Yesterday, six members of the San Diego City Council supported a resolution offered by Councilmember Kevin Faulconer, reaffirming the City’s support of managed competition. If memory serves me, the proposition for managed comp garnered around 60% of the vote. That was seven years ago and in the subsequent years, only 5 projects have been subjected to the process, saving the City an estimated $12 million per year.
Our Ceasar, Bob Filner, put a halt to managed comp while he “studies it.” Even though the City has won each managed competition, thus saving taxpayers money and improving government efficiency.
But in case you thought the news here was 6 of the 8 councilmembers present (maybe Alvarez was in Paris with Filner?) uniting in support of managed comp, VOSD has breaking news for you! Their headline: Managed Competition Importantly Not Mandated
In other words, don’t feel obligated to do what an overwhelming number of San Diego voters directed you to do, do whatever you please.
Hail, Ceasar.