Sunday, June 21, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - June 22 to June 29 2015


Photo by Gordon Mak


January 22, 2015 - Monday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  January 22, 2015 - Monday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Norman Yee, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  January 22, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City  Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco for Democracy
When:  January 22, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission Police Station, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Daily Kos blogger Paul Hogarth  and Charlie Herman of Fight for the Future will be  answering questions about TPP.
Presentation on election integrity problems and solutions, some MUNI issues, and a discussion of local political matters, with an emphasis on things that will likely show up on the November ballot.
Annual officer elections.
Information:  sf4democracy.org

June 23, 2015 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors 
When:  June 23, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Julie Christensen, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang,Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

GLIDE Community Gathers for a Vigil Honoring Victims of the Nation's Latest Hate Crime
When:  June 23, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Glide Memorial Church, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What:  Have you ever wondered how you can participate in the fight for racial justice?  If so, this could be your great beginning.  We have the opportunity to do something right now.  If you've ever wondered how you can be involved in the latest civil rights movement, join GLIDE in the Sanctuary on Tuesday.
Information:  glide.org
Source:  Facebook events

SEIU 1021 - Town Hall with Aaron Peskin for SEIU 1021 Members
When:  June 23, 2015 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  350 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
What:  Come meet Aaron Peskin and find out how he will fight for working people in San Francisco for D3!  
Information:  seiu1021.org
Source: Facebook events


San Francisco School Board
When:  June 23, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
School Board Members:  Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Shamann Walton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.ed

 June 24, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  June 24, 2015 -  Wednesday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Norman Yee, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Workers, tenants and Community Unite Against MAXIMUS 
When:  June 24, 2015 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Rally
11:30 a.m. March
Where:  16th Street and Mission BART Plaza, San Francisco
What:  Join SEIU USWW, SF Jobs with Justice and the Plaza 18 Coalition.  From Parkmerced to the Mission workers, tenants, and Mission District Unite Against MAXIMUS.
Information:  plaza16.org
Source:  Facebook events

Police Commission
When:  June 24, 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

San Francisco Transit Riders Union - 22 & Beyond:  Muni Challenge Closing Celebration
When:  June 24, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  End of the 22-Day Muni Challenge, but it's just the beginning of a new relationship with public transit for some city officials and even everyday riders.  Let's celebrate:
Awards will be given for:
Most rides in 22-Day Period
Most days ridden
Most distance travelled
Best picture
Best interaction with a passenger
Best observation
Best plan of action
Best Tweet (city official)
Best Tweet (citizen)
Crankiest Tweeter
Honorable Mentions
There will be drinks, snack and a big old raffle.
Information:  sftransitriders.org

Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco - Panel:  The State of Education in San Francisco
When:  June 24, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  L's Caffe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Panel Discussion on the State of Education in San Francisco.  
6:50 p.m. - Speaker:  Laura Thomas, Drug Policy Alliance Re:  Assembly Bill 1351 and 1352:  Deferred Entry of Judgement
7:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion:  The State of Education in San Francisco
Confirmed Panelists:  Matt Haney, SF School Board Member, Shanell Williams, CCSF Student Trustee, Stevon Cook, Missionbit CEO
Source:  Facebook events

District 3 Democratic Club - Monthly meeting
When:  June 24, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What:  Among the items to be discussed:
Rules for voting as a club member
Process for D3DC endorsement voting
Ballot initiatives for 2015
Candidate's races in San Francisco
Need to attend 3 qualifying meetings to be able to vote on July 29th.
Information:  d3dc@hotmail.com d3dc.net

Humpdays with Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club an 48 Hills - Pullin Pork for Pride
When:  June 24, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Pilsner Inn, 225 Church Street, San Francisco
What: "Pullin' Pork for Pride" Happy Hour to kick off Pride 2015!
$15. all you can drink Miller Beer
complimentary carnitas from Casa Sanchez 
Fun surprises
Fundraiser for two of the biggest  progressive  organizations in town.
Source:  Facebook events

June 25, 2015 - Thursday

San Francisco Democratic Party - Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
Doors open at 7:15 a.m.
Start time 8:00 a.m.
Where:  Marriott Marquis Hotel, Yerba Buena Ballroom, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Democratic Party with Mayor E Lee and Special Guest Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom .  
Funds raised through the event support San Francisco Democratic Party. 
Tickets: $250. each and up
Information and tickets:  sfdemocrats.org

Budget and Finance Committee - Special Meeting
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
9:00 a.m. 
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Norman Yee, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

Fundraiser for Vicki Hennesy - Candidate for Sheriff 2015
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Fundraising event in support of Vicki Hennesy for Sheriff.
Co-Hosts:  Kevin Birmingham, John Moylan, Roger Gargano, Liam Frost
Tickets: $50. up
RSVP:  info@hennessyforsheriff.com

Filipino-American Community Reception in Support of Vote  Marjan 2016
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Pampalasa, 1261 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What:  Join leaders in the Bay Area Fil-Am Community for a meet and greet reception in support of Marjan Phillhour for San Francisco Supervisor in District One.  If elected,  Majan would be the first Filipino-American to serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Host Committee:  Mayor Ray Buenaventura, Dianne Martinez, Marily Mondejar, Al Perez, Michael Gumban Pangilinan, Michael Soncuya, Vivian Zalvidea Araullo, Steve Aarevaloi, Carmencita Salvacion Monteclaro Choy, Daz Lamparas, Blesilda Ocampo, Puchi Carrion Di Ricco, Rudy Asercion
Special Guest:  Mona Pasquil
RSVP:  info@votemarjan.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When:  June 25, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
Source:  Facebook events

June 26, 2015 - Friday

Trans March 2015 - Power Through Visibility
When:  June 26, 2015 - Friday
Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Dolores Street and 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  12th Annual Trans March "Power Through Visibility"
On Dolores Street between 18th Street and 19th Street, not Dolores Park.  
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Youth and Elder brunch
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - See and be seen
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - March
Afterparty - El Rio, 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
Source:  Facebook events

June 27, 2015 - Saturday

2015 San Francisco Pride - Equality Without Exception
When:  June 27, 2015 - Saturday
             June 28, 2015 - Sunday 
Saturday :Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday:  11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m 
Where:  Civic Center, San Francisco
Source:   sf.funcheap.com

Dyke March
When:  June 27, 2015 - Saturday
2:30 p.m. 
Where:  near Dolores Park, San Francisco
Source:  Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic  Club

The Pink Party in the Castro
When:  June 27, 2015 - Saturday
 4:30  p.m.  to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Castro and Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Fabulous, queer and community-focused street party to raise money for local, LGBT non-profit organizations.
Free but would love to see everyone donate at least $10. at the gate.  Entertainment.
Source:  sf.funcheap.com

June 28, 2015 - Sunday

Alice B Toklas LGBT Democratic Club  Pride Breakfast 2015
When:  June 28, 2015 - Sunday
 7:45 a.m. Doors open
 8:15  a.m.  Breakfast and Program 
Where:   Hyatt Regency, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
Tickets:  $75.  
Information/Tickets:  alicebtoklas.org/breakfast

 2015  San Francisco Pride Parade
When:  June 28, 2015 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  Market Street, San Francisco
What:  2015 San Francisco Pride - Equality Without Exception.  
Source:  sf.funcheap.com

Myra Kopf - Services
When:  June 28, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, 1299 El Camino Real, Colma, Ca.
What: Services for Myra Kopf -  former President of the San Francisco Board of Education.
Information:   legacy.com

SF Pride Official VIP Party
When:  June 28, 2015 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What:  SF Pride Official VIP Party - Music, entertainment, delectables, hosted bar
Tickets:  $50. sfpride.org

June 29, 2015 - Monday

Ethics Commission
When:  June 29, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What:  Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Regulations  which would impose electronic filing requirements for employees who file Statements of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700).
Commissioners:  Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information:   sfethics.org

Vicki Hennessy - Fundraiser 
When:  June 29, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Forgery, 1525 Mission Street, San  Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Vicki Hennessy for Sheriff 2015.
Tickets: $100. and up.
RSVP:  rsvp@hennessyforsheriff.com

Livable City - Tomorrow Transit:  Connect the Bay to the Last Mile
When:  June 29, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  The Book Club of California, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What:  Please join moderator Tom Radulovich as transportation leaders and end-users discuss solving last mile issues in the Bay Area.
This discussion will bring together bike share, ride share, regional transit, and end user experts to discuss the future - and future challenges - of first and last mile connections.
Information/tickets:  tomorrowtransit2015.eventbrite.com

San Francisco Progress Democratic Club - Let's Talk Transportation
When:  June 29, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Squat & Gobble, 1 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Let's Talk Transportation - Panel discussion on transportation challenges and solutions:
Scott Wiener - District 8 Supervisor
Nick Josefowitz, BART Board Director
Tilly Chang, ED, SF County Transportation Authority
Noah Budnick, ED, SF Bicycle Coalition
Moderator:  Lewison Lem, former California State Automobile Association Policy Manager and City Carshare Board Member
Information: facebook.com/events/652495961550791
                         SanFranciscoProgress@gmail.com

  
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Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday      June 28