The prices have definitely been way too high for too long. I think its interesting that when prices skyrocket 100% in 4 years and then fall back to normal levels, people act like its a depression. There is a wierd sense of entitlement people have---as soon as a value goes up, they feel entitled to that---just like the people that were making huge 6 figure salaries flipping the houses or selling the houses and loans---they feel entitled to be making that money all the time. You made way too much money, and now its time to return to the planet w/ the rest of us!! As far as Stephen goes, I am just so glad he said no to big developers and their money. At least we know that he will probably use the same good independent judgement as Donna Frye a non special interest beholdencouncil.

Posted by Christine | reply to this comment
October 23, 2008 9:01 am

Whtiburn's conflicting positions on housing just goes to show that he'll say anything to elected. This is a guy who moved to San Diego 6 years ago, specifically to run for political office. Who does this? Whitburn is the worst kind of opportunist. He doesn't care about District 3, he only cares about his own delusions of higher office. Check out link if you want to know the truth about him.

Posted by District 3 Resident | reply to this comment
October 23, 2008 1:09 pm

I trust readers of VOSD to make up their own mind. Here's a link to Gloria's shady campaign pay masters: link Also, readers should know that "District 3 Resident", "Stephen Davis of South Park" and "2MuchSense" are all the same person hiding behind multiple identities. That's the kind of deception you can look forward to if Gloria is elected to the city council. By contrast, Whitburn supporters use our real names because we have nothing to hide.

Posted by Fred Williams | reply to this comment
October 24, 2008 6:26 am

This has been a noticeable conflict for as long as I've been involved in redevelopment and affordable housing in and around older neighborhoods: residents and their political representatives all express the need for housing, for sale or for rent, that are affordable for their constituents, but they don't want "affordable housing" being built in their neighborhoods.

Posted by KK | reply to this comment
October 27, 2008 2:45 pm

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