Please join us on zoom for our July 28 meeting. Our guests include :
Dr Alan Gin, Associate Professor, Economics USD
Benjamin Nicholls, Executive Director of the Hillcrest Business Association
Moe Girton, manager at Mo’s Universe/Gossip Grill restaurants
Please join us for a discussion as to what Covid-19 has meant to our local economy.
Virtual Happy Hour starts at 6:30 p.m., Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends approximately 8:30. Message us for the zoom link! The pubic is welcome to attend
Dr. Casey Dominquez, Associate Professor of Political Science at University of San Diego will be our guest speaker. Dr. Dominquez researches and teaches about Congressional elections, political parties, campaign finance, and the presidency. Last semester, she aired the impeachment hearings in class to illuminate how the Constitution works. She will enlighten us about the impeachment process and in particular, the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Social 6:30 p.m., Program begins 7:00 p.m.
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At our September 27 club meeting, a nominating committee was appointed by
President Howard Singer and ratified by the club.
The nominating committee recommendations will be presented to the club
at the October 25, 2016 club meeting. Nominations may be taken from the floor.
New Club Officers Elected:
President John Hartley
Vice President Raphael Doelker
Secretary Debra Storch
Treasurer Howard Singer
The new officers take over at the Holiday Party, else, if none, Jan 1, 2017.
Speaker for both the “Pro” and “Con” positions on Proposition C for “Chargers” have been invited. This Prop increases the Hotel Tax (“TOT” = “Transient Occupancy Tax”) to pay for a stadium and convention center expansion. The speakers are:
Mr. Dan McClellan, Spokesperson
“Yes on C”
Mr. Haney Hong, Spokesperson
“No on C”
President, San Diego County Taxpayers Association
After the debate, President Howard Singer took a straw poll of club members on Prop C:
Yes: 2 votes, No: 12 votes.
Club Member and former state assemblyman Howard Wayne has agreed to speak on selected Propositions, and particularly city props K & L.
When & Where: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 7 PM, 6:30 PM Social & Networking & Sign-In Period.
Joyce Beers Community Center, 1220 Cleveland Ave, San Diego 92103 (In the Ralphs-Trader Joe’s Shopping Center, Hillcrest).
Jeanne Brown, President of the League of Women Voters, will speak on the ballot measures on the November 8, 2016 ballot for California and San Diego, both county and city. There will be a “Powerpoint” presentation.
6:30 PM Social Half Hour.
7:00 PM Meeting starts.
Joyce Beers Community Center,
1220 Cleveland Ave, San Diego 92103
In the Ralphs, Trader Joe’s Shopping Center between Panera and Mediterranean Grill restaurants.
LOCAL MEASURES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2016 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE WEB SITE Qualified Statewide Ballot Measures
Ballotpedia The Encyclopedia of American Politics ancillary information
Ms. Brown gave a great summary of the ballot initiatives, both state and local,
with her Powerpoint presentation. Her Powerpoint slides are here:
Local Propositions (San Diego).
State Propositions (California).
State Propositions Organized by Category.
LWV state ballot recommendations. Link to their website.
Sierra Club and Labor Council ballot recommendations.
Uptown Democratic Club 