CityBeat's A-Z case against San Diego's most objectionable politician

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

by Kelly Davis, David Rolland, Dave Maass

San Diego CityBeat

April 25, 2012

Coherent presentation of all the problems we have with Carl DeMaio’s candidacy for mayor of San Diego cries out for an organizational theme. We’ve chosen the alphabet. We’ll reveal our primary-election endorsements, including our choice for mayor, in our May 16 issue. The argument against DeMaio requires an issue all its own:

Dirty Record

Carl DeMaio's Greatest Hits

Carl DeMaio's history of reckless, hypocritical policy stretches back for years. Get caught up on DeMaio's Greatest Hits.

About Carl DeMaio

Carl DeMaio has been in professional politics for nearly 20 years. Get the rundown on Carl DeMaio's past.

Ask Carl This!

Carl DeMaio is a trained expert in dodging tough questions. Demand that Carl finally provide some answers at AskCarlThis.

TAX DOLLARS = CARL DEMAIO'S PROFIT

Carl DeMaio's former company, the Performance Institute, reaped the majority of its revenue from public funds. Then, DeMaio used that money to push for his own political agenda.

Opposing Health Benefits for Police Widows

How far does has Carl DeMaio taken his opposition to public employees? He even voted against health benefits for police widows.

Carl DeMaio - Beltway Conservative

Carl DeMaio used ties to DC heavyweights like Newt Gingrich, the Koch Brothers, and Jack Abramoff to launch himself as a career politician.

Carl DeMaio's billion dollar tax increase

Carl DeMaio orchestrated a billion dollar tax increase with no public input or approval -- payable directly to corporations and hoteliers instead of going to the city. And called it "conservative."

Carl DeMaio and the Ethics Commission

Why did Carl DeMaio try to de-fund the ethics commission after it fined him for bad ethics?