“We’re uniting San Diegans behind our reform agenda” – Carl DeMaio Art Castañares, long time Democrat political consultant and former Chairman of the San Diego County Democratic Party, has joined the Carl DeMaio for Mayor campaign. Castañares will provide strategic advice on communications and coalition outreach. “I believe Carl DeMaio is the right person to be San Diego’s next Mayor,” …
Obama says you had help from a friend: Radical, or obvious?
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times July, 20, 2012 SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2012 — The 2012 election saga took an unusual turn when President Obama, speaking in Roanoke, Virginia, claimed business owners obtain assistance from other people while achieving their magnificent success stories. On its face, this idea would have been met without objection. But something about Obama’s …
Bill Wells For City Council Web Site
To all of my friends and supporters, or just those of you interested in the El Cajon City Council race, I have published my web site at VoteBillWells.com Looks like we will have a crowded race again. Thanks for your support.
Chula Vista Districting – Does It Violate Voters Act?
I found it interesting reading about the proposed ballot initiative in Chula Vista being backed by Councilmembers Pat Aguilar, Rudy Ramirez and Steve Castaneda. The most egregious abuse included in this districting idea is how it would be implemented in phases. First off, Ramirez and Aguilar are proposing that one seat be affected beginning in 2014, which will be the …
Ahead of Court Hearing, DeMaio Rallies Public to “Protect Pension Reform”
Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio held a rally with a crowd of dozens of Pension Reform supporters in front of US Bankruptcy Court to send a clear message: San Diegans have spoken by voting for Pension Reform. The rally comes on the eve of an important court hearing on a lawsuit brought by government employee unions seeking to invalidate the results …
Ellis Calls on Lightner to Debate in District
Ellis Says Public Deserves More than Delays and Excuses from Elected Leaders Businessman Ray Ellis, who finished in first place in the June Election a head of incumbent politician Sherri Lightner, has reiterated his call for his opponent to join him in participating in a series of public debates. “Ms. Lightner has consistently declined requests by journalists and the media, …
High-Speed Rail is a Brown Onion Certain to Make Us Cry
With much fanfare, the governor last week may have sealed California’s fate as the Greece of the nation. The official signing of high-speed rail funding legislation empowers the California High-Speed Rail Authority with $8 billion for five years, with no additional legislative oversight. Promising a billion north and a billion south — with no guarantee of funding for either — …
New Majority San Diego Endorses George Plescia
George Plescia has received the endorsement of the New Majority San Diego. Plescia is running to represent San Diegans in the California State Senate, 39th district. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the New Majority,” said Plescia. “I’m appreciative that they support my economic plans to jump start our economy. We must focus on new job creation and …
Numbed by unemployment problem? 10 points to ponder
RIDER COMMENT: I think we Americans all are suffering from “unemployment fatigue.” We are sick and tired of discussing, pondering and complaining about this ongoing problem. But this reality is still a huge depressant on our economy – both economically and psychologically. Logically unemployment should still be the #1 issue in the November election – which is why Obama …
Wonsley retires as Horn’s chief of staff; Steiner takes helm
From County Supervisor Bill Horn… July 23, 2012– It is with mixed emotion that I announce the retirement of my Chief of Staff, Joan Wonsley. Joan has been on my staff for almost 17 years. She started as a Policy Advisor on health issues and for the last 13 years, she has been my top advisor, consultant and confidant. During …
The Ultimate Takedown of Obama’s ‘You Didn’t Build That’ Speech
Below is an odd post that quite impressed me — a comprehensive takedown of Obama’s “you didn’t build that” speech. All of my allies know that Obama is oh SO wrong, but dissecting his populist argument for others to understand doesn’t come easy. What is odd about this solid refutation is that it’s an anonymous piece. But the lack …
Instead of real reform, a sham budget
Guest Commentary by Tom Del Beccaro Another California budget cycle has come and gone. As with each of the budgets from the past decade or so, questions abound. Is it really balanced? Are the revenue estimates real? Will there need to be revisions in the months ahead? The short answers to those questions are that it is not really balanced …
How many other government agencies have “hidden” surpluses?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/07/parks-director-says-in-resignation-letter-she-is-appalled-by-hoarding-of-money.html Sacramento doesn’t have the leadership to solve the deficit without a tax increase. Gov. Jerry Brown wants to raise taxes without showing any way to make sure past mistakes aren’t repeated. I love the comment that California State Senator Noreen Evans (D) made in reference to the State Parks hidden surplus: “If one department can hoard $54 million for …
California tea party Conundrum
As a tea partyer in deep blue California, it may seem that we have limited ability to influence elections. Gerrymandering keeps almost all House, Assembly and State Senate races non-competitive. However, ballot measures and local races still provide an opportunity to make our voices heard and to beat the entrenched labor/big-government establishment. Temple of Mut has provided a public service …
Let’s just blame the shooter’s politics
In the last several hours, I’ve seen just as many web “accusations” that the movie theatre shooter is a Tea Partier as I’ve seen “claims” he is part of the Occupy movement. On Twitter, I referred to those pushing such irrelevance as idiots. Although my now relative calmness may not change the reality of that description, I’ll attempt a bit …
Movie Theater Shooting
Spontaneous free flow is not my usual style of writing but I found my self wanting to write this Friday morning, when I, along with the rest of the country, awakened to the horrible news of a gun man murdering (12 so far) and wounding many others in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater. The man is in custody. At the …
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Sixth Installment of: ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his sixth commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. Assemblyman Jones discusses how the fire tax actually fills a budget hole rather than protect areas prone to wildfires. The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues. Video: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12306
New addition makes group largest and most influential rental housing association in California
New addition makes group largest and most influential rental housing association in California
Bertha Lopez and the Character Assassination of John McCann
By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard about the troubles at Sweetwater Union High School District: corruption, scandals, and even a “naked chick” joke. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize the political opportunity to be seized amid the drama — but, what if the supposed “fall guy” for much of the trouble at Sweetwater was the one being targeted? I’m …
Is the San Bernardino city BK the fault of Prop 13? Nope!
In the article below on city bankruptcies, the LA TIMES gives the impression that San Bernardino’s BK is largely due to Prop 13. Not so. I don’t have the city historical property tax figures, but doubtless they closely reflect San Bernardino COUNTY property tax. Consider: In 2005, the county property tax assessment roll (on which the property tax is levied) …
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