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Economic Development Plan for District 3
Fred, I now believe you're a good soul and care about our community, rather than serving as Whitburn's mouthpiece. Truly, I mean that. But there's a huge difference between good guys like you and Todd Gloria compared to Stephen Whitburn. See, both you and Gloria have good hearts and a long history of service in our neighborhoods. Stephen Whitburn is not the same. The CityBeat says Whitburn, "came to San Diego six years ago in search of a career in politics." Coupled with the fact that Whitburn has dumped over $240,000 of his own, unaccounted for campaign cash into his coffers, would lead anyone to the logical conclusion that Whitburn is a carpetbagging political opportunist trying to buy the 3rd Council District seat. I hope that when the dust has settled and Todd Gloria is doing a great job on City Council, that you and he will be able to partner together to improve all of our quality of life. Best, Stephen Davis— October 31, 2008 10:56 a.m.
Goth Marriage and Gloria
Let's stick with the issues: Issue #1: Fred Williams is a beligerant queen. Issue #2: Stephen Whitburns is an out-of-towner trying to buy the election. Do you know that Whitburn has greased his own campaign with nearly $200,000 of his own money? Yet, Whitburn REFUSES TO COME CLEAN about the source of those funds. Remember...Whitburn makes about $55,000 a year working for a non-profit and doesn't own a house. Where did he get almost $200K? Whitburn's politics are plain ole ugly! Fact #3: Whitburn is a tremendous HYPOCRITE. He has taken thousands of dollars from developers, bankers and lawyers trying to influence City Hall. SAY NO TO DIRTY POLITICIANS, say no to Stephen Whitburn!— October 29, 2008 9:04 a.m.
Trash Talking: Allied Seeks to Expand Sycamore Landfill
Let's stick with the issues: Issue #1: Fred Williams is a beligerant queen. Issue #2: Stephen Whitburns is an out-of-towner trying to buy the election. Do you know that Whitburn has greased his own campaign with nearly $200,000 of his own money? Yet, Whitburn REFUSES TO COME CLEAN about the source of those funds. Remember...Whitburn makes about $55,000 a year working for a non-profit and doesn't own a house. Where did he get almost $200K? Whitburn's politics are plain ole ugly! Fact #3: Whitburn is a tremendous HYPOCRITE. He has taken thousands of dollars from developers, bankers and lawyers trying to influence City Hall. SAY NO TO DIRTY POLITICIANS, say no to Stephen Whitburn!— October 29, 2008 8:54 a.m.
Gloria' People Tearing Down All Whitburn's Signs
Such a joke. When will you learn that this election is about issues. Issue #1: Why hasn't Stephen Whitburn come clean about the nearly $200,000 that he's used of his own money to grease his campaign? Remember, Whitburn works as a PR rep for a non-profit. Salary: ~$55,000. Whitburn owns NO assests, besides an old car. Whitburn has refused to donate to charities in the past, claiming he "doesn't have enough money." Yet, Whitburn has nearly $200K to dump into his campaign? Here's an irrifutable fact: Whitburn just moved to town a few years ago and he's trying to buy the election. Reject shady politicians, reject Whitburn. Fact #2: Whitburn has screeching minions posing as District 3 residents, like Fred Williams. Don't trust him. He's a tired old hack, just like Whitburn. Election Day is a chance to move forward, that's why I support 3rd generation, native, Democrat Todd Gloria for City Council.— October 28, 2008 11:07 p.m.
Trash Talking: Allied Seeks to Expand Sycamore Landfill
Fred, Let's stick to the issues. Fact 1: Stephen Whitburn has greased his campaign with nearly $200,000 of his own money. He doesn't own a home, have any assets (other than a 15 year old car) and works for a non-profit. That's doesn't add up. Why won't Whitburn come clean about the source of his campaign cash? Fact 2: Todd Gloria is endorsed by the Democratic Women's Club of San Diego, FDR Democratic Club, San Diego Young Democrats, former Democratic Senator Dede Alpert, Democratic Congresswoman Susan Davis, the City Firefighters, CityBeat, Police Officers Association, League of Conservation Voters, former Democratic State Senator Jim Mills, Democratic Senator Denise Ducheny, and thousands upon thousands of democrats in District 3. Whitburn is using undisclosed campaign cash to try buy this election.— October 27, 2008 2:32 p.m.
Trash Talking: Allied Seeks to Expand Sycamore Landfill
Fred, I'm as real as the pimple on your ass. Here's the truth: Todd Gloria is a THIRD generation native of District 3. Whitburn, on the other hand, moved to town a few years ago and is political hack trying to buy the election. Whitburn has now greased his own campaign with nearly $200,000 of his own money, yet he refuses to disclose the source of his money. Remember, Whitburn owns no house, has refused to donate in the past to The Center of San Diego due to inadequate funds, but now has nearly $200K to try to buy an election? There's nothing dirtier than an out of towner trying to buy a political seat, which is the only thing Whitburn offers. Alternatively, Todd Gloria is a homegrown civic hero who's trying to better our quality of life. Gloria is clearly the good choice of council. Truly, Stephen Davis Lifetime Voter— October 27, 2008 11:59 a.m.
Trash Talking: Allied Seeks to Expand Sycamore Landfill
Whitburn is just another tainted political hack. Here are FIVE things he is trying to cover up: (1). He greased his campaign with over $100,000. Surprisingly, Whitburn has no assets besides a 1991 Honda Civic. Where does a person who can’t afford a car with power windows come up with $100,000 for a political race? Why won’t Whitburn come clean about the source of his money? Was it illegally obtained? If not, is this the type of shabby fiscal management we need at City Hall? (2). Stephen Whitburn accepted an out-of-state contribution from a Texas attorney at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. This firm was lead counsel for George W. Bush in Bush vs. Gore, which gave Bush the election and sent our country on a spiraling downward path. Why can’t Stephen Whitburn make better decisions? (3). Whitburn claims to be a San Diegan, but he is from back East, doesn’t own a home in our City and has moved at least three times in the last 8 years. If elected, most District 3 residents will have been in their area longer than their councilmember. Whitburn is not an involved community member, but instead a calculating opportunist. Is Whitburn fit to hold office when he has such a limited history and understanding of the District and its needs? (4). Whitburn’s campaign propaganda claims he will stand up to developers and lobbyists. In fact, Whitburn has accepted thousands of special interest dollars from: Developers, Real Estate Executives and Mortgage lenders, including campaign cash from firms that have foreclosed on hundreds of San Diego’s working families. High-priced Downtown Lawyers, including contributions from a law firm whose lead lawyer is in Lompoc Federal Prison for multiple felonies, including, fraud and racketeering. Oil and Gas Executives responsible for outrageous gas prices that are gouging middle class working families. If Whitburn is so close to the special interests, aren’t the residents of District 3 sure to lose with Steven Whitburn? How can the voters put their trust in a candidate that says one thing and does another? (5). Whitburn proudly touts the endorsements he received from a convicted criminal. John Hartley, a former candidate for District 3, plead guilty to a lewd conduct in public charge during the election and is listed as a proud supporter of Whitburn. After his plea, Hartley was banned from his day job-- substitute teaching in the San Diego Unified School District. Is this someone you would be proud to have support you? With this impaired judgment, is there any question why law enforcement has refused to endorse Whitburn’s candidacy for City Council?— October 24, 2008 4:37 p.m.
Following the Money in District 3
Fact is, Whitburn hasn't lived in San Diego very long and has dumped over $140,000 of his own money into his political candidacy. He won't own up to where it's from, even though he doesn't own a house (and therefore it's not form a line of credit) and works for a non-profit making about 55,000 grand a year. There is no way Whitburn saved $140,000 in cash to dump in his campaign, that's just stupid. Where did it come from Whitburn, why can't you be clean?— October 24, 2008 4:18 p.m.
Why do People Under Federal Investigation Love Todd Gloria?
History_matters you've officially lost your credibility. How dumb do you think voters are? Whitburn is just another tainted political hack. Here are FIVE things he is trying to cover up: (1). He greased his campaign with over $100,000. Surprisingly, Whitburn has no assets besides a 1991 Honda Civic. Where does a person who can’t afford a car with power windows come up with $100,000 for a political race? Why won’t Whitburn come clean about the source of his money? Was it illegally obtained? If not, is this the type of shabby fiscal management we need at City Hall? (2). Stephen Whitburn accepted an out-of-state contribution from a Texas attorney at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. This firm was lead counsel for George W. Bush in Bush vs. Gore, which gave Bush the election and sent our country on a spiraling downward path. Why can’t Stephen Whitburn make better decisions? (3). Whitburn claims to be a San Diegan, but he is from back East, doesn’t own a home in our City and has moved at least three times in the last 8 years. If elected, most District 3 residents will have been in their area longer than their councilmember. Whitburn is not an involved community member, but instead a calculating opportunist. Is Whitburn fit to hold office when he has such a limited history and understanding of the District and its needs? (4). Whitburn’s campaign propaganda claims he will stand up to developers and lobbyists. In fact, Whitburn has accepted thousands of special interest dollars from: Developers, Real Estate Executives and Mortgage lenders, including campaign cash from firms that have foreclosed on hundreds of San Diego’s working families. High-priced Downtown Lawyers, including contributions from a law firm whose lead lawyer is in Lompoc Federal Prison for multiple felonies, including, fraud and racketeering. Oil and Gas Executives responsible for outrageous gas prices that are gouging middle class working families. If Whitburn is so close to the special interests, aren’t the residents of District 3 sure to lose with Steven Whitburn? How can the voters put their trust in a candidate that says one thing and does another? (5). Whitburn proudly touts the endorsements he received from a convicted criminal. John Hartley, a former candidate for District 3, plead guilty to a lewd conduct in public charge during the election and is listed as a proud supporter of Whitburn. After his plea, Hartley was banned from his day job-- substitute teaching in the San Diego Unified School District. Is this someone you would be proud to have support you? With this impaired judgment, is there any question why law enforcement has refused to endorse Whitburn’s candidacy for City Council?— October 22, 2008 8:57 a.m.
Following Atkins's Lead
Whitburn is just another tainted political hack. Here’s what he won’t tell you: He greased his campaign with over $100,000 to make up for his lack of support within District 3. Surprisingly, Whitburn has no assets besides a 1991 Honda Civic that he purchased for $6,635. Where does a person who can’t afford a car with power windows get the collateral to borrow $100,000 for a political race? Why won’t Whitburn come clean about the source of his over $100K contribution? If it was from his family’s private trust from back east, he should be honest about it. However, what if the loan is backed by someone else trying to curry insider influence within San Diego? How does he plan to pay this loan back if he gets elected and is making only $70,000 as a City Council Member? Furthermore, what does it say about his personal financial responsibility? Do we really need another poor financial decision maker on City Council? The voters deserve and answer to these questions. Sadly, Whitburn also proudly touts the endorsements he received from a convicted criminal. John Hartley, who was former candidate for District 3 and plead no-contest to a lewdness charge during the election, is listed as a proud supporter of Whitburn. After his plea, Hartley was forbidden from continuing to teach as a substitute teacher in the San Diego Unified School District – yet Whitburn obviously thinks he is an appropriate supported to list as a friend. I hope no high school kids are volunteering on Whitburn’s Campaign.— October 13, 2008 12:40 p.m.