Sunday, April 4, 2010

San Francisco Political Events as of April 5, 2010















April 5, 2010 - Monday

Board of Supervisors - Public Safety Committee
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
  • Public Safety incidents associated with entertainment venues. Sponsor: Chiu.
  • Hearing to review statistics from the Entertainment Commission and the Police Department regarding violence and public safety incidents associated with entertainment venues and to receive updates about the Entertainment Commission's review of relevant complaints.
  • San Francisco's Public Safety Conditions on Citywide Crime Levels. Sponsor: Chiu
  • Hearing on San Francisco's public safety conditions, including a discussion of citywide crime levels and crime levels by police district station and/or neighborhood.
Members: David Chiu, Ross Mirkarimi, Bevan Dufty
Information: 554-4445

Cocktails with Alice
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Where: Pisco Lounge, 1817 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Social gathering - Alice Pre-Membership meeting Happy Hour, across from the LGBT Center. Meet our proposed slate of candidates from the PAC.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

San Francisco General Hospital - Community Town Hall meeting
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Carr Auditorium, corner of 22nd Street and San Bruno, San Francisco
What: Come and learn more about the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Rebuild Project. Meet neighbors and hospital staff. San Francisco General is for everyone. The only trauma center in San Francisco treats 100,000 patients pr year. We are the heart of the city.
Information: 206-5784 sfdh.org/dph/RebuildSFGH

Bart Community Meeting
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Gardens, Community Room, 390 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Please join BART as it seeks input from the community regarding how to engage the community in critical transportation decisions.
Information: Molly Burke 510-464-6172

San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Carr Auditorium (corner of 22nd Street and San Bruno), San Francisco
What: Come and learn more about the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center rebuild project. Meet neighbors and hospital staff. Get answers to your questions
San Francisco General is for everyone. The only trauma center in San Francisco
Information: 206-5784 sfdph.ord/dph/RebuildSFGH


Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: April 5, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street @ Octavia, San Francisco, Ca.
What: Vote on Alice PAC recommendations for the June 2010 Election. Alice will also vote on the early endorsement of Kamala Harris for California Attorney General. Theresa Sparks for District 6 Supervisors and Carmen Chu for District 4 Supervisor.
Assemblymember Fiona Ma will provide the membership with a state legislative update and will take questions from Alice members.
The PAC's recommendations are as follows:
State Propositions:
Prop. 13 - Limits on Property TaxAssessments - Yes
Prop. 15 - California Fair Elections - Yes
Prop. 16 - Two-Thirds Voter Approval for local public electricity Providers - No
Prop. 17 - Auto Insurance Initiative - No
City Propositions:
Prop A - School Facilities Tax Renewal - Yes
Prop B - Earthquake Safety Bond - Yes
Prop C - Charter Amendment for Film Commission - Yes
Prop D - Charter Amendment for Retirement Costs - Yes
Prop E - Budget Line item for Police Security - No
Prop F - Renters Hardship - No
Prop G - Transbay Terminal - Yes
Judicial Seat 6 - No recommendation. No single candidate received more than 60% of the vote by Alice PAC members - the threshold required by Alice bylaws for recommendation.
Judicial Seat 15 - Michael Nava
DCCC General Discussion. With the exception of David Campos, the Alice PAC is not recommending any sitting Supervisors for the DCCC. The DCCC is a time-honored path to higher elected office. When sitting supervisors run for the DCCC, they shut out lesser-known candidates, effectively closing off this avenue for newcomers-the up-and-coming Democrats we need to support in order to grow and expand our party. As a result, these current Supervisors will probably all win thanks to name recognition, and they will form a significant block on the DCCC. We made an exception for David Campos because he is a member of the LGBT community and because he is currently the only member of the Latino community serving on the DCCC.
DCCC AD 13
Melissa Apuya
Keith Baraka
David Campos
Ryan Clary
Leslie Katz
Linda Richardson
Catherine Stefani
Joe Alioto Veronese
Scott Wiener
DCCC AD 12
Andrew Clark
Dan Dunnigan
Tom Hsieh
Mary Jung
Megan Levitan
Melanie Nutter
Connie O'Connor
Arlo Smith
Mike Sullivan
Matthew Tuchow
Alex Volberding
Board of Equalization District 1 - Betty Yee
State Senate District 8 - Leland Yee
State Assembly District 12 - Fiona Ma
State Assembly District 13 - Tom Ammiano
Secretary of State - Debra Bowen
Controller - John Chiang
Treasurer - Bill Lockyer
Insurance Commissioner - Dave Jones
Superintendent of Public Instruction - No recommendation. No single candidate received more than 60% of the vote by Alice PAC members - the threshold required by Alice bylaws for recommendation
U.S. Senate - Barbara Boxer
Congress District 8 - Nancy Pelosi
Congress District 12 - Jackie Speier
Governor - Jerry Brown
Lt. Governor - Gavin Newsom
Information and Source: alicebtoklas.org

April 6, 2010 - Tuesday

Commonwealth Club - Speaker Nancy Pelosi
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
11 a.m. check in - noon - program
Where: Mark Hopkins, 1 Nob Hill Circle, San Francisco
What: Speaker Pelosi will discuss what the future holds for health care in the United States. $35. non-members

SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Public hearing and possible Board action.
Information: sfmta.com

Affordable Housing Alliance - Endorsement meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 333 Fell Street between Gough and Octavia, Street Level, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for the June election. Interview the candidates and discuss the propositions.

Irish American Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, Fillmore & Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for June Primary. Making endorsement for State and Local Propositions Constitutional Offices, Democratic County Committee and Judge. There may be multiple ballots. This is a joint meeting with the Democratic Women's Forum.
Information: jimpolitics@yahoo.com

Democratic Women's Forum - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street @ Turk, San Francisco

Bart Community Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bayview YMCA, Community Room, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
What: Please join BART as it seeks input from the community regarding how to engage the community in critical transportation decisions.
Information: Molly Burke 510-464-6172

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - State Senator Leland Yee and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Hear speakers on local and state propositions including State Senator Leland Yee and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu.
We have invited candidates (or surrogates) running for Lt. Governor, Insurance Commissioner and Superintendent of Public Instruction in the June 8 2010 Statewide Primary Election. Meet candidates for the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee.
Information: phdemclub.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Special Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Club membership will vote on Club endorsements for the June 8, 2010 election, candidates for the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee and candidates for two seats on the San Francisco Superior Court. The Club may also hear from candidates, consider other Milk Club business, and hear from other community speakers.
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club PAC Endorsements - Round 2:
Local Initiatives:
Prop A - Yes
Superior Court Judges:
Seat 6: Linda Colfax
Seat 15 - Michael Nava
Seats 1-5, 7-14 & 16 - No Endorsements
SF Democratic County Central Committee:
AD 12:
John Avalos
Michael Bornstein
Sandra Lee Fewer
Chris Gembinski
Hene Kelly
Eric Mar
Milton Marks
Jake McGoldrick
Jane Morrison
Melanie Nutter
Connie O'Conner
Larry Yee
AD 13:
David Campos
David Chiu
Michael Goldstein
Robert (Gabriel) Haaland
Joseph Julian
Rafael Mandelman
Kim-Shree Maufus
Carole Migden
Aaron Peskin
Eric Quezada
Debra Walker

Information: milkclub.org

Glen Park Community Meeting
When: April 6, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: St. John's School, 925 Chenery Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Glen Park Association and the Glen Park Merchants Association for a community meeting with officials from BART and San Francisco's Planning Department as they update the Community on the Glen Park Plan and BART's potential development plans for the parking lot across from the Glen Park Bart Station.
This meeting is in response to neighbors who have spoken up and insisted that BART meet and hear concerns about any possible removal of the parking lot.

April 7, 2010 - Wednesday

Opening Night Castro Farmers Market
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Noe Street between Market and Beaver, San Francisco
What: Opening night of the Castro Farmers Market, ribbon cutting ceremony with a blessing from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Donna Sachet, civic officials and a band. Fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, breads and other edible items. Sponsored by the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro & The Pacific Coast Farmer's Market Association. The Farmers Market runs every Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 7 - October 27th.

Commonwealth Club - Mayor Gavin Newsom
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
5:15 p.m. reception 6 p.m. Program
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Gavin Newsom: San Francisco's Mayor in conversation with Commonwealth Club President and CEO Dr. Gloria Duffy. $25. non-members

San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item from Agenda:
Chief's Report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members
Information: 415-553-1667

Reception Linda Colfax for Superior Court Judge
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 7 Topaz Way, San Francisco
What: Reception for Linda Colfax for Superior Court Judge. Please join hosts Leslie Katz, Judge Kevin McCarthy, Aaron Peskin, Andrea Shorter and Niki Solis at a reception to support Linda Colfax.
Guests $50. or donor's choice.

An Evening with Cecil Williams and Janice Mirkitani
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Glide, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: A very special discussion with Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani of Glide. Cecil and Janice are San Francisco icons who have dedicated their lives to serving those most in need and have been instrumental social activists fighting for equality in our community. After the moderated conversation there will be a night performance from the Glide Ensemble. A reception will immediately follow the discussion and performance. All are welcome. Event is free.
Event is co-sponsored by Citizen Hope, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Bay Area Benefit.
Co-Host: Mike Kim, Matt Haney, Keesa O'Campo, Jane Kim, Rebecca Prozan, Jared Paul
Information: glide.org

San Francisco Budget public hearing
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: District 3 Budget Town Hall meeting at Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay Street, San Francisco
What: Public hearings on the Budget.
Information: avalosstaff@sfgov.org

San Francisco for Democracy - The June Election and retaining the Liberal/Progressive Vote
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Panel discussion on retaining the liberal/progressive youth vote going into the November elections. Maxwell Szabo of San Francisco Young Democrats, Froilan Ramos, Regional Field Organizer of Organizing for America, and a representative from the SF Green Party are confirmed to speak.

Before the November elections, though, there are still the June elections at which some important issues need to be voted on. On the municipal level, there are some important matters. San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu will be here to talk about the issues on the city ballot.
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 7, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting. It is a time for the club members as a whole to discuss and vote.
Information: andy@ffrsf.com

April 8, 2010 - Thursday

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Endorsement vote
When: April 8, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Soluna Cafe and Lounge, 272 McAllister, San Francisco
What: Vote for SFWPC endorsements for June 8, 2010 Elections. Everyone is welcome to the monthly happy hour. All members in good standing with at least 3 documented events between 4-8-09 and 4-8-10 are welcome to vote on the June endorsements.
Information: sfwpc.org

Bart Community Meeting
When: Apri l8 , 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ocean Avenue Presbyterian Church, Willis Hall, 32 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Please join BART as it seeks input from the community regarding how to engage the community in critical transportation decisions.
Information: Molly Burke 510-464-6172

Laura Spanjian's Farewell Party
When: April 18, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's, 225 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Please join others in toasting Laura a fond farewell. Laura will be leaving shortly to help "green" Houston, Texas as the Sustainability Director for Mayor Annise Parker - "It's Good-by SF, Hello Texas".
RSVP: Sera Collins scollins@sfwater.org

Pavement to Parks Pedestrian Plaza - Noe Valley
When: April 8, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: St Phillips Church Community Room, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: The intersection of 24th and Noe Streets has been chosen by the Planning Department to be the site of an upcoming Pavement to Parks pedestrian plaza. Planning is planning to close a section of Noe Street at the intersection to create a a broad plaza in an area of Noe Valley.
A few neighbors are unhappy and are trying to scrap the plaza design. A second option has been drafted to build a "parklet" (bulbout) on either side of the street.
Supervisor Bevan Dufty will be holding a community meeting to gauge public support for the two proposals.

April 9, 2010 - Friday

Book Passage - Lisa Lutz (one of my most favorite authors)
When: April 9, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: Book Passage, 1 Ferry Plaza, San Francisco
What: Author Lisa Lutz talks about her new book "The Spellman Strike Again" - fourth in a San Francisco detective series. Former wild child Isabel "Izzy" Spellman has finally agreed to take over the family business and the transition won't be a smooth one.
Information: bookpassage.com

April 10, 2010 - Saturday

NARAL - Forum for Choice
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California Street, San Francisco
What: Your decisions in the 2010 election will impact the future of reproductive health in California. Hear directly from the candidates about their views on women's access to abortion and unintended pregnancy.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be emceeing the Forum
Featuring candidates:
Jerry Brown, Hector De La Torre, Kamala Harris, Dave Jones, Chris Kelly, Ted Lieu, Pedro Nava, Alberto Torrico
$50., $15 for students.
ForumForChoice.com - Tickets are required.
Source: San Francisco Women's Political Committee

Senator Yee Campaign Kick-Off Rally
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2201 Lawton Street, San Francisco
What: Kick off rally in celebration of the 2010 Re-elect Leland Yee for Senate Campaign. No charge.
Food, entertainment and special guests.
After the celebration, volunteers will mobilize for a 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. precinct walk.
RSVP davidburruto@yahoo.com

2nd Annual International Lao New Year Festival
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, Larkin Street and Grove Street, San Francisco
What: The Thai, Cambodian, Burmese, and Lue (Dai) of Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan Province of China) also share the same New Year and will join the festival as they celebrate their collective holiday.
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2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
When: April 10-11 2010 - Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 17-18 2010 - Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 18, 2010 - Sunday - Grand Parade.
Where: Festival: Japantown @ Post & Buchanan Street, San Francisco
Grand Parade: Begins at San Francisco City Hall and ends at Post & Fillmore.
Information: nccbf.org

Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, 19th Street and Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: Commemorate and Celebrate the Life and Work of Labor and Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez
Information: cesarchavezday.org

Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Lower 24th Street Festival
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 24th Street between Harrison and Bryan Street, San Francisco
What: Join the celebration commemorating the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
Information: cesarchavezday.org

Guerrero Park BBQ
When: April 10, 2010 - Saturday
Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: 28th Street and Guerrero Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate the new neighborhood park! Please bring food to grille, something to drink, bring family.

April 11, 2010 - Sunday

Jane Morrison's 90th Birthday!

Sunday Streets on the Great Highway
When: April 11, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Great Highway and JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: Join thousands around the world as part of the World Health Day's 1,000 Cities, 1,000 Lives" campaign.

April 12, 2010 - Monday

Bart Community Meeting
When: April 12 , 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cameron House, Main Hall, 920 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Please join BART as it seeks input from the community regarding how to engage the community in critical transportation decisions.
Information: Molly Burke 510-464-6172

Information:

Supervisor Bevan Dufty has endorsed Rebecca Prozan for Supervisor in District 8.

State Senator Mark Leno has endorsed Scott Wiener for Supervisor in District 8.

Debra Walker has received the endorsement of Supervisor John Avalos for Supervisor in District 6.

Linda Colfax, candidate for Superior Court has received the endorsement of Bernal Heights Democratic Club, Richmond District Democratic Club, San Francisco Tenant's Union and District Three Democratic Club.

San Francisco Bay Guardian has endorsed the following candidates for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee:

Assembly District 12:
John Avalos
Michael Borenstein
Sandra Lee Fewer
Chris Gembinski
Hene Kelly
Eric Mar
Milton Marks
Jake McGoldrick
Jane Morrison
Melanie Nutter
Connie O'Connor
Larry Yee

Assembly District 13
David Campos
David Chiu
Michael Goldstein
Robert Haaland
Joseph Julian
Rafael Mandelman
Kim-Shree Maufas
Carole Migden
Aaron Peskin
Eric Quezada
Alix Rosenthal
Debra Walker

Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com
Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.

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