[quote=flyer]Flyer, it’s true that much of the wealth you see in property today (at least in SAN) was created by the foresight of previous generations. That’s why we’ve tried to keep most all of our properties over the years.
Our family has been around San Diego for about 100 years, and I could tell you great stories about the players in this city who were involved in everything from raw land deals to residential and commercial development. It’s really fascinating.
Long stories short–many kept their fortunes, some did not, but it has been very interesting to watch the evolution.[/quote]
Yes, flyer, I am aware and also acquainted with a handful of these “power brokers” who are all senior citizens now. They are early-rising, dapper, tireless octegenarians who answer SD city/county leaders’ calls to assist wherever and whenever they can, often at a moments notice. It is actually these folks who are the power-brokers behind your elected officials. In effect, they are running the city/county, running the show, literally and figurately speaking, from behind the veil of your elected official(s). Most of them are native San Diegans and the rest came here as children and they all care deeply about what happens in and to this region, having all been local government and local leading business leaders for well over 50 years.
Folks, just ask yourselves how this individual got this particular critical “impromptu” job and was able to successfully complete it in such a short time frame, obtaining a “win-win” situation for all parties.
Barring any current health issues, who else would have gotten the job? When “mediation” was first mentioned by CA Goldsmith as a remedy to this unfortunate debacle, that was the FIRST name that ran through my head and I was not and am not the least bit surprised at the outcome.
Be grateful for these folks. They’re not going to live forever.
