Comments on: Fletcher's Union, Big-Gov't Record

By: Bradley J. Fikes

Bradley J. Fikes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:15:13 +0000

Steven, I'd like to see a more detailed account of the flaws in this legislation. Jeff Jordon of the SDPOA wrote on the blog SD Rostra: "AB 2510 is about allowing retired and active San Diego police officers to use the monies they already receive from the City to purchase healthcare from the largest purchaser of healthcare in the state to take advantage of the benefits of the system, while eliminating the legal requirement to provide retiree healthcare contributions to members who were never eligible for the benefit. There is no shift of the tax burden, but there is less of burden as retirees choose less costly insurance plans. I would love to speak with Mr. Greenhut, he can call me anytime at 858-573-1199 to discuss the matter." If accurate, this appears to mean there's no additional burden on the taxpayers. If there's any study or analysis that indicates otherwise, I'd like to see it. Best, Bradley

By: Brian Marvel

Brian Marvel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:50:18 +0000

Mr. Rider — Your spot on channel 10 showed your lack of any knowledge on this legislation. Unfortunately, Steve, you and Chris Reed did little to no research on AB 2510 nor contacted us to discuss. Steve knows how to get a hold of me, you know how to get a hold of me and I am sure Chris knows how to get a hold of me too. Your above response shows how trite you are and in what paradigm you live in. Sadly, Mr. Rider, it has become apparent that having intellectual discourse on pension reform with you is not possible.

Brian R Marvel
President, SDPOA

By: Richard Rider

Richard Rider — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Sure, Jeff — your San Diego police labor union (sorry — “association”) has a long history of championing tax-saving ideas for our city. WE know you have the citizens’ interests at heart. RIIGGGHHHHTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!

H.L. Mencken once described elections as “sort of an advance auction of stolen property.” With the SD POA endorsement of Nathan Fletcher, the union has announced their winner in the bidding.

By: jeff jordon

jeff jordon — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +0000

If you going to write about ab2510 at least have an idea about what you are talking about. The bill allows the sdpoa to join the CalPERS health system which pemcha rules previously disallowed under terms advantageous to san diego taxpayers. Under the bills terms san diegans would save millions of dollars annually by allowing retirees to join purchase their health care through a blended care system. Additionally, because it is community rated as noted by gasb it further reduces the unfunded retiree health liability by 20 to 30 percent which saves tens of millions of OPEB. If you would like to meet to discuss this in peron in order to educate yourself on the issue please call me. Jeff Jordon vice president sdpoa jjordon@sdpoa.org

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Fletcher’s Union, Big-Gov’t Record « SD Rostra — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:41:50 +0000

[…] this post is taken from a recent article by Steven Greenhut on the CalWatchDog website. This article was clearly written in response to Fletcher’s official announcement that he’s running for […]

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Fletcher’s Union, Big-Gov’t Record « SD Rostra — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:41:50 +0000

By: econprof

econprof — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:29:55 +0000

While Fletcher has given us generalities and rhetoric, DeMaio has put forth specific, tough proposals that would truely trim public union excesses. He has put himself directly in the line of fire, unlike the Republican In Name Only Fletcher. Ex-Marine Fletcher is hiding in his foxhole while DeMaio is leading the charge!

By: David from Oceanside

David from Oceanside — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:00:08 +0000

For a guy that showed so much promise he has shown himself a statist. His late night redevelopment deal which would keep the Chargers at the expense of taxpayers was all I needed to write this guy off.

If I could vote for San Diego’s mayor it would be for the honest and bomb throwing Carl De Miao. Fletcher represents those power forces currently in control.