Newsletter for August 8, 2007
(If you have items for next week, send them to news@sfgreens.org
I. Events:
Thursday, August 9:
SF Commission of Animal Control and Welfare Meeting at 5:30 PM. The Commission will consider a resolution to oppose the abusive factory farming practice of the confinement of egg-laying hens in battery cages. City Hall, Room 408, in San Francisco. Public comments are welcome during the meeting. To learn about the horrors of California factory egg farming, visit http://www.cal-eggs.com.
Monday, August 13:
Testify in support of a resolution calling for a halt to the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco. San Francisco Board of Supervisors Government Audits and Oversight (GAO) Committee, 10:00am at City Hall in Room 263.
Friday, August 10:
Join mayoral candidate Ahimsa Porter Sumchai at City Hall
at 12 noon when she submits her nominating papers.
Monday, August 13:
Participate in a discussion with Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi at the SFGP office, 1028a Howard Street, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15:
-- Monthly San Francisco Green Party General Membership Meeting, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., 1028a Howard Street. All are welcome. We well consider our party position on the following local ballot measures:
1. Muni Charter Reform
2. Holdover Appointments
3. Public hearing for ballot measures
4. WiFi
5. No Ads/Billboards
Saturday, August 18:
Special General Membership meeting. Mayoral candidates and candidates for District Attorney and Sheriff are invited to the San Francisco Green Party to participate in our endorsement process; 12 noon to 5 p.m.; 1028a Howard Street, between 6th and 7th streets. Our agenda follows:
1. 12:05-12:50
Sheriff
2. 1-1:45 DA
3. 2-4:30 Mayoral candidates
4. 4:15-5 Airport Police Retirement initiative
Sunday, August 19:
WestSide Green Club Meeting. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the home of Barry Hermanson, 2467 - 28th Avenue, near Ulloa. Refreshments served; children welcome.
Wednesday, August 22
Special GM endorsement meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1028a Howard Street. We will consider the following ballot measures:
1. Library Preservation Fund
2. Golden Gate Horse stables
3. Small Business Advisory Commission
Saturday, September 15:
There may be another Beach Impeach Flashmob Project, but this time it will not be at Ocean Beach. Brad Newsham is working on getting a permit for different place. Stay tuned!
http://volunteerforchange.org/go/signup/7886+c5f2d829fa1caa414f703f6228d3423e58bc6536+7901
II. In the News:
Feds will check on Bayview asbestos
Neighbors' complaints prompt examination of airborne dust
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/03/BA01RC80O2.DTL
Camelot came, now Lost? Newsom fundraising is down http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/lynn_070804.shtml;
They're Back: Ethics Resumes Meltdowns
http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/lynn_070807.shtml
Part II: An Insider’s Evaluation of the Players
http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/lynn_070808.shtml
Harm Reduction in the Park
http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=4227&catid=4&volume_id=254&issue_id=309&volume_num=41&issue_num=45
III. We are seeking:
1) A treasurer – contact cc@sfgreens.org
2) A newsletter editors – contact cc@sfgreens.org
3) Volunteers for other
activities, you name it – contact cc@sfgreens.org or susan_e_vaughan@yahoo.com
IV. City Hall is seeking members for:
Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_page.asp?id=64788
And LAFCo:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_page.asp?id=36743
Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha!
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