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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

San Francisco Political Events - April 20, 2010















Picture taken last night at the Potrero Hill Democratic Club meeting at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.

April 20, 2010 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - Public Power Under Attack
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Eric Brooks, Community Choice Energy Alliance, on Prop 16, PG&E's bid to preserve its monopoly, and Clean PowerSF, public power for San Francisco
Information: graypanther-sf@sbcglobal.net

SFMTA - Board of Directors Meeting
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Public hearing and possible Board vote on the budget.
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan - Chair, Dr. James McCray, Jr., Vice Chair, Cameron Beach, Shirley Breyer Black, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka
Information: sfmuni.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Jane Morrison
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda around 3 p.m.: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be recognizing Jane Morrisonon her 90th birthday for her years of dedication to the Democratic Party, the environment and grassroots fundraiser.

Equality California - Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, One Embarcadero, 30th Floor, San Francisco
What: The Equality California Political Action Committee invites you to join Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Jose Cisneros, Fiona Ma, Michael Wilson, Michael E. Dunn, Al Baum and Robert Holgate, James C. Hormel and Michael Nguyen, Cary Davidson and Andrew Oglivie, Geoff Kors and James Williamson, Michael Martinez, Randy Laroche and David Laudon, Rebecca Prozan, Cathy Schwamberger and Diana Kiente, Gary D. Soto, Andrew Wong and Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for a special reception with Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez. It is essential that the LGBT community stand with the first openly gay Latino Speaker and send a message that we support our LGBT leaders at the highest level.
Individual tickets: $100.
RSVP or questions: Owen Stephens owen@eqca.org

April 21, 2010 - Wednesday

*Tenderloin Futures Collaborative - CPMC Good Neighbor Agreement
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
11 a.m.
Where: Tenderloin Police Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Tenderloin Futures Collaborative will have a power point presentation regarding the CPMC Good Neighbor Agreement and a discussion with the Tenderloin Police Captain.
Information: 820-3989

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - SUPES for Lunch - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Bevan Dufty.
RSVP by 4/20/2010 - Information: events.sfchamber.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Budget committee
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
4 p.m.
Where: Hall of Flowers, 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way, San Francisco
What: Budget and Finance Committee out of City Hall and bringing the meeting to the community. Please join the Supervisors to speak out on the impact that the Mayor's and City Departments' decisions will have on you, your family and the community.
Mayor's Office and Budget Committee Members: Greg Wagner, Budget Director, Mayor Gavin Newsom, John Avalos (Chair), Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd, Sophie Maxwell, David Campos
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Chief's report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Discussion and possible action to adopt revised Police Commission Procedural Rules governing Trial of Disciplinary Cases.
Commissioners: Dr. Joe Marshall, President; Thomas Mazzucco - Vice President; Petra Dejesus, Yvonne Y. Lee, David Onek, Vincent Pan, James Hammer.
Information: 415-553-1667

San Francisco Democratic Party -
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: From Agenda:
Public Comment
Endorsements of:
Judge, Seat 6
Judge, Seat 15
Slate Card RFP selection
Chair's Report
Treasurer's Report/Fundraising
Executive Director's Report
Charter new Club - Grassroots Democratic Club
Resolution:
a. opposing incarceration for non-violent crimes (Haaland)
New Business
Adjournment in memory of August Longo
Information: sfdemocrats.org

*SoMa Leadership Council - San Francisco Entertainment Commission: Reset or Delete?
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Arc of San Francisco, 180 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Roundtable discussion the Entertainment Commission: Reset or Delete
  • Commission Members
  • Promote and Regulate
  • Permits
  • How Best to reform the Entertainment Committee
Other item: Letter of approval: Fire Station's new location in SoMa.
Information: Brian Wallace somawally@comcast.net

African American Democratic Club - Fundraiser for Kamala Harris
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Rasselas, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join the African American Democratic Club in helping Kamala Harris become California's next Attorney General. Featuring Marcus Shelby performing.
Supporting elected officials: Anita Greer, Chris Jackson, Kim Shree Maufas, Sophie Maxwell and Lynette Sweet
Honorary Committee members: Henry A. Alvarez III, Fred Blackwell, London Breed, Amos Brown, Angela Brown, Susan Christian, Linda Crayton, Aileen Hernandez, Cedric Jackson, Keith Jackson, Fred Jordan, Willie B. Kennedy, LeRoy King, Randy Knox, Toye Moses, Eva Patterson, Kriztina Palone, Steve Phillips, Raye Richardson, Karen Roye, Agonofer Shiferaw, Andrea Shorter, Lateefah Simon, Juliu Turman, Aurelious Walker and Doris Ward.
Host Committee (Partial list): Malia Cohen, Linda Richardson, Charles Spencer, Seth Steward, Lisa Williams
Supporters $40. & up. Students $10. & up.

Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS)
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. James Espiscopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services are hosting a meeting to discuss community policing efforts that can help make the neighborhood safer for everyone.
Captain Correia from the SFPD Richard District Station, along with Irina Chatsova, SFSAFE's Public Safety Coordinator and Lt. Erica Arteseros from NERT will have a discussion regarding crime prevention strategies and neighborhood emergency preparedness.
Information: Kirsten Macaulay Kirsten.Macaulay@sfgov.org

April 22, 2010 - Thursday

SPUR - The budget deficit vs. City employee benefits
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: City health care and pension benefits for current and retired city works will grow by 60 percent in the next four years. Why are benefit costs growing so rapidly? What impact might this have on basic services and the overall ability for cal government to function effectively. What is being done to manage this spike in costs? Hear Micki Callahan and Steve Ponder of the Department of Human Resources speak. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org

Linda Colfax - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Tommy Toy's, 655 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Ann Yuey and Hanley Chan invite you to meet and speak with judicial candidate Linda Colfax.For all of you who care how our society is affected by judges and the law, please join us for an evening to network and learn about the SF Court System. Ensuring justice for all begins with selecting the best judges.
$50. up. Appetizers ill be served. There will be a happy hour, no host bar.

San Francisco Human Rights Commission in Chinatown
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, 838 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Would you like to know how the City of San Francisco helps to resolve cases of discrimination in housing, businesses, and employment? Would you like to learn how to certify your small local business and bid on contract with the City? Do you have questions regarding San Francisco's Sanctuary City Ordinance? Bring your concerns to the table. Cantonese and Mandarin Translation Services Provided.
Information: janel.wong@sfgov.org

District 3 Democratic Club
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Hear guest speakers discuss the local measures on the June 8th ballot followed by brief presentations from AD13 Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) candidates. Members will be voting on local ballot measures and AD13 DCCC candidates.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

Delayed Richmond District Democratic Club
Delayed When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday (date is now 4-29-2010)
7:00 p.m.
Delayed Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
DelayedWhat: Monthly meeting. Agenda:
  • Confirmation of the State Assembly and Senate endorsements.
  • Report on the State Convention.
  • Presentation on Clean Air SF
  • Election of the Board of Directors.
Information: Jonathan Foerster - Secretary jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

GLBT Historical Society - The State of Gay Media: Realities, Challenges, Relevance, Impact
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission #300, San Francisco
What: Community forum presented by the Community Initiative and the GLBT Historical Society with an interactive discussion about Bay Area LGBT News and Media.
Panelists: Kim Corsaro, Editor, SF Bay Times and Matthew Bjako, Asst. Editor, Bay Area Reporter. Moderated by Paul Boneberg, Executive Director, GLBT Historical Society and Tim Vollmer, President, The Community Initiative. Free and open to all.
Information: glbthistory.com

Young Leaders for DeWitt - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Mission Rock, 817 Terry Francois Blvd., San Francisco
What: Come by and get involved in DeWitt Lacy's campaign for Supervisor in District 10. DeWitt's platform includes safer streets, increased neighborhood wealth and cleaner communities in San Francisco.
$40.
Information: actblue.com/page/youngleaders witt@dewittlacyforsupervisor.com

April 23, 2010 - Friday

SPUR - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
2:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: See Castro Street through the eyes of Supervisor Bevan Dufty - one hour. $10. - 25 people per tour.
Information: spur.org

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. - 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of community empowerment. Black tie dinner in the San Francisco Rotunda. A community reception will follow in the City Hall Northlight Court.
Incredible list of auction items.
Information and tickets $200., Community Reception $25. : barbara.walden@mncsf.org

Happy Birthday, Debra Walker
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 540 Alabama, Apt. 216, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Debra Walker's birthday! Party being held at the Friday Night Preview for Spring Open Studios in the Mission. No donation required, but welcomed.
Information: votedebrawalker.com

April 24, 2010 - Saturday

Parents for Public Schools-San Francisco - Superintendent Carlos Garcia
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr., 350 Girard Street @ Bacon, San Francisco
What: Superintendent Carlos Garcia will be speaking about the state of San Francisco's schools. The meeting will also include an interactive parent panel to share ideas on improving quality in schools. PPS-SF is a network of parents who build and ensure quality public schools for all San Francisco children. PPS-SF provides parent-to-parent information, news, networking, and parent leadership at the school and district level.
Information: ppssf.org

Scott Wiener - Campaign Kickoff Party
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: George Christopher Playground (on Diamond Heights Blvd. near Duncan) San Francisco
What: Official kick-off of Scott Wiener's campaign for District 8 Supervisor. Join State Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Gavin Newsom and community leaders in getting the campaign going. Crafts, balloons for kids and treats for dogs. Afterwards there will be volunteer activities ranging from canvassing to tabling to good old fashion sign waving.
Information: scott2010.com

*SF4 Democracy PAC Meeting
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Interviews for Central Committee for Democratic, Republican, Green and Peace and Freedom Parties. All are welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

*State Senator Leland Yee Rally
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Rossi Park Annex, 600 Arguello, San Francisco
What: Join State Senator Leland Yee, special guests and friends for food, fun and sun at the Senate 2010 rally and volunteer mobilization/precinct walking.
Information and RSVP: Emily Salgado - emily.salgado@gmail.com lelandyee.com

Cancelled -San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum - Political Potpourri
Cancelled -When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cancelled -Where: Canton Restaurant, 655 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Cancelled: Join San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum in a thought "Political Potpourri". Let your voice be heard as they discuss today's hot topics:
Colleen Chawla - facilitating Health Reform - Colleen is the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Cindy Cohn - facilitating E-Privacy. Cindy is the Legal Director and General Counsel for the Electronics Frontier Foundation.
Vera Haile - facilitating Challenges for Seniors. Vera is a retired social worker who has worked since 1970 helping the elderly.
John O'Riordan - facilitating Immigration. John is on the Board of the Irish American Democratic Club.
Cheryl Willis - facilitating Education. Former federal civil rights investigator, credential substitute with the SFUSD.
Supervisor Carmen Chu - facilitating Human Trafficking. Supervisor Chu has worked on legislation to provide protections to tenants who are victims of Domestic Violence: strengthen regulations, coordinate enforcement and expand community review of proposed massage establishments and has been a vocal opponent of human trafficking.
Democratic Women's Forum:
Joan Simmons, President
Michelle Aldrich, Event Chair
Katie Hickox, Voter Registration Chair
Paula Kitses, Public Relations Chair
Rochelle Metcalfe, Media Advisor
Information and rsvp: dwforum.org
$15.
RSVP mcagiraff@sbcglobal.net

Sidewalks 4 People Part II
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on a law that would make it illegal to sit or lie on a sidewalk in San Francisco. You can help this law from passing, and you'll need do nothing more than do what you love on your nearest sidewalk. Information: standagainstsitlie.org

Church of the Epiphany - Excelsior Safety Meeting
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to Noon
Where: Church of the Epiphany Cafeteria, 827 Vienna (corner of Italy and Naple Streets)San Francisco
What: Excelsior Community Safety meeting. SAFE will facilitate meeting. Identification of some current Excelsior concerns, an overview of SAFE services, information and materials on Best Practices for Personal Safety, How to Observe, Report & Effectively Access Emergency Services, as well as establishing a SAFE Neighborhood Watch.
Information: 415-333-7630

April 25, 2010 - Sunday

Glen Park Festival
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Glen Park Village. Along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco.
What: Glen Park Festival. A neighborhood tradition to support the Glen Park Community. Entertainment, great food, raffle prizes.

*SF4Democracy - PAC Meeting - Day 2
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Interviews for items on the June ballot except Central County Committees. All are welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

Celebrate People's Earth Day!
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate People's Earth Day with Greenaction. Theater, lunch and solidarity with Kettleman City and Bayview Hunter's Point. An afternoon of live theater, local foods and solidarity with communities that are fighting for health and justice.
Donation: $10. to $50.
Information: greenaction.org

San Francisco's Fifth Carrotmob at Duboce Park Cafe.
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park Cafe, 2 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
What: Support energy efficiency and conservation while promoting a Duboce Triangle business owner.Duboce Park Cafe has pledged a whopping 50% of profits toward greening their business.
If you would like to volunteer for the event, please email carrotmob@rebeccaprozan.com
Information: sf.carrotmob.org

April 26, 2010 - Monday

People for Prozan Round 2
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ted's Sports Bar & Grill, 312 Harriet Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rebecca Prozan, candidate for Supervisor in District 8.
Donation: $25. to $500. secure.actblue.com/page/DAevent
Information: rebeccaprozan.com

Central City Democrats - 4th Annual Anniversary Meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Central City Democrats (serving District 6 residents and merchants) will celebrate it's 4th Anniversary Annual Meeting. As part of the celebration the Steve Conley Champion Award and the James Leo Dunn Memorial presentations will be given, club endorsements and board elections will occur. Event is open to the public.
Information: 415-339-8683. centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club will be holding an endorsement meeting.
6:30 p.m. Candidates for San Francisco Superior Court will speak. Each candidate will have three minutes to speak.
8 p.m. Presentations on the local ballot measures.
8:30 p.m. Club members will meet to discuss and vote on endorsements. A 60% vote of those members present (and who have attended at least two meetings in the previous year) is required for endorsement. Refreshments and snacks at meeting.
7:00 p.m. DCCC candidates will have three minutes to speak.
Information: Jim Weixel - President, Westside Democratic Club - info@wdcsf.org

April 27, 2010 - Tuesday

*Hold Big Banks Accountable March/Rally at Wells Fargo Shareholders meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Meet at Justin Herman Plaza Embarcadero/Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join the labor community and others in Rally and March to Wells Fargo Annual Shareholder Meeting to demand action on proposals to create jobs, keep families in their homes, rebuild our neighborhoods; stop predatory lending. March through SF Financial District to Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street at Noon. Rally in front of Shareholders meeting.
Participants: ACCE, AFL-CIO Bay Area Labor Councils (Alameda, SF, San Mateo, Contra Costa and North Bay) California Labor Federation, California Reinvestment Coalition, Causa Justa/Just Cause, Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, National Jobs with Justice (SF Chapter), SEIU International Union and Local 1021, Tenants Together.
We are forging a broad-based alliance of faith, labor and community organizations to unite to hold banks accountable and create the will to bring sweeping financial reform and build a new economy that values workers and communities.
Information: California Labor Federation's Jobs Campaign Hotline at 510-663-4054

Steven Moss - Fundraiser
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Goat Hill Pizza, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Steven Moss, candidate for Supervisor in District 10 hosted by Philip De Andrade and Goat Hill Pizza. Enjoy great food with friends and supporters. Suggested donation: $10.

*Rescue Muni - "Fix Muni Now"
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Arts Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Sean Elsbernd will discuss his proposed charter amendment to revise the City Charter to remove the wage minimum for MTA operators, and also to set new rules regarding arbitration of work rules and wages. A representative from the Transport Workers Union has been invited to explain why they are in opposition.
Information: rescuemuni.org

*SF4Democracy Endorsement Meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA.
What: June election endorsement meeting. The organization will be endorsing in all CA Federal & State Primaries, CCC races, contested judgeships and all Statewide and local propositions that are on the ballot in the City & County of San Francisco. All members in good standing will be able to vote during the entire duration of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

Information:

Emily Murase - candidate for school board 2010 - emilymurase.com

SEIU1021 San Francisco City/County Endorsements:
Superior Court
Superior Court Judge, Seat 6 - Linda Colfax
Superior Court Judge, Seat 15 - Michael Nava
Ballot Measures
Measure B - Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond - Yes
Measure C - Film Commission - Yess
Measure D - Retirement Benefit Costs - Yes
Measure E - Police Security for City Officials and Dignitaries - Yes
Measure F - Renters Financial Hardship - Yes
Democratic Central Committee:
District 12: John Avalos, Michael Bornstein, Sandra Fewer, Chris Gembinski, Hene Kelly, Eric Mar, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Connie O'Conner
District 13: Keith Baraka, David Campos, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Robert Haaland, Hope Johnson, Joe Julian, Rafael Mandelman, Kim Shree Maufuss, Aaron Peskin, Alix Rosenthal, Debra Walker
Information: 1021.seiu.org

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Endorsements
Governor: Jerry Brown
Lt. Governor: Janice Hahn
Secretary of State: Debra Bowen
Controller: John Chiang
California Attorney General: Kamala Harris
Insurance Commissioner: Dave Jones
California State Superintendent: Gloria Romero
State Board of Equalization, First District: Betty Yee
Senate District 8 - Leland Yee
Assembly District 12 - Fiona Ma
Assembly District 13 - Tom Ammiano
Superior Court-Seat 6 - Linda Colfax
Superior Court - 15 - Michael Nava
Democratic County Central Committee - District 12
John Avalos, Michael Bornstein, Sandra Lee Fewer, Mary Jung, Hene Kelly, Jaynry Mak, David Wong, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Melanie Nutter, Connie O'Conner, Kelenia Olson
Democrati County Central Committee - District 13
Melissa Apuya, David Campos, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Gabriel (Robert) Haaland, Leslie Katz, Kim-shree Maufus, Rafael Mandelman, Carole Migden, Aaron Peskin, Alix Rosenthal, Debra Walker
State Ballot Measures:
12 (Seismic Retrofitting) - Yes
14 (Open Primary) - No
15 (Public Financing) - Yes
16 - Two-Thirds Requirement - No
17 - Auto insurance rates - no
Local Ballot Measures:
A - School Facilities Tax - Yes
B - Earthquake Safety Bond - Yes
C - Film Commission - Yes
D - Retirement Benefit Costs - Yes
E - Dignitary Security Budget - Yes
F - Renter's Hardship - Yes
G - Transbay Transit Center - Yes
Information: sfwpc.org


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Monday, February 8, 2010

San Francisco Political Events as of Feb. 8, 2010


February 8, 2010 - Monday

*Alice B. Toklas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: February 8, 2010 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street (@ Octavia) San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Michael Kaiser-Nyman of Equality California will discuss their ongoing canvassing efforts.
Ron Flynn of the City Attorney's Office and Matthew Bajko of the Bay Area Report will discuss and summarize the federal marriage equality case.
Information: info@alicebtoklas.org

*Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Monthly meeting
When: February 8, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies - North Tower Building, Level B Auditorium, Between 14th Street andDuboce, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Update from Supervisor Bevan Dufty's office.
Report on Upper Market development
Trader Joe update.
Information: dtna.org

February 9, 2010 - Tuesday

*Muni Townhall and SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: One South Van Ness Avenue @ Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Let your voice be heard in support of San Francisco's buses and lightrail and transit first.
Information: sfmta.com


*Rally for AB 656
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Malcolm X Plaza, San Francisco State University
What: Join Alberto Torrico at San Francisco State University to rally support for AB 656 - a bill to tax big oil 12.5% to raise $2 billion a year for higher education in California. Bill is sponsored by SFSU Associated Students Inc. and SFSU Students for Quality Education.

*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).


Scott Wiener for Democratic County Central Committee
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Pisco Restaurant, 1817 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Support Scott Wiener for Democratic County Central Committee. Cocktails, food and an opportunity to consider supporting Scott Wiener's re-election to the Democratic County Central Committee. Hors d'oeuvres and the first round on the campaign.
Information: scott2010.com

The State of the Progressive Movement in 2010
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: After a year of progressive leadership, the New Leaders Council wants to invite you to join them for a discussion about the state of the Progressive movement.
Panelists:
Froilan Ramos, Organizing for America, Regional Field Organizer
Kate Kendell, Executive Director of National Center for Lesbian Rights
Raven Brooks, Executive Director of Netroots Nation
Moderator: Barry Kendall, Executive Director of Commonwealth Institute
Food and drinks will be served. Admission $40. per person.
You must purchase your ticket here: bit.ly/progressiveState

February 10, 2010 - Wednesday

San Francisco Police Compstat Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
10 a.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Memorial Center, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Come learn about the San Francisco Police Department. The Metro Division will be participating (Mission, Central, Southern, Northern and Tenderloin Stations).
Information: sf-police.org

*Fundraiser for Starr King Openspace - Goat Hill Pizza
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Goat Hill Pizza, 300 Connecticut at 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Eat at Goat Hill Pizza on February 10, 2010 and mention Starr King Openspace and 20% of your tab will be donated to help maintain and protect the grassland that is owned by the residents of Potrero Hill.
Help protect Potrero Hill's Openspace for generations to come. Starr King Openspace Board Members will be there at 7 p.m.

*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 10 , 2010 - Wednesday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).

*San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Chief's Report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Information: 415-553-1667

*Conversation with Judge Thelton Henderson
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: African American Arts & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Citizen Hope and Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights invites you to a very special discussion with United States District of Northern California Judge Thelton Henderson. Judge Thelton Henderson is one of the most inspiring and accomplished civil rights leaders of our time. The focus of this discussion will be on the lessons that Judge Henderson would share with the next generation of civil rights activists, attorneys, organizers and public servants. Conversation will be moderated by Lateefah Simon, Executive Director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights.

*San Francisco Young Democrats Endorsement Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Hear from speakers Ross Mirkarimi and Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. Attendees will learn about the initiatives on June's ballot and will hear from several candidates running for leadership positions with the California Young Democrats.
SFYD will make endorsements for June initiative and CYD Candidates at the close of the meeting. Propositions on the ballot:
Prop 13: Exempts seismic retrofits from property taxes. Speaker: Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting
Prop 14: The top-two primary. Speaker: State Senator Leland Yee
Prop 15: The California Fair Election Act, creating public financing for Secretary of State elections for 2014 and 2018. Speaker: Joni Eisen, CA Fair Elections Campaign
Prop. 16: PG&E's effort to make it harder to create public power district by requiring a 2/3rds vote. Confirmed speaker: Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Prop 17: Mercury Insurance's effort to reduce Prop. 103 consumer protections.

*Comedy Fundraiser for Kamala D. Harris
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Buriel Clay Theatre inside the African American Arts & Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: All-star Comedy Fundraiser hosted by Tony Sparks
Featuring:
Dennis Gaxiola, G. King, Donald Lacy, Barbara Garber, Shea Suga, Bradley Lum, Franke Quiones
Information: event@kamalaharris.org kamalaharris.org

*Supervisor Bevan Dufty - Rail Improvement Project for the J Church
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morning Due Cafe, 3698 17th Street, San Francisco
What: Co-hosting meeting with SFMTAa to discuss the impact of rail improvement project for the J Church.

February 11, 2010 - Thursday

*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 11 , 2010 - Thursday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).

*Commonwealth Club - Garry Wills
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Will discuss "The Extra-Constitutional Executive". Wills will frame the postwar period in a new light in his aim to sound an alarm about a continued threat to our Constitution and the balance of power. $18. non-members.

*League of Women Voters -Women Who Could Be President
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome, San Francisco
What: Honoring five extraordinary women:
Lynn Bunim, Executive Director of External Affairs
Yolanda Jackson, Deputy Executive Director and Diversity Director of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Pamela Joyner, Managing Partner and Founder of Avid Partners, LLC
Kate Kendell, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights
Anne Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of the Bay Area
$150. non-members
Information: SFvotes.org

*Supervisor Campos invites you to meet Michael Nava
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Florida Street Cafe, 710 Florida Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Campos invites you to meet Michael Nava, lawyer and novelist, currently running for the San Francisco Superior Court. This is not intended as a fundraiser but as an opportunity meet the candidate.
RSVP navaforjudge@yahoo.com
Information navaforjudge.com

*HANC - Monthly meeting - Community Policing: What do we need?
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on what effective community policing of a neighborhood as large and diverse as the Haight-Ashbury actually means.
Information: hanc-sf.org

February 13, 2010 - Saturday

*Saturday for Love
When: February 13, 2010 - Saturday
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Candy Bar, 1335 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Join API Equality, Citizen Hope and API Elected Officials to Support Grassroots Marriage Equality Advocacy. Saturday afternoon celebration and mixer in support of grassroots marriage equality advocacy in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community. $25.-$40. sliding scale benefits API Equality.
Co-Hosts:
API Equality, Citizen Hope, Asian American Bar Association Civil Rights Committee:
Elected Official Host Committee:
Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee
State Assembly Member Fiona Ma
District Attorney Kamala Harris
City Assessor Phil Ting
Board of Supervisor President Daid Chiu
Board of Education President Jane Kim
Board of Education Commisioner Sandra Lee Fewer
Community College Trustee Steve Ngo
Information: apiequality.org

February 14, 2010 - Sunday

*Democratic Women's Forum - A Valentine Salute to our new members
When: February 14, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 60 Clifford Terrace, San Francisco
What: A Valentine Salute to our new members.
"Roses are red
Violets are Blue
We hope you'll attend
This party's for you!!"
Featuring a Special Valentine Salute to Our Glorious 90 years Young Members
Jane Morrison and Evelyn Wilson
New members - Our Special guests (joined between 2-23-2009 and 2-13-2010)
All others - $10.
Light Libations. Sweets for the Sweet
RSVP by Feb. 10th
New members: 415-673-5023
All others: 415-235-2170
Democratic Women's Forum Committee:
Joan Simmons, President
Dawn Walker, Event Chair
Paula Kitses, Helen Myers, Cheryl Willis
Information: dwforum.org

February 15, 2010 - Monday

*Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - President of the Board David Chiu
When: February 15, 2010 - Monday
6:45 to 8 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Come spend an hour with District 3 Supervisor and President of the Board of SupervisorDavid Chiu. The Supervisor will be talking about the State of the City, the State of District 3 and the State of the Neighborhood.
Information: middlepolk.org

Information:

Potrero Hill Democratic Club -2010 Officers
Joni Eisen - President
DeWitt Lacy - VP Membership
Bill Barnes - VP Political Action
Rachel Schapira - Secretary
Pat Cleveland - Treasurer
Webmaster - Quint King
Information: phdemclub.org

Debra Bowen for California Secretary of State - updated website debrabowen.com


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