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Bob Filner, a Democrat, is US Congressional representative for California’s 51st district – areas such as the Imperial County and southern regions of San Diego County. Filner taught history at San Diego State University and then served as President of the San Diego Board of Education, as well as the San Diego City Council. He was elected representative in 2007, and serves on the House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Pension Reform: Filner opposed Prop B leading up to the primary election and until a few weeks after. Instead, he said the pension shortfall can be fixed by refinancing the current pension debt at a lower interest rate and reducing the annual payment over the next few years. Then, in July, he no longer touted the plan, saying he would work to implement Prop B, even though he doesn't believe it will save the city money.

Infrastructure: Filner publicly announced his plan to pay for city transportation and infrastructure projects using federal funding.

Education: Filner has released a multi-step plan for education reform that would better coordinate city services for children with the district's services.

Construction projects: Filner has floated the idea of public ownership of the Chargers to help pay for a new football stadium.

Job Creation: Filner's major idea for growing the local job economy is to turn San Diego's port into a "Global Maritime Center," and invest in more renewable energy projects.

DeMaio and Filner Face Off

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Jun 6, 2012

Battle Begins for Filner & DeMaio

Battle Begins for Filner & DeMaio

The polls closed in the California primary and moments later San Diegans got the first round of... Read »

Jun 6, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Gear Up for November

Mayoral candidates Bob Filner and Carl DeMaio visited the NBC San Diego newsroom the day after... Watch »

Jun 6, 2012

GOP Rejoins District 51 Race

GOP Rejoins District 51 Race

Analysts predicted the race for the newly formed U.S. Congressional District 51 would be between... Read »

Jun 5, 2012

San Diego Mayoral Candidates Vote

San Diego mayoral candidates Bonnie Dumanis, Bob Filner, Carl DeMaio and Nathan Fletcher cast their ballot... Watch »

Jun 5, 2012

California Primary Voter Turnout "Abysmal"

California Primary Voter Turnout "Abysmal"

Election officials said traffic was slow throughout the day at many polling sites. Read »

Jun 5, 2012

Sanders’ Second Choice: Nathan Fletcher

Sanders’ Second Choice: Nathan Fletcher

When it comes to choosing his successor, Mayor Jerry Sanders made no quips about sharing who he voted for... Read »

Jun 5, 2012

The Three Biggest Races This Election Day

The Three Biggest Races This Election Day

Though primary elections like Tuesday’s typically draw lower turnouts, San Diego has a few local... Read »

Jun 5, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Making Minutes Count

Mayoral Candidates Making Minutes Count

In the final hours before Tuesday’s primary election, the candidates for San Diego’s next mayor... Read »

Jun 4, 2012

The Pricey Run For Mayor

The Pricey Run For Mayor

One of San Diego's fiercest runs for mayor also has a vicious price tag. Read »

May 31, 2012

SD Mayor-Wannabes Escalate Attacks

SD Mayor-Wannabes Escalate Attacks

San Diego's mayoral race is down to a handful of days before the June 5th primary election, and... Read »

May 30, 2012

SD Mayor-Wannabes Escalate Attacks

San Diego mayoral candidates Bob Filner, Carl DeMaio, Nathan Fletcher and Bonnie Dumanis faced off in... Watch »

May 30, 2012

SD Explained: Bob Filner

This episode of San Diego Explained with our media partner the Voice of San Diego delves into... Watch »

May 28, 2012

SD Fact Check: Bob Filner and Special Interest Support

Bob Filner recently claimed that he's won 25 elections and did so with no support from special interests. Watch »

May 28, 2012

SD Fact Check: Bob Filner

Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis and Andrew Donohue check out what Bob Filner had to say recently about th... Watch »

May 28, 2012

SD Fact Check Filner and Prop B

In this episode of San Diego Fact Check with our media partners Voice of San Diego, Scott Lewis... Watch »

May 28, 2012

Attack Ads Fuel Mayoral Debate Fire

Attack Ads Fuel Mayoral Debate Fire

The sparks ignited among the four major rivals at NBC 7 San Diego’s mayoral debate, as the finish line of... Read »

May 22, 2012

Mayoral Debate Examined Heated Campaigns

Mayoral Debate Examined Heated Campaigns

It's been a long campaign season for San Diego's top four mayoral candidates, and with the primary electio... Read »

May 21, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Defend Their Education Plans

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner go into depth on the... Watch »

May 21, 2012

Candidates Debate Stadium Funding

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner and discuss who will pay fo... Watch »

May 21, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Measure Success

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner define what would make thei... Watch »

May 20, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Attack Campaign Styles

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner debate the campaign styles... Watch »

May 20, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Imagine Their Team

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner and hypothesize who... Watch »

May 20, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Explain Their Resumes

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner and debate how... Watch »

May 20, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Imagine Their Team

Mayoral candidates Nathan Fletcher, Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner and hypothesize who... Watch »

May 20, 2012

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