San Diego Measure C (June 2008)
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San Diego Measure C (June 2008) is a city-wide ballot measure in San Diego, California. It appeared on the June 3, 2008 ballot, where it was approved.
The measure rearranges how administrative financial responsibilities are handled in the city of San Diego. If C passes, the mayor could hire the city auditor, whose job is to scrutinize the city's books and ensure their accuracy. However, under "C", the mayor couldn't fire the auditor--rather, the city auditor would be supervised by a three-member audit committee composed of City Council members.
In 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission sanctioned San Diego for failing to fully disclose to potential investors the scope of its $1 billion pension fund shortfall and retiree health care obligations.
Rally held to urge "No" on C
On May 16, some elected officials and City Council candidates gathered outside San Diego's City Hall to urge voters to vote against Measure C. They believe it gives Mayor Jerry Sanders too much control over financial accountability in the city.
See also
External links
- Text of Measure C
- Ballot measure campaign starts slowly San Diego Union-Tribune, March 27, 2008
- Rally held to support independent city auditor, May 16, 2008
