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Follow along on Vidstream this afternoon as we introduce a wide array of Democratic candidates for statewide office, including Jerry Brown!

http://vidsf.com/453

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.

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What: C-BAY Candidate Forum
Where: Local 87, 240 Golden Gate Ave. @ Hyde
When: Saturday, February 6th, 1 p.m.

Please feel free to pass this invitation along to your friends.

*****CONFIRMED CANDIDATES*****

GOVERNOR
· Hon. Jerry Brown* (undeclared)

LT. GOVERNOR
· Hon. Dean Florez
· Hon. Janice Hahn

ATTORNEY GENERAL
· Hon. Kamala Harris
· Mr. Chris Kelly
· Hon. Pedro Nava
· Hon. Alberto Torrico

TREASURER
· Hon. Bill Lockyer

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
· Hon. Hector De La Torre
· Hon. Dave Jones

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
· Mr. Larry Aceves

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
· Hon. Betty Yee

Friends:

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.

Be there or be square.

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.

Happy holidays all!

P.S. You can RSVP on Facebook.

Friends,

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.

The San Francisco Young Democrats & Citizen Hope will host a panel discussion with representatives from four organizations that are advancing initiatives which would effectively rewrite the California Constitution. The forum will be moderated by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (AD-12), the Majority Whip in the California State Legislature.

The discussion will address the differences between the varying initiatives, which reforms they each have on the table and if a Constitutional Convention is necessary to get California back on the road to prosperity. This event is being hosted in order to educate and engage the public about a fundamental problem currently plaguing the State and the effectiveness of our government.

What:

Panel discussion moderated by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma featuring CA Forward, the Courage Campaign, Repair California & the New America Foundation. This event is free to attend.

If you’re interested in getting involved in Secretary of State Bowen’s reelection campaign, click here or contact LJ Carusone @ LJ@carusoneconsulting.com.