Dec 1, the final draft EIR hearing on the Beach Chalet Athletic Fields.
Dec 5, SF Supervisors vote on restoring Sharp Park.
2 Important Hearings
November 29th, 2011The Winner the Wild in Plein View
November 29th, 2011Thanks to all of you who came out for our fundraiser in October. We are very happy to present a small part of the winning piece of Nancy King and Mary Swanson: The Wild in Plein View.
They brought 4 panels that (4′ each) like the one depicted below, with 11 detail images which are about 3×3″. The marvelously depict the wild that surrounds us here in San Francisco.
2011 November Election Slatecard
November 2nd, 2011Download our November 2011 Election Slate Card
ART CONTEST: Biodiversity Isn’t Just For Rainforests
September 22nd, 2011I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO: Biodiversity Isn’t Just For Rainforests
a Fundraiser/ART CONTEST for the San Francisco League of Conservation Voters
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 at 50 Mason Social House
DETAILS:
San Francisco is a wonderful combination of of urban and natural beauty which we love. Help us celebrate life in our favorite city by joining the San Francisco League of Conservation Voters on THURSDAY OCTOBER 20th at the 50 Mason Social Club for our latest “I Love San Francisco” Art Contest & Fundraiser.
Did you know that we in San Francisco live in the middle of a Biodiversity Hotspot? To highlight the fact that San Francisco ITSELF is in one of a handful of regions critical to protecting global biodiversity, the theme will be “Biodiversity Isn’t Just For Rainforests.”
In addition to the art contest (which you’ll help judge!), there will be light appetizers and drinks, and of course local environmental activists and politicians. Join us & support our work!
WHAT: I LOVE SF Art Contest/Fundraiser for the San Francisco League of Conservation Voters
WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2011 – 7 to 10PM
HOW MUCH: $10-$25 Sliding Scale OR BECOME A SPONSOR (free admission)
WHERE: 50 Mason Social House (50 Mason St at Market Street in SF)
WHO: You, the SFLCV Board, and many others!
BE A SPONSOR: Please consider sponsoring our fundraiser at the Street Steward ($100), Neighborhood Protector ($250), or City Champion levels ($500). Sponsors will be publicly thanked at the event & will be admitted free (+1).
CONTEST DETAILS:
- Any art, or writing or poetry that celebrates San Francisco, especially its biodiversity
- All art will remain the property of the artists & will be returned to them after the event. Their may be an opportunity to leave it on display at the gallery (details soon.)
- All contestants must inform the SFLCV of their INTENT to enter by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th at noon, via email or phone (info AT sflcv DOT org)
- All contest entries must be submitted to an SFLCV Board Member by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16th.
- There must be at least 5 contestants for the contest to occur. If there are less than 5 contestants by the Friday, October 7th deadline, there will be no contest & no prize will be awarded.
- Any contest entry must be displayable or presentable at the fundraiser event on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th
- The prize will be an 8GB Apple iPod Touch awarded at the fundraiser. Depending on the number of entries and the number of attendees, there may be additional prizes & the contest may be broken into multiple categories.
- For more details fee free to email the SFLCV for more info (info AT sflcv DOT org)
ABOUT THE SFLCV:
The San Francisco League of Conservation Voters is where the environmental movement meets local politics.
Our mission is to promote environmental protection through active participation in the San Francisco political system and to enhance the integrity of that political system for all San Franciscans. As such, we promote conservation and protection of natural resources, environmental justice, and sustainability, as well as good government issues and political reforms.
Our primary means for achieving these goals are: Supporting legislation and candidates that promote our goals; Informing the voting public about such legislation and candidates. Lobbying public officials on behalf of such legislation; Creating such legislation itself.
2011 November Election Candidate Endorsements
August 24th, 2011Mayoral Endorsements
Rank #1: David Chiu
Rank #2: Dennis Herrera
Rank #3: John Avalos
District Attorney Endorsements
Rank #1: David Onek
Rank #2: Sharmin Bock
Sheriff
Ross Mirkarimi
2011 November Endorsements – Propositions
August 23rd, 2011Endorse A – School Bonds
Endorse B – Road Repaving and Street Safety Bonds
No Position C – City Pension and Health Care Benefits
Oppose D – City Pension Benefits
Oppose E – Amending or Repealing Legislative Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy
Endorse F – Campaign Consultant Ordinance
Endorse G – Sales Tax
No Position H – School District Student Assignment
2011 Mayoral Questionnaire
June 20th, 2011If you are interested in seeking the endorsement of the San Francisco League of Conservation voters, please find our questionnaire below. The questionnaire is due July 10th, 2011. Please send the completed questionnaire to adrian@sflcv.org, and michelle@sflcv.org
2010 November Endorsements – Propositions
October 4th, 2010| COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | ||||
| aa | Vehicle Registration Fee (PDF) | Yes | ||
| BOND | ||||
| A | Earthquake Retrofit Bond (PDF) | Yes | ||
| CHARTER AMENDMENTS | ||||
| B | City Retirement and Health Plans(PDF) | no position | ||
| C | Mayoral Appearances at Board Meetings(PDF) | Yes | ||
| D | Non-Citizen Voting in School Board Elections(PDF) | Yes | ||
| E | Election Day Voter Registration (PDF) | Yes | ||
| F | Health Service Board Elections (PDF) | Yes | ||
| G | Transit Operator Wages (PDF) | Yes | ||
| ORDINANCES | ||||
| H | Local Elected Officials on Political Party Committees (PDF) | NO | ||
| I | Saturday Voting (PDF) | no position | ||
| J | Hotel Tax Clarification and Temporary Increase (PDF) | no position | ||
| K | Hotel Tax Clarification and Definitions (PDF) | no position | ||
| L | Sitting or Lying on Sidewalks (PDF) | NO | ||
| M | Community Policing and Foot Patrols (PDF) | no position | ||
| N | Real Property Transfer Tax (PDF) | Yes | ||
2010 November Endorsements – Candidates
September 20th, 2010District 2 Supervisor
Janet Reilly
District 4 Supervisor
No endorsement
District 6 Supervisor (rank choice)
1-Jane Kim
2- Debra Walker
3-Jim Meko
District 8 Supervisor
Rafael Mandelman
District 10 Supervisor (rank choice)
1-Eric Smith
2-Tony Kelly
3-Chris Jackson
Community College Board (3 open seats)
John Rizzo
Lawrence Wong
Anita Grier
School Board (3 open seats)
Natasha Hoehn
Kim-Shree Maufas
Hydra Mendoza
Assessor-Recorder
Phil Ting
BART Director District 8
Bert Hill
November 2010 Endorsement Questionnaires
June 29th, 2010If you are a candidate in the November 2010 Election in San Francisco seeking our endorsement, please fill out the appropriate questionnaire, and get it back to us as soon as possible (contact information can be found on the questionnaire pages below). We will also be contacting candidates directly in the next month.
