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Sanders, Gwinn, Dumanis Have Quietly Plotted To Shift Family Justice Center to YWCA, Says Aguirre. The Planned Move May Trample on Rules
Yes, Don, it is typical San Diego. That's why I really won't be all that disappointed if Aguirre wins. I actually applaud his efforts to root out corruption. I just wish he would learn the difference between being effective and tilting windmills. Is it time for a round of "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park"?— May 29, 2008 8:03 a.m.
Real Estate, Nightclub Developers Solicit Sanders Donations. Surprised?
So, Don, all of the developers have been giving money to DeMaio as well. I've been wondering just how Ace Parking has business in Rancho Bernardo -- yes, they're a contributor. Does that mean DeMaio is a slimeball as well?— May 29, 2008 7:59 a.m.
Was Dan Broderick Really a Model of Integrity?
Don, so what? I've planned to do lots of things in my life and realized that I simply cannot afford it. Besides, that's just an example. The city will have to prove to a judge that it hasn't spent money on non-essential items to show it's bankrupt.— May 23, 2008 8:48 p.m.
Was Dan Broderick Really a Model of Integrity?
Don, the Balboa Theater project started in 2003. And it was actually $26.5 million. They could have stopped work at any time and redirected that CCDC money into building fire stations downtown. But they didn't. The computer system may pay off. But it certainly could've been scaled down or put off for a year. Once again, the pension bill is only $160 million of a $3 billion dollar budget.— May 21, 2008 10:30 p.m.
Governments' Pension Numbers Often Meaningless. Actuaries Cave to Pressure, Says New York Times, Citing San Diego
Johnny, how about this quote from the website of Joseph Esuchanko. "When designed properly, a Deferred Retirement Option Plan can be a plus for both the employer and employees. Cost-neutrality, however, is vital to the plan’s overall success." http://www.ascpc.com/pbdrop.html Once again I ask the question -- has an actuary proven that San Diego's system is not cost neutral? Not BS from the city attorney, real figures from an actuary. No? Why not? Aguirre's "in depth" report says that "several actuaries have found it is not cost neutral", but oddly fails to tell us who or to footnote his report. Oh, and since you want to quote from Aguirre's report, let's look at the first line. "The San Diego City Attorney is releasing this updated version of Interim Report 24 on 29 January 2009." Yes, it says 2009. Now that's awesome -- he's practicing time travel. Doesn't that make you wonder what else he screwed up?— May 21, 2008 10:15 p.m.
Governments' Pension Numbers Often Meaningless. Actuaries Cave to Pressure, Says New York Times, Citing San Diego
The facts? Rick Roeder didn't need to give his OK. Lowenstein claims that someone else browbeat him in to it. Or maybe he was just a crappy actuary. Or maybe he's a political scapegoat for the politicians stupidity. Your 'facts' are being spun by an author and further spun by a blog. It's pretty interesting that the actuary currently hired by the city to evaluate the system says that DROP programs can be beneficial to cities. So why is ours supposedly breaking the system? Answer -- it's not.— May 21, 2008 2:30 p.m.
Was Dan Broderick Really a Model of Integrity?
Don, the city is going to have a hard time proving that they're bankrupt when they voluntarily spent $25 million on renovating the Balboa Theater... or when they voluntarily spent $40 million on replacing the computer system.— May 21, 2008 2:23 p.m.
Was Dan Broderick Really a Model of Integrity?
"JF will never say a kind word about Johnny and vice versa." That's the irony Don. In discussions about our politics, Johnny Vegas and I are a lot alike. I simply don't agree with his positions on city employee compensation.— May 21, 2008 7:47 a.m.
Purported Ethics Commission Pulls Another Slimy One. This Is So Blatant It Could Backfire
You forgot paying for trash pickup. I don't disagree with you about many facets of your plan. But you're only going to get so much from employees. Either of the pension plans currently being discussed will only save $25 million when fully implemented. Meanwhile, the city fathers spent that last year on the Balboa Theater renovation. As Dylan said, "It ain't me, babe... no, no, no it ain't me."— May 19, 2008 6:15 a.m.
Was Dan Broderick Really a Model of Integrity?
I dunno, Don... he's sure got the stretching the truth part down.— May 19, 2008 6:11 a.m.