From Haney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers Association President & CEO…
“It’s time to put our differences aside and focus on the future. The Taxpayers Association stands ready to work with all parties in a civil and robust discussion to keep the Chargers in San Diego while protecting taxpayers. We can get there if we all come together and do what great democratic societies do well: dialogue and deliberate.
“This was never about defeating the Chargers, or the individuals who crafted Measure D. This was about protecting San Diego taxpayers from two measures that were crafted without any input from taxpayers. The Chargers have made wonderful contributions to our community in the form of charitable giving, and certainly enjoyment for the fans. We should work together on next steps.”
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Last night from Bill Baber, leader in the effort to defeat controversial Measure X, the labor-backed effort for more bonds and Project Labor Agreements at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District…
“The No on X Campaign thanks the voters of East County for rejecting this expensive and premature bond measure. With approximately 41% of the votes counted, it’s too early to declare victory, but if the vote count continues on this trend, Measure X will fail.
“If the voters reject this bond, we look forward to working with the District to bring back a new bond in 2018 or 2020 that will not include a discriminatory project labor agreement. We support the District’s goals to improve education, but we do not support a bond that wastes money on “pay to play” project labor agreements.”
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News Media Yet Again Misreads America’s Complex Pulse, from the NY Times…
A Dewey defeats Truman moment for the modern age