San Diego Rostra’s street reporters have been working their sources all day, and it’s paid off! We’ve gotten our hands on exclusive video from last night’s San Diego County Taxpayers Association Golden Fleece and Watchdog Awards, and we’re sharing it now with our Rostra readers. OK, who are we kidding? This isn’t like a Lindsay Lohan exclusive. SDCTA granted permission …
The Evil Alliance
Tony Krvaric, Bob Filner and T.J. Zane enjoying the Taxpayers Association dinner. Note Congressman Filner’s campaign button.
At Least the Fleece Awards Were Cute: SDCTA Hands Out 2012 Goldens
Smart governing decisions saving taxpayer dollars and collaborative initiatives took top honors, while cavalier attitudes and lost opportunities were called out and shamed at the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA)’s 17th annual Goldens Awards Dinner, held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in Mission Valley. Remote controls were nowhere in sight as the evening’s theme “Taxpayer …
Fletcher Releases Vision for Port and Maritime Economy
Mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher today laid out his vision to energize San Diego’s maritime economy with a plan to make the city’s port the “World’s Most Innovative”. “In the Fletcher Administration, our port will be the catalyst and epicenter for a new innovative maritime technology cluster, churning out new ideas and generating new jobs for our region,” said Fletcher. “As …
Belly Up To The Bar 2: The Official Goldens Drinking Game
Just in time could be my life’s mantra. I am reminded by Thor’s Assistant that no Official Drinking Game has been devised for tonight’s epic 17th annual San Diego County Taxpayers Golden Fleece and Watchdog Awards. Calling Ms. Tipit to the rescue. DISCLAIMER: In this litigious, risk-averse society, we must pause here to admonish anyone reading this column that it …
How did the feds end up pushing bullet trains? Maybe you don’t want to know.
Read this short but bizarre story of how our federal government decided to spend $20 billion on high speed rail boondoggles — from Chris Reed’s blog. I’ve seen more thought go into picking Lotto numbers. http://www.calwhine.com/whose-idea-was-it-to-push-bullet-trains-rahm-emanuels-doctor-brother-i-feel-ill/3117/ Whose idea was it to push bullet trains? Rahm Emanuel’s doctor brother. I feel ill. by Chris Reed KEY EXCERPT: In December [2008], the …
When Democrats ATTACK! — (Each other) — the epic Scott Peters vs. Lori Saldana Congressional Match
The roughest fights are often primary races, and here are the two toughest mail pieces I’ve seen in 2012. Scott Peters’ campaign accuses Lori Saldana of being a big business lap dog, voting for “tax giveaways” after taking corporate-paid travel (as a state legislator) to Rio De Janeiro, Germany and Argentina, with luxury hotels and “personal butlers.” Saldana talks tough on limiting corporate power, …
Texts From Mayoral Candidates: Part IV
We texted the following image to each of the San Diego mayoral candidates and asked them, “What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see this photo?” ___ Here are their replies: I’m so fortunate…Papa Doug has no idea I’m gay. ___ I used to read that rag but I’ve switched to Voice of San Diego. ___ There’s …
Nathan Fletcher Silences DeMaio Camp
“It’s unfortunate the DeMaio campaign doesn’t believe it’s an effective use of Nathan’s time to work with the Democratic Governor, Democratic Speaker, Democratic Pro Tempore and Republican Caucus Chair to protect children from sexual predators. The DeMaio campaign’s attacks only highlight the difference between Nathan who works with both sides to solve problems versus DeMiao who prefers pitchforks, press conferences …
New TV Spot Highlights Dumanis’ Bold Plan to Fix City Schools
Focusing on her commitment to fix San Diego’s schools, District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis released a third television ad highlighting her eight-point education reform plan: ‘Framework for America’s Finest Schools.’ “I’m the only one with a bold plan to fix city schools and the experience to get it done,” says Dumanis in the spot, which is running on …
Future Fletcher Voters in Poway?
On Monday night, mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher held an unusual teletown hall according to a couple of people who contacted me. One would think it was a campaign forum with Fletcher talking about himself and why he thinks he should be mayor. One problem: The people who told me about the forum live outside the City of San Diego; specifically …
The labor unions’ private sector pension bomb
One example: Labor’s actuarial reading of one SEIU fund for health-care employees finds it 100.4% funded. Credit Suisse’s fair-value reading finds it 49.6% funded—or some $6.8 billion in the hole.
Fletcher skips 35 floor votes today, plus controversial tax committee vote
Assemblyman Fletcher maintained his impeccable 70% 71% absence rate today. The State Assembly voted on 35 proposed laws today, bringing Fletcher’s total missed votes to a whopping 263 this year. In addition to the floor votes, Assemblyman Fletcher skipped a vote on a controversial tax increase that was voted on in the Revenue and Taxation committee. For the full story, see …
Bonnie Dumanis Deserves Her Pension…
KPBS published interviews with all the major San Diego mayoral candidates over the weekend. In Bonnie Dumans’s interview she revealed she’s “earned” her $200,000 pension but doesn’t think others should have one. See below: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/may/14/bonnie-dumanis-says-she-deserves-pension-supports-/ District Attorney and mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis says when she retires, she stands to earn just under $200,000 for her pension. She also supports Proposition B, which …
Proposition B Will End Pension Spiking
From The Lincoln Club of San Diego County:
New Channel 10/Survey USA Poll — Carl DeMaio 31%, Bob Filner 21%, Nathan Fletcher 21%, Bonnie Dumanis 13%
Channel 10 News and polling firm Survey USA just released a new Mayoral Poll and their conclusion is that “Carl DeMaio appears to have locked-up one of two runoff spots … with a fierce fight for the second runoff position … On Monday, Council member DeMaio gets 31%, Nathan Fletcher and Rep. Bob Filner tie for the second runoff spot, …
After a Rough Week, What Does Team Fletcher Have in Store?
It was a rough week for Team Fletcher. Let’s recap the week’s events. Sunday (5/6/12) The BIG endorsement of Carl DeMaio from the UT San Diego. Monday (5/7/12) A mailpiece highlighted Nathan’s record of voting for tax increases. Fletcher’s high rate of no-shows and missing votes caught up with him when he asked to be removed from his Committee to …
San Diego tea party Proposition Recommendations
My fellow SLOB, W.C. Varones, has posted tea party recommendations for this June’s ballot. Since there is no official tea party position, and everyone can claim a leadership role in the tea party, I am following suit. I am a resident of the city of San Diego, so I am not covering propositions in El Cajon, Oceanside or other areas. On to …
Gov. Jerry Brown: State budget deficit now $16 billion — up slightly from his $9.2B deficit revision in January
Gov. Jerry Brown: State budget deficit now $16 billion Gov. Jerry Brown said in a video release today that California’s budget deficit has mushroomed to $16 billion, nearly twice as high as the $9.2 billion he estimated in January. Gosh, what a stunning revelation! Who’d a thunk it? http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/05/gov-jerry-brown-state-budget-deficit-now-16-billion.html#disqus_thread#storylink=cpy But the good news is that it’s not Assemblyman’s Nathan Fletcher’s …
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