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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 20 Nov '05

20 Nov '05

Hello Everyone, I think would should cancel the plans to have a summit on Mid-Market and transportation on December 10 that JMC, Jazzie and I were working on. There is transportation legislation headed for the BofS re. downtown that will supercede anything related to Mid-Market, and Christine Olague (on the Planning Commission) has suggested another approach that I'll work with her on. We just aren't ready for a summit -- or to assume any kind of position of leadership re. Mid-Market and transportation yet. I've CCed Jazzie as she was going to be on the panel. What do you think? We are still doing the event at the Bazaar on November 29, starting at 7 p.m., but I'll be there earlier. Hope to see you there. Sue

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November 29
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 19 Nov '05

19 Nov '05

The TV is big, but John-Marc thinks he can fit it in his car. Talk to John-Marc about this. Sue How big is that TV i need to bring over? "susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com" <susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com> wrote: Hey everyone, Print these out, copy and distribute. Sue ______________

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RE: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. -- J eremy has another commitment
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 19 Nov '05

19 Nov '05

Hi Jeremy, I'll ask Tom or Dave Snyder to do this. Thanks Jeremy -- "Jeremy Nelson" <nelson.jeremy(a)comcast.net> wrote: Hi Sue- Sorry I have to retract that- I thought the Forum was this weekend when I called to confirm, but then saw from your e-mail that it was on 12/10. Just as I added it to my calendar for the 10th, I realized I was asked at work yesterday to go to Humboldt County for work trip that week, and won't be returning to San Francisco until Sunday. Already booked the tickets yesterday, so I can't make the Forum. Again I apologize for the confusion, let me know if there's any way I can help. For example, I'm happy to meet with you or other SFGTWG members to discuss what I know about the current Mid-Market Plan if anyone is interested. Best-Jeremy -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Nelson [mailto:nelson.jeremy@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 8:06 AM To: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com Subject: RE: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. Hi Sue- Yes, I'll be there. I'll be there in the role of an objective transportation planner, offering my advice on how the plan measures up compared to best practices in the field and what other cities are doing, not as a TLC rep. Talk soon- Jeremy -----Original Message----- From: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com [mailto:susan_e_vaughan@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:15 PM To: nelson.jeremy(a)comcast.net Cc: transpo(a)sfgreens.org Subject: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. Hi Jeremy, I caught your phone message and listened to it while I was in a very noisy place. However, I thought I heard you say you were on for December 10, 3 to 5 p.m., right? Jim Meko and Jazzie Collins are also on, and I'm waiting to hear from someone at SOMCAN. Sue

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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 18 Nov '05

18 Nov '05

Hi John, The Transportation Working Group of the San Francisco Green Party is planning on holding a summit to create a campaign behind the following three aspects of transportation in Mid-Market, whether or not there is redevelopment there. These three points are based on things that Jeremy Nelson was recommending before he went to Nelson/Nygaard. And most elements are probably included in the C3 legislation that Chris is working on with Tom Radulovich. They are as follows: 1) There should be no more than .25 parking spaces per housing unit, and we ask that you seriously consider going lower, with the greatest share of parking spaces used for car-share vehicles; 2) There should be no above-ground parking spaces other than the minimum required for the operation of the buildings and the safety of building occupants; 3) The redevelopment plan should include funds specifically dedicated to expanding the bicycle lane network, engineering the Market Street bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements such as countdown signals at all corners within the plan area; This summit will be on Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the SFGP office at 1028a Howard Street, between 6th and 7th streets. So far Jim Meko, Jazzie Collins, and Jeremy Nelson have all agreed to participate. I am waiting to hear back from April Veneracion, Angelica Cabande or someone else from SOMCAN. I'm wondering if you have a phone number for SOMCAN. We would also like you to know that you (or Chris or anyone else from Chris's office) are invited to participate. This could be a good opportunity to build community support for the C3 legislation. I look forward to hearing from you. Sue Vaughan (415) 668-3119

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Honest navel-gazing
by Emily Drennen 18 Nov '05

18 Nov '05

Hi all- In the spirit of honest navel-gazing, here are some personal observations. Take or leave them as you will. IMHO, the SFGP is entirely too self-referential and hell bent on process. From the perspective of someone who has focused mostly on getting things done *outside* of the Green Party, it is disheartening to see meetings that stretch into many hours, meetings dominated by cranky, disaffected voices, and interminable process. The SFGP as a whole seems to gravitate towards all kinds of conflict: between mere shades of progressive ideology, minor differences in strategy, and loads of interpersonal conflict. The vision of what we are all working for seems to not get focused on ~ instead there seems to be conflict cropping up for some of the most minor inconsequential items. Personally, I can't deal with this much "drama", and I imagine that other folks get burnt out on it, too. As a party, we need to support each other in working to achieve a common vision we want to see happen around us. Theory is great, but let's not let it keep us from making real political progress. In City Hall, remaining politically "pure" won't get you very far. Let's make sure that the work we do as a party remains true to our 10 core beliefs, and let's also be willing to compromise on strategy to get the incremental change that will eventually get us to the vision we want. In an ideal world, people shouldn't burn out, but it does happen in politics and activism. The real tragedy is when people burn out NOT from doing the work they care passionately about for too long, but because some of the people they are working with are driving them batty. If we agree on the common vision, then we need to work together. If there are voices that continue to dominate and be unreasonable, we do NOT need to suffer fools. By constantly suffering fools, we lose activists with dedication and passion. This is a real loss. I think the FAQ sheet will be helpful for outsiders to have. As somebody who has been somewhat involved with the SFGP over the years, I don't know most of the answers to many of those questions that will be covered in the FAQ sheet. Anything the SFGP can do to open its doors to new voices, fresh blood, and different perspectives will strengthen us as a party. The SFGP can feel a bit cliqueish to an outsider ~ if we want to make folks feel welcome and feel ownership, we need to make sure that they know how things work, and are empowered to take ownership in the party. Congrats on taking a look within! I hope my observations won't get me flamed ~ just wanting to offer a mirror (albeit biased) for the process. Best, Emily Emily Drennen Executive Director, Walk San Francisco 415-431-9255 office/fax www.walksf.org 1095 Market Street #502, SF, CA 94103 Advisory Council Member, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Citizen's Advisory Committee Member, Metropolitian Transportation Agency Past Chair, SF Bicycle Advisory Committee --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Hi Jeremy, I caught your phone message and listened to it while I was in a very noisy place. However, I thought I heard you say you were on for December 10, 3 to 5 p.m., right? Jim Meko and Jazzie Collins are also on, and I'm waiting to hear from someone at SOMCAN. Sue

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Re: Future of SF Green party - November 19
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

In the e-mail that I sent that I deleted my name from (and that apparentyl did not go to the active address or Jim Dorenkott, I was suggesting that Matt just come to the Nov. 19 meeting as no agenda or purpose had as yet been laid out for the Nov. 19 meeting and I thought it was more about building campaigns and organizing for certain issues (as the TWG is doing). I was not mistaken in what I was doing, but Charles has since sent out an agenda for the Nov. 19 meeting. Sue

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RE: Future of SF Green party - November 19
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

A) Matt Gonzalez has offered to meet with the local Green Party. I think this offer meshes perfectly with a meeting to discuss the future of the party that Charles is organizing for November 19. The Transportation Working Group is trying to build a campaign to get behind the following three points regarding transportation in Mid-Market: 1) There should be no more than .25 parking spaces per housing unit, and we ask that you seriously consider going lower, with the greatest share of parking spaces used for car-share vehicles; 2) There should be no above-ground parking spaces other than the minimum required for the operation of the buildings and the safety of building occupants; 3) The redevelopment plan should include funds specifically dedicated to expanding the bicycle lane network, engineering the Market Street bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements such as countdown signals at all corners within the plan area; The three points are part of a longer letter that also addresses housing issues and mentions "redevelopment," but the SF Green Party can work on the transportation aspects of the letter whether or not the Board of Supervisors and the mayor approve redevelopment in Mid-Market. Matt is a former legislator and knows something about writing legislation and getting it passed, and his advice could be invaluable in helping the Green Party to organize a grassroots campaign in support of legislation that begins to transform Mid-Market into a truly transit-first part of the city. If we are successful, it is something that we will be able to own and advertize and it will be a model for future campaigns. B) I would also like to work on a fundraiser to get some seed money to just put in the bank and keep there. According to Micheas, Studio Z has said we can use their space for a fundraiser. We could have our high profile Greens speak, and we could have our Green talent -- Terry Baum, Lines in Analog Sound, judy b., and so on -- perform. And co-chairs of each working group could explain briefly what we are working on.

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Re: [SFGP-A] Re: Future of SF Green party - November 19
by ErikaSF＠aol.com 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

In a message dated 11/15/2005 9:55:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, funking(a)mindspring.com writes: It would be helpful to know what other kinds of info people would find useful- for instance: how to get an item on the agenda, how to get a Green Party endorsement for your organization/event/campaign, how to become an active member I am making a draft of an FAQ sheet that will answer these questions, and will have that draft ready by Saturday. I'll find a way to bring copies to the meeting Satuday. I definitely agree that this is needed - we want to make our party more accessible. This will also help us clarify our policies. Like Christina, I try hard to avoid burnout. I care a lot about our organization. It pains me to see negative things happen, but my motivation to seek justice in our society keeps me going. I appreciate everyone's thoughts on these issues. As party activists, we really haven't taken much time to debrief about the many trials and tribulations we experience in undertaking this difficult but highly necessay task of developing a viable, progressive 3rd party. My hope is that the SFGP will fine-tune operations, develop a local policy agenda, and find ways to support each other better. Best, Erika

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Re: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Great!!! Sue -- Jim Meko <jim.meko(a)comcast.net> wrote: Count me in. jim On Nov 15, 2005, at 12:47 AM, susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com wrote: > Hello Jim, > > Did I already send you an e-mail about this? > > As I mentioned at H.'s Friday salon, The San Francisco Green Party > is now trying to organize a campaign for legislation around certain > general transportation points that we have already adopted -- > whether or not the Board of Supervisors decides to redevelop Mid- > Market. The > points are as follows: > > 1) There should be no more than .25 parking spaces per housing > unit, and we ask > that you seriously consider going lower, with the greatest share of > parking > spaces used for car-share vehicles; > > 2) There should be no above-ground parking spaces other than the > minimum > required for the operation of the buildings and the safety of building > occupants; and, > > 3) The redevelopment plan should include funds specifically > dedicated to > expanding the bicycle lane network, engineering the Market Street > bike lanes, > and pedestrian improvements such as countdown signals at all > corners within the > plan area. > > We are inviting a few people to be on a small panel -- Jeremy > Nelson or someone > else connnected with Transportation for a Livable City, Jazzie > Collins of Sixth > Street Agenda, and someone from SOMCAN. > > Of course, we would do publicity in the neighborhood and invite as > many > residents and small business people as possible to be in the > audience and ask > questions and offer suggestions. > > Would you be interested in being on the panel? > > It would be held at the Green Party office, 1028a Howard St., > between 6th and 7th, on Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. > > Let me know soon as we want to start advertizing. > > Sue Vaughan > co-chair, Transportation Working Group of the San Francisco Green > Party > (415) 668-3119 >

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