CITY BEAT ENDORSES FILNER

May 17, 2012

City Beat Endorses Bob Filner for Mayor: "We know that Filner will advocate for neighborhoods over Downtown and the needs of common folks over people with money and political influence. He’ll be at least as good as Fletcher on environmental policy but likely better.

He’s focused on energy policy and wants to push the regional transportation authority toward mass transit and away from high ways.

He’ll insist on finally giving brainy environmental-justice advocates a seat at the table—Filner’s vow to bring in people who’ve long been kept from the halls of power speaks loudly to us."

FILNER STANDS UP TO SPECIAL INTERESTS

May 04, 2012

Dear Friends:
 
For the past year Bob has been the only candidate who has consistently said he will stand up to the downtown special interests and fight for middle class San Diegans.
 
Now we have proof that the special interests are scared to death that Bob Filner could be our next Mayor.  The following statement by San Diego Union Tribune Editor Jeff Light is a scathing example of the threat Bob poses to the downtown insiders:
 
“We as an editorial board do not want to see Bob Filner get through to the general election, because the environment around the general election is much more favorable to Bob Filner. So we certainly want to keep that from happening.”
 
It couldn’t be clearer that the UT Editorial Board is attempting to influence an election with their back room deals.  Bob's only interest is representing all of San Diego. He is opposed to a convention center tax that puts money into hotelier pockets, and a Chargers stadium at 10th Avenue Marine Terminal at the expense of expanding Port commerce. He has the courage to stand up to these downtown special interests.
 
“As Mayor, I will make sure our neighborhoods are my priority, not the special interests looking to make profit off of our taxpayers, and I guess that doesn’t sit well with them. For two decades this city has been ruled by the same downtown insiders. It’s time for a change," remarked Bob.
 
Is the Union Tribune a trusted news source or a platform for special interests?
 
Sincerely,
 
Ed Clancy
Campaign Manager to Bob Filner for Mayor 2012
 
We need to continue to fight for the middle class. Your contributions can be made, click on “donate”.

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS SAN DIEGO ENDORSES BOB FILNER

May 3, 2012

League of Conservation Voters San Diego Endorses Bob Filner for Mayor of San Diego
Leading environmental group backs independent voice for San Diego

San Diego – Today, League of Conservation Voters San Diego is proud to announce its endorsement of Congressman Bob Filner as the best candidate to be San Diego's next mayor.

Over a 20-year Congressional career, Filner has proven himself a staunch defender of the environment and tireless supporter of healthier communities. He has earned a 92% lifetime voting score from the League of Conservation Voters.

Real Pension Reform - NOW! 
April 28, 2012

The Mayor and City Council can act now to further reform the pension system. The referendum on the ballot costs almost $100 million over the next few years to implement, it does nothing to reduce the current pension deficit, it takes retirement security from employees who are not in the Social Security system – and it will result in years and years of more political wrangling and litigation over its legality and implementation. We can do better – and we can do it now!