A biography for Kevin Faulconerhasn’t been written yet.
“It's my responsibility as mayor to protect your tax dollars, be upfront with you about problems, and take aggressive action to solve them.”
“Public-private partnerships are supposed to benefit all parties.”
“My staff has been working on structural fixes to equitably help disadvantaged areas - left wanting after decades of neglect - to become complete communities with the parks, infrastructure and amenities they deserve.”
“In San Diego we have a chance to be the dominant hub for nanotech, biotech, life sciences.”
“One of my biggest goals is to spur economic development in communities and neighborhoods that have not had that before.”
“When you're mayor, not every project is going to go well.”
“Building trust between the community and police department is crucial. It makes the department stronger and our neighborhoods safer.”
“SDPD works to protect everyone regardless of their immigration status because trust between the community and law enforcement is key to stopping crime and keeping neighborhoods safe. If someone commits a crime, they will be held accountable whether or not they are a citizen.”
“There's no substitute for an in-classroom experience.”
“If you allow people to live in a tent encampment then you are condemning them to die there.”
“San Diego is living proof that a healthy economy, low unemployment rate and strong international ties are not mutually exclusive.”
“You have to let folks know that it's not OK... to live on a sidewalk in front of somebody's house or in front of somebody's business if we have provided a safe, clean, sanitary place for you to go.”
“I'm running for governor to fulfill California's promise.”
“If you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you have differences, you can find common ground on a way forward.”
“I believe that every human being has a right to shelter. I also believe that when we provide that shelter, you have an obligation to use it, and I enforced that.”
“I think what Californians want is a governor who's going to focus on California.”
“It's not just about talking. It's about - can you actually achieve objectives? I was very proud of what we were able to do in San Diego on a bipartisan basis.”
“Well I happen to be a Republican mayor.”
“You want to really prevent the construction of units? Pass rent control.”
“I call myself a California Republican.”