I’ve posted on this topic before. But the numbers have been updated, with the vaunted post-recession “housing building boom” in California fizzling out. It’s a sobering graphic. http://www.aei.org/publication/monday-afternoon-linkage-4/ Chart of the Day. More permits for single-family homes have been issued in Houston than in the entire state of California both: a) this year through March (9,184 in Houston vs. …
Why investors and business people often hate the free market
Recently I spoke to Pacific Beach Realtors about the benefits of Prop 13. Well received, of course. I’m seeking more such speaking engagements. But for me the most interesting aspect was a private discussion I had with a knowledgeable lobbyist for the CA apartment industry. The rep made the solid observation that their clients — real estate trusts — LOVE …
U-T prints op-ed from fake taxpayer group
The U-T recently ran a guest op-ed touting all the benefits to society of mandated prevailing wage contracts — which jack up the price of public works projects 15%-30% (not counting the inefficiencies of union work rules). But it was fraudulently presented. This piece was authored by some flunky from the “Middle Class Taxpayers Association.” It’s a bogus outfit (though …
“At the Rostra in Rome and thought of you”
That’s the message Rostra blogger Eric Andersen received with the photos below. Eric posted to his Facebook page, “Received these two photos from a friend traveling in Rome today and it made me think of a few of mine.” click for larger images For more on The Rostra, click here.
Dave Roberts Knows Best (Don’t You Dare Question Him About This)
Dave Roberts won’t be a County Supervisor in 2017. Underneath the smiling, affable exterior is an elitist’s heart, as Roberts is confident he knows how to run your life better than you do. I knew this when I watched him on the Solana Beach City Council and his voting record as Supervisor confirms it. As Supervisor, Roberts voted against the …
Assemblyman Brian Jones Accepting Nominations for 2015 Veteran of the Year
SANTEE, CA– Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) is seeking nominations for 2015 Veteran of the Year. He invites you to submit a nomination to honor a veteran who lives within the 71st Assembly District. The award will recognize a veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, community engagement and support for veterans at a celebration in Sacramento on June 24th, 2015. …
Were California real estate prices always so high? Not hardly! Not until the Democrats took over.
A common misconception is that California homes always been much more expensive than U.S. houses. More expensive, yes — but until relatively recently not nearly as much as people think. Until, that is, the CA state legislature became solidly Democrat, and the progressive policies started to take hold. The legislature swung Democrat in the 1960’s. Both houses have remained solidly …
Time to stop gambling with our future over water
Guest Commentary by Steve Hunyar As a born and raised Southern Californian, I have lived through droughts, floods, horrible wildfires, earthquakes, traffic, killer bees, Med flies, and more droughts. Did I say I lived through a few droughts? Droughts are a way of life here, and the only difference from one to the next is their intensity and duration. There …
CA has the worst three rent cost cities in nation — beating Manhattan
It’s amazing that three CA cities — San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose — are worse cities for renters than uber-expensive Manhattan, which is ranked #4. I’m sure most would conclude that these CA cities are isolated islands of madness in the Golden State. But perhaps even more amazing is that LA and San Diego are ranked just behind Manhattan …
Nobody wants a San Diego city job? SERIOUSLY???
From the UT… Michael Zucchet, president of the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, said . . . restoring those [past city worker] cuts will require hiring new workers, which he described as a struggle because many city positions have salaries below market rate based on pay freezes and some pay cuts in 2010. “Funding the positions is only half the …
Why I’m supporting Randy Voepel for Assembly
I am proud to endorse Santee Mayor Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District. As someone invested in this community, it matters a great deal to me that residents in East San Diego and Southern Riverside Counties have a conservative voice representing them in the Assembly. Randy’s 15 years as Mayor has allowed him to build a record that reveals a simple truth: …
El Cajon the only city in California to reduce sales tax
PRESS RELEASE Half Percent Sales Tax Rollback in El Cajon EL CAJON, Calif. – April 15, 2015 – The ‘Rollback Tax Event’, hosted by the East County Chamber of Commerce, the City of El Cajon, Parkway Plaza, and Valley of Cars, commemorated the one-half percent sales tax decrease in the City of El Cajon. With the sun setting of Proposition …
Four San Diego city firefighter hiring reforms we need
Here’s a San Diego city firefighter hiring reform we need. Four, actually. 1. Do what EVERY OTHER CITY IN THE COUNTY DOES — hire already qualified firefighters who graduate from accredited firefighter academies — primarily our community college programs. Let the students pay for their firefighter education. No need to start from scratch with a new recruit — putting him …
Assemblyman Brian Jones Endorses Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District
Press Release (SANTEE) – Assemblyman Brian Jones has announced his support for Santee Mayor Randy Voepel, who is running for the 71st Assembly District in 2016. Jones, who currently represents the 71st District, cited Voepel’s strong record as a conservative at the local level. “Randy Voepel isn’t just a conservative – he’s a conservative who gets results,” said Jones. “As …
RLC recognizes Assemblyman Brian Jones
Guest Commentary by Jason Jackson Last week the Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego recognized Assemblyman Brian Jones with its highest honor, the Thomas Paine Liberty Torchbearer award. The RLC is a conservative group that works within the Republican Party to promote the ideals of limited government, low taxes, and free markets. The group recognizes candidates and office holders that …
The Hillary Campaign Logo — Updated
Hillary Clinton released her campaign logo. Here’s a better version…
Tea Party Wave 2.0 — The 2016 Presidential Race
Today, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is planning to announce his candidacy for President of the United States. While former Florida Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, and former Texas Governor Rick Perry are likely candidates, there is no doubt that the influence of the grass-roots tea party movement is being felt this year. To date, there are four announced candidates …
Short Term Rentals and the Zapf Proposal
Single family housing that are used for short-term vacation rentals through web services such as Airbnb or VRBO have gotten negative attention here in San Diego of late. Even though the complainants point to specific behaviors they dislike, the underlying tone of the discussion is that they don’t like the sort of people who come to America’s Finest City to …
Todd Gloria announces for State Assembly
From Council Member Todd Gloria… Dear Friends, Nearly eight years ago, with your help, I went to City Hall to make a difference for our community. It has been an honor to serve as your Councilmember, Council President and Interim Mayor of San Diego. My time in public service has included some of the toughest challenges we’ve faced as a …
Krvaric Explains Local GOP’s Support for Anderson for County Supervisor
From Chairman Tony Krvaric…
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