San Francisco November Elections

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

This past Tuesday, about 40% (the lowest voter turnout since 1975) of San Franciscans voted for Mayor and several other propositions on the ballot.

Ed Lee won with roughly 30% of the vote, while John Avalos and Dennis Herrera trailed behind with 18% and 11% respectively. For the first time San Franciscans voted for their mayor in a ranked-choice format.

Proposition results:

Prop A: School Bonds — Passed
Prop B: Road Repaving and Street Safety Bonds — Passed
Prop C: City Pension and Health Care Benefits — Passed
Prop D: City Pension Benefits — Rejected
Prop E: Amending or Repealing Legislative Initiative Ordinances — Rejected
Prop F: Campaign Consultant Ordinance — Rejected
Prop G: Sales Tax — Rejected
Prop H – School District Student Assignment — Passed

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Renewable energy alternative for San Francisco

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

CleanPowerSF—a renewable energy alternative on its way to San Francisco

Clean energy supporters in San Francisco can breathe a little easier. CleanPowerSF, the long-awaited renewable energy alternative to PG&E’s electric generation, if passed by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor, would roll out in mid 2012 and grant all San Franciscans access to greener energy, increased consumer protections and local control, and the ability to choose between energy service suppliers.

The program allows San Franciscans to live and operate in significantly greener ways with little effort. As San Francisco’s custom-tailored Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, CleanPowerSF takes on the task of acquiring renewable energy so that individual households and businesses are not burdened with the costs and complexities of the alternative energy market. It also propels the City toward a more aggressive renewable energy goal: CleanPowerSF will be100 percent green at the start of the program while costs to electric bill will be slightly more costly than PG&E. Another key component of the program increased conservation and energy efficiency efforts.

San Francisco, along with Marin County, which has a CCA program (Marin Clean Energy), can be models for other local governments that seek community-based decision-making when it comes to energy generation.

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Middle School Fair

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

On November 30th from 5:30PM-7:30PM, the Boys and Girls Club will be hosting their second annual middle school fair at the Columbia Park Clubhouse.

Schools in the Mission and surrounding districts are invited to host tables and talk to 4th and 5th grade families.

For any questions contact Reth Meas at rmeas@kidsclub.org or call 415.983.9305

Click here for the flyer

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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The Mission Beacon will be holding an event at Everett Middle School on Friday, Novemeber 4th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The event will celebrate El Dia Los Muertos and will include food, family activities, and community resources. Please extend this invitation to all families.

Click here for the English flyer

Click here for the Spanish flyer

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Emerge California program for women

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Emerge California is a political candidate training program for Democratic women who want to run for office.

The Emerge California program consists of intensive training sessions spanning a seven-month period with more than 70 hours of programming. The core curriculum covers topics including public speaking and communication, fundraising, media and messaging, networking, campaign strategy, field operations, technology and new media, cultural competency, ethical leadership and labor and endorsements.

Criteria for selection to the Program include:

  • State program residency
  • Current registration as a member of the Democratic Party
  • Evidence of political leadership potential and/or experience, and meaningful involvement in workplace or community
  • Interest in pursuing public office
  • Demonstrated ability to bring together disparate groups to achieve a goal
  • Ability and desire to build effective networks
  • Ability to articulate a personal political vision
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire others
  • Commitment to full participation and attendance requirements of the trainings
  • Commitment to raising money for the Emerge program.

The application deadline is October 28th.  Apply here.

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SF Flex Open House

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

If you’re looking for a high school to enroll you child in, check out The San Francisco Flex Academy (SF Flex)—a public, tuition-free charter school. They are having an exclusive Open House at SF Flex scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at 6:30PM. With a purpose for others to learn more about their unique approach that combines the best of online education with traditional, onsite schooling.

Click here to take a peek at their school and experience SF Flex through the eyes of the students and teachers who have made it a part of their lives. Or, view their school brochure for more detailed information about our program.

If you have any questions about this upcoming event, please contact Renee Dodd at: rdodd@k12.com or (415)762-8801.

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Young Women’s Circle

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

The Native American Health Center (NAHC) is now starting a young women’s circle. Native American women ages 12 to 21 can come together to talk about their individual and collective experiences, and struggles.

They will meet at the NAHC youth services program every Thursday (except for 11/17 & 11/14) until December 8th from 5PM-6PM. For more information contact Paloma Flores at 415.863.1478 or palomaf@nativehealth.org

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