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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.

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Mar 15, 2012

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Mar 14, 2012

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Mar 1, 2012

SD Mayoral Candidates Debate at Politifest 2011

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Feb 29, 2012

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Feb 29, 2012

Mayor: Problem Solved, Surplus in Sight

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Mayor Jerry Sanders announced Thursday that the city’s major financial problems are solved. Read »

Feb 29, 2012

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Feb 13, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Applaud Prop 8 Decision

Mayoral Candidates Applaud Prop 8 Decision

San Diego’s four major mayoral candidates all spoke in favor of Tuesday’s ruling. Read »

Feb 8, 2012

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City to ‘Hit the Ground Running’ on Pension Reform

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Feb 2, 2012

Dumanis Unveils ‘Ambitious’ School Reform Plan

Dumanis Unveils ‘Ambitious’ School Reform Plan

District Attorney and mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis announced a school reform plan Thursday afternoon. Read »

Feb 2, 2012

House Exodus Will Cost CA Clout

House Exodus Will Cost CA Clout

After decades of virtually no movement, the California delegation, like the Read »

Jan 13, 2012

2012 Mayor Race: Bob Filner

Congressman Bob Filner seeks to become San Diego's first elected Democratic mayor in decades. Watch »

Jan 10, 2012

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Jan 9, 2012

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Dec 16, 2011

Pension Reform Makes It to Ballot

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Nov 9, 2011

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Nov 8, 2011

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Oct 28, 2011

2 Candidates Spar at Mayoral Debate

2 Candidates Spar at Mayoral Debate

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Oct 20, 2011

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Oct 20, 2011

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Oct 19, 2011

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The San Diego Police Officers Association endorsed Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher for mayor... Read »

Oct 19, 2011

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