Monday Not-So-Random Thoughts
– Governor Jerry Brown is 100% correct. OK, I had better qualify that. On the issue of actually abolishing redevelopment agencies in California, the Governor and I agree. RDAs aren’t in need of reform, they are poor public policy by their very nature. Clearing aside the plethora of examples of abuse that are rampant with RDAs, at their core they represent a gross manipulation of the free market, and put local politicians in position of choosing winners and losers.
– The starting gun is officially fired in the race for Mayor of San Diego. Up to this point, people have talked about it, but San Diego City Elections Code prohibits fundraising for the office until one year out – which was yesterday. Of course the normal campaign finance reporting period ends at the end of the month — which creates a fun-to-watch (and expensive if you are a donor) fundraising-palooza for June. San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio made his bid official yesterday, and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher announces his candidacy today.
– Does it seem odd to you that an… Read More