The average impact fee in California for single-family residence in 2012 was $31,100 per unit, nearly 90 percent higher than the next most expensive state and 265 percent higher [that’s more than TRIPLE] than the norm among jurisdictions that levy such fees, which typically pay for capital improvements, like water and wastewater facilities, required by a new development. Many states …
McDonald’s, Subway then In-N-Out
The title of the article refers to my dining plans for breakfast, lunch and dinner in light of the “fast-food” strike set for tomorrow in San Diego and elsewhere. I will be showing solidarity with the workers of those establishments who choose to show up and provide the generally good service we have come to expect in all American businesses. …
League of Women Voters refused to publicly condemn Filthy Filner
In San Diego, the story is that everyone called for Mayor Filner to resign — except the labor unions who paid big bucks to put “their man” in office. But apparently there’s one other group that refused to call for his resignation — a “nonpartisan,” supposedly politically unbiased outfit — the San Diego League of Women Voters! I’m getting several …
Matt Romney considering a run for mayor?
Someone is definitely polling on Mitt Romney’s son, Matt, as a potential in the San Diego mayor’s race. The admins at Rostra have no idea if he’s interested or even if he knows about the polling. Take a look at some of the Twitter traffic. No response from Matt yet. http://storify.com/sandiegorostra/matt-romney-considering-a-run-for-mayor
Progressive Revolt?
UPDATE – I’m not sure what the difference is between a progressive and a liberal, but progressives were hitting the phones today. They seem to be building a theory – that with at least one strong pro-business candidate in the race and one progressive Fletcher doesn’t really have much of a voter base. Listening in (forgive me!) today I heard …
DeMaio Releases “Integrity First” Plan for Ethics and Transparency Reforms
Integrity First Plan Improving Ethics and Transparency at City Hall Carl DeMaio is urging elected officials at City Hall and community leaders across the city to help lead a public dialogue on ways to enhance ethics and transparency at City Hall. To contribute to this much-needed dialogue, DeMaio is proposing several reforms as part of his INTEGRITY “FIRST” Plan. F …
Former Congressman Duncan L. Hunter Endorses Kirk Jorgensen for CA-52
The U-T San Diego covered the story a couple of days ago. Press Release from Jorgensen for Congress… SAN DIEGO, CA (August 26, 2013) – Kirk Jorgensen, Republican candidate for California’s 52nd Congressional District, today announced that he received the endorsement of retired Congressman Duncan L. Hunter. Congressman Hunter served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 28 years and …
Protect Prop 13 Event – September 4
On Wednesday, September 4, the San Diego Association of REALTORS® Commercial Real Estate Alliance of is hosting Protect Prop. 13. Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, will headline the event designed to help educate the commercial real estate and business community about a proposed “Split Roll Tax” under consideration in Sacramento. “Prop. 13 protections for commercial properties …
The Fletcher Poll is Fletcher Propaganda
When I woke up this morning I read the leaked Fletcher poll. This is not the kind of typical campaign poll we all see. It doesn’t take into account any of Fletcher’s many issues that voters might find concerning except his party changes. Even that question is soft sold. It’s full of positive things about Fletcher though. I can only …
Polling Polling Polling
There are so many polls going on in San Diego this week I have no idea where to start. First the Fletcher “poll” that is mentioned earlier in this blog. I say “poll” like that because I just got off the phone with a pollster friend and he pretty much confirmed what I thought: this isn’t a ‘real’ poll. It …
Leaked: Nathan Fletcher Internal Campaign Poll
Last night the Nathan Fletcher campaign was doing polling in San Diego. The entire set of questions was leaked. Another stumble out of the gate for this supposed team of professionals. The first one of course was the leak of his candidacy the morning of Mayor Filner’s resignation. Oops, cancel the planned big announcement! The poll reveals much about the …
Assemblyman Jones Applauds Call for People to Re-Vote on High-Speed Rail
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) questions the Governor’s recent snub of Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny’s ruling that states the High-Speed Rail Authority “abused its discretion by approving a funding plan that did not comply with the requirements of the law.” Instead, Governor Brown says the building will continue. Jones applauds the call by Senator Vidak (R-Hanford) for people …
Is the Filner settlement a good deal?
by Barry Jantz This was published at FlashReport on Sunday. Is the City of San Diego agreement with Bob Filner a good deal for taxpayers? Maybe we can start by agreeing on something. It really chaps the common hide to think the city would enter into any settlement whatsoever with the soon-to-be former but already disgraced mayor. If it were …
Nathan Fletcher: Gross AND Opportunistic
Even for former pro-life, pro-gun conservative Republican Nathan Fletcher and his sycophant supporters, the events of the last few weeks are jaw-dropping. First, in the wake of the tragic passing of Fletcher-booster and biotech leader Duane Roth, Christine Forrester sent an email in the name of the “Draft Nathan Fletcher” “movement” (no doubt organized by Nathan and/or his wife Mindy), …
Weekend Discussion: Filner — Fair Deal or Bungled Bailout?
Would you rather… Take the Filner resignation deal, as outlined by Jan Goldsmith.. or have recalled Filner and paid for up to $400,000 for a recall effort ? ***** Filner deal, as outlined by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith***** 1- criminal charges (alleged or real) against Filner are not resolved 2- Filner resigns Aug 30, 2013 at 5:30PM 3- Under CA …
Rostra Reaction to Resignation
We make no bones that the mainstream media and others are covering the breaking Bob Filner news very nicely. We know you don’t need to come here to determine the latest. So, other than what individual Rostra bloggers may write, we only have one brief reaction. In the last speech he makes in his more than 30 year political career, …
Fletcher files intent for Mayor
As if he had no intent prior. Let the games begin… Fletcher 501
Assemblymember Rocky Chavez speaks out against recently passed AB 1401
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rocky Chávez (R-Oceanside) urged a no vote on AB 1401 today when it was heard on the floor of the Assembly. AB 1401 was authored by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The measure would allow non-citizens to sit on juries in California. It passed the Assembly with a vote of 48-28. No Republican voted for the measure. When …
Mike Slater Says “No Bailout For Filner”
It looks like Bob Filner will attempt to resign tomorrow. If the San Diego City Council accepts the “bailout” deal, crafted by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, Councilmen Gloria and Faulconer, and Mayor Bob Filner, Filner will be gone. The San Diego City Council will meet in closed session at 1:00PM tomorrow. It is expected that the Council will accept the …
Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement from Turning Over Illegal Immigrants
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jones responds to legislation prohibiting law enforcement from turning over illegal immigrants who have been arrested for “minor” crimes to federal immigration officials. Crimes not listed as “serious” include, but are not limited to, human trafficking, exploding a destructive device to terrorize, solicitation to commit murder, and child abuse likely to result in great bodily harm. Assemblyman …
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