Pension Reform, Solar Energy, and Water Rate Reductions Top List of Priorities
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Councilmember Carl DeMaio will deliver a major speech to civic leaders, updating and expanding his efforts to reform city government and serve the residents of Council District 5. |
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Highlights: Pension Reform: Details of a bold plan to switch all new city employees – including police and fire – to 401(k) defined contribution retirement accounts, impose fair employee contributions and cap liabilities for existing employees’ pensions. Solar Energy: Proposal to expedite San Diego’s transition to renewable energy by eliminating fees for solar and energy efficiency projects. i-Phone Application: A new i-Phone app that allows residents to access city services and report problems (potholes, graffiti, etc.) Road Repairs: A pilot project to indentify and make needed road repairs using volunteers, non-profits and “rapid response” model. Water Rates: Creation of task force to devise reform package to reduce water bills by 15% and freeze for five years through use of public private partnerships, pension reform, and other efficiencies. Who: City Councilmember Carl DeMaio When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 7pm speech (6pm reception for live shots) Where: Marshall Middle School, 9700 Avenue of Nations, San Diego |