Oceanside Speaks: Taxpayers 1 - Labor Unions 0

The taxpayer revolt of 2010 kicks off with Oceanside election results, where the arrogant public employee labor union power grab failed by 2-to-1.

After all the Tea Parties, tax protests, outrage over government spending, and overall government intrusion in our lives, voters in San Diego county had an election today where they could speak their mind; in Oceanside - and they spoke loud and clear.

Faced with a costly, unnecessary recall election of councilman, and taxpayer advocate Jerry Kern, the residents of Oceanside today strongly rejected the blatant public employee labor union power grab by a 2-to-1 margin. Final (unofficial) results were 14,803 votes NO (63.22%) and 8,611 votes YES (36.78%).

The battle that is brewing next year is one of taxpayers versus public employee labor unions. The candidates who will stand up for hard working taxpayers will be the ones who will be victorious in 2010. The era of the tail wagging the dog is officially over.

Jerry Kern has been a tireless advocate for taxpayers in Oceanside, standing up for them, and standing up against the insatiable appetite of public employee labor unions. We are proud to have him on the Republican team, as he is an excellent example of a true public servant.