[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens,
Our slate card has been sent to Green Party members in Districts 1, 5, & 9.   To see a complete list of San Francisco Green Party Endorsements, use this link
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem
Be sure to get out there and help your favorite candidate, and don't forget to vote!

In this update:
1. News
2. Events
3. Mobilizations
4. Victory Parties

NEWS:
Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb will be in San Francisco Monday, November 1.  At 3 PM he will be doing a press conference with Susan King on the steps of Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at Stanyan.  A visibility walk through the Haight will follow the press conference.  Green Party members are encouraged to join David and Susan for the walk.

Our candidates continue to pile on important endorsements!
Ross Mirkarimi has been endorsed by the San Francisco Examiner, actor Danny Glover, activist Mary Rogers, and the local chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW).  Read about it at http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.
The San Francisco Chronicle endorsed Lisa Feldstein in District 5.  Read about it at http://www.sfgreenparty.org.
Check out http://www.SFProgressives.com to see endorsements of some Green candidates.

Pat Gray has been in the media lately.  Below are links to stories.
San Mateo Daily News
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/dailynews/SMDN/2004/10/SM_20041026.htm
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/dailynews/SMDN/2004/10/SM_20041025.htm
San Mateo Daily Journal
http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?archiveDate=10-26-04&storyID=36026
Pat also has terrific radio ads, airing on the Al Franken Show on Air America affiliate The Quake 960 AM KQKE and KGO 810 AM, the Bernie Ward Show.

Green Party activist Richard Knee wrote an op-ed piece supporting Proposition 59, the constitutional amendment that would strengthen California's open-government laws.  Read it at http://www.sfcall.com/issues%202004/10.18.04/10.19.04%20knee.htm.
Additional info on the measure itself is at http://www.prop59.org.

EVENTS:
Saturday, October 30
Join us at the Wild Side West from 3 - 5 PM for a great afternoon with a lot of blues and a little politics. Experience Gwen Avery, legendary blues and jazz singer. Known as Sugar Mama to her legion of fans, Gwen grabs the audience by the lapels with her colossal voice. She jokes, teases, shocks, and charms her way into your head and heart.  You'll also hear a few words from Terry Baum, Gwen's old friend and the Green candidate for Congress in San Francisco. Renee Saucedo, candidate for D9 supervisor, will also be speaking. Listen to Gwen's great music and support Terry's courageous write-in campaign against powerful corporate-backed un-Representative Pelosi!  Dessert will be served.  No host bar.  A $10 donation requested.  Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland, San Francisco
Info: (415) 701-0133
http://www.terrybaum.com

Saturday, October 30
Opening of Terry Baum's play "Two Fools or Love Conquers All - Not!"
Two women, one American and one Costa Rican - they can't live without each
other. But where in the world can they legally live WITH each other? This
lesbian Odd Couple confronts personal and cultural differences, while they
struggle with immigration issues. It is the funny, passionate story of Gracie and
Luna, who claim the right to love without borders. Play runs through November 21. Shows at 8 PM. Info & Tickets: 415-861-5079. http://www.terrybaum.com

Sunday, October 31
African-American Voter March
Lisa Feldstein, our #2 endorsed candidate for District 5, has organized a march to call attention to African-American voting power. The march will provide
all registered voters marching to City Hall with the opportunity to vote on-site.
Lisa will be marching with other community leaders such as Bill Barnes, former aide to Supervisor Chris Daly, and Dr. James Calloway, candidate for the San Francisco School Board. March begins at 2 PM at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, located at 1050 McAllister Street near Webster, and ends at City Hall.
http://www.lisafeldstein.com

MOBILIZATIONS:
Renee Saucedo
Saturday, October 30: 10 AM - meet at the headquarters, located at for door hanging, phone banking, and inspiring speakers.
Sunday, October 31: 10 AM - meet at headquarters for door hanging.
6 -9 PM  - Reminder phone call to our supporters (hot meal provided)
Monday, November 1: 7 AM - 24th Street BART leaflet commuters to VOTE for Renee.
6 - 9 PM - Reminder phone call to Renee supporters, hot meal provided.
Tuesday, Election Day: 7:00 AM - 24TH Street BART Leaflet commuters to VOTE for Renee.
9:00 AM - 8 PM Get out the vote and visibility.
http://www.reneesaucedo.com

Ross Mirkarimi
Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31: 10:30 AM - Meet at 568 Haight Street.
Monday, November 1: All day, starting with visibility at various locations at 7 AM.
Phonebanking 10 AM - 9 PM EVERY DAY until the election!
Take Election DAY OFF! Join us from 6:30 am until the polls close.
Phone: (415) 863-4908 for more information.  
http://www.rossforsupervisor.org

Susan King
Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31: Meet at 1347 Divisadero Street near O'Farrell at 11 AM for precinct walking and phone banking to get out the vote.
Monday, November 1 at 3 PM we will be doing a press conference with Green Presidential candidate David Cobb on the steps of Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at Stanyan.  This will be followed by a visibility walk up to Haight
Green Party members are encouraged to join David and Susan for the walk.
Monday & Tuesday, November 1 & 2: Get out the vote and visibility. Contact Campaign Coordinator Sue Vaughn for locations at 415-601-9297.
http://www.susankingweb.org

Mark Sanchez & Eric Mar
Saturday, October 30: 10:30 AM  - Precinct walkers meeting at Gerardo Sandoval's offices at 4760 Mission near Perisa for literature drops in District 9 and District 5.
Noon - 2 PM - Table with Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim and Eric Mar at 19th and Castro.
4:30-7:30 PM - Handing out palm cards at the theater at Stonestown Mall.   Meet in front of Chevy's.
Sunday, October 31: 10:30 AM - Precinct walkers meeting at Gerardo Sandoval's offices at 4760 Mission near Persia for literature drops in District 9 and District 5.
Noon - 2 PM: Mark, Jane and Eric to walk along Valencia, starting at 16th Avenue and Valencia.
2 - 4 PM - Table at 24th and Folsom to talk with voters.
4:30-7:30 PM - Handing out palm cards at the theater at Geary and Van Ness.
Monday, November 1: 6:30-9 AM - Hand out palm cards with Mark and Eric at 24th and Mission.
4:30-6:30 PM - Hand out palm cards at corners of 14th & Church, 18th & Castro,
and Geneva & Ocean.
Tuesday, November 2: 6:30-9 AM - Join Mark and Eric at Castro Street Station.
6:30-9 AM - Join Kim at 16th and Mission to give out palm cards.
If you have any questions, call us at 415-290-2706.
http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.ericmar.org

Jane Kim
Saturday, October 30 & Sunday October 31: 10:30 AM - 2 PM Meet at Jane Kim headquarters, located at 275 Arguello Boulevard at California.  Contact: Dave Ho 415-307-1840.
Monday, November 1: 7:30 AM - 7 PM - Contact: Carolyn Tran 415-377-4711
Tuesday, November 2nd: 7:30 AM - 7 PM Contact: Carolyn Tran 415-377-4711
Email volunteer at janekim.org to RSVP.
http://www.janekim.org

Pat Gray
Help out with Visibility both Saturday and Sunday!  We will be holding up Pat Gray for Congress signs and handing out pamphlets at busy intersections.   Contact Erika McDonald at erikasf at aol.com or call 415-337-1499 if you can help.   You may also help with visibility and precinct walking in San Mateo.  Call the campaign office for details at (650) 692-1728 or visit http://www.patgray.org.

VICTORY PARTIES:
Ross Mirkarimi for Supervisor, D5
Movida Lounge
Corner of Fillmore and Waller - two blocks from the Horseshoe Cafe

Lisa Feldstein for Supervisor, D5
Rasellas
Fillmore Street near O'Farrell

Susan King for Supervisor, D5
The Independent
Divisadero Street between Grove and Fulton
(part of the D5 candidate collaborative election party hosted by Michael O'Connor)

Renee Saucedo for Supervisor, D9
The Make-Out Room
3225 22nd Street, between Mission and Valencia

Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim, and Eric Mar for School Board, plus special guest Terry Baum
Club Lamia (karaoke!)
3910 Geary at 3rd Avenue

Pat Gray for Congress
Campaign Headquarters
212A Miller Avenue in South San Francisco

Lucrecia Bermudez for Supervisor, D9 & Yes on F
BBQ and Potluck at 480 Bartlett Street near 26th Street

Jake McGoldrick for Supervisor, D1
Campaign Headquarters
219 Clement Street between 3rd & 4th Avenue

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!  Best wishes to all of our candidates!

Warm Regards,
Erika McDonald
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