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 …
Senator Joel Anderson and Assemblyman Brian Jones Endorse Brian Maienschein for Assembly
From the Maienschein campaign… Dear Fellow Republican: If you agree that we need more Republicans in Sacramento who will fight to eliminate the regulations and tax policies that are driving businesses and jobs out of California, please join us in endorsing Brian Maienschein for State Assembly in the 77th District. As a City Councilman, Brian Maienschein worked closely with the …
Presidential Hopeful Gov. Perry Making San Diego Stop
From the Republican Party of San Diego County GOVERNOR PERRY WILL BE DOING A “MEET & GREET” OPEN TO ALL SAN DIEGO REPUBLICANS ON WED, SEPT. 7th AT 9 PM Republican Party of San Diego County provides unique opportunity for San Diego Republicans to hear from Governor Perry in person. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th CONTACT: TONY KRVARIC (858) …
Say What?!?
I once read William Carlos Williams’ The Red Wheelbarrow over and over in an English interpretation class for three hours deciphering the deeper meaning of an 8-line poem. That pales to my enchantment with this San Diego Union-Tribune editorial on the San Diego mayoral race. First, it begins with a self-aware candidate assessment: “The early conventional wisdom about the race …
Why I Support CPRI
This morning I announced my full support for the Comprehensive Pension Reform initiative which will appear on the June ballot next year. I was pleased to sign the petition to place the initiative on the ballot, and I encourage every voter in the City of San Diego to do the same. I’m very proud to stand with Mayor Sanders, City …
The Filner-Fletcher Letter
Bob Filner for Mayor 2012 1850 5th Avenue Suite 6 San Diego, CA 92101 Fletcher for Mayor 2012 4079 Governor Drive #329 San Diego, CA 92122 August 18, 2011 Carl DeMaio for San Diego Mayor 2012 PO Box 27227 San Diego, CA 92198 Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor 2012 110 West C Street Suite 1300 San Diego, CA 92101 Councilman Carl …
Todd Gloria Loves District 3 – As Long as It’s Convenient
Guest Commentary by Dave McCulloch Just the other day, Todd Gloria – City Councilmember for District 3 – tweeted his “heart is in D3 and [he] intends to serve it, in whatever configuration, for another four years.” While this sounds noble, I question his motives. Today, Gloria lives in Cherokee Point, a small area of City Heights that was recently …
Mayor of major District 3 city, Sam Abed of Escondido, endorses Steve Danon over incumbent Supervisor Pam Slater-Price
Just as redistricting made Escondido more important than ever, the City’s new mayor Sam Abed this week endorsed GOP challenger Steve Danon over incumbent Pam Slater-Price (also a Republican). The pending removal of both La Jolla and Pacific Beach (City of San Diego) from Slater-Price’s district gives Escondido a bigger voice in next June’s vital primary election. “We need new …
UPDATED — Dumanis Sacks Campaign Manager
UPDATE: The San Diego Union-Tribune has its own story, posted a couple of hours after VOSD — the UT gave credit to VOSD. The story’s second graf says the firing means Dumanis is having a rough time: The move indicates a rocky start for Dumanis as she competes with fellow Republicans — City Councilman Carl DeMaio and state Assemblyman Nathan …
Brief News Roundup
Misc News Stories Re: Issues we have been following… U-T: Fletcher backs city 401(k) ballot proposal Voice: Filner Shifts Cash to Mayoral Campaign U-T: Public must act to block Otay giveaway
DeMaio Campaign Raises $540,000 in 25 Days
DeMaio Campaign Raises $540,000 in 25 Days Demonstrates Deep Grassroots Support in Key First Campaign Reporting Period FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio announced today his campaign grossed $540,000 in the first 25 days of the campaign. Nearly 90% of donations came from within San Diego County and the median contribution was only $150, which illustrates an impressive grassroots donor base …
Mayoral Candidates: Why Wait?
Dear Mayoral Candidates, After a month of hard work the first reporting period has come to a close. Each of you know exactly how much you have raised. Sure the paperwork might not be submitted or even completed, but you know the number. So don’t make us wait a month, share with the rest of us. Each of you has …
Confident, Determined San Diego Pension Reformers hold productive Thursday night meeting in Mission Valley
Kevin Faulconer set the tone last night, telling a crowd of civic leaders, “This is not about Republicans and Democrats. This is about what is good for San Diego neighborhoods.” Faulconer gestured to a chart showing that, if left unchanged, local residents will one day pay $500 million-a-year for a “defined benefit” pension system. “If we act now, we can save $1 …
Happy Campaign Reporting Day!
It’s Christmas Day! OK- maybe not Christmas, but it’s still deadline day for the much-anticipated first campaign fundraising reporting period and all eyes are on the 2012 San Diego mayoral race. With less than a month at the old grindstone, politicos wait with breath that is baited to see who made it rain. The “ask” ain’t easy. Most candidates say …
SurveyUSA poll understates DeMaio’s lead in SD mayoral race
Earlier this month there was a poll for the all-important race for mayor of San Diego. It was financed by TV station KGTV, but it was not one of those bogus “call-in” surveys or Internet polls. The results showed my favorite — San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio — with an early but encouraging lead over his opponents (some not …
Pension Reform Measure Would Save San Diego Taxpayers up to $2 Billion
A groundbreaking pension reform ballot measure would save San Diego taxpayers up to $2.1 billion, according to a comprehensive financial analysis released today. “Taxpayers simply can’t afford to keep paying the staggering pension costs of city workers year after year, decade after decade,” Mayor Jerry Sanders said. “This ballot measure will restore us to fiscal sanity, creating a system in …
So What Will the Candidates for Mayor Raise?
The first campaign disclosure cut off for raising money in the City of San Diego Mayor’s race is this Thursday. I could give my predictions here about what I think the candidates will raise, but then I’d have to read the whole chain of campaign partisans chanting about my bias. So, I’ll just leave it up to the readers to …
10News Self-Proclaimed Scientific Poll Results in Mayor’s Race
Channel 10 proclaims its poll as science, without noting the methodology, and turns to a “political scientist” as an expert. It’s all very scientific. Yet, the results are still interesting… Councilman Carl DeMaio 22% District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis 15% Rep. Bob Filner 14% State Senator Christine Kehoe 12% State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher 7% Here ya go… http://www.10news.com/news/28176616/detail.html
San Diego Business Leaders Endorse Fletcher
Why we support Nathan Fletcher: We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Nathan Fletcher’s candidacy for Mayor of San Diego. As chief executives and leaders of companies, we know what it takes to run a large organization. The attributes that make the best executives are vision, courage and leadership. In business, these attributes separate the good from the great. …
Comprehensive Pension Reform kicks off
You’re invited… Who: Mayor Jerry Sanders, Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer, Councilmember Carl DeMaio, Lincoln Club of San Diego County and the San Diego County Taxpayers Association What: Comprehensive Pension Reform Campaign Kick-off Reception When: Thursday, June 30 Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Trellises Restaurant at the Town & Country Hotel (500 Hotel Circle, San Diego CA 92108) …
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