From the San Diego Daily Transcript…
DeMaio files for mayoral run
By ELIZABETH MALLOY, The Daily Transcript
San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio has filed the paperwork to run for mayor in the 2012 election, but downplayed the move in a written statement.
“Fixing the city’s pension and budget problems are my top priorities, and if running for mayor will advance fiscal reform of our city, I will do it," he wrote. "As I weigh this decision whether to run, I will be spending the next several weeks talking to supporters and listening to residents across our city to seek their advice and ideas.
"Since I’m actively considering and discussing a possible race for mayor, I have filed a ‘Candidate Intention’ form with the City Clerk’s office as required by law," he added.
DeMaio is the first person to file the paperwork for the next mayoral race, according to the San Diego City Clerk’s Office.