Monday, March 11, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through March 25th



March 11, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 11, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 11, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Come  hear  Supervisor London Breed, Supervisor Norman Yee and City Attorney Dennis Herrera discuss Marriage Equality and the upcoming Oral Arguments in front of the Supreme Court.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

March 12, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Port Commission
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz
Information: sf-port.org

Alliance for a Better District 6, Tenant Association Coalition of San Francisco - Community Meeting
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, Multi-purpose Room, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco 
What: Community meeting co-sponsored by Alliance for a Better District 6, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco and Tip Top Market
Discussion of neighborhood concerns, legislative and safety updates.  Items to be discussed include:
CleanPowerSF
101 Polk Street Development
1 Polk Street Type42 liquor license
Public Safety and Legislative Updates
Light refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
Information:  415-820-1560

San Francisco School Board
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfused.edu


Transgender Month of Action SF Meeting
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: California State Building, 455 Golden Gate, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Local organizing committees of union and transgender community members will ask unions, labor councils and state federations to pledge to bargain for trans-inclusive health benefits and to sign a Trans Health Benefits Bargaining pledge form.
Pride at Work, NCTE, TLC, and SEIU Lavender Caucus will be partnering with local organizations including Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, the Trans March, TGSF, and SEIU 1021 Lavender Caucus.  
Speakers will include Cecilia Chung, Luis Gutierrez-Mock, Gabriel Haaland, Lauree Hayden, Jamie Rafael Wolfe, Tracy Garza.
Attendees include David Campos,   Rafael Mandelman,   Matt Dorsey, Mike Casey, Tim Paulson, Cleve Jones, Alisa Messer.

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: California State Building, 455 Golden Gate, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: An evening devoted to trans health and union contracts with Pride at Work, Assembly Member Tom Ammiano, the Lavender Caucus of Local 1021, the Trans March, and the Trans Gender SF. Join in the historic campaign to educate and organize for Transgender Health Benefits with the Labor movement in San Francisco
Speakers include:
Cecilia Chung - Senior Strategist, Transgender Law Center
Luis Gutierrez-Mock (co-Executive Chair of the Trans March)
Gabriel Haaland (Co-Vice President, Pride at Work)
Lauree Hayden (Associate Political Director, SEIU)
Fresh! White (LGBT Center)
Jamie Rafaela Wolfe (Vice President of TGSF)
Tracy Garza (Trans March) will be facilitating the meeting.
Allies in politics and labor:
Supervisor David Campos, City College Trustee  Rafael Mandelman, SF Democratic Party Member Matt Dorsey, President Mike Casey (Local 2, UNITE HERE), Executive Director Tim Paulson of the SF Labor Council, Cleve Jones - UNITE HERE, President Alisa Messer (AFT 2121)
Information: milkclub.org

San Francisco for Democracy - Government Use of Drones/State Senator Leland Yee
When: March 12, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Community Room of Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Are drones really a new and effective tools for law enforcement and military use.  Or does the government's use of these vehicles pose a threat to our Constitutional liberties?
Here to answer your questions are Lisa Lye, a staff attorney at the Northern California offices of the American   Civil Liberties Union and John Arguilla, a security and intelligence expert.
State Senator Leland Yee will attend in person to discuss his gun-control legislation in Sacramento as well as his legislation to implement online voting in California.
Informationsf4democracy.org

March 13, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 13, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos (is this correct?)
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 13, 2013 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: March 13, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org


Dolores Park Works - General Membership Meeting
When: March 13, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Church Anderson Building, 65 Dorland Street, Conference Room 315 (Buzz #37) (off Dolores Street - half way down the alley next to the Church)  San Francisco
What: Dolores Park Works will be holding monthly meeting to help plan for the coming season.  Open to the public and anyone who would like to help keep beautiful Dolores  Park safe, clean and fun. Supervisor Scott Wiener and Jake Gilchrist will discuss the Dolores
Park renovation process, so far. Will be taking a look at the community design process and hope to get a little behind the scene insight into SF Planning Department's protracted review of the plans.
Light refreshments will be served.
Information: doloresparkworks.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - General Membership Meeting
When: March 13, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats General Membership meeting.  
In advance of the upcoming California Democratic Party Convention next month, we'll be hearing from candidates running for Executive Board of the California Young Democrats.  
Current declared candidates for CYD Board include:
John Vigna - President
Igor Tregub - VP of Membership
Carrie McFadden - Political Director
Information: sfyd.org


Noe Valley Democratic Club - Peter Hart
When: March 13, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
WhatPeter Hart, nationally known political commentator, strategist and pollster will speak to the Noe Valley Democratic Club.  This is the Information Age, a time of great historical change, if not transformation.  Peter Hart will discuss the need for government and public policy to adapt to that change.
Information: facebook.com/NoeDems

March 14, 2013 - Thursday

Save Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Town Hall
When: March 14, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Save Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Town Hall.   We are  seniors , people with disability, children or spouses of someone who died, and low-income workers, and we will not let this robbery take place.  We need jobs, not austerity.  Come to this Town Hall meeting, learn more about what's happening and what to do.

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: March 14, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

City Hall Must Take Action to Save City College of San Francisco
When: March 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: Gather to call on the city's elected officials to take immediate action to Save CCSF. 
Ensure that Prop A funds are used for education.   
Information:   saveccsf.org  - info@saveccsf.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: March 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org

SOMCAN's Open House
When: March 14, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1110 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate SOMCAN's new space.  Meet the youth and parent members.  Light food, refreshment, performance.
Information: Angelica Cabande at acabande@somcan.org facebook.com/events244264279043878

March 15, 2013 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration
When: March 15, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 1494 7th Avenue at Kirkham, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration.  Celebrate and honor our Irish Heritage, St Patrick and over 150 years of Irish political involvement.
Donation requested. 
Information: IrishAmDemSF@gmail.com

March 16, 2013 - Saturday

St Patrick's Day Parade
When: March 16, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Begins on the corner of Market and Second Street and runs down Market to Civic Center.
Information: sainpatricksdaysf.com

March 17, 2013 - Sunday

St. Patrick's Day

Faith and Community Immigration Forum
When: March 17, 2013 - Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Where: Episcopal Church of St. John The Evangelist, 1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What: Faith and Community Immigration Forum with Representative Luis Gutierrez.  Help send a message of Faith and Justice for Immigrants to Washington D.C.  People of Faith unite for a clear roadmap to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants.
Information: SFOP Lorena Meigarejo 415-724-4987

7th Annual Commemorative Bayard Rustin Birthday
When: March 17, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What: 7th Annual Commemorative Bayard Rustin Birthday Celebration.  Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition celebrates the Life and Legacy of America's Greatest Community Organizer.

March 18, 2013 - Monday

League of Pissed Off Voters Happy Hour
When: March 18, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Southern Pacific Brewing, 620 Treat, San Francisco
What: Happy Hour  with League of Pissed Off Voters.  Chance to meet your fellow Leaguers and friends.

Middle Polk Neighhood Association - SFMTA, David Chiu, Ed Reiskin
When: March 18, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento Street (note address), San Francisco
What: Meeting focuses on the discussion of the SFMTA plans for the proposed 2015 redesign of Polk Street.  Local Polk Street Merchants will join the discussion with Supervisor David Chiu and Director of SFMTA Ed Reiskin.  
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org 

March 19, 2013 - Tuesday

The Road to Equal Justice - 2013 Justice Summit - Public Defender Jeff Adachi
When: March 19, 2013 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: 2013 Justice Summit.  
This event is free but registration is required.  Register:   sfjusticesummit.com
Keynote Speaker: Karen Houppert, author of Chasing Gideon, the Elusive Search for Poor People's Justice.
Panel  I: The Elusive Search for Poor People's Justice
Panel II : Forced Treatments and Constitutional Rights:  Can They Coexist?
Panel III - The Price of Liberty: Reforming the Bail System
Panelists and moderators: 
Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender
Karen Houppert, Author, Chasing  Gideon: The Elusive Search for Poor People's Justice
Dawn Porter, Director/Producer, Gideon's Army
Jonathan Rapping, Founder, Gideon's Promise
Maurice Caldwell, Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
Linda Starr, Co-Founder, Northern California Innocence Project
Wendy Still, Chief, San Francisco Adult Probation
John Diaz, Editorial Page Editor, San Francisco Chronicle
Kara Chien, Attorney Manager, Mental Health Unit, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Candy Dewitt, Parent, Laura's Law Advocate
Dr. David Kan, Substance Abuse Treatment Expert, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Deni McLagan, Associate Director, Serial Inebriate Program, City of San Diego
Greg Suhr, San Francisco Chief of Police
Dr Gary Tsai, Psychiatrist, Laura's Law Advocate
Matt Gonzalez, Chief Attorney, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Catherine McCracken, Director of Development and the Sentencing Service Program Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 
Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Sheriff
George Gascon, San Francisco District Attorney
Will Leong, CEO, San Francisco Petrial Diversion Project
Jonathan Simon, Professor of Law, UC Berkeley
Co-Sponsored by Keker and Van Nest, Farella, Braun and Martel, Morrison and Foerster LLP, O'Brien and Associates, and Bar Association of San Francisco

March 20, 2013 - Wednesday

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - "Zocalo Chispas"
When: March 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Latino Democratic Club invite you to the first in a series of "Zocalo Chispas" to better understand the various policy issues their community faces on the local, state and national levels.
Who: Professor Cory Cook from the University of San Francisco will present general voting patterns of local elections, especially among Latino Voters in City elections.  Professor Cook will be joined by Teresa Ojeda, Senior Planner for Information and Analysis at the SF Planning Department discussing real-time demographic trends and changes in the City. Prior to the discussion, LDC will convene a general meeting session - for information contact Mike Alonso, Vice President for Political Affairs at alongso_legal@hotmail.com or Sam  Rodriguez  Vice president for Communications at sam24rodriguez@gmail.com
RSVP Oscar Grande - Vice President for Membership ogrande@podersf.org

SF Tech Dems Host OpenGov Conversation with David Chiu and Jay Nath
When: March 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: SF Tech Dems host OpenGov conversation with Board of Supervisors President David Chiu and San Francisco Chief Innovation Officer Jay Nath.  
OpenGov: The City is revising its open data law.  What does this mean for transparency, economic development, accountability and public engagement?
Innovation: New plans are being launched to help entrepreneurs launch their dreams and increase public access to government information.  
Happy Hour networking opportunity with the City's political leadership and members of San Francisco's innovative community.
The SF Tech Dems is dedicated to promoting technology policy across a range of issues within the Democratic Party focusing on transparency, accessibility and democratic participating.
Information and RSVP:    sftechdems.org (won't link?)

March 21, 2013 - Thursday

Public Workshop - San Francisco Residential Refuse Rates
When: March 21, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What: Recology, the San Francisco reuse collection and processing company has filed an  application  for an increase in residential refuse collection and disposal rates for trash, recyclables and compos tables.  The purpose of this workshop is to hear the perspective of rate payers on the proposal.
Source: Supervisor Malia Cohen's newsletter

March 23, 2013 - Saturday

SFLGBT Center Celebrates 11th Anniversary - Annual Soiree, Studio 11
When: March 23, 2013 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: SF Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco
What: SFLGBT 11th Anniversary Annual Soiree
$125.   All proceeds benefit the Center.
Emcee:  Tita Aida
Performances by: Ambrosio Salad, Dia Dear, Miss Rahni with Anna Conda, Dean Disaster, Dulce De Leche, Fauxnique, Frieda Lay, Glamamore, Lady Bear, Manicure Versace, Nikola Zdraljevic, Rotimi Agbabiaka
Dancing with DJs Bus Station John, Doc Sleep, Sergio Fedasz
Hosted Bar, Gourmet Morsels, silent auction
Information: sfcenter.org/studio11

March 24, 2013 - Sunday

San Francisco Living Wage Bake Sale
When: March 24, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2940 16th Mission  Street, San Francisco
What: Bake sale fundraiser for San Francisco Living Wage. 
Information: livingwagesf.org

National Day of Action - National Association of Letter Carriers
When: March 24, 2013 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1640 Stockton, San Francisco
What: National Day of Action - Save Saturday Delivery.  Our fight!  Our future!
Join in National Day of Action to tell Congress to stop the Postmaster General from destroying the Postal Service and to keep 6-day delivery.
Information: sflaborcouncil.org

March 25, 2013 - Monday

Westside Democratic Club - The Mystery of the "D-Triple-C"
When: March 25, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Come hear SF DCCC members Mary Jung, Trevor McNeill and Meagan Levitan unravel the  mystery of the "D-triple-C" the official governing body of the San Francisco Democratic Party.
Information: sfwestsidedems@gmail.com

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8 Washington: - No - NoWallOnTheWaterfront.com waterfrontreferendum@gmail.com 415-894-7008
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