Communications from SDCTA & SDTEF
Here you'll find a log of statements, letters, and press releases from both the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and the San Diego Taxpayers Educational Foundation.
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2024
- Apr 25, 2024 Regional Measurement and Data Standards Board Requests Community Input Apr 25, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 Concern for Working Families Has Taxpayers Saying “NO Go! To Transportation Plan” Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 Taxpayers Association Gives Rare “EXCELLENT” Rating to MiraCosta Community College District’s Construction Program Apr 4, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024 Taxpayers Association says NO to More Dirty Energy Mar 4, 2024
- Feb 23, 2024 Taxpayers Watchdog Requests Transparency from Homelessness Task Force Feb 23, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 Taxpayers Urge City of SD for Answers on Potential Revenue Measure Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024 Taxpayers Association says NO on Proposition 1 and YES on Measure A Feb 13, 2024
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2023
- Nov 30, 2023 Taxpayers Association Grades the Graders: Watchdog Org Releases 2023 School Bond Transparency Report Card Nov 30, 2023
- Nov 17, 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Announces Winners for Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards Nov 17, 2023
- Nov 14, 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Announces Finalists for Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards Nov 14, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 SDCTA's Response to the City of San Diego's Potential General Fund Revenue Measure Oct 19, 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Seeks Nominations for Annual Golden Watchdog and Fleece Awards Sep 20, 2023
- Sep 6, 2023 Regional Leaders Call for Transparency and Regional Sharing in Homelessness Outcomes Data Sep 6, 2023
- Aug 10, 2023 PROS Board Develops Simple Reporting Template for Homelessness Services Aug 10, 2023
- Jul 21, 2023 CORRECTION - SDTEF Announces Review of Homelessness Monies, PROS Board Releases 3 New Standards Jul 21, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023 SDTEF Announces Review of Homelessness Monies, PROS Board Releases 3 New Standards Jul 14, 2023
- May 4, 2023 PROS Board Exposes Draft Standard on Rapid Exits to Permanent Housing for Public Comment May 4, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023 PROS Board Issues Fifth Reporting Standard in Homelessness Services Apr 18, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 PROS Board Seeks Input on Measuring and Reporting Equity in Homelessness Service Outcomes Apr 7, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 PROS Board Seeks Input on Street Outreach Measurement and Reporting Feb 8, 2023
- Feb 7, 2023 Consensus Achieved Amongst Operators and Funders Feb 7, 2023
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2022
- Dec 1, 2022 Taxpayers Association and Taxpayers Educational Foundation Recognize Key Community Leaders Dec 1, 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 Which Homeless Programs Are Working? Taxpayers Group Seeks Input on New Standards to Measure Success in Reducing Homelessness Oct 27, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022 Taxpayers Association Announces Joint Verdict on Cannabis Taxes Sep 29, 2022
- Sep 22, 2022 Taxpayers Association Reveals Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on November Sales and Hotel Tax Measures Sep 22, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022 Taxpayers Association Grades the Graders: Watchdog Org Releases School Bond Transparency Report Card Sep 14, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 SDCTA Release Announcing Positions on Measures U (SDUSD Bonds) and B (People's Ordinance) Sep 8, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022 SDCTA Wants to Guide Future Citizens' Initiatives with Concerns on Failed Let's Go SD Petition Jul 14, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022 Taxpayers Association Calls for EXPANSION of the People’s Ordinance -- Says All Taxpayers Should Get Some Trash Collected without Fee Jun 2, 2022
- May 24, 2022 PROS Board Kicks-Off Standard Setting Discussion to Create Transparent and Comparable Measures for Providers of Homeless Services. May 24, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022 Taxpayers Urge CPUC to Address Vast Inequities in Solar Rate Structure Mar 4, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Watchdog Group Demands Strong Leadership and Good Governance for Endorsement Consideration Feb 2, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Taxpayers Association Calls for SANDAG Board Members to Consult With Municipal Colleagues Feb 1, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Taxpayers Educational Foundation Peer Review Finds SANDAG RTP Rational but Risky Feb 1, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Taxpayers Association Responds to Changes in Utility Rates Feb 1, 2022
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2021
- Dec 29, 2021 SDTEF Has Questions on Underlying Data in County Behavioral Health Services Strategic Housing Plan Dec 29, 2021
- Mar 17, 2021 Taxpayers Association Says NO to New Taxes & Fees Until Economy Recovers from COVID19 Pandemic Mar 17, 2021
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2020
- Oct 23, 2020 Taxpayers Association Announces Winners of 2020 Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards Oct 23, 2020
- Oct 14, 2020 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Announces Finalists for 25th Annual Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards Oct 14, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Releases November 2020 Voter Guide Oct 1, 2020
- May 18, 2020 San Diego Union-Tribune: County COVID-19 costs estimated at $14M a month with little disclosure May 18, 2020
- May 5, 2020 Highly Acclaimed Non-Partisan Association Serves as San Diego’s Taxpayer Watchdog Group May 5, 2020
- Apr 23, 2020 Statement from SDCTA: Proposed City Budget Cuts Amidst COVID-19 Apr 23, 2020
- Mar 11, 2020 Statement from SDCTA on Housing Measure Mar 11, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 KUSI News: San Diego County Taxpayers Association releases March 2020 Voter Guide Jan 27, 2020
- Jan 25, 2020 Times of San Diego: Taxpayers Association Opposes Measure A in Voter Guide to March 3 Primary Jan 25, 2020
- Jan 23, 2020 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Releases March 2020 Voter Guide Jan 23, 2020
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2019
- Dec 16, 2019 KUSI News: Taxpayers Association takes positions on five upcoming school bond measures Dec 16, 2019
- Dec 11, 2019 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Takes Positions on Five Local School Bond Ballot Measures Dec 11, 2019
- Nov 25, 2019 Statement from San Diego County Taxpayers Association Regarding Ballot Box Land Use Planning Nov 25, 2019
- Aug 26, 2019 Seventh Annual School Bond Transparency Report Card Shows Countywide Improvement Aug 26, 2019
- Jul 3, 2019 San Diego County Taxpayer Association Opposes City Council’s Vote to Approve Inclusionary Housing Requirements Jul 3, 2019
- May 17, 2019 Taxpayers Association Announces Winners of 2019 Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards May 17, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Taxpayers Association Announces Finalists for 2019 Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards May 9, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019 Taxpayers Association Finds Little Useful Data to Assess Impact of Homelessness Services, Despite Huge Increase in Public Spending Mar 25, 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 San Diego Taxpayers Educational Foundation Launches New Courses in Affordable Housing Policy Feb 25, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Taxpayers Educational Foundation and Point Loma Nazarene University Host Orientation for Newly Elected Officials in San Diego Jan 8, 2019
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2018
- Nov 28, 2018 SDCTA Welcomes New Officers, Awards Outstanding Members Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 27, 2018 What San Diego Needs In a Community Choice Energy Plan Nov 27, 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 Voters Agree With Taxpayers Association Recommendations on 15 Ballot Measures Nov 7, 2018
- Oct 30, 2018 SDCTA Convenes Leaders to Analyze City of San Diego Inclusionary Housing Efforts Oct 30, 2018
- Oct 25, 2018 Taxpayers Association Responds to San Diego City Climate Action Plan Update Oct 25, 2018
- Sep 24, 2018 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Announces Positions on Six Ballot Measures, Releases 2018 Voter Guide Ahead of November Election Sep 24, 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 Taxpayers Association Opposes National City Rent Control, Supports Oceanside Sales Tax and City Council Ethics Reform Aug 29, 2018
- Aug 2, 2018 Statement on California Supreme Court’s ruling on Proposition B Aug 2, 2018
- Jun 28, 2018 Taxpayers Association Endorses the Oceanside Sales Tax; SDCTA also Releases Part Four of Mission Valley Analysis Jun 28, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Will San Diego Get a New Sports Stadium? Taxpayers Association Releases Part Three of Mission Valley Analysis Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 7, 2018 What is the Mission Valley Stadium Site Worth to Taxpayers? Jun 7, 2018
- May 31, 2018 What Can Taxpayers Expect for the Future of Mission Valley? Taxpayers Association Releases First Part of SoccerCity and SDSU West Analysis May 31, 2018
- May 10, 2018 San Diego County Taxpayers Association Announces Finalists for Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards May 10, 2018
- May 4, 2018 SDCTA releases 2018 June Primary Voter Guide May 4, 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 Taxpayers Association Opposes State’s First-Ever Drinking Water Tax Apr 25, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 SDCTA Statement on Changes to AB 3119 Apr 19, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Taxpayers Association Kicks off Election Season with Sights Set on the Future of Mission Valley Mar 29, 2018
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2017
- Dec 20, 2017 SDCTA Statement on Federal Tax Reform Dec 20, 2017
- Nov 17, 2017 SDCTA Supports City’s Decision to Postpone Implementation of CCA or Alternative Nov 17, 2017
- Sep 21, 2017 Dr. Reaser’s Report Casts Doubt on the Feasibility of CCA in San Diego Sep 21, 2017
- Sep 20, 2017 SDCTA Requests Data from the City of San Diego Sep 20, 2017
- Sep 14, 2017 Our Leadership Must Address Homelessness Now Sep 14, 2017
- Sep 14, 2017 Clear the Air Coalition Launches in San Diego Sep 14, 2017
- Sep 13, 2017 SDCTA Releases Process for Evaluating Implementation of Climate Action Plans Sep 13, 2017
- Sep 11, 2017 Opinion Editorial: AB1250: Negative Consequences for Taxpayers Sep 11, 2017
- Sep 8, 2017 SDCTA Statement on SDCERS Board Meeting Sep 8, 2017
- Apr 25, 2017 Taxpayers Association Issues Recommendations for SANDAG Apr 25, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 SDCTA Statement on Affordable Housing Changes Mar 9, 2017
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2016
- Nov 22, 2016 All of Us Make a Difference With Our Service Nov 22, 2016
- Nov 22, 2016 Taxpayers Association President & CEO Traveling to United Arab Emirates - Sharjah to Teach University of San Diego's Course on Innovation in Government Nov 22, 2016
- Nov 10, 2016 Taxpayers Association Goes 5-0 on Ballot Measures Nov 10, 2016
- Oct 11, 2016 SDCTA Releases November 2016 Voter Guide Oct 11, 2016
- Sep 22, 2016 Taxpayers Association Supports Nonmedical Cannabis Business Tax and Chula Vista Sales Tax Sep 22, 2016
- Aug 22, 2016 Taxpayers Association Supports Numerous School Bond Measures; Association Opposes Chargers Proposal for New Stadium and Convention Center Annex Aug 22, 2016
- Aug 2, 2016 Taxpayers Association Offers Public Pension Certification Program Aug 2, 2016
- Jun 8, 2016 SDCTA Announces Finalists for Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards Jun 8, 2016
- May 16, 2016 Taxpayers Association Opposes Latest Attack on Pension Reform May 16, 2016
- Apr 29, 2016 Taxpayers Association Calls For Delay on Ballot Measure Decision Apr 29, 2016
- Jan 22, 2016 SDCTA Names New CEO Jan 22, 2016