Mat Kostrinsky

Husband and father who has triumphed over cancer twice, with a deep passion for politics and public policy.

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

@sdcta Question: I believe I read you opposed the increase in city staff over the past several years, and now complain about overtime. Then what should the city complete the work with no new hires & not do overtime? What is the other options you offer then?

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Whatever your position is about Measure A, it is a little hypocritical to attack something as misleading, then mislead yourself with a claim a person is a lawyer, when they are not such. https://t.co/wM4wnuGQCk

[SD Taxpayers @sdcta]

"Former #SanDiego City Councilmember Scott Sherman is voting NO on Measure A after successfully challenging the City’s misleading ballot language in court.

"Sherman fought for transparency — and won.

"'The ballot language was misleading and a material omission. Voters deserve the truth, not spin.'

"As legal concerns surrounding Measure A continue to grow, voters deserve answers before being asked to approve another costly tax and bureaucracy."

https://t.co/yjebDBaizk

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

@markkersey @markkersey what was the staff vacancy level in each of the 6 bargaining units and their turnover rates, when you left office?

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

I am both saddened and outraged at the same time. When will we stop debating hate and firearm safety and commit to coming together to make the real solutions a reality?

[ABC 10News San Diego @10News]

Three victims were killed, and two suspects are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, San Diego Police confirmed in a news conference. https://t.co/qDZE082lsN

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

What's the cost of suspending San Diego’s trash fees? In my op-ed, I explore why we need total transparency regarding impact on parks, libraries & road repairs before 2026 vote. Infrastructure & essential services shouldn't be a guessing game. https://t.co/bkefnrDoqu

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

We are lucky to have employees who go out in conditions most of us wouldn't to keep our city running.

Will this work come at the expense of other planned work assignments or require the city to increase their overall budget for the year?

[City of San Diego @CityofSanDiego]

City employees had a busy New Year's Day, responding to nearly 300 reports of flooding and other rain-related issues. Emergency crews made several rescues.

Use the Get It Done app to report rain-related issues or call 619-527-7500.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

@sdcta You stated:

"Full transparency should be a condition of any city of #SanDiego rate or fee increase."

Should it REALLY be on any rate or fee increase AND decrease?

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

My take away:
1) enforcement of non-permitted cannibis sale
2) level field with out of city delivery service
3) exam taxation impact on tax collection & retail sale

Interested to learn if more:

https://t.co/1TSchRi1o9
#cannibis #sandiego

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

What level or degree of rights should government (local, state & fed) not interfer between parents and their children regarding health or any other area that has been or could be regulated of a person under 18 years of age?

https://t.co/QAc2GV5Zgi

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

@texticons @sdcta It is my understanding they support developing metrics on where, how and why city functions best to worst. If that isn't correct or you don't support that type of mission then truly interested in your fact based opinion.

https://t.co/jwp6xgBEFz

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

David, and myself joined three others trying to breakout of prison tonight. We did it barely did it under the one hour mark. It was a fun time but looking forward to my next eye appointment so I can see the combination lock numbers!

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Making a short fun trip out to the @MLB Spring Training in Phoenix. Enjoy the pure enjoyment of the game of every hit, pitch and catch. Go baseball!

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

The ending was not what I wanted, but the journey was amazing as well am very proud of the team and being an #Aztec4Life!

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Monday night, we are all #SDSUFans!

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Houston, we have a problem, #SDSU is coming to you in the #FinalFour this #marchmadness2023 and we are so excited! #Aztec4Life

[San Diego State Men's Basketball @Aztec_MBB]

Never count us out.

#TheTimeIsNow #MarchMadness

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

#Aztec4Life welcome all onto the #Elite8 ride.

[San Diego State Men's Basketball @Aztec_MBB]

We Want Bama? No, we got Bama and beat Bama.

#TheTimeIsNow #MarchMadness

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Sweet 16, #SDSUAztec4Life

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

Another win for our @SDSU basketball team. I hope it only gets sweeter. #MarchMadness #Aztec4Life #SDSUBasketball

[Mat Kostrinsky @kostrinsky]

@LorenaSGonzalez So, what you are telling me is that you could have done our op research for your council race? Hmm.