Monday, August 31, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - August 31st to September 7th 2015 - Additional Event



*Additional Event - September 5th - Progress Democratic Club


August 31, 2015 - Monday

Housing Authority - Special Meeting
When:  August 31, 2015 - Monday
4:00 p.m.  
Where:  City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
Board of Commissioners:  Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Ted Yamasaki
Information/Agenda:     sfha.org

September 1, 2015 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  September 1, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Ballot measures
When:  September 1, 2015 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  Ballot measure endorsement meeting:
A - Affordable Housing Bond
C - Expenditure Lobbyists
D - Mission Rock Development
E - Requirements for Public meetings
F - Restrict Short-Term Residential Rentals
I - Suspension of Market-Rate Development in the Mission
J - Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund
K - Surplus Public lands
Ballot measures for B, G & H will be covered at September 15th Endorsement meeting:   .
District Attorney George Gascon will speak briefly about his tenure and unopposed campaign and answer questions.
Information:  phdemclub.org

September 2, 2015 - Wednesday

Women Leaders for AARON!
When:  September 2, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Columbo Building, 1 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Women Leaders for AARON!  Candidate for Supervisor in District 3. Meet and greet and ask questions of the candidates, as well as hear directly from some of San Francisco's women leaders why they are for Aaron Peskin:
Supporters: 
Board of Equalization  Member Fiona Ma
Supervisor Jane Kim
Board of Education Commission Sandra Lee Fewer
Former State Senator Carole Migden
Democratic Central Hene Kelly
Park and Rec Commission Meagan Levitan
City College Trustee Brigitte Davila
Small Business Commissioner Kathleen Dooley
Planning Commissioners Cindy Wu and Kathrin Moore
Police Commissioner Petra De Jesus
Building Inspection Commissioners Myrna Melgar and Debra Walker
former City Attorney Louise Renne
former Executive Director of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association - Patricia Breslin
Cynthia Crews, Vice Chair - Local Agency Formation Commission
Information:  aaron2015.com

Police Commission
When:  September 2, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

FDR Democratic Club - General Membership meeting - District Attorney George Gascon
When:  September 2, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: FDR Democratic Club's endorsed District Attorney George Gascon for District Attorney.
Come and hear directly from  George Gascon about what he has been working on over the past four years and how it impacts the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.  Everyone attending will have an opportunity to ask the DA questions on issues of importance to our community.
Information:   fdrdems@gmail.com fdrdemclub.com

September 3, 2015 - Thursday

Planning Commission
When:  September 3, 2015 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information:  sf-planning.org

SF Tenants and Families Kickoff
When:  September 3, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  Unite Here!  Local 2, 209 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Come out and support Aaron Peskin for Supervisor.  San Francisco needs Aaron Peskin and Prop I and F.
Sponsor:  San Francisco Tenants and Families.
Information:  sftu.org
Source:  Facebook events

Raise THE RIPTIDE benefit show/auction/raffle at Elbow Room
When:  September 3, 2015 - Thursday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Elbow Room, 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Friends of The Riptide and Elbo Room present - Raise The Riptide Benefit Show/Auction/ Raffle
Live Rock n Roll by
The Huckleberries
The Atom Age
The Ogres
The Copper Tones
Luci & The Pee Jays
Plus very special surprise guests!
vinyl spinning' by dX The Funky Granpaw, Handsome Hawk
Plus art, prizes and super cool stuff you can take home at
Seaside Silent Auction
Riptide Raffle
Riptide Seaside Saloon had a devastating fire.  You can help.
Riptide Fund:  gofundme.com/vw29vw5w
Information:   riptidesf.com
Source:  Facebook events

September 4, 2015 - Friday

San Francisco Labor Council - Annual pre-Labor Day Breakfast
When:  September 4, 2015 - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where:  Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Join the San Francisco Labor Council for its Annual Pre-Labor Day Breakfast.
Kick off Labor Day Weekend with friends and updates from workers at the Labor Council's annual Pre-Labor Day and Breakfast
Special Addresses:
Leader Nancy Pelosi
Senator Barbara Boxer
Tickets:  $75. 
Do not know if tickets are still available. 
RSVP:  Emily Nelson - emily@sflaborcouncil.org 
Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-pre-labor-day-breakfast-tickets-17797934100?aff=es2

September 5, 2015 - Saturday

*Progress Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting 
When:  September 5, 2015 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  SHARP Meeting  space, 1736 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Progress Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting 
The candidates for Sheriff, District 3, City College, as well as advocates and opponents of Proposition I, F, D, E and C will be at separate tables having conversations with neighbors and friends.  After 4 minutes, everyone will rotate, giving all attendees a chance to mingle with the candidates and learn more about the issues.  
The board of the Progress Democratic Club will vote and issue a package of recommendations to the membership.  The membership can either accept the recommendation package or reject the recommendation package and vote for an alternative.  
Information:  SanFranciscoProgress@gmail.com

September 7, 2015 - Monday

Labor Day

Young Workers United - Labor Day Salsa-thon
When:  September 7, 2015 - Monday
4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.:  Salsa-thon will start. 
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Labor Day Salsa-thon.  Salsa and other genres of dancing, the funds raised during the evening will go towards Young Workers United.  
Information:  youngworkersunited.org
Source:  Facebook events



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