This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 13, 2010. In an effort to allow voters to see a more personable side of candidates rather than the side that’s already advertised on their Web sites, I’ve decided to feature one race in each edition of Campaign Corral and ask the candidates in the particular race a… Read more →
Category: San Diego Politics
Coffee Party Movement makes its way to San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 9, 2010. Coffee or tea? A new movement is giving Americans the option. In response to the growing Tea Party movement, one woman created the Coffee Party, which has thousands of members across the nation, including 120 in San Diego. “We’ve only been around for two months and… Read more →
Acquitted medical marijuana patient seeks return of belongings from DA
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 8, 2010. This story received 147 Y! Buzz Up votes. A former defendant in a medical marijuana trial claims the office of District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is wrongfully holding his belongings despite his trial having ended with an acquittal. Eugene Davidovich, who made waves in the local medical… Read more →
Will the large number of young voters in 2008 hit the polls again in 2010?
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 30, 2010. The number of under-35 voters may historically decline during nonpresidential election years, but San Diego’s young leaders say the momentum to hit the polls will hold steady this year. And if inspiration from the San Diego Young Democrats or Republicans isn’t enough, a November ballot initiative… Read more →
Local leaders debate over term limit initiative
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 18, 2010. Members of the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce gathered together Thursday to discuss one controversial ballot initiative: term limits for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Hosted by the Chamber, two local leaders – San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council political director Evan… Read more →
Dueling health care rallies hit the streets of San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. As Democrats made a final push for President Barack Obama’s health care reform package, local supporters and opponents of the president’s plan rallied Tuesday at competing demonstrations. Conflict surrounding reform continues to escalate, despite the Dems promise to pass the package of bills this week. In… Read more →
Chula Vista Mayor Cox offers optimistic words in city address
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. In an upbeat State of the City address Tuesday evening, Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox promised constituents she would continue to make “fiscal accountability” her top priority in 2010. Mayor for four years, Cox briefly touched on somber issues such as the fiscal shortfall and talked… Read more →
Five years later, concerns remain on strong-mayor form of government
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on February 18, 2010. San Diego voters will have until June to decide whether the strong-mayor form of government should be permanent, though concerns remain among leaders despite the five-year trial period. The strong-mayor form of government – a structure change from the council-manager form and popular among major U.S.… Read more →
Court suspends three City campaign laws, upholds three others
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on February 17, 2010. A court decision has been made in the case between former City Council candidate Phil Thalheimer against the City of San Diego granting a preliminary injunction in three parts of the Campaign Finance Law. After listening to opening arguments earlier in February, Federal Court Judge Irma… Read more →
Slater-Price promises more in address, despite down economy
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on February 10, 2010. More for less was the theme of San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price’s State of the County address Wednesday night. Faced with a continuing decline in revenue and the ongoing threat that the state government could borrow or take municipal funds, Slater-Price outlined… Read more →