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San Diego County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Smart Voter Political Philosophy for Marti Emerald

Candidate for
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 9

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Fighting For Public Safety

As Chair of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, Marti has led the fight to:

  • Restore fire engine closures.
  • Maintain full emergency staffing.
  • Improve rescue services citywide.
  • Sponsor free CPR/AED classes.
  • Partner with police and neighborhoods to keep kids safe from gangs and drugs.

Protecting Neighborhood Services
  • Ensure our tax dollars are spent in our neighborhoods on important services like parks, streets, libraries, recreation centers and sidewalks.
  • Stopped the City from abandoning plans for a joint park that was supported by the community.

Reforming City Government
  • Supported pension and retiree health care reforms that save nearly a billion dollars.
  • Advocates for transparency in government and posts her calendar online for public review.
  • Serves on Budget and Finance Committee, where she helps balance the budget and make cost-saving financial decisions.

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