Thank You!

June 04, 2008 4:04 PM

Friends - thank you for your support and commitment throughout this race.  As San Diegans, we need to come together and work to solve some of the most pressing problems and issues facing our communities.  I encourage you to Sign Up for regular updates to learn more about what you can to help restore fiscal discipline, create high-wage jobs, protect our neighborhoods, clean up our environment and safeguard our quality of life. Thank you again-

Sincerely,

Scott

La Jolla Light:  Peters runs on record for City Attorney

May 29, 2008 9:42 PM

By Dave Schwab

First District Councilman and Council President Scott Peters said he's running in the city attorney's race because he's the most qualified person for the position and because he has a demonstrated record of tackling hard problems and finding solutions for them.

"I'm the only candidate with significant experience as an attorney trying cases and managing lawyers, who also has experience in the city as a councilman and as the first Council president," said Peters. "I've been in a position to see how the city works, and, when it doesn't work, I know how to fix it."

Scott Peters for City Attorney Draws a Crowd!

May 29, 2008 5:55 PM

San Diego - With only five days remaining before Election Day, Council President Scott Peters and dozens of supporters rallied in front of the City Attorney offices today to remind San Diegans to Get Out and Vote for Scott on June 3.  75 people gathered to show their support, and speak out about why they think Peters is the best qualified to restore Ethics, Integrity, Professionalism and Competence to the City Attorney's Office.

Peters in second, in new SurveyUSA poll

May 27, 2008 10:51 AM

Voice of San Diego

Mike Aguirre: 29 percent

Scott Peters: 21 percent

Jan Goldsmith: 16 percent

Brian Maienschein: 14 percent

Amy Lepine: 5 percent

Undecided: 15 percent

Peters Says San Diego Goes to the “Head of the Class” in Annual Water Quality Survey

May 27, 2008 10:48 AM

Council President Scott Peters applauded San Diego for again earning mostly "A" and "A+" grades on the annual report card on water quality released by Heal the Bay, a Santa Monica-based environmental group.

Mission Times Courier Joins with San Diego Democratic Women’s Club in Support of Peters

May 23, 2008 3:07 PM

San Diego - The Mission Times Courier has joined a growing list of endorsers for Scott Peters for City Attorney, reporting that "Without a doubt, the person best qualified to replace the incumbent...is City Council President Scott Peters."

The paper wrote: "The Mission Times Courier asks you to join the San Diego Firefighters Association, the League of Conservation Voters, State Senators Christine Kehoe and Dede Alpert, and a growing coalition of teachers, environmentalists, business and community leaders and voters throughout San Diego in support of Scott Peters."

Scott has won the support of a board coalition of environmentalists, small business leaders and educators. San Diego Education Association President Camille Zombro endorsed San Diego City Council President Scott Peters for city attorney earlier in the month, calling Scott a "leader who fights to do the right thing and for the right causes."  

Peters Makes a Strong Showing in Second Reporting

May 23, 2008 1:10 PM

San Diego - City Council President Scott Peters today said he was very happy with the the broad diversity and number of contributors who have given to his campaign for City Attorney because they are people who "know and care about San Diego, and believe I am the most qualified to restore ethics, integrity and competence to the City Attorney's office."

Mission Times Courier Endorses Peters

May 23, 2008 10:26 AM

San Diego - The Mission Times Courier today endorsed Scott for City Attorney, reporting that "Without a doubt, the person best qualified to replace the incumbent....is City Council President Scott Peters."

"The Mission Times Courier asks you to join the San Diego Firefighters Association, the League of Conservation Voters, State Senators Christine Kehoe and Dede Alpert, and a growing coalition of teachers, environmentalists, business and community leaders and voters throughout San Diego in support of Scott Peters."

San Diego’s Credit Rating Restored

May 16, 2008 11:10 PM

Voice of San Diego

San Diego - Standard & Poor's lifted its suspension of the city of San Diego's credit rating after a four-year suspension. 

The rating agency said San Diego's fiscal outlook is buoyed by recent management improvements; a diverse regional economy; strong wealth and income indicators; good reserve levels and a moderate overall debt burden.

What Other Lawyers Have to Say About Scott:

May 12, 2008 10:31 AM

League of Conservation Voters San Diego Endorses Scott

May 08, 2008 7:09 PM

The League of Conservation Voters San Diego endorsed Scott for City Attorney this week.  The non-partisan, environmental group endorsed Scott because of his outstanding environmental leadership and effectiveness.

Peters not afraid to take risky positions

April 30, 2008 6:04 PM

San Diego Union Tribune

SAN DIEGO - Two weeks ago, City Council President Scott Peters voted for a 24 percent raise for his council colleagues. Detail-oriented to his core, Peters focused on the business before him, not on the election looming in June.

Peters Challenges Proposed Blackwater Worldwide Facility in South San Diego

April 26, 2008 12:25 PM

San Diego Union Tribune

OTAY MESA - San Diego officials will challenge Blackwater Worldwide's permit for an indoor military training facility in South County, saying the public didn't know about the plan.   "Residents deserve to know when a facility like this is approved - before it is approved," San Diego City Council President Scott Peters said. 

San Diego Education Leader Endorses Scott

April 25, 2008 12:56 PM

The Daily Transcript

Friday, April 25, 2008

San Diego Education Association President Camille Zombro endorsed San Diego City Council President Scott Peters for city attorney Friday, calling him a "leader who fights to do the right thing and for the right causes."    

Peters Details Proven Record and Campaign Success at First Headquarters Open House

April 20, 2008 11:55 AM

SAN DIEGO - On Saturday, April 19 Council President Scott Peters welcomed and chatted with more than 90 supporters at his headquarters open house.  Over coffee and bagels, Scott interacted with voters and campaign staff, and provided guests with a detailed recap of campaigns activities and progress. 

Peters Canyon Watchers Program Helps Reduce City Sewage Spills by 80%

April 18, 2008 11:19 AM

SAN DIEGO - Council President Scott Peters announced that since 2000, the City of San Diego has reduced sewer spills and beach closure days by 80%, thanks to an investment in monitoring and infrastructure, and community partnerships such as the Volunteer Canyon Watchers Program, which uses hikers, runners and bicyclists as the City's "eyes and ears" in our 10 local canyons.

Watch Scott’s record of finding solutions for San Diego

April 16, 2008 10:30 AM

SAN DIEGO - Scott Peters has spent his career working to bridge divides and solve many of our communities' most important problems.  He has built a record of restoring fiscal discipline, creating high-wage jobs, protecting our neighborhoods and safeguarding our quality of life.  Scott's work over the years hasn't always made the headlines, but it has always made a difference. Tune in to our new web videos to watch Scott Peters discuss how he is working to make a difference in the lives of every San Diegan.

Aguirre? Aguirre? Bueller?

April 04, 2008 6:04 PM

By Sam Hodgson

VoiceOfSanDiego.org

Last night, while circling the floor during the mayoral debate, searching for photo-ops, I bumped into City Attorney Mike Aguirre. We exchanged niceties and moved on to do our respective jobs...

The perils Of Pauline-Aguirre

April 04, 2008 6:00 PM

By Daniel Coffey

The movie genre of "The Perils of Pauline" and its ilk thrilled movie goers of yesteryear, drawing them back time and time again to spend their hard-earned nickels to watch the latest round of black and white celluloid chases, pratfalls, bound women lying across train tracks, white hats and black mustaches, all signifying otherworld extremes of the struggle between good and evil.

Peters breaks ground on new skate park in Carmel Valley

April 04, 2008 10:22 AM

SAN DIEGO - Council President Scott Peters, Mayor Jerry Sanders and residents of Carmel Valley celebrated the start of construction of a new community skate facility on El Camino Real.  The 33,000 square foot facility includes a three-part "bowl" area, ramps, steps and other surfaces to suit both novice and experienced skaters. The park will also include shaded areas, restrooms, an observation area and enhanced lighting. The property is immediately adjacent to the new Northwestern Police Substation, completed last year.