National transportation contractor is committed to satisfying local government clients through Certified By Taxpayers certification program.
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With so much information out there, we want to help our members and California taxpayers, in general, navigate it all and take the actions necessary to ensure they and their families can weather this storm.
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This month, we are shining a spotlight on one of our past students, Kathleen Hedberg, an engaged public leader, civil engineer, and water systems expert who sits on a variety of boards throughout San Diego
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Op Ed By Haney Hong
With the state’s primary still fresh on the minds of many Californians, it may seem much too early to already be looking down the road to the general election. It’s not.
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Haney Hong, the professor and creator of the courses, answered some FAQs about the upcoming classes in 2020.
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By Kelly Batten
Here at San Diego County Taxpayers Association, we are busy watching out for your hard earned tax dollars.
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By Glen Sparrow, SDSU Professor Emeritus
A review of the almost 15 years of mayor-council in San Diego provides a few observations.
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Op ed by Haney Hong
Published December 24, 2019 in The San Diego Union Tribune
Local happenings impact San Diego the most.
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Op Ed By Haney Hong
Published December 20, 2019 in the Times of San Diego
With all the hubbub around the impeachment and elections at the national level, it is easy to forget about serious — and possibly more important — issues at the local level.
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By Glen Sparrow, SDSU Professor Emeritus
Between the passage of the Strong Mayor proposal in November 2004 and its kickoff January 1, 2006 San Diego had a political and financial meltdown.
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Op ed by Haney Hong
Last week just before Thanksgiving, we rendered departure honors for yet another official in the Defense Department as former Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer left office.
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Op ed by Haney Hong
Recent “electric fever” on community choice aggregation has danced right past some important taxpayer protections that warrant a closer look!
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By Glen Sparrow, SDSU Professor Emeritus
There are in the history of San Diego, no doubt, numerous incidents, individuals and experiences that could be included in any examination of the evolution to the strong mayor. .
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Op Ed By Haney Hong
Published November 1, 2019 in the San Diego Downtown News
Last month’s season opening of our San Diego Symphony was a significant milestone that put us on the big city map. It was exciting to welcome an internationally renowned conductor and feel like we’re a part of something so culturally important.
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Op ed by Haney Hong
It’s really easy for all of us to get a bit pessimistic about our future, but thankfully, I had occasion last month to stop and smell the roses. I was privileged to be in attendance at the low-key, but ever so important retirement ceremony of a two-star admiral in the Navy Reserve.
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Op ed by Haney Hong
While Washington is tangled up in knots in talk over impeachment, I can’t stop thinking about an issue that’s much closer to home. In fact, it’s about those who don’t have a home.
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Op Ed By Haney Hong
My wife isn’t going to like hearing this, but my transition to the “grumpy old man” phase of life is well ahead of schedule. I’m only 37, but the youth Global Climate Strike is raising my blood pressure.
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Op Ed By Haney Hong
Kudos to Adele Lim for knowing when to ignore her Asian upbringing and stand up for herself -- and fellow Asians.
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