Tag: Elections

July 4th: Engaging voters in Dolores Park

On By Joni EisenIn Elections, Transit, Uncategorized

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

On By Joni EisenIn Elections, Public transit

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

On By Joni EisenIn Climate change, Elections, Endorsements, Environment, Uncategorized

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!

On By Joni EisenIn Elections, Endorsements, Uncategorized
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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.