Lawsuits
Mount Etna County Housing Facility Receives Poor Marks from Residents
By Pam Begeal This past May, representatives from communities around the city of San Diego joined San Diego United Communities members at a press conference and protest at a County and Federally funded Clairemont housing facility, located at 5255 Mt. Etna Drive, that has been receiving lots of criticism from its residents. They claim that it […]
Little Italy Leaders Call for Safer State Street Solution for All
The Little Italy Association (LIA) and Our Lady of the Rosary Church (OLR) are continuing to advocate for modifications to the City of San Diego’s proposed State Street bike lane design, citing concerns surrounding pedestrian safety, cyclist safety, and potential liability risks directly in front of the historic church, which is 102 years old and […]
City of San Diego Trash Fee Unconstitutional? – Decision Forthcoming
Residents of the City of San Diego are invited to attend an important meeting with Attorney’s Mike Aguirre and Maria Severson who are representing the plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in strong opposition to the Environmental Services Department trash fee, sighting that it is unconstitutional. The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 […]
What Happened To “Good Governance?”
It used to be standard practice among our elected officials to be the “gate keepers” of good governance. What happened that it no longer exists? Well, the fact is, it does exist, but not among those who are earning hefty salaries as City and County elected officials. Over the last year-plus, we’ve seen rampant examples […]
City of San Diego Trash Fee Unconstitutional? – Decision Forthcoming
At 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 10, the plaintiffs and residents of the City of San Diego who have expressed strong opposition to the Environmental Services Department trash fee, sighting that it is unconstitutional, will learn the outcome of their lawsuit. The judge presiding over the case will hear from attorneys, Michael Aguirre and Maria Severson, […]
The Riddle of Homelessness: What to Do With Your Taxpayers’ Money?
By Clifford Weiler, a Mission Hills resident since 1978 and retired public sector attorney Homelessness is an increasing matter both numerically and invasively. No one seems to want the homeless setting up in their neighborhoods, so the residents demand the homeless leave, voluntarily or involuntarily, but to where? Our city’s elected representatives are faced with […]
A Strong-Arm Mayor Who Works Against the Public at Large
By John Brady/Lived Advisors What happened the evening of Monday, August 22 at City Council is the outcome of the “Strong Arm Mayor” form of government. This got us the skydiving center, 101 Ash Street and looks to add the Kettner and Vine Street debacle as well. Any rational person would look at the […]
No On Kettner and Vine
No on Kettner and Vine wishes to issue the following statement regarding the Monday, July 22 City Council meeting and Kettner and Vine proposed lease agreement. We appreciate the no votes of council members Kent Lee and Vivian Moreno and appreciate the significant concerns voiced by council members Marni von Wilpert, Henry L. Foster III, […]
Chairwoman of Restore San Diego Addresses Violation of Federal Election Commission Laws
Amy Reichert, a lifelong resident of San Diego, holds the position of Chairwoman at Restore San Diego. Leading a coalition of citizens from diverse backgrounds, she champions government accountability, transparency, and a community-first approach. The hand and voice of a 91-year-old woman shook as she showed me a deceptive political mailer she received at her […]
