“Pension reform is an important issue,” Faulconer said. Dumanis opposes the measure, saying firefighters should receive pensions. The move is all the more interesting because Faulconer is a key supporter of the big-ticket ballot measure to replace pensions with 401(k)s for most new city employees. Dumanis declared her candidacy in March and has been largely absent from public campaigning since. Both Fletcher and Republican City Councilman Carl DeMaio eclipsed her in buzz, making their announcements this week with the start of official fundraising. It is my hope that Bonnie Dumanis can join me at City Hall as San Diego’s next mayor.”įaulconer cited Dumanis’ leadership, executive experience and strength as a consensus builder as reasons for the endorsement.įaulconer’s decision is a big boost to Dumanis’ campaign. “I am going to continue to responsibly reform city government, deliver quality neighborhood services and protect our beaches and bays as a leader on the City Council.
“I am honored and humbled by the support I have received from San Diegans who have encouraged me to run for mayor,” Faulconer said in a release. But with both Dumanis and Republican Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher trying to occupy the same moderate Republican space held by current Mayor Jerry Sanders, it was difficult to see where Faulconer fit in the race. Republican City Councilman Kevin Faulconer officially bowed out of the race and endorsed District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis.įaulconer, a proven fundraiser and darling of the downtown establishment, has long been rumored as a candidate.
A big domino fell Tuesday morning in the race to be San Diego’s next mayor.
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