City Council Election
Seniors Have the Most to Lose in Next Years San Diego City Council Election
The upcoming election for seats on the San Diego City Council will have enormous consequences. If history is precedent, voters will make the same mistake again, in choosing the perceived front runners as if betting on a horse at the Chantilly racetrack.
Baby Boomers have a moral obligation to preserve the heritage of the Greatest Generation. The City of San Diego can no longer turn its back on seniors. The two major political parties that get candidates in office have failed the elderly. Relying on nonprofits during a time of national strife and budgetary cutbacks will not work. Financial assistance for low-income seniors is scarce. So, the ballot box is the only option.
Many older people in our city cannot pay their water bills, property tax, gas and electric, not to mention basic necessities as food and transportation. Assessing a fee for trash pickup was the coup de gras. Installing this fee on property tax bills was immoral. But will voters remember coming next election? I doubt it. Now many in government want to put their claws on Proposition 13, the Jarvis Gann initiative of 1978 which limits property tax increases to 2% a year. Given their way, the elderly would go homeless. Then we have water bills which seem to increase every 2 months. Many are behind in payments and potentially will never catch up. What will the city do in recovering water fees? Elected officials have no plan to address all these costs to seniors. Is there a senior department in the City of San Diego bureaucracy?
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Dan Smiechowski firmly stands against SB10, recognizing the importance of preserving our community values and individual freedoms.
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Smooth Roads for a Vibrant City
Tough on Crime
Senior and Taxpayer Advocate
As your advocate, he will work tirelessly to ensure that the needs of our senior citizens are met, and taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.
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What is the city doing to make seniors healthier and increase health and life spans?
Nothing. Instead of offering free park and recreation activities, transportation, and lowering the cost-of-living expenses, the city raises taxes and fees for low-income elderly taxpayers. But year after year, ad nauseum, most voters only consider those candidates who are well funded and perceived as a winning candidate. These candidates only care about the party line which feeds them and not the voters. The million-dollar consultants who run these immoral campaigns, could care less if seniors cannot pay their water bills. But again, the voters are blind to their own best interests. For example, seniors could care less about riding a bike to Vons to buy a baguette. Yet they vote for those espousing more unneeded bike lanes. The golden years ought to be golden not tarred in rust.
Daniel Smiechowski of Bay Ho is a candidate for San Diego City Council District 2 and a senior championing common sense public policy. He is an independent.
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Idea
The idea of a “fifteen-minute city” is that all functions of a city should be accessible to the residents within 15 minutes of where they live. Building a high rise on Horton Plaza that is a “fifteen-minute city” with each level devoted to different city needs allows a resident to access everything they need, jobs, retail, business, government, police, parks, recreation and more without ever leaving the project. Parking would be retained for those shopping in the lower levels. The trolley and bus lines would obviate the need for residents to have cars on site.
The solution for the Homeless problem was first proposed over 50 years ago.
The solution to housing the homeless, reducing rents and making San Diego home ownership available to our children is to remove the sale of land from the cost of housing.
Remove the sale of land by leasing the land instead of selling it is the solution.
The San Diego Port District is the model for a government agency that is self-supported by the continued leasing of its land.
As Mayor, I will no longer sell city owned land. I will make City owned land available to lease for 60 years for projects that are designated for low and moderate income.
Mission Statement
Dan Smiechowski’s mission is to lead San Diego with unwavering dedication, fostering a community that thrives on principles of integrity, inclusivity, and progress. As “The Million Mile Man,” he commits to tirelessly working towards a San Diego that respects its unique character while embracing responsible growth. Dan is dedicated to preserving individual freedoms, championing private property rights, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
Vision Statement
Dan Smiechowski envisions a future for San Diego that is defined by unity, safety, and prosperity. As Mayor, he aspires to create a city where every resident feels secure, where neighborhoods are vibrant, and where the essence of our community is preserved. Dan’s vision includes well-maintained infrastructure, smooth roads, and a focus on public safety. He sees San Diego as a city that embraces responsible urban mobility solutions, values the rights of property owners, and serves as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity.