Apologies for the link not working to watch our Candidates Forum live this past Saturday, but it was an honest mistake…there was so much interest that we crashed the server! Videos of the event are below, enjoy!
Nearly every statewide office seeker has confirmed to be a part of the CBAY Candidate Forum on 2/6. Attendees will hear from and have the opportunity to ask questions of California’s next generation of leaders. Be sure to put this event on your calendar!
YD clubs from throughout the region will be participating in the event, as will several local democratic clubs and civic organizations.
Thank you to everyone who has come together to make this possible.
President David Chiu has announced the new committee structure for the Board of Supervisors. Here it is, in all its glory and nuance and detail. Talk amongst yourselves.
Budget & Finance John Avalos, Chair
Ross Mirkarimi, Vice Chair
Sean Elsbernd, Member
Sophie Maxwell, Temporary Member
David Campos, Temporary Member
City Operations & Neighborhood Services Carmen Chu, Chair
John Avalos, Vice Chair
Sean Elsbernd, Member
Government Audits & Oversight Ross Mirkarimi, Chair
Eric Mar, Vice Chair
Sophie Maxwell, Member
Land Use & Economic Development Sophie Maxwell, Chair
Eric Mar, Vice Chair
David Chiu, Member
Public Safety David Chiu, Chair
Ross Mirkarimi, Vice Chair
Bevan Dufty, Member
Rules Committee David Campos, Chair
Michela Alioto-Pier, Vice Chair
Eric Mar, Member
City & School District Bevan Dufty, Chair
Michela Alioto-Pier, Vice Chair
Chris Daly, Member
SFYD’s January meeting is going to be an interesting one. We’ll have speakers from Local 2 and the Hotel Council on-hand to give us the shake on the ongoing dispute between workers and management. With the huge rally and high profile arrests earlier this week, this is a timely issue that is sure to deliver a heated debate.
We’ll also be announcing SFYD’s meeting and event schedule through the June 8th election and some proposed new bylaws pertaining to our Issues and Action Committee.
What: Hotel labor dispute overview, election schedule announcement, bylaws update
When: Wednesday, 1/13 at 6:30 pm
Where:The Ambassador (Geary and Leavenworth). Note that this is changed from our usual meeting spot, as there is a scheduling conflict at Mr. Smith’s.
It’s that time of the year again, and SFYD is doing it right…
Please join us on Thursday, December 10th from 6 – 9 at Taverna Aventine. They will be closing down the alley next door to give us a little extra room for our holiday celebration, turning the “Taverna” into a winter wonderland complete with Christmas Trees and places to lounge about. But what’s a holiday party without drink specials, a DJ, and a guy rolling handmade cigars?
SFYD is looking forward to benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco by providing toys (and smiles) for kids this holiday season. We’d love for you to be a part of this effort.
Suggested donation for current members is $5 which includes a raffle ticket. Alternatively, you’re encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy. Those wishing to renew their membership can do so for the reduced price of $25 ($5 of which will benefit BGCSF).
Light appetizers and a good time are complimentary of SFYD. Raffle prizes will be announced shortly.
Please join SFYD this Wednesday at Mr. Smith’s for a meet and greet with candidates for Judge and a debrief about the unfortunate loss in Maine from our very own Paul Hogarth.
Paul and many volunteers from YD clubs across California went to Maine to fight for marriage equality. Many thanks to those of you who took the time to contribute to this important effort.
What: Happy hour, meet & greet, Prop 1 debrief
Where: Mr. Smith’s (34 7th St. @ Market)
When: Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30 pm
All attendees will receive a free cocktail courtesy of Lotus Vodka.
Earlier this month we hosted “A New Era, A New Constitution: The Road to Reform in California”, a panel discussing the possibility of a new state constitution. We were pleased to have some excellent representatives from several groups that have been active in the push for constitutional reform in our state:
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, (AD-12), the Majority Whip in the California State Legislature (moderator)
Dennis Quirin, Coalitions Director, California Forward
Robert Cruickshank, Public Policy Director, Courage Campaign
Matt Regan, Director of Government Relations, Bay Area Council
Blair Bobier, Deputy Director, Political Reform Program at the New America Foundation
Below please find Assemblywoman Ma’s opening remarks, and click through to see the rest of the discussion on YouTube.
