April 15 is TAX DAY! San Diegans are asked to commemorate Tax Day 2010 by participating in a “MoneyBomb” to raise funds to advance fiscal reform in city government. A “MoneyBomb” is a coordinated online fundraising effort where individuals donate all on the same day — in this case, April 15. The tool has been successfully used by Ron Paul, …
Luncheon Featuring San Diego’s “Bipartisan Duo” DeMaio & Frye
SD’s Catfish Club Invites You to Join a Forum with Councilmembers Carl DeMaio and Donna Frye Who says a Republican and a Democrat can’t work together? Councilmembers Carl DeMaio (R) and Donna Frye (D) have been strange bedfellows during their time serving on the City Council together. For the past two years they have come together to push for pension …
New City Hall? Not Without A Public Vote
Councilmembers Carl DeMaio, Kevin Faulconer, Donna Frye and Sherri Lightner team up to secure a public vote…Read full memo As the City of San Diego has conducted negotiations with a private developer over the possibility of building a new City Hall and redeveloping the current Civic Center site, it has been unclear on whether the project would ultimately be put …
Councilmember DeMaio’s Open Letter to the Salary Commission
Councilmember Carl DeMaio recently wrote an open letter to the President of the Salary Setting Commission in reaction to their recommendation to raise the Mayor and City Councilmembers salaries. In his letter DeMaio stated that he “simply could not agree that a salary increase for the Mayor and City Council is warranted. I would suggest that the dire ramifications of …
DeMaio Opposition to Mayor/Council Pay Hike
Councilmember Carl DeMaio issued the following statement in reaction to the recommendation to raise Mayor and City Councilmember salaries from the City’s Salary Setting Commission: “I urge the Mayor and City Council to reject these salary increases. The city faces a severe fiscal crisis – and our taxpayers are feeling the pinch of a rough economy. ” “Furthermore, I …
If I only had a brain…
A brilliant piece of commentary, in which San Diego News Room Founder David King quotes an Al Pacino character, knows that his dog Milhouse is more certain than the Labor Council , and asks, “With its only meaningful content coming from op-ed pieces, how is the U-T any different from a blog?” (SD Rostra will take that part as a …
DeMaio and Frye Outline Bipartisan Pension Reforms
Continuing their bipartisan partnership to bring real reform to the city’s troubled pension system, Councilmembers Carl DeMaio and Donna Frye are asking the Mayor and City Council to act this year on pension reform. “A number of pension reform options do exist to help save taxpayers millions each year and achieve retirement security for city employees,” DeMaio and Frye write …
DeMaio Kicks Off Ballot Measure Campaign
Heads up in case you can join us for the campaign launch Saturday morning… If you can’t make it, please consider signing the ballot measure online at our new website: www.ReformSanDiego.com. You also can share a brochure on the Initiative with friends: http://www.cleanupcityhall.com/uploaded/file/ReformSanDiego.pdf Thank you! -Carl DeMaio DeMaio and Volunteers Kick Off Signature Gathering Effort Measure Would Require Fair and Open Competitive …
A Message to SD Rostra from Carl DeMaio
San Diego Rostra Readers: I hope you can make this neighborhood walk to collect signatures for the Competition and Transparency in City Contracting Initiative – so we can bring real change to San Diego city government in the 2010 elections! Details and RSVP below. Please pass on to all your contacts! -Carl DeMaio Signature Gathering Walk With City Councilmember Carl …
A Fresh Start for San Diego City Taxpayers
(originally featured in San Diego News Network) The recessionary turmoil and state tax increases of 2009 were a devastating one-two punch for many San Diego families, leaving few prepared for our unknown financial future. Rather than allow greater harm to befall our economy this year, City Hall leaders must take action today and prioritize the long-term interests of local taxpayers. …
DeMaio Applauds Key Ruling on City Pension Benefits
A late-breaking court ruling on San Diego city pension benefits has earned the applause of Councilmember Carl DeMaio, who has steadfastly challenged the status quo on our policy options to reform our long-term financial obligations. A detailed press release from his office is below. I’ve watched some recent media interviews where other leaders at San Diego City Hall have been …
FlashReport: Massive Budget Deficit Presents Opportunity
From Jon Fleischman at www.flashreport.org… There is a saying goes something like, “Adversity Breeds Opportunity.” This came to mind as I was reading stories in the SDUT, on the website of the Voice of San Diego, as well as a great column from FR friend Vince Vasquez on the up and coming SDRostra website — stories all about the massive …
DeMaio and Coalition File Ballot Measure
Over the transom… Please join us for a very important press conference at 1pm Monday at City Hall regarding a Charter Amendment that will have a huge impact on the city’s ability to balance its budget long-term. Please call to confirm attendance: Alicia, 858-382-2197 MEDIA ADVISORY DeMaio and Coalition File Ballot Initiative to Reform City Contracting Charter Amendment Would Provide Millions in Taxpayer …
DeMaio Releases Budget Forecast
Councilmember Carl DeMaio released a budget forecast showing that the city cannot balance its budget even if it closed all libraries, eliminated all park and recreation programs, and imposed a Trash Tax of $60 million annually. At the City Council’s special meeting on the budget crisis today, DeMaio provided a powerpoint presentation depicting additional liabilities not included in the city’s official …
City Reveals $180M Deficit – DeMaio To Convene Series of Town Halls
Today the City disclosed a budget deficit of $180 million — confirming concerns that the city’s financial problems are worsening. Councilmember DeMaio believes it is imperative that we educate and engage the public on the city’s financial problems — and seek their ideas on solutions. That’s why he’s convening an eight-week long series of “Town Halls on City Finances.” (See …
DeMaio Applauds Passage of City Business Tax Reform Package
San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio calls the decision “a big victory for small businesses and taxpayers”… City to Refund Fees and Commits to Take Up Additional Tax Reforms SAN DIEGO – City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today announced progress on his efforts to reform the city’s notorious small business and rental tax programs. With two 7-0 votes and a 5-2 …
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