This Thursday, August 27, the Richmond District Democratic Club (RDDC) will hold a meeting to discuss their endorsements for the upcoming November 3, 2009 municipal election. The meeting will be held at the Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, at 7pm.
The club will discuss their endorsements for the following measures and offices on November’s municipal ballot:
Candidates for Office:
Treasurer – Jose Cisneros
City Attorney – Dennis Herrera
Ballot Measures:
A: Budget Process (Charter Amendment)
B: Board of Supervisors Aides (Charter Amendment)
C: Candlestick Park Renaming Rights (Ordinance)
D: Mid-Market Special Sign District (Ordinance)
E: Advertisement on City Property (Ordinance)
More info on the ballot measures
Also on hand will be representatives from both sides of the ballot measures as well as the candidates for the two offices to represent and take questions.
I wasn’t familiar with the RDDC so I emailed them to find out more. RDDC member and club Secretary Jonathan Foerster emailed back with this summary of what the RDDC is all about:
The Richmond District Democratic Club, or RDDC, was established in 1987 to provide a forum for discussion and organization for activity in support of the Democratic Party.
Its members, numbering over 100, reside or work in the Richmond District neighborhood of San Francisco, California (essentially encompassing zip codes 94118 and 94121) and share a common desire to educate themselves and others on issues of the day, especially those that directly impact the local community. The RDDC actively participates in the political process through endorsements, resolutions, letters, slate cards, and other means. Its membership includes several members of the San Francisco Democratic Central Committee as well as the current Supervisor of the Richmond District Eric Mar.
The general public is welcome at RDDC meetings, but voting at endorsement meetings is limited to members who are registered Democrats who reside in the Richmond district and have been members for at least a month. Membership is $15 per year.
Their meetings are often attended by elected officials or their representatives, so it can be a great opportunity to get first-hand information about current issues.
Jonathan added that “We even have members from other neighborhoods (and other political parties!)”, so whether you lean Democrat, Republican or somewhere else altogether, the RDDC is one way to get involved in local politics.
Sarah B.