We were honored to host Mark Kersey from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association—San Diego’s oldest and most respected government watchdog group, serving our region for 81 years.
Mark shared critical perspectives on ensuring long-term fiscal health for our city:
- Sustainable Funding First: City Council should ensure initiatives have reliable, long-term funding before committing taxpayer dollars.
- Protecting Taxpayers: Sales tax increases disproportionately impact lower-income families. Mark advocated that sales tax hikes should come with expiration dates and require periodic voter reauthorization rather than continue in perpetuity.
Thank you, Mark, for bringing this vital discussion to our club!