Conservative San Diego heroine Sylvia Sullivan describes grassroots activists repelling a weekend attempt in Los Angeles to soft-pedal traditional elements of the California GOP Platform. She was a moving factor in the events she outlines. “I attended the convention in LA this past weekend, ready to fight for our winning platform, equipped with stickers for all who wanted one. It read, ” We …
Fair and Open Competition Initiative Qualifies for the City of San Diego 2012 Ballot
Backers of an initiative that would prohibit project labor agreements (PLAs) on City of San Diego construction projects were notified by San Diego City Clerk Elizabeth Maland that the signatures submitted are sufficient to qualify the measure for the next citywide ballot. (The required minimum was 62,057). So it seems voters in the City of San Diego will have the …
Save Our Streets Action Plan
Today I released my “Save Our Streets Action Plan.” This plan sends out an “S.O.S.” to city leaders to make road repair a priority once again and presents seven major reforms to achieve the quality of roads that we deserve. Beginning with an “Infrastructure Lock Box Fund” that would set aside up to $497 million over the next five years …
Farrah Douglas Announces Assembly Bid
Just over the email… Businesswoman and Councilwoman Farrah Douglas Announces for State Assembly Martin Garrick, Matt Hall, Pam Slater-Price, Tom Sudberry to Serve as Campaign Co-Chairs (Carlsbad, Calif.) – Carlsbad City Councilwoman Farrah Douglas has announced her candidacy for California State Assembly. A successful small businesswoman and recognized community leader, her campaign will be chaired by some of regions most …
No Blaming Rostra
Union-Trib reporter Matthew T. Hall notes on Twitter today that former Mayor Dick Murphy has this to say in his book, “San Diego’s Judge Mayor: How Murphy’s Law Blindsided Leadership with 2020 Vision“… “I received death threats that at times required 24-hour police protection from my security detail.” Wow, and Rostra wasn’t even around at the time for anyone to …
We’ve been robbed…by Sacramento
This op-ed originally appeared in the Orange County Register While Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Santa Ana) whines about being robbed by his campaign treasurer, Orange County was in fact, robbed of $48 million in the June 2011 budget deal. While the tax grab may have occurred with or without his vote, Mr. Solorio was the only OC member to vote for …
Senator Mark Wyland endorses Marie Waldron for open 75th State Assembly seat
North County’s senior state legislator, Sen. Mark Wyland, has endorsed Escondido City Councilwoman Marie Waldron for the open 75th State Assembly seat. Redistricting and term limits place Escondido, Fallbrook, San Marcos , Valley Center (and Riverside County’s Temecula) in a newly-numbered district with no incumbent. Councilwoman Waldron is the only announced GOP candidate to date. “I’ve known Marie for fifteen years,” said Senator …
Nice San Diego You Got There . . . Shame If Anything Happened To It
“And we all know that an aging population of firefighters, police officers and lifeguards who can’t afford to retire isn’t best for our safety. Be fair and be safe. Refuse to sign.” — San Diego firefighter Willie Alegre, ever-so-subtly advising city of San Diego voters it wouldn’t be in their interest to sign the pension reform measure now being circulated. …
San Diego Must Invest in Infrastructure
Today I am unveiling my 9-point infrastructure plan to invest in San Diego’s streets, roads, parks, water system and other core infrastructure. Our City’s future depends on smooth riding streets and roads, reliable water systems, accessible libraries, well-kept recreation centers and clean parks. This plan has been developed over the past few months with the help of a coalition of …
Sept. 20, 1977 …… San Diego’s wild, ‘Nude Beach’ election Classic is Remembered
The political summer of 1977 was dominated by debate over nude sunbathing at Black’s Beach, briefly legalized by a City Council majority in the mid-1970s. Public pressure led to a referendum pitting the Nude Beaches Committee (No on Prop. D) vs. Councilman Lee Hubbard’s Save the Beaches committee (Yes on Prop. D). Ten days out a San Diego Union poll showed the …
Skip the Line at Phil’s BBQ: Fundraiser for Carl DeMaio for Mayor
The line at Phil’s BBQ is often out-the-door! Join us for an evening fundraiser to support Carl DeMaio for Mayor, and get delicious BBQ without the long line! Tired of getting served the same old thing at City Hall? Carl DeMaio believes that San Diegans need a new menu – one that includes pension reform, balancing the budget without raising …
CityBeat: Labor Council used non-existent law to pressure KUSI
From SD CityBeat… Labor Council used non-existent law to pressure KUSI Spokesperson still says someone should investigate CPR campaign’s involvement in TV special By Dave Maass On Wednesday, lawyers for San Diego County’s top labor organization sent a letter to KUSI, demanding that the local TV station attach a political disclosure to its televised news special on a pension-reform ballot …
Friends of NRA Dinner – October 8, 2011 — Win a Gun!
Friends of NRA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 4:30 PM LOCATION Scottish Rite Masonic Ctr 1895 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 CONTACT Ronnie Smith Phone:(619) 562-3629 Email: ronnie.smith@tektronix.com WIN A GUN! The Friends of the NRA Dinner is October 8, 2011, 4:30PM at the Scottish Rite in Mission Valley! This event raises money for local shooting clinics and events …
Weekender Political Roundup
I thought the grocery unions might be on strike at the time of this writing, and they still might by the time you read this. However, a 7:10 p.m. deadline came and went today without a strike. This is great news, and perhaps a strike can be averted. Despite my antipathy for the union position and belief that they will …
San Diego State alumni are STOKED! — 57,000 at San Diego Stadium cheer great Aztec win (42-24) vs. Washington State
It’s official, Aztec alumni are now at Coryell Def Con 4 after last night’s football triumph before 57,000 screaming fans at San Diego Stadium, double the usual attendance. The milestone victory completes SDSU’s first 3-0 start since 1981. The victory lifts spirits throughout San Diego, and the Team’s unity sets an example of what cooperative effort can achieve, reflecting Head Coach …
Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan Passes Away
North County – See North County Times Article Encinitas City Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan lost her battle with endometrial cancer Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Having served on the city council since 2000, she was active on many regional boards and a strong defender of the issues which were important to her, especially keeping her city environmentally friendly. I served with Maggie …
Here are Your Weekend News Links for mid-September
Here are some useful news sources for SD Rostra fans, and enjoyable weekend reading. Batting lead-off for you is Matt Potter, who is the best investigative reporter in San Diego… and the best this town has seen since the immortal Harold Keen, from the 1950s to the early 1980s, on Channel 8 and at San Diego magazine. Harold Keen was the undisputed …
Politifest – Saturday at Liberty Station
In case you’ve somehow missed this is happening Saturday. From Voice of San Diego… Sept. 17th. Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A festival celebrating the ideas that shape San Diego’s future, including a Lincoln/Douglas-style mayoral debate, beer garden and old-fashioned family fun. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debated at county fairs and festivals. Outdoors and …
Prioritizing Electrical Grid Reliability: San Diego is Vulnerable as the Region Grows
Guest Commentary by John Gordon The bottom line of the recent Southwest power outage is that San Diego was never more than a misplaced car accident, lightning bolt, brushfire, or otherwise inane occurrence away from a disaster. Until significant infrastructure improvements are made to better link the San Diego grid with the rest of California, San Diego’s electrical reliability will …
…and she wants to control MORE of our tax dollars?
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced that her campaign war chest was “wiped out” by treasurer Kinde Durkee. Ms. Durkee faces federal charges for allegedly plundering hundreds of thousands—if not millions—of dollars from Democratic candidates throughout California. Oddly enough, Sen. Feinstein does not know how much money Ms. Durkee stole from her. Why not? Because, according to Politico.com: Feinstein said she …
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