Statement: “The clear difference between my opponent and I is that I am independent. I’m not tied to any special interests,” District 8 City Council candidate David Alvarez said Sept. 10 at a candidates forum hosted by the Downtown San Diego Partnership.
Analysis: On the campaign trail, Alvarez has cast his opponent, Felipe Hueso, as a puppet to special interest groups. Hueso has been endorsed by the local police union and the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council.
Fact Check: A Politician Who's Special Interest Free?
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