<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10>Hello Fellow Greens,
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<BR>In this update:
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<BR>2. Events
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear Terry Baum's case, Baum v. Arntz. This may negatively impact a mayor's race in San Diego, where a similar controversy erupted over write-in candidate Donna Frye. The controversies reflect Kevin Shelly's misnamed "Every Vote Counts" amendment to the state constitution, which was the basis for tossing out thousands of votes in San Francisco and San Diego. The issue is being looked into by the Green Party of California's Electoral Reform Working Group. The San Francisco Examiner briefly covered Terry's case.
<BR>http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/113004n_taxdollars
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<BR>District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin is likely to be the next Board President, and District 6 Supervisor Daly easily escaped a censure motion. Some 70 supporters, Greens among them, spoke in support of Daly during the extensive public comment on November 23.
<BR>http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/113004c_bodypolitic
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<BR>Check out http://www.Beyondchron.org for a profile on activist and Green Party member Richard Marquez. They also reported on a plan to widen MLK as part of an effort to build a parking garage in Golden Gate Park.
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<BR>Check out http://www.sfusualsuspects.com for more news on the proposed parking garage and the failed attempt to censure Supervisor Daly.
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<BR>Counterpunch has an article on the Mayor: "Gavin Newsom: Man or Machine?"
<BR>http://www.counterpunch.org/feng11262004.html
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<BR>For the latest on the Ohio Recount efforts, visit http://www.votecobb.org.
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Wednesday, December 1
<BR>Come and join us at a Volunteer Thank-You Party for all of the volunteers that worked on Mark Sanchez's and Eric Mar's successful re-election campaigns at the Tangerine Cafe, located at 3499 16th Street, from 5 - 7:30 PM.
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<BR>Wednesday, December 1
<BR>Join us for an open gathering to discuss a local progressive agenda. This meeting is open to Greens and non-Greens alike. Location is the SFGP office, located at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets. Meeting begins at 7 PM. For more information on this ongoing project of designing and pushing a local progressive agenda, contact Charles Kalish at chkalish@ix.netcom.com.
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<BR>Thursday, December 2
<BR>Now that the elections are over and everyone has had time to reenergize, it's time to party the year away! To thank all of the amazing volunteers who came through and helped the Jane Kim for School Board campaign run the best field campaign in San Francisco, everyone is invited to a night of drinks, laughs and good music! Party begins at 8 PM at Club Lamia, located at 3910 Geary near 3rd Avenue. There will be a special performance by San Francisco's finest Bantercut Strategies.
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<BR>Wednesday, December 8
<BR>SFGP County Council meeting will be held from 7:30 - 9:30PM. Proposed agenda items include nomination of additional CC member(s). There are currently 3 slots open out of 12.
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<BR>Friday, December 10
<BR>Renee Saucedo for Supervisor Campaign is hosting a gathering to consider next steps for universal health care, living wage jobs, affordable housing and better options for youth. Join us for a lively post-election discussion and party to retire the campaign debt, celebrate our achievements and continue the movement for social and economic justice. Pot luck - bring a dish if you can, but bring your appetite. Live music. Time is 7 - 10 PM, location is 187 Bocana, off Cortland. For more information, call 415-248-1620, email Renee4Supe@riseup.net or http://www.reneesaucedo.com.
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<BR>Saturday, December 11
<BR>Come to a seminar and holiday party with Matt Gonzalez and other community leaders to discuss the recent election results and how they may affect housing and land-use issues in 2005, sponsored by the Green Party Housing and Land Use working group. The event is being held from 6 - 9 PM at New College of California, 777 Valencia Street, near 19th Street. For more information contact David Wilbur at drwsf@sbcglobal.net.
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<BR>CANCELLED! Tuesday, December 14
<BR>A party to celebrate the success of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) has been cancelled. The SFGP will be having an event on January 22 to celebrate our local victories. Details to be announced.
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<BR>Wednesday, December 15
<BR>SFGP General Meeting - Agenda to be announced.
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<BR>Saturday, December 18
<BR>StudioZ Gallery and Create Space present an exhibit of contemporary and politically charged art "BUSH SUCKS!" An opening reception for this show will be held at StudioZ Gallery, located at 1515 Folsom Street near 11th Street in San Francisco. Reception is from 9 PM - 3 AM, 21 and over only please. The exhibit, which includes 20 top San Francisco artists, runs through December 28.
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<BR>Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!
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<BR>Warm Regards,
<BR>Erika McDonald
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