‘Together, we will restore integrity to City Hall, put an end to the dysfunction, and heal our city’
San Diego (September 4, 2013): City Councilman Kevin Faulconer declared his candidacy for mayor today.
“I firmly believe San Diego’s best days are ahead – because we’ve turned our city around before,” said Faulconer, joined by his wife, Katherine, and their two young children, Jack and Lauren. “I was first elected to the City Council seven years ago following a mayoral resignation that left San Diego reeling. I’ve worked every day since then to repair the city’s finances and credibility.”
But in a matter of months, Bob Filner halted our progress, and in many cases reversed it.
“Yet as our mayor was at his worst, San Diegans showed their best,” Faulconer said. “From launching a historic recall effort, to rallying to demonstrate our community’s values, San Diegans united and – together – we took our city back.
“I stand with my fellow San Diegans, and I’m ready to do my part to make sure San Diego’s next chapter is its best yet. Together, we will restore integrity to City Hall. Together, we will put an end to the dysfunction and get the city working again for the taxpayers of San Diego.”
Returning trust to the Mayor’s office is the greatest challenge facing our community, Faulconer said.
“I have experience bringing people together, and that’s what I’ll do as your Mayor. I will get our city back on track – and move it forward. This latest crisis has taught us that leadership and principles matter.
“Putting San Diego first is the principle I believe in. That principle will guide my administration. Working together, we will heal our city once again. We will rebuild and restore San Diego.”
Click here to read Faulconer’s complete remarks.
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