Yard signs.  On Monday, May 19, I will be receiving an order of “Robert E. Lee for District 3” yard signs.  If you are interested in receiving a sign to display in your front yard, please contact me at the email address above, or just click here.  Thank you for your support of my effort to clean up City Hall, and help bring an end to “business as usual.”


Upcoming:  On Friday, May 16, I will be a guest on The Roger Hedgecock Show, on AM 600, KOGO.  I used to work in Radio as an on-air announcer, so it will be a lot of fun to return to a Radio station studio to talk with San Diegans.  Roger’s show airs weekdays from 3:00 to 7:00pm.

May 16, 2008.   A few days ago, four of the District 3 candidates, including me, appeared together before the Editorial Board of the San Diego Union-Tribune to discuss our respective candidacies.  I talked about several issues, like my plans for reform at City Hall if I am elected to City Council.  I was disappointed to read that the Union-Tribune chose not to make an endorsement in the District 3 primary.  The Board stated that they would wait and consider making an endorsement if there is a November runoff election.


March 29, 2008.  Go to The Blog Page to read my Press Release on the endorsement of my candidacy by the California Congress of Republicans.


March 24, 2008.  See The Blog Page for my thoughts on the news that the City of San Diego’s outside auditor has approved the city’s financial statements for the 2006 fiscal year.


March 11, 2008.  It’s now official!  Today, I received the great news from the San Diego City Clerk’s office that I have qualified to appear on the June primary ballot.  Thank you very much to the registered voters in District 3 who honored me with their support through their qualifying signatures.

In me, Republicans, Independents and independent-minded Democrats in District 3 now have a truly alternative candidate who will work hard to clean up the mess at City Hall.

In the weeks leading to the June 3rd election, I will continue to walk the neighborhoods of District 3, participate in candidate forums, and listen to your concerns and ideas.

Thanks again, and I hope I meet and talk with you soon!


February 3, 2008.  Go to The Blog Page for my thoughts on the most recent “proposal” to keep a Chargers stadium in San Diego.


January 11, 2008.  Click here to read an article from the Union-Tribune, “Candidates Hope to Bring New Blood to City Council”, about all of the candidates who are running for San Diego City Council this year, in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7.  With the large number of candidates who are running, the reporter was not able to go in-depth about each candidate, but the article still makes for an interesting read.


December 14, 2007.  The crime of first-degree murder is a horrible tragedy in any place where it happens.  But I was especially shocked and shaken to hear of a senseless killing right here in my Normal Heights neighborhood.  In fact, I live just one block away from the location of the crime, which occurred in the 3500 block of Adams Avenue.

On Sunday, December 9, Preet Singh-Sodhi, an employee at a discount store on Adams Avenue, was found shot and killed in the back of the establishment.  Police detectives say it was an armed robbery that led to Singh-Sodhi’s murder.

Singh-Sodhi, 24, a native of India, was a student at San Diego State University.  The fact that Singh-Sodhi came here from another country to pursue a professional degree just adds another heartbreaking element to this senseless crime.

While I am proud to live and be a homeowner in Normal Heights, I am all too aware of the range of criminal activity that diminishes our quality of life here in the Mid-City area of San Diego.  Crime prevention has to be a top priority of any person elected to the San Diego City Council.  Whether here in Council District 3, or anywhere in the city, we must take all levels of criminal activity very seriously, and resolve to prosecute criminals to the full extent of the law.

I express my deepest condolences to the family of Preet Singh-Sodhi.  May his family accept that their loss is our loss, too.  His family is in our prayers.

As of this writing, San Diego Police are still seeking the killer of Singh-Sodhi.  Any tips or information related to this crime can be directed to the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000.

The recent 2007 wildfires affected tens of thousands of people here in San Diego County.

We are so thankful for the many countless and courageous acts and duties that our public safety professionals – Fire/Rescue, Police, and others – performed during those perilous days.  There are just not enough words to express our heartfelt gratitude to these angels among us.

There are many ways that San Diego area residents can help in this time of recovery after the fires.  One of my personal recommendations is The Salvation Army.  Not only will your cash donations aid fire victims today, but you will also be helping other area residents who face many different challenges each and every day. Please go to The Salvation Army website today to see how you can help your fellow San Diegans.