U-T: Dave Roberts hires political crisis expert
SAN DIEGO — County Supervisor Dave Roberts has hired a crisis communication specialist to help his political career weather accusations from former staff members. Roberts has brought on board political consultant Gary Gartner, a personal friend and strategist for his supervisorial campaign. Read it here.
Richard Rider’s reaction to Chargers deal
I’d like to see the actual Chargers stadium proposal, but based on the task force’s official write-up which I presume is accurate, appears to be a $467 million taxpayer giveaway to keep the Chargers here — ignoring cost overruns and “surprises.” And apparently that’s not counting the 60 acres of land valued at $180 million (not sure how land ownership …
CSAG Releases Stadium Plan, Faulconer’s reaction, Goldsmith weighs in
PRESS RELEASE CSAG Lays out a Clear, Workable Path to New Multi-Use Stadium with No New Taxes ‘This financing plan is an important milestone and creates the framework needed to begin negotiations’ SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2015)—Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s Citizens’ Stadium Advisory Group (CSAG) released its “Site Selection and Financing Plan for New Multi-Use Stadium in San Diego” today. It …
Does Supervisor Dave Roberts Discriminate Against Women? #WarOnWomen
Former staffer Diane Porter’s legal claim against Supervisor Dave Roberts says three things: 1- Dave Roberts had an “inappropriate” relationship with staffer Harold Meza. 2- Harold Meza was given favorable treatment and rewards for being Roberts’ paramour. 3- Roberts misused county funds to reward Meza for that relationship and to cover up the existence of that relationship. Supervisor Roberts offered …
Dave Roberts Cannot Be Forced Out
Dave Roberts cannot be forced out of office, not easily anyway. A San Diego County supervisor must vacate a seat one of three ways: willingly or due to untimely demise, for which a replacement process exists, take their chances come election time, or possibly face a recall effort. Alarm bells sounded from District 3 as eight staffers fled his office just …
Head of Filner recall calls on Roberts to resign
The head of the 2013 effort to recall San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is calling on County Supervisor Dave Roberts to resign from office, in the wake of several allegations of impropriety against him by former staff members. Michael Pallamary, who started the effort to remove Filner from office prior to the then-Mayor ultimately resigning in August 2013, today sent …
Dave Roberts: A note to my constituents
My team and I take great pride in providing outstanding service to all constituents of the Third District. In light of recent media coverage related to former personnel, I wish to assure the public that those matters have not impacted my accessibility or responsiveness, nor my determination to provide the best possible representation to the Third District. I have taken …
Mayor Sam Abed Calls on Supervisor Dave Roberts to Resign if Charges are True
PRESS RELEASE – 5/14/15 Escondido, CA – Today, the Mayor of Escondido called on Supervisor Dave Roberts to publicly address the charges against him and if true, to immediately resign his office. “Public office is a high trust and if the allegations against Supervisor Dave Roberts are true, he should immediately resign. The people put their faith in elected officials …
Who Is Dropping the Ball on the Convention Center?
Earlier this week I addressed the troubling revelation that the Convention Center defaulted on a $13 million deal that would allow for the expansion space we need to keep events like Comic-Con. This is a BIG deal. I covered this on my radio show on Monday, and then started getting numerous calls that the situation is even worse. So I …
SDCTA Announces Finalists for Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards
PRESS RELEASE 20th annual awards program recognizes best and worst use of public funds San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) has announced finalists for its 20th Annual Golden Watchdog and Fleece Awards. The awards, which recognize the best and worst in local government efficiency, spending and decision-making, will be announced next Thursday, May 21 at a dinner at the Sheraton San …
Ellis Announces for San Diego City Council
Press Release ‘Ray Ellis has been a successful small business owner and he’s made a mark in San Diego as one of our most important non-profit leaders’ SAN DIEGO (Thursday May 14, 2015)—Ray Ellis, a small business owner, non-profit leader and community volunteer, announced today he is running for San Diego City Council. A Carmel Valley resident, Ellis is running in …
Trade you two Roberts for a Filner?
Mark Robak sent this along, saying “I have now completed my San Diego Dave Roberts baseball card collection!”
Which County Supervisor has the guts to call for Dave Roberts’ resignation?
Yes, of course, innocent until determined otherwise. No question. Yet, aside from the legal process, there’s also the point at which a scandal reaches the tipping point of no going back. There’s also the point when a public official becomes such a distraction that his or her constituents can no longer be represented fairly. The point when the government agency …
The phantom Texas economic bust from plunging oil prices
When the dramatic drop in oil prices occurred starting in mid 2014, liberals were conflicted. They hated the fact that low oil and gas prices increased the attractiveness and use of fossil fuels. But they took solace in the fact that at least the irritating Texas economic boom was finally reversed — that a hick state’s economy built on their …
Daily Video Blog – Last Thought with Carl
I’m having a blast with the radio show on NewsRadio 600 KOGO. We’re launching a new video feature called “Last Thought with Carl.” Here’s our first one – on the crisis in teachers’ pensions and our confrontation with the media rep for CalSTRs. Video Link Keep sending in your news tips and we may use them on a show soon!Final …
Lesa Heebner, David Zito, Peter Zahn: Tax Poor People to Pay For Solana Beach Roads
The California gasoline tax is one of the highest in the nation, yet our streets, roads, and highways are in s a perpetual state of disrepair. The main reason is because our gasoline taxes have been diverted from their originally intended purpose to the general fund. In 2010, the Legislature perfected a “gas tax swap” to facilitate this swindle. That’s …
NBC7: A Look Inside Supervisor Dave Roberts’ Office Amid Turmoil / U-T: Kersey to get the ball?
NBC7: A Look Inside Supervisor Dave Roberts’ Office Amid Turmoil A former employee in San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts’ office says the supervisor refused to act on complaints from staffers as documents confirm there has been almost a complete turnover of staff at the District 3 office since January. At least two of those former staffers claim Roberts created …
City of Carlsbureaucracy
Guest Commentary by Michael A. Schwartz While many were out celebrating Cinco de Mayo, more than 200 people again showed up to Carlsbad’s City Council meeting to support Gunther Guns’ indoor recreational shooting range. The first time was back in February, as I previously documented. This time there were a couple more speakers in opposition than February’s lone opponent, but …
The Los Angelization of San Diego. It’s about Times.
I was at San Francisco International yesterday late afternoon awaiting a flight and saw the news of the U-T sale, on my phone via Twitter. One doesn’t need the Union-Trib anymore to hear about the Union-Trib. Or, maybe not at all. Real time news is at our fingertips, with the content and parameters of what we want to know easily …
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