Jerry Sanders

Jerry Sanders took yesterday's election fairly easily over Donna Frye with a 54% to 46% victory. The 55 year old Sanders is energized and ready to step into his new role as mayor of San Diego. At a news conference this morning Sanders outlined his first 90 days course of action. The mayor-elect let San Diegans know that they can "demand accountable government", as it is something one should expect from their mayor, especially when it will be a welcome back party to the strong mayor form of government.
Sanders, who has an excellent track record as police commissioner, chief executive of the local chapter of the United Way and as the board chairman of the local Red Cross,has a lot of work ahead him- starting with the pension deficit has been growing since before Murphy got to office and is estimated at $1.4 billion. Good luck, Jerry.

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