Author: Joni Eisen

Our City, Our Power. Our Supervisor. Our Party. Our Club.

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Potrero Hill Democratic Club monthly meeting

Tuesday, February 4th @ 6:30pm

Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St.
 

Our City, Our Power is the campaign for local ownership of the electric grid. 
For decades, PG&E has obstructed both public and private electric projects in San Francisco with  unnecessary conditions, costly and delaying roadblocks and exorbitant fees for basic power hookups. Find out where the City is in its public-power quest.

District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton will provide a glimpse into life at City Hall under the new administration, and update us on his priorities. Ask your questions!

In January and February of odd-numbered years, Assembly district delegates are elected to the state Central Committee and Executive Board. Each district sends 14 to the state convention, where they vote to set the policy of the state party, and also on endorsements. The list of candidates from AD 17 is here. Registered Democrats can sign up by Jan. 31 to vote online.  Find out about the progressive slate here. Voting closes Feb 23.

We want to keep meeting in person! We can only do that if we can afford the rent. That’s where you come in – please join or renew your membership for just $25 a year (or more, if you’re feeling generous).

Nominations for Executive Committee are open. Election will be held in March. Vacant positions include First VP for membership, Secretary, and At-Large. Email contact_us@phdemclub.org with questions or to nominate yourself or someone else.

Tuesday Dec 3: Socialize & imagine

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We invite you to join us in the back room of the Yankee for an evening of connection and community spirit. This is also an opportunity to play Santa by bringing along a non-perishable food item or two to support the SF-Marin Food Bank helping those in need.

Grab a drink and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere – no debates or election returns on the screen, just good company and conversation. We encourage you to think about local issues that matter to you and share your ideas on how our club can make a difference in the coming year. We look forward to seeing you there!

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 3, 6:30pm
WHERE: Connecticut Yankee (pool room), 100 Connecticut St

Election Night: Start at the Yankee with PHDC!

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November 5th is days way! Yikes. As if you didn’t know. Democratic campaign headquarters, 901 Market St @ 5th, has phone bank shifts 10am-8pm every day. Sign up here. VOTE, early if possible, and get your like-minded friends and family to do the same. At all levels, from local to national, it’s all about turnout. Then, let’s relax (as if!), socialize and wish each other luck. Come to the Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut St, 6:30-7:30pm and find us either in the back room or out on the patio.

Later that night…

Progressive kindred spirits will gather at El Rio, 8:30 to midnight.

Another free event is at 111 Minna Gallery, 7 to 10pm.

Potrero Hill Festival Sat Oct 19, 10am to 4pm

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Big fun this Saturday! Come see us at our table – look for our banner – and check out our endorsements. Hang out to talk politics – or not! Jam out to R&B music while celebrating the Potrero Hill community outdoors over 4 blocks with live music, food, family, and friends:

20th Street between Missouri & Carolina

Saturday, October 19, 10am to 4pm

The Festival, a one-of-a-kind community event for all ages, is a benefit for the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, our local community center providing essential services to Potrero’s residents most in need. 

Tues Oct 1: Watch the VP debate with us!

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PHDC has had several fun watch parties in the backroom at the Yankee over the years. Since the U.S. VP debate this year falls on our regular monthly meeting night, we will gather there again. Light snacks provided, drinks and additional food available. Now that Club endorsements are complete, we are inviting endorsed campaigns and candidates to drop by with lit and window signs. 

Potrero Hill Democratic Club VP Debate Watch Party

Tuesday, October 1st, 6:00-7:30pm

Connecticut Yankee back room (pool room), 100 Connecticut St @ 17th

Tues Aug 6th: Virtual endorsement meeting

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Tuesday, August 6th, beginning at 6:30pm on zoom, board members will give brief overviews of all ten California propositions, plus a regional one. We will also hear from candidates for District Attorney, Sheriff, BART Board District 9, State Senate, State Assembly, and City Attorney (the last three are running for election unopposed). Join us!

This is the first in a series of three; the next two endorsement meetings will be in-person at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Sept 3rd and 17th.

July 4th: Engaging voters in Dolores Park

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Our July monthly meeting will occur at yhe opening day of San Francisco Mime Troupe‘s 2024 show, “American Dreams,” kicking off its summer season in the parks. Instead of registering voters, we will be raising public awareness of a coming ballot measure, The ComMUNIty Transit Act, to increase operations funding for Muni with revenue from a new business tax on ride-hail companies.

WHAT: Potrero Hill Democratic Club’s monthly “meeting”

WHEN: Thursday, July 4th, 12:30pm 

WHERE: Meet at 19th & Dolores Streets at the edge of the Park

To participate, email contact_us@phdemclub.org

Tues, June 4: Officer elections, ComMUNIty Transit Act

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Our next monthly meeting will be virtual, but don’t worry, some upcoming endorsement events will be in-person at the wonderful Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. Meanwhile, join us this Tuesday:

WHAT: Potrero Hill Democratic Club’s monthly membership meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4th, 7pm 

WHERE On zoom – link here

The ComMUNIty Transit Act is a community-led ballot initiative to increase funding for Muni with revenue from a new business tax on ride-hail companies. SF Transit Riders will tell you all about it and answer your questions. Signature-gathering to qualify it for the November ballot is well underway, and you will be invited to join the effort.

Officer elections. Nominations have been made and are still open for all positions on the Executive Committee. Members will vote at the start of the meeting.

Tues, May 7: Flip the vote, fix the climate, more

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Hear from Flip the Vote, strategically working towards winning Democratic control of all three branches of the federal government by directly supporting carefully-researched, trusted partner groups in key swing states. And PHDC members representing SF Climate Emergency Coalition and Citizens’ Climate Lobby SF chapter will describe the critical work being done to promote climate action at the local level and beyond. We will continue to nominate officers (voting at June 4th meeting) and highlight upcoming endorsement events.

WHAT: Potrero Hill Democratic Club’s monthly membership meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 6:30pm 

WHERE: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St. If unable to join in person, here’s the zoom link. In-person is much-preferred!

Tuesday April 2nd: PHDC returns!

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Many of us in Potrero Hill Democratic Club have appreciated its longtime, vibrant progressive voice in east-side San Francisco politics, and would like to see it come back strong. Please join us as we breathe new life into our club. The City needs us! We’ll be gearing up for the crucial November election – and speaking up for true San Francisco values.

Come to an opinion-gathering, organizing meeting and let us know what you would like to see.

WHAT: Reanimate & reorganize Potrero Hill Democratic Club

WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6pm – 8pm

WHERE: Thee Parkside back room (outdoors, heated, all ages welcome), 1600 – 17th St

Let’s really bring it back this time.