Progressive San Diego (PSD), an organization that works to create a more equitable and sustainable society in the San Diego region by promoting progressive candidates and policies, has announced the results of its endorsement process for candidates who sought their endorsement for the June 5 primary election.
A notable exception is the “no endorsement” for San Diego City Council District 3 and the failure of Todd Gloria to receive PSD’s endorsement this time around. In a press release PSD stated that they are, “… deeply concerned that Todd is not a bona fide progressive. For instance, he strongly supports the expansion of the Convention Center without any financial protections for taxpayers and without any credible evidence of benefits for anyone other than downtown hoteliers. He also actively campaigned against the creation of the Latino/Immigrant Empowerment District for the new council district delineated by the San Diego Redistricting Commission.” PSD have invited Gloria to a follow-up meeting.
PSD endorsements
• Congressional District 52: Scott Peters and Lori Saldaña.
• Congressional District 53: Susan Davis.
• State Assembly District 78: Toni Atkins.
• State Assembly District 79: Sid Voorakkara, Pat Washington and Shirley Weber.
• San Diego City Mayor: Bob Filner.
• San Diego City Council District 3: No Endorsement.
• San Diego City Council District 7: Mat Kostrinsky.
• San Diego City Council District 9: Marti Emerald
• San Diego Unified School Board District A: John Lee Evans.
• San Diego Unified School Board District D: Richard Barrera.
• San Diego Unified School Board District E: Marne Foster.
• San Diego Community College Board District B: Bernie Rhinerson.
• Chula Vista City Council Seat 3: Pamela Bensoussan.
• Chula Vista City Council Seat 4: Mary Salas.
For more information about the endorsements or about PSD contact Cory Briggs at 619-221-9280.
