Coastlines to Cranes
Coastlines to Cranes is your 15-minute midweek chaos cure, hosted by ABC San Diego CEO Shandon Harbour. She’s dishing out unfiltered takes on construction, politics, and apprentice glory – sprinkled with sass, laughs, and zero corporate snooze. Drops Wednesdays at 6 a.m. on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Buckle up (or don’t).
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Coastlines to Cranes is your 15-minute midweek chaos cure, hosted by ABC San Diego CEO Shandon Harbour. She’s dishing out unfiltered takes on construction, politics, and apprentice glory—sprinkled with sass, laughs, and zero corporate snooze. Drops Wednesdays at 6 a.m. Buckle up (or don’t).
Taxes, property tax discussions, public spending, and local government budgets can all have a direct impact on contractors, businesses, infrastructure, and the future of San Diego’s construction economy.
In this episode, host Shandon Harbour talks with Mark Kersey, President & CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and former San Diego City Councilmember, about taxpayer accountability, government spending, local budgets, and why contractors should pay attention to public policy.
Mark shares how the Taxpayers Association reviews tax measures, bond measures, and city and county budgets through a nonpartisan, pro-taxpayer lens. He also explains why transparency, efficiency, and a careful look at how taxpayer dollars are spent matter for businesses, communities, and public infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- The question Mark Kersey believes every taxpayer should ask before supporting new taxes or public funding measures.
- Taxes and public spending decisions can affect contractors, businesses, infrastructure, and project delivery more than most people realize.
- How decisions made in city halls, county offices, and on local ballots can quietly shape the future of business and construction in San Diego.
Resources:
Learn more about the San Diego County Taxpayers Association: https://www.sdcta.org/
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