It is all about leadership on the school board. Article illustrates that schools don't necessarily have to cut layoff teachers in response to budget cuts. UT
Campaign for re-election twisting in the wind, as Mayor Sanders decides to place city workers pension reform on November ballot. UT
Why don't the Padres pay for it? Council approves money to build a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Drive from parking garage to Petco Park. UT
Carlsbad city council took a position to oppose new power plant to be located west of I-5. UT NCTimes
City of Vista drops neighborhoods from its massive expansion of its redevelopment zone. NCTimes
Showing posts with label San Diego School Board. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Diego School Board. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Labor Council Membership Endorses City of San Diego Propositions A, B and C
The San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council announced its endorsement of Propositions A, B and C, which would amend the San Diego City Charter to ensure greater independence of the City’s auditing process, forbid the City from outsourcing the jobs of Firefighters, Lifeguards and Police Officers, and provide voters with the opportunity to vote in 2010 on whether to continue the Strong Mayor Form of Government in a responsible and balanced manner.
Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez noted that a coalition has formed to support the checks and balances the Labor Council championed very early in the charter review process, such as (1) increased independence for the City Auditor, (2) a fair mayoral veto, and (3) patience to see the trial Strong Mayor government play out before judging it.
“Although we disagreed during last year’s Charter Review, I am excited that San Diegans from all sides of the discussion can come together to rally around a package of reforms that we have said all along will keep City Hall accountable to working families and their neighborhoods,” Gonzalez said.
Propositions A, B and C were placed onto the ballot by the San Diego City Council after a contentious charter review process. Despite heavy pressure by a few in the community who wanted to concentrate more power in the hands of the Mayor, the City Council proposed a very balanced set of charter amendments that will improve the charter changes voters made in 2004 and 2006.
The Labor Council also endorsed George George (San Diego City Council, District 5), John Lee Evans (San Diego Unified School Board, Seat A) and Steve Castaneda (Chula Vista City Council, Seat 4). Additionally, the Labor Council recommended to the California Labor Federation the endorsements of Robert Hamilton (49th Congressional District) and Mike Lumpkin (52nd Congressional District).
George won the Labor Council’s endorsement after impressing union members with his on-the-job experience protecting San Diego’s homes. George served in the San Diego Fire Department for 31 years and later became the Fire Chief of Solana Beach.
“In a region that is woefully underfunded when it comes to fire protection and public safety, San Diego’s neighborhoods will really benefit by having an experienced first responder like George fighting to do what’s right on the City Council,” Gonzalez said. “Voters know the difference between real-life experience in the field and empty buzzwords when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.”
Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez noted that a coalition has formed to support the checks and balances the Labor Council championed very early in the charter review process, such as (1) increased independence for the City Auditor, (2) a fair mayoral veto, and (3) patience to see the trial Strong Mayor government play out before judging it.
“Although we disagreed during last year’s Charter Review, I am excited that San Diegans from all sides of the discussion can come together to rally around a package of reforms that we have said all along will keep City Hall accountable to working families and their neighborhoods,” Gonzalez said.
Propositions A, B and C were placed onto the ballot by the San Diego City Council after a contentious charter review process. Despite heavy pressure by a few in the community who wanted to concentrate more power in the hands of the Mayor, the City Council proposed a very balanced set of charter amendments that will improve the charter changes voters made in 2004 and 2006.
The Labor Council also endorsed George George (San Diego City Council, District 5), John Lee Evans (San Diego Unified School Board, Seat A) and Steve Castaneda (Chula Vista City Council, Seat 4). Additionally, the Labor Council recommended to the California Labor Federation the endorsements of Robert Hamilton (49th Congressional District) and Mike Lumpkin (52nd Congressional District).
George won the Labor Council’s endorsement after impressing union members with his on-the-job experience protecting San Diego’s homes. George served in the San Diego Fire Department for 31 years and later became the Fire Chief of Solana Beach.
“In a region that is woefully underfunded when it comes to fire protection and public safety, San Diego’s neighborhoods will really benefit by having an experienced first responder like George fighting to do what’s right on the City Council,” Gonzalez said. “Voters know the difference between real-life experience in the field and empty buzzwords when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.”
Monday, March 31, 2008
Progressive Picks
Progressive San Diego tipped its hat to two Democratic candidates for San Diego Unified's school board, handing endorsements to Richard Barrera and John Lee Evans.
Barrera's endorsement isn't a big surprise: The labor organizer sits on Progressive San Diego's board, and is currently the sole qualifying candidate in the race to replace trustee Luis Acle.
Evans, a Democrat and a psychologist who works in Poway, is competing with incumbent Mitz Lee, a Republican.
According to PSD, Barrera and Evans were the only candidates in their respective races to answer the group's request to enter the endorsement process, which includes a questionnaire and an interview.
Progressive San Diego hasn't endorsed in the third school board race, for Sheila Jackson's seat, because the group has yet to meet with Jackson and her competitors, said Tommie Watson, the group's operations director. Watson explained that the group had prioritized more heavily contested races. (Prior to Acle's failure to qualify, the race for his seat look competitive, Watson said.)
~Emily Alpert
Voice of San Diego
Barrera's endorsement isn't a big surprise: The labor organizer sits on Progressive San Diego's board, and is currently the sole qualifying candidate in the race to replace trustee Luis Acle.
Evans, a Democrat and a psychologist who works in Poway, is competing with incumbent Mitz Lee, a Republican.
According to PSD, Barrera and Evans were the only candidates in their respective races to answer the group's request to enter the endorsement process, which includes a questionnaire and an interview.
Progressive San Diego hasn't endorsed in the third school board race, for Sheila Jackson's seat, because the group has yet to meet with Jackson and her competitors, said Tommie Watson, the group's operations director. Watson explained that the group had prioritized more heavily contested races. (Prior to Acle's failure to qualify, the race for his seat look competitive, Watson said.)
~Emily Alpert
Voice of San Diego
Monday, January 14, 2008
Monday - Quick Hits
Steve Francis to make it official, that he is running for mayor tomorrow. VOSD
Still no news on new Superintendent of San Diego Unified, Board will meet again on Thursday. VOSD
National City agrees to increase the pay to consulting firm that is working on new land-use plan for city. UT
D.A. Bonnie Dumanis joins other D.A.s from around country in amicus brief on behalf of D.C. handgun ban. UT
"America's Sheriff" Mike Corona is retiring to focus on his corruption case. UT
Still no news on new Superintendent of San Diego Unified, Board will meet again on Thursday. VOSD
National City agrees to increase the pay to consulting firm that is working on new land-use plan for city. UT
D.A. Bonnie Dumanis joins other D.A.s from around country in amicus brief on behalf of D.C. handgun ban. UT
"America's Sheriff" Mike Corona is retiring to focus on his corruption case. UT
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Thursday - Quick Hits
Officials at Chula Vista Veteran's Home battle pathogen that has caused 71 residents to become ill. UT
Opponents of Alcohol Beach ban face deadline of tomorrow to turn in enough signatures to get the ban place on the ballot. UT
Sheriff's department has new helicopter, to assist in law enforcement and fire fighting. UT
Panel to consider proposal to further restrict alcohol usage in Balboa Park. UT
Middle school in Oceanside, that took two years to be built, and had been delayed for 6-months is scheduled to open in February. UT
Audit reveals that San Diego Unified used Federal funds for low income students to pay one time bonuses to retires. VOSD
Opponents of Alcohol Beach ban face deadline of tomorrow to turn in enough signatures to get the ban place on the ballot. UT
Sheriff's department has new helicopter, to assist in law enforcement and fire fighting. UT
Panel to consider proposal to further restrict alcohol usage in Balboa Park. UT
Middle school in Oceanside, that took two years to be built, and had been delayed for 6-months is scheduled to open in February. UT
Audit reveals that San Diego Unified used Federal funds for low income students to pay one time bonuses to retires. VOSD
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thursday - Quick Hits
San Diego School Board names an interim superintendent. UT
Move to add parking meters in La Jolla hits a road block. UT
Talks between Palomar College administration and non teaching employees union have soured. NCTimes
Overuse of groundwater to supply grow and golf courses in Palm Springs area has caused ground to sink. NCTimes
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in town yesterday to pimp for his health care reform plan. UT
Housing crisis is starting to have an impact on the commercial real estate sector. VOSD
Move to add parking meters in La Jolla hits a road block. UT
Talks between Palomar College administration and non teaching employees union have soured. NCTimes
Overuse of groundwater to supply grow and golf courses in Palm Springs area has caused ground to sink. NCTimes
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in town yesterday to pimp for his health care reform plan. UT
Housing crisis is starting to have an impact on the commercial real estate sector. VOSD
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Katherine Nakamura elected San Diego School Board President
After four votes the San Diego Unified trustees elected Katherine Nakamura as president of the San Diego Unified School Board and John de Beck as vice president this evening. The vote replaces Luis Acle as president and Shelia Jackson as vice president of the school board.[Link]
Nakamura who had at one time expressed interested in possibility seeking another office, easily won reelection last year over crazy wingnut Micheal McSweeney. Earlier this year her name surfaced as a potential candidate for district 7 city council seat. It will be interesting to see if she using her position as school board president to increase her profile for a run at another office.
Nakamura who had at one time expressed interested in possibility seeking another office, easily won reelection last year over crazy wingnut Micheal McSweeney. Earlier this year her name surfaced as a potential candidate for district 7 city council seat. It will be interesting to see if she using her position as school board president to increase her profile for a run at another office.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday - Quick Hits
City Council passes one ordinance directed at "Mini-dorms" but doesn't pass a second ordinance aimed at limiting the number of tenants. UT
Gentrification of roadway deemed a success after first day being open. UT
As the only major city in California that doesn't charge single family residences for garbage and recycling pickup, city faces revenue short fall as it implements new recycling ordinances. UT
The I.R.S. may have some money for you. UT
Severe water shortages loom on the horizon. NCTimes
Goal-setting divides school board. VOSD
Gentrification of roadway deemed a success after first day being open. UT
As the only major city in California that doesn't charge single family residences for garbage and recycling pickup, city faces revenue short fall as it implements new recycling ordinances. UT
The I.R.S. may have some money for you. UT
Severe water shortages loom on the horizon. NCTimes
Goal-setting divides school board. VOSD
Friday, August 31, 2007
School Board Candidate
San Diego Unified School Board member Mitz Lee (R) is running for the City Council District 5 seat. That leaves her school board seat in District A vacant. Gone are the days when an open seat goes to a Republican by default here in San Diego. We have a well qualified, progressive candidate running for this seat.
Dr. John Lee Evans is a clinical psychologist in private practice. He works with children and families on educational issues, and he administers psychoeducational testing. He was an active parent volunteer in SD Unified's schools when his children were growing up. He served on various committees (school site council, parents task force, and governance team),and he volunteered in the classrooms where his children attended.
John served in the Peace Corp in Honduras when he was younger. He worked with rural teachers. Dr. Evans also directed an educational enterprise that provided workshops, training, and language classes for teachers. As a community college instructor, he taught Psychology and ESL.
John is an advocate for progressive issues in San Diego. After picking John's brain on numerous educational issues (including all the current hot topics), I am convinced that John will make a fine school board member. He will help bring consensus to our current school board.
Dr. John Lee Evans is a clinical psychologist in private practice. He works with children and families on educational issues, and he administers psychoeducational testing. He was an active parent volunteer in SD Unified's schools when his children were growing up. He served on various committees (school site council, parents task force, and governance team),and he volunteered in the classrooms where his children attended.
John served in the Peace Corp in Honduras when he was younger. He worked with rural teachers. Dr. Evans also directed an educational enterprise that provided workshops, training, and language classes for teachers. As a community college instructor, he taught Psychology and ESL.
John is an advocate for progressive issues in San Diego. After picking John's brain on numerous educational issues (including all the current hot topics), I am convinced that John will make a fine school board member. He will help bring consensus to our current school board.
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