Veteran and businessman Brian Wimmer has dropped out of the race for the 76th Assembly District and has endorsed Phil Graham. Wimmer made the announcement last night at the monthly meeting of the San Diego County Republican Party. The field of Republican candidates has now narrowed to five, with two Democrats remaining. “The best thing we can do for the …
Texas 2015 COL-adjusted median household income is 32.0% higher than CA — UPDATED April 2018
I’ve updated (April, 2018) my salient household income comparison of California vs. hated Texas. My original figures were from 2009. Since then it’s gotten even better — for Texas. According to the most recent U.S. census figures I can find, the 2015 median household income in California is significantly higher than Texas: CA — $64,500 TX — $55,653 — 13.5% …
NYC “cash cow” financial firms fleeing to low tax states. Sacramento, hello — anyone listening?
New York City has its own municipal income tax. Combined with the NY state tax, it’s the second highest tax rate in the nation. NYC is the only U.S. jurisdiction that comes close to challenging California’s place at the top of the income tax (dung) heap. The top NY state income tax rate is 8.82%, while the top NYC income …
Terence Hoey: Video Proves That Randy Voepel Lied About His Military Service
Two weeks ago, MCPO Terence Hoey, USN (Ret), a New York-based Stolen Valor investigator held a press conference, accusing Assemblyman Randy Voepel of lying about his military service. The press conference wasn’t well received by the mainstream media in San Diego. Two television channels and Joshua Stewart from The San Diego Union-Tribune rejected his accusations for insufficient evidence. Hoey told …
Press Conference Tomorrow: Assemblyman Voepel’s Military Service Record Challenged
Almost three weeks ago, Master Chief Petty Officer Terence B. Hoey, USN (Ret), a security professional based in New York City, accused Assemblyman Randy Voepel of “stolen valor”. Stolen Valor is a broad term military veterans use to accuse someone (civilian or veteran) of misrepresentation about his/her military service record. It can be as benign as someone exaggerating his/her service …
San Diego approves multiple, unnecessary pay increases. A bad decision being repeated throughout California.
Here’s a pretty good 5 minute studio TV appearance I did live recently on KUSI. The city of San Diego is paying multiple salary increases that are unjustified, and unnecessary. The interview includes invaluable observations that quite likely apply to every city and county in the Golden State, if not the nation. The “printed” story is below, but you have …
Concerned with guns, California considers legislation to end Biathlon competition at any Olympics in state
California has been the site of only one Winter Olympics, the 1960 Squaw Valley games. It was also the Olympic debut of the sport of biathlon, a traditional Northern European competition combining cross country skiing and rifle shooting. Despite there being no plans for a future California Winter games, some in the legislature want the state to make a statement …
Supervisor Kristin Gaspar Endorses Mo Muir for 76th Assembly District
ENCINTAS – Today, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar endorsed Maureen “Mo” Muir for the 76th Assembly District. “I have had the pleasure of working with Mo Muir on a number of issues important to our region’s quality of life, and I’ve seen first hand just how strong of an advocate she can be for our community,” said Gaspar. “There’s …
Who Will Run To Replace Rocky Chavez in AD 76 ?
Rocky Chavez is running for Congress, vacating his Assembly seat in the 76th Assembly District. Inlookers may recall that he ran for US Senate last cycle and, at the last minute before the filing deadline, opted to drop out of the US Senate race and run for re-election in his Assembly seat. Jerry Kern and Phil Graham dropped out of …
Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District
ENCINTAS – Today, San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir announced that she will be seeking to represent California’s 76thAssembly District. “North County deserves a representative with a lifetime of community service and a record of getting things done on behalf of our region,” said Muir. “I have had the opportunity to serve this community as a parent, …
Brian Jones Raises More than $500,000 for 38th Senate District
Former State Assemblymember and current Santee City Councilmember Brian Jones announced he has raised more than half a million dollars for his Senate campaign. In addition to his leading fundraising figures, Jones has also secured every major endorsement in the district. Jones has raised more than $519,000 for his campaign and currently holds more than $350,000 cash on hand. These …
Gun Owners’ Response to Times of San Diego Article about Bill Gore
(Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, originally requested a response from SDCGO and subsequently reneged on his promise to publish the response.) In reference to the article published on November 17, 2017, titled “Sheriff Gore Aims to Issue More Concealed Gun Permits in San Diego County,“ ideally a response only discusses policy, but it is necessary to correct inaccuracies in Sheriff …
Travis Allen’s awkward “crony capitalist” past
Travis Allen walks, talks, and sounds exactly like a tea party Republican…except he’s not. This is awkward: In October 2010, Allen gave $250 to California Sen. Barbara Boxer, $250 to the state Democratic Party and $1,000 to Brown. The donation to Brown was made in the name of the financial planning firm Allen owns, Wealth Strategies Group. All of the other contributions …
Supervisor Dianne Jacob Endorses Jones for Senate
San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob has endorsed Brian Jones for the 38th Senate District. “Brian has served as an effective advocate and representative for East County, and I know he’ll continue to do the same in the State Senate,” said Jacob. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with him on a number of issues and have seen him deliver …
Opinion: ‘Shameful’ to Use Las Vegas Tragedy to Advance Gun Control
The San Diego County Gun Owners political-action committee feels it is shameful that Rep. Scott Peters saw a horrible tragedy like the mass murder in Las Vegas as an opportunity to advance his gun-control agenda. Americans are mourning, healing and helping. Yet, Peters chose to leverage this tragedy to advance his agenda through a public statement that was published on this website. Our advocacy organization …
Assemblyman Voepel Announces 71st District “Listening Tour”
SANTEE – Today, Assemblyman Randy Voepel announced he will be holding a “Listening Tour” through multiple communities within the 71st Assembly District. “The Listening Tour provides a great opportunity for me to hear directly from my employers about the issues that matter most to them,” said Voepel. “Whether it’s reforming our state government, improving our state’s business climate, or making sure …
A Message on the Tragedy in Las Vegas
Friends, Like you, I am sickened and saddened by the horrific mass murder that happened Sunday night at a concert in Las Vegas. Reading about it, hearing about it, and viewing the video taken by witnesses put a lump in my throat all day yesterday. I don’t know how any of us kept from shedding a tear. May the families …
SDCGO Response to Sheriff Gore’s Talk To Latino American Political Association (LAPA)
After viewing the above video of San Diego County Sheriff Gore talking about his concealed carry permit (CCW) polices at a Latino American Political Association (LAPA) meeting, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) is compelled to clarify some statements by Sheriff Gore that could easily mislead voters. Clear, accurate facts and a candidate’s ability to deliver those facts are …
Assemblyman Voepel Announces 2nd Amendment Awareness Event
SANTEE – Assemblyman Randy Voepel announced his office will be hosting the Annual 2nd Amendment Awareness Event on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club in Alpine. “Despite the fact that the 2nd Amendment is one of our most important constitutional rights, it remains under constant attack from the legislature,” said Assemblyman Voepel. “The purpose of this event is …
“Kevin’s” New California Republican Party: Be Brilliant At The Basics
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer gave a speech at The Commonwealth Club about the future of the California Republican Party. By the time Election Day arrived, many people didn’t even know me as the Republican candidate. They knew me as Kevin. And I became the first mayor in San Diego history to hold my inauguration in that man’s neighborhood. I largely …
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