CRP Statement Concerning Failed Recall Attempt of Republican Councilman Jerry Kern in Oceanside

SAN DIEGO - California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring tonight issued the following statement:

"Unions attempting to abuse the recall process in a thinly veiled attempt to rig the Oceanside city council just as contract negotiations are set to begin have been defeated, and rightly so. Republican Councilman Kern is an outstanding public servant who was targeted because he was seen as a friend of taxpayers and not a pawn of local labor officials.

"Congratulations to Councilman Kern, the Republican Party of San Diego County, the San Diego Lincoln Club, and the entire team that mobilized so effectively to turn back this blatant abuse of the recall process for financial gain. Tonight's victory is not only a major win for the Republican Party, but for all taxpayers. Oceanside citizens have sent the message loud and clear that abuse of the recall process to rig contact negotiations is unacceptable.