It’s a time-honored New Year’s tradition to review all the new laws taking effect starting on January 1. So I thought I’d get a look at new laws affected Rostrafarians in California. I nearly choked on my breakfast when I looked at the number. There are 837 new laws taking effect as of today. Seriously? Our state was so far …
Study: Majority of Votes Cast in SD Mayoral Election Will be Absentee Voters
For The First Time, Absentee Voters Will Dominate San Diego City Mayoral Election SAN DIEGO – In the past three San Diego mayoral elections, the majority of votes in the general election were cast on Election Day. However, a new analysis by the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) projects a historic change this year, as mailed ballots …
The Taxman!
In the mid-1960s, as the they continued riding a wave of popularity, The Beatles released the classic album Revolver, which opened with the song “Taxman.” If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street … If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat … If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat … If you take a walk, I’ll …
Reviewing Precinct Returns from the San Diego Mayoral Election
The race to become mayor of the City of San Diego has narrowed down to two finalists. In this policy brief the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) analyzed newly released electoral data from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ office using GIS software. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The June mayoral primary was a partisan election. Interstate …
Faulconer: “People in San Diego were hungry for change”
San Diego’s vote on Proposition B is reverberating across California and the country, creating national headlines. Kevin Faulconer, co-author of the Comprehensive Pension Reform citizens initiative, took to the airwaves to talk about the overwhelming approval of the measure, and how San Diego is setting a blueprint for reform for local governments throughout the nation. Watch the clip here.
The Oracle Speaks
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/john-tj.jpg” captiontext=”John Nienstedt, President of Competitive Edge, and T.J. Zane, President & CEO of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County, at the Lincoln Club’s Election Night Reception. Photo by: Melissa Jacobs”] Politics & Media Mashup I worked on a campaign with local pollster John Nienstedt a couple years ago and after he explained in a group email – a …
City Leaders Lay Out Prop B Pension Reform Implementation Plan
“San Diegans expect results. We must implement Prop B without delay.” That was the message City leaders delivered today following the landslide approval of Proposition B at the ballot box Tuesday. More than 66 percent of voters endorsed the measure, otherwise known as Comprehensive Pension Reform, to eliminate traditional pensions for new employees and replace them with a 401(k)-style plan, similar …
Live Election Blog
San Diego Election Night Live Blog Watch this space starting at about 7:45 p.m on Election Night for live blog analysis of the voting results. Read the related press release.
Lincoln Club Campaign Update Video
Submitted by The Lincoln Club of San Diego County
Live Blogging the Mayoral Debate
Excited to be live blogging today’s SOLD OUT (Wow and congrats!) Mayoral debate at the Town and Country. According to the wonderful daily updates from the registrar, 30% to 35% of votes have already been cast as of SATURDAY. Not sure we will hit the magic 50% number for mail in ballots but it is going to be close. Everything …
FACT SHEET: Lincoln Club of San Diego County
FACT SHEET May 2012 Contact: Tony Manolatos 16-for-16: In the 2010 election cycle, The Lincoln Club of San Diego County invested over $425,000 in local races and was successful in …
Proposition B Will End Pension Spiking
From The Lincoln Club of San Diego County:
Farrah Douglas was a Republican, and then a Democrat, and then a Republican
By Ryan Trabuco I must first preface this post by saying I have come to know Farrah Douglas through my volunteer efforts within the local Republican Party over the last few years. I respect Farrah. She’s an accomplished woman, and I believe she’s done an admirable job on the Carlsbad City Council. However, when a legitimate issue is raised about …
California – The Land of (Missed) Opportunity
Ten years ago Apple was worth $10 billion dollars. Today, the world’s most valuable company boasts a worth of $600 billion. This kind of incredible growth in such a short period of time can only happen in America. In addition, these numbers speak nothing of the revolutionary advances Apple has made to the way we do business and the improvement …
Lincoln Club Releases 2012 Endorsements
The following is for the June 5th Primary. You also can view the Club’s endorsements on its website: Candidates and Propositions Federal Elizabeth Emken, U.S. Senate Darrell Issa, 49th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives Duncan Hunter, 50th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives Brian Bilbray, 52nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives State George Plescia, 39th District State Senate Brian Jones, 71st District State Assembly Diane Harkey, …
Fletcher’s Fetcher…And More From Our First Candidate Q & A
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/web-fletcher-nathan-2012.jpg” captiontext=”Nathan Fletcher”] Politics & Media Mashup is on break for the next few weeks so we can bring you exclusive Q & As with San Diego Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Carl DeMaio and Bonnie Dumanis. We kick off this series with Fletcher. We determined the order based on when the responses to our questions were received — first …
AD 79 Candidate Ramirez: Carpetbagger or Can’t Read Google Maps?
There has been much jockeying by the Democratic hopefuls for AD 79, including a Republican-turned-Democrat-turned-Independent who has now decided not to run. The biggest question, though, is why Rudy Ramirez is putting his name in this race? He has never lived East of the 805 and last I checked the new 79th basically ends at the edge of the 805 …
San Diego’s Mayor Race Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
Originally posted on the Flash Report. The 2012 San Diego mayor’s race began like other love affairs – lots of hope and promise for the future. Then, the sparkle and shine of courtship faded quickly into the same old dull routine. No more flowers. No more moonlight and love songs. Seems I’m not the only one who noticed our romance …
Poll: 70% of San Diegans Oppose Chargers Stadium Subsidy
According to a new Survey USA poll, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’s proposed public subsidy for a new Chargers stadium is a tough sell to the public. In the October 13th poll that surveyed 500 adults in the City of San Diego, 70% of respondents opposed an annual $38 million taxpayer subsidy to fund a new football stadium for 30 …
Report: New SD City Council Districts Will Spur More Competitive Elections, Shape Future Policy Debates
SAN DIEGO – New Council District lines drawn for the City of San Diego will likely create more competitive elections and shift the balance of power at City Hall. Those are the major findings of a new study published today by the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR). On August 25, 2011, the seven members of the City …
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