Becoming the next mayor of San Diego requires two things: making it to the general election and winning it. The best argument for Councilmember Kevin Faulconer becoming the next mayor is that he has step one pretty well sewn up. He owes it to party unity. Voice of San Diego has reported the back room…
San Diego’s District Attorney, Bonnie Dumanis, is one of our region’s most respected public officials. Being the County’s top law enforcer is not an easy job, but she does it with an iron hand covered with a velvet glove of understanding and compassion. Recently, the Log Cabin Republican Club of San Diego honored Bonnie with…
In my first look at the mayoral special election, I suggested that “Interim Mayor Todd Gloria may be the only thing between former Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher and a near coronation.” Since then, we have learned that former Councilmember Carl DeMaio and Gloria are out, and Councilmembers David Alvarez and Kevin Faulconer are in. So is…
SAN DIEGO – Councilmember Kevin Faulconer and Councilmember David Alvarez have confirmed they will participate in a mayoral debate at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Spirit of the Barrio Luncheon Sept. 27. Former Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher has been invited but has not confirmed his participation. The forum will address the most pressing issues facing the…
Today, City Councilman Kevin Faulconer announced he would be running for mayor. At news conference on Harbor Island Faulconer said, “Today I announce my candidacy for mayor of San Diego. Together, we will restore integrity to City Hall. Together, we will put an end to the dysfunction and get the city working again for the taxpayers of…
The San Diego City Council voted 7-0 April 16 to donate $77,000 in funds from councilmembers’ district budgets to The LGBT Community Center in support of its many core programs. Council President Todd Gloria thanked all the councilmembers for the donations and said The Center has “touched the lives of thousands.” The funds will go…
The City Council voted 5-3 Monday to not override the veto by Mayor Bob Filner over the appointments of attorney Rafael Castellanos and businessman Marshall Merrifield to the Port Commission. Six votes were needed and Councilmembers Marti Emerald, David Alvarez and Sherri Lightner voted to accept Filner’s veto Jan. 18. Council President Todd Gloria…
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved Monday all of Council President Todd Gloria’s committee chairs and recommendations for 2013. Gloria selected 5th District Councilmember Mark Kersey to chair a new committee dedicated to fixing streets, roads and sidewalks since potholes are the most frequent complaint city leaders hear from citizens. “I expect big things…
The City Council vote to confirm Todd Gloria as its new president was so certain Monday that his new nameplate was installed within two minutes of the 9-0 vote. Councilmember Kevin Faulconer – once thought to want the job himself – nominated Gloria to succeed Tony Young, who is stepping down from the Council to…
