If only we could all work at those really cool HQ complexes of Apple and Google. Sadly, we can’t. Meantime more good paying, minority-friendly jobs are abandoning California for a more business friendly state. Here’s a recent example — not even considered news any more in California.The Democrat Party — champion of the “little people” — runs California. Yeah, like …
Regulate This!
San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate appeared at February’s meeting of the Albondigas Political Society (San Diego edition) at Casa Machado Friday. Among all the usual ho-hum questions he was asked about the San Diego Chargers, a proposed infrastructure bond measure, and the like, Cate was asked something vitally important and a true reflection of his taste and character: his …
San Diego muni golf courses lose over $2 million annually
How can you lose money running a golf course when the land is “free” and you pay zero property tax? You’d think you’d charge enough to pay for the operational costs of such an endeavor. Not so, apparently — if you’re government. Indeed, the City of San Diego’s annual $2 million municipal golf course operating deficit is understated, as the …
Planning Follies
From the U-T: The City Council voted 6-3 on Monday to reject plans to build three homes on the Jessop estate in Point Loma, adding to the single one built in 1926.. . .“When you have properties this big, you shouldn’t be putting the houses 12 feet apart,” said Council President Sherri Lightner, adding that the design would make firefighting …
San Diego Republicans Endorse Senator Joel Anderson For San Diego County Supervisor, District 2
Press Release from the GOP Overwhelming support among grassroots Republicans led to decision SAN DIEGO – At its monthly meeting this evening, the Republican Party of San Diego County overwhelmingly endorsed Senator Joel Anderson for the office of San Diego County Supervisor, District 2. “Senator Anderson’s solid record of accomplishment and his steadfast advocacy for Republican principles earned him the endorsement tonight. Our …
“Behind the Scenes” on Tonight’s Central Committee Vote
Tonight the San Diego Republican Party will vote on whether to endorse a candidate in the 2016 County Supervisor race between Dianne Jacob and Joel Anderson. This weekend the UT San Diego ran a story neatly framed by County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and her political handler Tom Shepard. We all know where this is heading – just like previous votes …
DeMaio Tweets about County Supervisor fray
Note: Just after the below was posted, DeMaio went up with his own Rostra post on the subject. Read it here. ***** Carl DeMaio is weighing in on Twitter this morning about tonight’s Republican Central Committee consideration of an endorsement in next year’s District 2 County Supervisor election, which is shaping up to be a possible matchup between longtime Supervisor …
City of San Diego fails to report most employee benefit costs — “too much trouble”?
“GIGO.” Garbage in, garbage out. The city of San Diego lifeguards are probably the highest compensated in the state — but America’s Finest City has a policy of not reporting the full cost of benefits. Or even MOST of the costs. “Too much trouble,” apparently. Looking at the highest CA lifeguard compensation figures in the article below, it appears to …
Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego Endorses Joel Anderson for County Supervisor in District Two
The Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego voted to endorse the candidacy of State Senator Joel Anderson (Alpine) for District Two on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the 2016 election. The Second District covers most of East County. It extends to the Imperial County line in the east, encompassing the communities of Poway, Julian and Ramona to …
Does CA need higher taxes because we don’t pay enough already? You decide.
Unstated in California Assemblywoman Toni Atkins’ proposed new annual $52 DMV driving “fee” for infrastructure is the bogus assumption that Californians pay too little taxes. False. Consider: * CA has by FAR the highest state income tax rate. * The highest state capital gains tax rate (2nd highest combined capital gains rate in the WORLD). * The highest state sales …
Pension Abuse: Unions Are At It Again!
They are at it again. California’s government unions have already run up an astounding debt of $250 billion for unfunded retirements for state and local government employees. We have seen taxes hiked and services slashed to pump billions into these unsustainable pension systems. Now the unions want to take what little is left in government pension systems and use it …
Unemployment rate in California still second worst in nation
Is California “back,” as the liberal press and our governor so proudly proclaim? No. Not hardly. In November, California was tied for the second highest/worst state unemployment rate. In December, we’ve got second place all to ourselves at 7.0%. The national unemployment rate was 5.6%. Only “Deliverance” Mississippi was worse. The national unemployment rate not including CA is 5.4%, making …
GOP: County Supes’ Folly UPDATE!
Latest from the County Republican Party… Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd at 9 AM three Republican (!!) County Supervisors will vote to drastically curtail the free speech rights of our Party, severely limiting our ability to elect Republicans in general and those in marginal districts in particular. It saddens me to have to call out fellow Republicans Greg Cox, Ron Roberts, …
Chargers want to RAISE average ticket prices $100 a game
Here’s an interesting exercise in NFL economics. Some “sports economist” referenced in this otherwise excellent U-T article (Gee, I wonder who funds his academic chair?) has projected that a new San Diego stadium will mean $50 million more annually for the Chargers. Put aside for the moment the biased nature of this “study.” Suppose it’s true. RIDER QUESTIONS: Where does …
The Need For Reasonable Limits On Political Party Candidate Donations
Guest Commentary by Supervisor Ron Roberts Former state Republican Party chair Ron Nehring rightly states that “San Diego voters have a right to know who is trying to influence our local elections.” (Commentary, U-T San Diego, January 29, 2014). But his prescription for accomplishing that – allowing unlimited political contributions to be funneled through political parties directly to local candidates – …
U-T Weighs In On County Supes’ Folly and Grassroots Republicans React
From the Republican Party of San Diego County… A quick update on reactions to the County Supes’ decision to curtail our Party’s ability to elect Republicans… 1) Ron Nehring’s OpEd ran yesterday. It’s a must-read: New Rules Unfairly Limit Contributions For Supervisor Races 2) Today the U-T weighed in and called the proposal “naive and doomed to fail”: County Contribution …
Short Term Rental Issue
There is a petition on change.org asking the mayor and the City Council to ban short-term rentals in the city of San Diego. I’m not going to link to the petition because I don’t want you to sign it. A total ban would be ridiculous and an invitation for people to just flaunt the law. However, there are some issues …
A surprising defense of Prop 13
A Defense of Proposition 13 Property Tax Revenues by Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters ***Updated 28 January, 2015*** www.RiderRants.BlogSpot.com When it comes to gathering sufficient property taxes, Prop 13 is no problem at all – except for profligate spenders. Look at the history of my San Diego County – a history which pretty much reflects the history of property taxes in the urban/suburban counties …
T.J. Zane selected as local GOP’s new Executive Director
T. J. Zane, who over the last several years has been instrumental in building the Lincoln Club of San Diego into one of the most prominent political forces in the area, was announced today as the Executive Director of the Republican Party of San Diego County. “I’m honored that Tony Krvaric has asked me to serve as the new Executive …
Republican Liberty Caucus Recognizes Kathleen Hedberg
Guest Column by Jason Jackson The week before last the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) recognized Kathleen Hedberg of the Helix Water Disrict Board 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 …
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