SFLCV

2 Important Hearings

Adrian — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:39:08 +0000

Dec 1, the final draft EIR hearing on the Beach Chalet Athletic Fields.

Dec 5, SF Supervisors vote on restoring Sharp Park.

The Winner the Wild in Plein View

Adrian — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:31:34 +0000

Thanks 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

Adrian — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:30:05 +0000

Download our November 2011 Election Slate Card

ART CONTEST: Biodiversity Isn’t Just For Rainforests

Adrian — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:10:46 +0000

I 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).

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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.

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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.

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2011 November Election Candidate Endorsements

Adrian — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:38:54 +0000

Mayoral 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

Adrian — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:10:40 +0000

Endorse 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

Adrian — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:59:04 +0000

If 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

Please find the questionnaire here.

2010 November Endorsements – Propositions

Adrian — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:54:03 +0000

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

Adrian — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:18:00 +0000

District 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

Adrian — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:03:50 +0000

If 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.