Candidate for
Mayor; City of San Diego

· Balanced the City budget without raising taxes

· Increased funding for fire including new fire stations and a city fire/rescue helicopter

· Increased funding for police including 132 new police officers

· Reduced sewer spills and beach closures by 60%

· Created the San Diego River Conservancy to protect the environment

· Tripled the undergrounding of overhead power lines

· Established the first City Ethics Commission

· Opened State Route 56 to reduce traffic congestion

· Eliminated the Charger ticket guarantee

· Developed a comprehensive City pension system reform plan that will: fully fund the pension system reduce the unfunded liability make the retirement board more independent