San Diego – Carl DeMaio today accepted the endorsements of San Diego’s two leading infrastructure groups – the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders and Contractors. DeMaio marked the occasion by releasing his Infrastructure Plan to rebuild our roads, highways, bridges, and other transportation assets.
“Politicians like Scott Peters have neglected our infrastructure – spending our precious money instead on big government bureaucracies instead of road repairs or needed projects,” said Carl DeMaio.
“Carl DeMaio is unquestionably the best choice for San Diegans who want to see our infrastructure fixed,” said ABC President Scott Crosby. “Carl DeMaio has bold ideas for improving how infrastructure projects are funded and managed and that’s why our members have faith in him to make infrastructure a real priority,” said AGC Vice President Brad Barnum.
Among the ideas included in DeMaio’s Infrastructure Plan:
1. Highway Trust Fund Reforms – “Dollar In, Dollar Out Plan” DeMaio announced his commitment to fully fund highway infrastructure and other projects. DeMaio will propose expanded use of public-private partnerships for infrastructure. In addition, under DeMaio’s plan, every state would receive back 100% of every dollar in gas tax they send to Washington.
2. Fair and Open Competition in Construction: DeMaio vowed to end the practice of politicians have rigged the pricing and limited competition on infrastructure projects. DeMaio co-authored the “Fair and Open Competition Initiative” for San Diego – and will introduce a national version to free up billions in funding for infrastructure projects.
3. Streamline Project Approvals & Management: DeMaio will support a variety of reforms to federal regulatory and contracting rules to expedite the approval and completion of federal infrastructure projects and grants. DeMaio’s streamlining reforms are aimed at reducing the time and money it takes to complete infrastructure projects.
4. Funding for Key San Diego Projects DeMaio committed to make funding for key local projects a priority, including improvements at our border crossings, completion of the new Naval headquarters, and expanded airport and maritime port facilities.
DeMaio has a history of devising and helping implement innovative infrastructure solutions – including streamlining city construction contracts, improving project management of city road repairs, and supporting approval of key projects such as the Convention Center and key airport projects. To learn more about Carl DeMaio and his campaign for Congress, visit www.CarlDeMaio.com