Poway Councilmember Cunningham Supports the " Field of Dreams "
After a preliminary review of the issue, absent facts to the contrary, the Weisz family can expect my full support when this matter comes back to council. ..... I wholeheartedly do not support the notion that the Weisz's building a ball field for their kids and friends, as they have it designed, is a non-conforming use. Poway is all about great families and an unparallel[ed] quality of life. The Weisz's are a perfect example of a family dedicated to their children and their community.
March 5, 2009 San Diego Union Tribune Jim Cunningham fights to take back Poway Skate Park
San Diego Union Tribune Thumbprint scanner aims to curb unruly element at city skate park By J. Harry Jones
" ... The idea to do something about the park's problems came from newly elected City Councilman Jim Cunningham, who spent months during last year's campaign walking door-to-door in the community and talking to people about their issues.
Tuesday night, he said many told him they won't let their kids skate at the park because of the unruly element.
The park was opened in 2003 at a cost to taxpayers of $1.3 million. Cunningham said the cost of the new security system is reasonable to protect a city facility.
He said the situation was similar to buying a house for $1.3 million and then coming home one day to find a hole in the ceiling. A homeowner wouldn't hesitate to spend $50,000 to bring the building back up to value, he said.
“I view this expenditure as preserving a taxpayer asset,” he said. “We need to give the park back to the citizens. It's been taken over by about 20 people.”
" Cunningham moved to Poway in 1993. He is an attorney who also serves as executive director of the 4,000-member Riverside County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, which gives him a broad background in matters related to employee negotiations and pension funds. He has done his homework on Poway issues and is prepared to step into the role as councilmember with a short learning curve. " http://www.mylocalnews.com/nws/index.php?/main/content/editorial_our_ballot_recommendations/
October 18, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune Endorses
Jim Cunningham for Poway City Council
"..Cunningham...his own man..an independent voice ...
Cunningham a Leader We Can Count on To Make the Tough Intelligent Decisions...
NewsChieftain / September 17, 2008
Steve Dreyer
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"Current and future Council members should not position on the expansion prior to a detailed analysis," Cunningham wrote.:
"Citizens may feel great passion on either side of the issue but
our leaders need to lead with knowledge and reflection, not emotion."
Cunningham's Campaign is Making a Difference in Our Community..One Oak Tree at a Time.. North County Times By JEFF FRANK - Staff Writer |Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:46 PM PDT Setting down roots: Instead of handing out campaign signs at Community Day on Saturday, Poway City Council candidate Jim Cunningham passed out oak tree seedlings.
"I want to leave something behind besides garbage (after the campaign is over)," Cunningham said.
He has passed out more than 600 so far, and plans to deliver 500 more to homeowners as he walks precincts, carrying the seedlings in a backpack. "The goal is to leave 1,000 more oak trees than when I began," he said. "We lost 10,000 trees in the fire."
9/02/08 CHECK OUT WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JIM ON THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WEBSITE ...CLICK HERE
Cunningham Running to Protect and Preserve all we love about Poway.
Union Tribune August 09, 2008
Jim Cunningham, 51, a resident since 1993. Cunningham has been endorsed by Emery, Mayor Mickey Cafagna and Councilman Don Higginson.
Cunningham, an attorney, says during these “very difficult times and the significant issues facing Poway, I'm running to protect and preserve all that we treasure in Poway: safe neighborhoods, quality of life and our fantastic school system.” jimforpoway.com
Cunningham to protect our safe neighborhoods
North County Times August 08, 2008
"The city's 2007-08 budget included Poway's first deficit, and Cunningham said a new council has to take care in what it will trim to balance the books. In tough budgetary times, you really want to have a leader who makes the right choices," he said. "A lot of people who are not used to working with budgets, they look at the most expensive line item and start budgeting from there, and all of those expensive line items are public safety."
Cunningham's father and grandfather were both firefighters in his home town of New York City, and since becoming an attorney in 1987 he has focused on labor issues involving public safety. He has been endorsed by the Poway Firefighter's Association and San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs' Association.
"I think they believe I have a good handle on the issues involving public safety and they're confident I'm committed to keep Poway the lowest crime rate in the whole county," Cunningham said about the endorsements.Cunningham's father and grandfather were both firefighters in his home town of New York City, and since becoming an attorney in 1987 he has focused on labor issues involving public safety. He has been endorsed by the Poway Firefighter's Association and San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs' Association.
Jim Cunningham Announced as the President of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk 2008
" Being honored as the President of an event that means so much to all of the families and friends of kids and adults who have been diagnosed with Leukemia and other blood borne cancers is one of the greatest honors of my life. "
Poway Firefighter's Association Endorses Jim Cunningham for Poway City Council
6/30/08 Poway Firefighter's Association Endorses Jim Cunningham for Poway City Council. Click here for a copy of the Press Release.
05/22/08 Former Poway Mayor and current Poway Council Member Don Higginson Endorses Jim Cunningham for Poway City Council. Click here to see Press Release
Jim Has Over 15 Years of Living the Poway Dream and a Lifetime of Leadership and Experience He Will Use To Protect and Preserve It.
Jim Cunningham Lecturing to One of the Nation's Largest Sheriff's Associations
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NEWS UPDATE 3/03/08:
POWAY CITY COUNCILMEMBER BOB EMERY ENDORSES JIM CUNNINGHAM FOR POWAY CITY COUNCIL.
Poway's Longest Standing City Council Member Bob Emery Elected to Poway's First City Council in 1980 Has Endorsed Long Time Resident Jim Cunningham for Poway City Council. Poway Chieftain March 06, 2008. ( Click to read article )
" Cunningham is a man of his word, Emery said to a round of applause. He is a smart guy and he'll support many of the things I've supported " North County Times March 04, 2008 " (Click to read article)
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