![]() “I’d like to see some of these politics put aside,” Sherman said. ![]() He said they want to wait until the District 4 race is won by a Democrat - a near certainty - so they’ll have a 5-4 majority and can fill the openings with two Democrats. Republican Councilman Scott Sherman called Monday’s decision a “purely political vote” because the objection by Democrats was not about the candidates’ qualifications. “We’re talking about a few months here where we could do some very important planning for the region,” she said. ![]() If the city waits until the seat is filled after a likely runoff in May, it could be months before the port slots are filled.Įmerald said it wouldn’t hurt the city to wait until the newest council member is in office. A special election to replace Tony Young, who resigned Jan. “We need a selection process that provides greater transparency and accountability and one that we can all have faith in.”Īnother concern raised by Filner and his fellow Democrats was the lack of a District 4 council member in the decision-making process. “Deciding who should represent the city of San Diego on the Port Commission is too important to have a selection process that is so inconsistent and shortsighted,” Lightner said. Lightner said the appointment process was flawed and, as chair of the council’s rules committee, has docketed March 6 discussion on proposed changes. Having a voice and, more important, a vote at the table is paramount.”įilner didn’t speak at the hearing or respond to a request for comment. “I’m afraid that by taking the vote as I see it this afternoon, that San Diego will not be at the table and therefore our interests, interests of the communities we represent, will not be well served. “There’s a saying that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu,” Gloria said.
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