[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,

In this update: 
1. News
2. Events

NEWS:
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.
http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/113004n_taxdollars

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. 
http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/113004c_bodypolitic

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.

Check out http://www.sfusualsuspects.com for more news on the proposed 
parking garage and the failed attempt to censure Supervisor Daly.

Counterpunch has an article on the Mayor: "Gavin Newsom: Man or Machine?"
http://www.counterpunch.org/feng11262004.html

For the latest on the Ohio Recount efforts, visit http://www.votecobb.org.

EVENTS:
Wednesday, December 1
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. 

Wednesday, December 1 
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 at ix.netcom.com. 

Thursday, December 2 
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. 

Wednesday, December 8
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. 

Friday, December 10 
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 at riseup.net or http://www.reneesaucedo.com.

Saturday, December 11 
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 at sbcglobal.net. 

CANCELLED! Tuesday, December 14 
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.

Wednesday, December 15
SFGP General Meeting - Agenda to be announced.

Saturday, December 18
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.  

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support! 

Warm Regards, 
Erika McDonald 
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