Tonight’s CPI 10th Anniversary Dinner was abuzz tonight. Not because of the stuffed chicken dinner, but because just a couple hours earlier it was reported that San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Butkiewicz will resign from his post at the end of 2007.
While making rounds, I heard from a couple people that Butkiewicz is leaving the Labor Council to run for mayor. I couldn’t get anyone from the Labor Council to address the rumors, but the timing would certainly make sense. Leaving at the end of the year would give him two months to start a campaign before the filing deadline.
While I’m sure the Lincoln Club would spend a record amount of money against him, he certainly has the credentials. He’s currently on the board of directors for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of San Diego. He also would certainly have the support of labor, and be able to easily raise funds.
We can only hope these rumors are true, giving San Diego an option besides Sanders and Francis.
