ListenEditors Roundtable
Gloria Penner hosts the Editors Roundtable on Fridays at 9 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion on the week's news featuring opinions from local editors. You can join the conversation live by calling (888) 895 - KPBS.
City and County Budgets for Next Fiscal Year
- June 26, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Next week, the new fiscal year begins and our city and county governments will be working with new budgets. How have local government spending priorities changed in the last year?
City Council Votes to Repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
- June 26, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The San Diego City Council passed a resolution to support the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. Why did the city council weigh in on a national issue like "Don't Ask Don't Tell"?
Building a New Downtown Library
- June 26, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Has new life been breathed into the proposal to build a new downtown library? Earlier this week, the San Diego Unified school board agreed to put $20 million toward a proposal to build a school-library combo downtown.
President Obama Introduces Overhaul to Financial Regulations
- June 19, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Doug Myrland
President Barack Obama introduced a plan to overhaul the country's financial regulatory system earlier this week. What are the specifics of the president's financial regulation plan, and who's already lining up in opposition?
$780 Million to Expand the Convention Center
- June 19, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Doug Myrland
If San Diego wants to expand its convention center, it will likely cost at least $52.5 million a year in new taxes and fees over the next 30 years. Is an expansion of the convention center worth the $780 million price tag? And, with the proposals to build a new city hall and downtown library also in the works, which project should be a priority?
Appointment of New Sheriff Raises Opposition
- June 19, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Doug Myrland
There's going to be a new Sheriff in town, and not everyone is happy about it. We discuss the timing of outgoing Sheriff Bill Kolender's retirement, and the politics behind the appointment of new sheriff Bill Gore.
Will State Budget Problems Be Resolved By July 1?
- June 12, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
California is facing a $24 billion budget deficit for next fiscal year. Although the fiscal year ends on June 30, state lawmakers have been slow to roll out their proposals for cutting the budget deficit.
Local Governments Preparing for Possible Raids on Tax Revenue
- June 12, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego government officials are concerned the state budget deficit could lead to a raid on local tax revenues. Mayor Jerry Sanders and other elected officials recently met to discuss possible cuts that could come from the state. Sanders also urged people to contact their state lawmakers to speak out against the possible cuts.
Administering Medical Marijuana Laws in San Diego
- June 12, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear San Diego County's lawsuit challenging California's medical-marijuana laws. San Diego City Councilwoman Donna Frye has suggested the city re-establish a medical marijuana taskforce to develop local guidelines for following the state's laws.
Can San Diego Eliminate the DROP Program?
- June 5, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said the Mayor can close the controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) without the approval of pension system members. Representatives from the city's various public employee unions announced they will challenge Goldsmith's legal opinion.
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