Burdick suspends city attorney bid, backs Peters

February 21, 2008 10:25 AM

SAN DIEGO - Attorney Lee Burdick announced Thursday she has suspended her bid for San Diego city attorney and endorsed City Council President Scott Peters' campaign.  "I think Scott is the most well-qualified candidate for city attorney," Burdick said, adding that Peters would bring a "reasonable demeanor and comportment" to the office.

Absurdities on the campaign trail

February 19, 2008 10:32 AM

The city attorney campaign has only just begun, and already, some people are behaving very badly

By David Rolland

San Diego City Council President Scott Peters didn't waste any time revealing the main theme of his campaign to oust City Attorney Mike Aguirre from office: Aguirre is a reckless man-child in need of "adult supervision."  And Aguirre wasted no time perfectly illustrating Peters' point, engaging in yet another bizarre, ill-advised, childish confrontation with Union-Tribune reporter Alex Roth.

Aguirre and Peters come out swinging in campaign ring

February 19, 2008 10:31 AM

By Alex Roth

SAN DIEGO - City Attorney Michael Aguirre and City Council President Scott Peters held dueling news conferences yesterday, exchanging attacks in an early indication of how bitter the city attorney election could become.

Gloves Come Off In City Attorney Race

February 19, 2008 10:30 AM

SAN DIEGO -- The verbal jousting has begun in the San Diego City Attorney's race.  On Monday morning, San Diego City councilman Scott Peters officially announced his candidacy for City Attorney. Peters, 49, has served eight years on the council, making him one of the highest-profile challengers in the June election for the nonpartisan post. He lashed out at the current City Attorney during his news conference.

Aguirre v. Roth transcript

February 19, 2008 10:26 AM

By Kelly Davis

Thanks to the sharp ears and speedy finger of John Lamb, author of CityBeat's Spin Cycle column, we bring you the transcript-yes, the transcript-of the Mike Aguirre/Alex Roth kerfluffle:

City Council President Announces Bid for City Attorney

February 18, 2008 10:37 AM

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego City Council President Scott Peters Monday announced his candidacy for city attorney, hoping to unseat incumbent Mike Aguirre, whom Peters has accused of politicizing the office and wasting public funds.

Peters explains reversal: Councilman to announce city attorney bid today

February 18, 2008 10:36 AM

By Alex Roth

SAN DIEGO - San Diego City Council President Scott Peters said he had no intention of running for city attorney - until recently.

Aguirre blows up at Union-Tribune reporter

February 18, 2008 10:34 AM

By Eric Wolff

City Attorney Mike Aguirre totally lost his temper with Union-Tribune reporter Alex Roth at a press conference today.

Peters Celebrates the Opening of New Fire Station in Pacific Highlands Ranch

February 06, 2008 11:16 AM

SAN DIEGO - Council President Scott Peters, San Diego Fire Chief Tracy Jarman and Mayor Jerry Sanders joined representatives of Pardee Homes on Wednesday, February 6 for an event to mark the opening of Fire Station 47 in Pacific Highlands Ranch.  The 10,500 square foot facility features three equipment bays and 11 dormitories, in addition to separate work and ready areas. Currently, the station hosts a 4-member crew, and is designed to add staff as the community grows.