are endorsing Nathan Fletcher because he will be a strong advocate for small businesses as mayor,” said Mark Arabo, President & CEO of the Neighborhood Market Association. “Nathan understands that excessive …
Top five CA 2012 state tax increase props — egad!!
Here’s a link to an excellent summary of the main CA 2012 state tax increase initiatives currently in play, backed by money, but far from ballot qualified. Tip of the hat to the “Fox and Hounds” website, run by x-HJTA Grand Poobah Joel Fox. The piece is written by Joe Mathews, a frequent opponent of mine on issues. But, like …
Dumanis’ Leadership and Innovation Garners Prestigious Workplace Excellence Award
DA’s Office Honored for Maintaining Quality Service Amid Workforce Reduction SAN DIEGO — Mayoral Candidate Bonnie Dumanis today announced the District Attorney’s Office has been honored for the fourth year in a row with a Workplace Excellence Award from the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management. Her office won the award for its proactive and innovative succession planning, allowing …
CA tax increase advocates must justify HSR spending
One strong argument we tax fighters will make against Governor Brown’s insane income & sales tax increase combo is that it’s “a High Speed Rail tax.” Brown has made clear that he wants to go ahead with this HSR madness, regardless of facts. IF voters approve the tax, he and the other HSR folks will continue down this track. Stated …
Gov Brown proposes $7 billion tax increase
San Diego Tax Fighters 10969 Red Cedar Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 Voice: (858) 530-3027 Email: RRider@san.rr.com Thursday, 1 December, 2011 Press Release – Authored by Richard Rider Governor Jerry Brown has gone absolutely bonkers – proposing a $7 billion tax increase Today the SACRAMENTO BEE reports that Jerry Brown is proposing we put MASSIVE (“temporary”) tax increases on the …
The Great Thanksgiving Hoax
RIDER COMMENT: This is probably the most untold story that NEEDS to be told — in all of American history. Sadly, our kids never hear this absolutely true recounting of what to be REALLY thankful about re: Thanksgiving. ————– http://mises.org/daily/336 The Great Thanksgiving Hoax by Richard J. Maybury Each year at this time school children all over America are taught …
Scientist called “Father of Global Warming” living large
Proponents of global warming too often embrace a BELIEF system. They bow down to Gaia, or Central Planning, or both. But at least we know their scientists’ motives are altruistic. Not like the greedy scientists that work for evil-corporations. OOPS! Looks like the scientist some consider the “father of global warmist alarmism” has been living large, and hardly in a …
CA: 12% of nation’s people, 1.6% of new industrial
“From 2007 through 2010, according to a study by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, 10,763 industrial facilities were built or expanded across the country—but only 176 of those were in California.” So with roughly 12% of the nation’s population, we got 1.6% of the built or expanded industrial facilities. And that’s BEFORE AB 32 takes effect! From City Journal …
Help Support San Diegans in Need During the Holiday Season
For Third Year in a Row, DeMaio’s Office Helps Organize Clothing Drive for Local Charity “Second Chance.” Urges Support From San Diego Residents As the holiday season begins this week Councilmember DeMaio’s office will be turning in several bags of business clothing to the charity organization “Second Chance” to help local residents working to get back on their feet. Second …
Let’s shop small this holiday season
By supporting small businesses, you’re supporting San Diego As we head into the busiest shopping days of the year, San Diego City Councilmember Lorie Zapf is urging San Diegans to “shop small” and support local businesses this holiday season. November 26 marks the second annual Small Business Saturday, a nationwide movement aimed at supporting the local businesses that create jobs …
Not a CA budget “shortfall” — rather a revenue projection fantasy
One sad aspect of this year’s California school budget “trigger” fiasco was that, for fiscal realists, the “unexpected” budget shortfall was evident the day the CA state budget was passed. This “budget” made unusually bold (a.k.a. moronic) Pollyannaish assumptions about revenue. All economic indicators predicted lower figures, but the legislature was intent on passing a budget — ANY budget — …
County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price Endorses Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor
San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price today endorsed Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor of San Diego. Slater-Price cited Dumanis’ proven leadership of a large government organization and the ability to build consensus at the District Attorney’s Office as just two of the reasons she believes Dumanis is the best candidate to keep San Diego moving forward. “Bonnie brought efficiency to the …
California Small Business Assocation Backs Nathan Fletcher for Mayor
The California Small Business Association (CSBA), a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that advocates on behalf of more than 200,000 small businesses across the state, today endorsed Nathan Fletcher for mayor, citing his proven commitment to creating jobs and a track record of fostering a competitive business climate for California. CSBA is the first major business organization to endorse a candidate in …
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