Tues May 5: A city budget for the people

We are now in the middle of the City’s annual budget process. May 4th and 5th afford back-to-back opportunities to learn about the process, share your priorities and decide what to do. Monday, Supervisor Shamann Walton’s office is hosting an in-person District 10 Budget Town Hall at 5:30pm, Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Ave. Tuesday, Potrero Hill Democratic Club’s meeting at the Neighborhood House will feature a more activist take from the People’s Budget Coalition – see below.

 
PHDC monthly meeting Tuesday, May 5, at 7pm

In-person at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St @ Southern Heights

Anya Worley-Ziegmann of San Francisco People’s Budget Coalition will describe how we can work in solidarity for a budget that aligns with our values. While federal policies are slashing funds for crucial support services across the country, San Francisco is planning to balance its budget on the backs of our city’s working-class families, seniors, immigrants, community service providers and crucial climate action facilitators. These cuts, if passed, will leave deep scars on already underserved communities. Together, we’ll make sense of this historic budget moment and organize to protect the resources our communities rely on.

Saturday December 6th: Small-business crawl!

There will be no regular PHDC meeting in December. We were inspired by the presentation at our November meeting by IndivisibleSF D10 lead, PHDC member Jacky Morales Ferrand, to do something different. In the spirit of the season. Let’s help keep workers and residents safe by reaching out to local businesses to make sure they know their legal rights and responsibilities in the event of a federal agent raid. We’ll ask the merchants to put a welcoming sign in their window (shown below), and share other steps they can take.

At Goat Hill Pizza’s recent 50th birthday party, founder Philip De Andrade enthusiastically agreed to be the first merchant to participate. If you want to join our Small-Business Crawl on December 6 – or maybe a day in the future; this is an ongoning campaign – please let us know by emailing contact_us@phdemclub.org . To find out more, you can sign up for an optional online training offered by Jobs with Justice: every other Tues 5:30-6:30pm, or every Wed 12-1:00pm. Meanwhile, Happy Thanksgiving! 

Potrero Hill Democratic Club Action instead of Meeting

Saturday, December 6, 2pm, meet up on the Hill or in Dogpatch, location tbd

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

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.