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Riordan Helps Latinos Connect With GOP, and Some Personal Thoughts

Posted on May 30, 2012 | 2 Comments

Today, the L.A. Daily News highlights a new radio ad push by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan to help Latino voters better connect with the Republican Party.

Riordan, who served as Mayor of Los Angeles from 1993-2001, earned as much as 60% of the Latino vote throughout his tenure as mayor of the nation’s second largest city.

Despite an unsuccessful gubernatorial run in 2002, Riordan continues to remain a pillar within the Republican Party — and he understands the need to include in this all-important demographic into our party.

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City Redistricting Coverage

Posted on July 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

With the efforts on San Diego city redistricting heating up, here is a Letter to the Editor I penned to the San Diego Union-Tribune that was posted today (July 7, 2011):

Letter to the Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune

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UPDATED: Empowerment Through Equality: Redistricting, And Why It’s Important

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

UPDATED: June 23rd, 2011

Before I begin this post, I must first preface the fact the only reason any congressional, legislative, and/or other governmental districts are gerrymandered for one of two reasons: 1) to protect incumbents, and 2) to disenfranchise voters and communities.

Much has been said within the City of San Diego lately about redistricting. After all, the 2010 Census results have been released which means that every governmental body which elects by districts must be redrawn to account for population growth and shifts. Often times, it determines who even is able to best represent various communities of interest.

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