[SFGP] SF Green Party Weekly
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Sat Dec 17 11:08:05 PST 2005
SF GREEN PARTY WEEKLY 12/18/05 - 12/25/05
NEWS:
- 12/12: Green Party Denounces the Governor's "Unwise" Decision
EVENTS:
- 12/19: Hearing and Party for Public Financing Campaign
- 1/5: Animal Advocacy Working Group
- 1/9: Campaigns and Issues Working Group
- 1/10: Housing and Land Use Working Group
- 1/26: SAVE THE DATE: Annual Gala San Francisco Green Party Event,
Studio Z
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
- Public Financing for the Mayor's Race: We Need Your Help!
- How to Run For the SF Green Party County Council
- Become a Green Party Sustainer!
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
- Sad News for Christmas
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NEWS:
12/12 Green Party Denounces the Governor's "Unwise" Decision
The Green Party of California Monday denounced Gov. Schwarzenegger's
decision today to not grant clemency to Stan Tookie Williams.
"It is with profound sadness that we denounce the Governor for his
unwise decision today. We strongly feel that his decision will not, in
any constructive way, serve the cause of justice or community, in
either the short or long term," said the Green Party of California in a
prepared statement.
"The campaign to save Stan Williams was particularly urgent, and the
Green Party platform, unlike that of the Democratic and Republican
parties, is clear on this issue: the death penalty is wrong, under any
circumstances," the statement concluded.
For more information contact:
Susan King 415.823-5524 funking at mindspring.com
Pat Driscoll 916.320-6430 pat at sonicfrog.com
Beth Moore Haines 530.277-0610 beth at ncws.com
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EVENTS:
12/19: Hearing and Party for Public Campaign Financing!
WHEN:
Monday, December 19
5:30 pm hearing, followed by celebration
WHERE:
City Hall Room #408 for the hearing
Soluna Cafe on McAllister (Across from Asian Art Museum) for the
celebration
Please join us! You can help San Francisco join the national movement
to take the pernicious influence of money out of politics and breath
new life into our democracy!
On October 25, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, representing a broad-based
coalition, introduced legislation that could bring public financing to
the San Francisco Mayor’s race. By publicly funding the campaigns of
candidates for public office, politicians don't need to rely on wealthy
donors to wage competitive campaigns. And that means that politicians
are freed up to make decisions in the best interests of the public,
rather than campaign contributors.
In order to ensure this critical reform, we need you in the evening of
Dec. 19! Starting at around 6pm, in room 408 of City Hall, there will
be a hearing on the legislation. We need to turn out dozens of our
supporters in order to make sure that the city knows that the public
supports this legislation.
Afterwards, we will all head over to Soluna Lounge for drinks and music
and celebration.
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1/5: Animal Advocacy Working Group
WHEN:
Thursday, January 6
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
Monthly meeting of the Animal Working Group. We will discuss animal
issues in San Francisco. For more information, email Rosalind Lord at
rclord at seaserpent.com
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1/9: Campaigns and Issues Working Group
WHEN:
Monday, January 9
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St.
and 7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
Monthly meeting of the Candidates and Campaigns Working Group, a forum
for reviewing candidates, ballot initiatives and measures and
generating recommendations for endorsement to the General Membership;
identifyng and recommending "key" campaigns and how to allocate SFGP
resources accordingly; and recruiting Green candidates to run for local
elected office.
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1/10: Housing and Land Use Working Group
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 10
7:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:
San Francisco Green Party office, 1028 A Howard St (between 6th St. and
7th St.), San Francisco
DETAILS:
This month's agenda includes a presentation by Sarah Dennis of the SF
Planning Department about a current project to
determine the nexus impact of high-end housing in San Francisco and
proposed developer mitigation fees. She'll also discuss Supervisors
Daly's and McGoldrick's proposals to make changes to the currrent
inclusionary housing ordinace. We'll also talk about the 2006
agenda to become more active in legislation issues, and we'll
revisit proposed seminars for the upcoming year.
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1/26: SAVE THE DATE: Annual Gala San Francisco Green Party Event,
Studio Z
WHEN:
Thursday, January 26
8:00PM-11:30PM
WHERE:
Z Gallery (11th and Folsom), San Francisco
DETAILS:
Join Green Party activists and friends as we celebrate 2006 in our
usual style- our annual fundraiser and party. Enjoy live music, spoken
word, theater and interesting performances. Green Party Supervisor Ross
Mirkarimi and other progressive leaders are confirmed speakers. Other
special guests TBA.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTION ALERTS:
Public Financing for the Mayor's Race: We Need Your Help!
On Tuesday October 25, Green Party Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi,
representing a broad-based coalition, introduced legislation that
could forever change the way politics is done in San Francisco:
With public financing, the public helps fund the campaigns of
candidates who can demonstrate a wide base of community support by
collecting a large number of small donations. In exchange candidates
agree to a strict spending cap, and to limit their private
fundraising.
The idea is to make politicians accountable only to the public, rather
than private campaign donors, and to ensure that all serious
candidates, regardless of access to money, have enough resources to
get their message out to the voters.
To make this legislation happen, please do two things:
1. Write or call the Supervisors to encourage their support (they need
hear this from as many people as possible); and
2. Ask your friends to do the same.
Sample letters and contact information for the Supervisors can be
found at http://www.voterownedelections.org/contact_supervisors.html
To learn more about the campaign visit www.voterownedelections.org or
call 415-596-5808.
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How to Run For the SF Green Party County Council
County Council Candidates will be elected in June of 2006. For details
on how to run, see
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1435
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Become a Green Party Sustainer!
As you may know, the SFGP is supported by our wonderful sustaining
donors -- 175 and growing. In the next 12 months we hope to double
that figure, and you can help us achieve our goal by signing up to make
a regular contribution to the Green Party.
Our sustainer program nearly pays all of our basic monthly operating
expenses, including rent and utilities on the office, and drastically
reduces the amount of work needed to raise money. Our sustainers free
us up to do what we're really here for - to pursue Green values through
the democratic system. Sustainers also ensure that we are able to keep
our office, which has hosted numerous campaigns' headquarters including
the successful Prop A, Instant Runoff Voting initiative.
Becoming a Green Party sustainer is easy, fun, and secure!
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JOKE OF THE WEEK:
Sad News for Christmas
Sadly for lovers of the Holiday Season and all its decorations, there
will be no Nativity Scene in Washington DC this year!
After much deliberation, the Supreme Court has ruled there cannot be a
Nativity Scene in Washington DC this Christmas season.
While right-wingers will likely try to blame this on the Democrats with
their whole "Christmas Under Attack" strategy, this isn't for any
religious, or shockingly, even a political reason.
They simply have not been able to find three wise men and a virgin in
the Nation's capitol.
There was no problem however, finding enough asses to fill the stable.
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