John deBeck, who set a modern record by winning five terms on the SD Unified School Board (1990-2010) today floored everyone by endorsing Mark Powell over incumbent John Evans in District A. In a statement at SD Rostra, Mr. deBeck declared, “Mark is both a fine former teacher and administrator, but is solid in his support for kids. I ENDORSE HIM WITHOUT …
Faulconer talks pension reform on national television
In case you missed it, Kevin Faulconer appeared on Fox News Channel this week to talk about San Diego’s Comprehensive Pension Reform citizen’s initiative, the fight to put it on the ballot and the millions of dollars in savings it can bring to taxpayers. The reform measure, which will appear on the June ballot, comes at a time when cities …
Goldsmith to PERB Board: The lawsuit to halt CPR has no merit
Among other things in a skewering letter to the California Public Employment Relations Board, San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith writes, “Never in the history of this state … has there ever been a requirement to meet and confer over a citizens’ initiative placed on the ballot by voter signatures.” That pretty much sums it up when it comes to …
We’re Taking Nominations RIGHT HERE — Who wants to be a GOP state senator? 21 Days left to get 40 signatures.
(A) Three weeks to get (B) 40 signatures and spend (C) $953 for a filing fee. In Equation form that would be ….. 3 + 40 + 953= Republican State senator. It could be YOU! So The Chair now recognizes YOU to make a Nomination right here in the COMMENTS section below. Or if you prefer a lower-profile, please send me a confidential e-mail at YourElectionVictory@hotmail.com I …
Walter Cronkite is rolling over in his grave after SDCTA Breakfast Forum
Five people who have a lot to do with the news you read, hear and see on a daily basis in San Diego got up early to talk about the role of news media organizations as advocates. What they had to say may surprise you… especially if you’re still living in the era of Walter Cronkite. The San Diego County …
El Cajon Charter discussion tomorrow on the Mike Slater Show
I will be interviewed tomorrow at 07:00 am on the Mike Slater Radio Show, 760 KFMB. We will be talking about the El Cajon Charter City initiative and the council vote next week to bring it to the June ballot.
You Can’t Tell the Judge Candidates without a Scorecard — Here’s Yours !
SD Rostra can report there are now eight candidates running for three “open seats” on the San Diego Superior Court. (In 44 other offices, incumbents are unopposed .) Here are the names and who they will try to succeed … OFFICE 24 (William Kronberger retires): Terrie Roberts, David Berry … OFFICE 25 (William Cannon retires): Jim Miller, George Schaefer, Robert …
San Diego mayor takes pension battle to Washington
From The Los Angeles Times: San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders took his campaign for pension reform to Washington on Monday, suggesting a June ballot measure in his city will influence governments nationwide struggling with spiraling pension costs. The measure would put newly hired San Diego city employees, except for police, into a 401(k)-type plan rather than a traditional pension. It also …
Breaking — Mark Powell (R) files to oppose incumbent John Evans (D) for the District A seat on SD City school Board
Confirming recent rumbles heard by SD Rostra, Mark Powell of San Diego today took out preliminary papers to oppose incumbent John Evans for the District A seat on the SD Unified School District board. Mr. Evans lost the 2008 district A primary 60% to 40% to Mitz Lee (R), but then won a citywide runoff. SD Rostra readers will doubtless have more details …
Obama increases electric car subsidy, bans D.C. private school vouchers
HERITAGE: Rich People Win, Poor Kids Lose, in Obama’s America Mike Brownfield February 13, 2012 at 5:47 pm Want a clear indication of President Barack Obama’s priorities? Take a look at the spending decisions emerging from his Administration today. In the battle between $40,000 dollar-electric-car-buying yuppies and at-risk kids in the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, rich people won, and they …
Press Release: CPR Issues Statement on California Public Employment Relations Board’s Attempt to Stop Much-Needed Pension Reform
COMPREHENSIVE PENSION REFORM for SAN DIEGO For Immediate Release – January 13, 2012 San Diego — Today, the Chairman of the Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) campaign, T.J. Zane, issued the following statement regarding the labor unions’ effort to get the California Public Employment Relations Board to file an injunction against much-needed reform: “The California Public Employment Relations Board is a …
Obama Care And Religion: When Worlds Collide
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Washington Times Communities on February 11, 2012 Used by permission. Despite an attempt by the Obama Administration to walk back its health care clash with Catholics and other religions, our nation remains mired in strong emotional discussion. This is no surprise. Obama articulated his new wrinkle with the usual clarity of a …
SD Registrar of Voters’ staff weathers Frantic Filing Day — This was the Politics Primeval
What the day after Thanksgiving is to Walmart, the first day of candidate filing is to the San Diego Registrar of Voters office: TOUGH. But ably led by Supervising Clerk Elvira Vargas, their Longest Day ended on Monday with few problems. Your correspondent watched spellbound as Waves of Central Committee candidates figuratively flung themselves at the office doors, like so many Salmon swimming …
Voters get Choices for all three “open” Judgeships — SD conservative icon Gary Kreep files for Office 34
Gary Kreep, a Ronald Reagan delegate at the 1976 and 1980 Republican conventions, today filed papers to run for Superior Court. Kreep heads the United States Justice Foundation in North County, a conservative law agency that specializes in Constitutional Law and protection of family rights. This assures voters will have options in Office 24 (Terrie Roberts vs. David Berry), Office 25 …
Gene Cubbison Has Never Done a Q & A…Until Now
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cubbison.jpg” captiontext=”Gene Cubbison”] Politics & Media Mashup: your weekend news aggregator leads off with a Q & A with NBC’s Gene Cubbison, the patriarch among local journalists. Also included: Gobs of links to some of the week’s best stories about local, state and national politics as well as social and traditional media. Gene Cubbison has few peers in the news business. …
5:00 pm Monday deadline —One-page form, $1,788 check, can put You on Ballot for Superior Court. Who wants to be a Judge?
Judge Wapner did it, why not YOU? There are three open seats on the SD Superior Court this year, and in one of them (office 34) only one candidate has so far filed, per the official records. If you or an attorney friend has always wanted to run, here is your Engraved Invitation. Get down to the Registrar of Voters (5201 Ruffin Road, Suite …
Nathan Fletcher Surges into First Place! Credible* Results
Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher continued his well documented* and very real* surge in popularity this week when he opened a massive lead in the latest poll. According to local sources at the Patch.com, Fletcher now leads with 66% of the vote, enough to capture an outright victory in the June primary. Councilman Carl DeMaio saw a drop to 14%, District Attorney …
City Taking Steps to Raise Water Rates Without Accounting for Existing Funds
The City of San Diego is moving down a path which could once AGAIN result in increased water rates for San Diego’s working families. I have adamantly opposed water rate increases since taking office and will continue to fight against further rate hikes in the future. The water department is beginning to move forward on a cost-of-service study which will …
Obama and Jesus: What A Team!
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Washington Times Communities, February 4, 2012. Used by permission. It might be nice if politicians would go to the National Prayer Breakfast simply to pray. Unfortunately, they also say things to the audience. In this case, the name of Jesus was invoked by President Obama to justify his love affair with wealth …
Rider on XETV-6 discussing SD city politicians’ pay and pensions — especially pensions
Here’s my latest weekly TV Q&A commentary I did today (2/9/12) on XETV-6 morning news. We discussed our San Diego city politicians’ salaries AND their truly unique pensions — pensions for a handful of people that are arguably the sweetest defined benefit plans in the known universe. About 3 minutes long. http://www.sandiego6.com/news/sd6-in-the-morning/Salary-Increase-Proposal-139017359.html
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