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- In the swing states, Trump won because so many Democrats either stayed home or voted for a third party. We still believe that Sanders would have beat Trump if he were the nominee. And we think he has the best chance of energizing Democratic voters,...
- We also like Elizabeth Warren. There are real differences between the two progressive front-runners, and they amount to this: Sanders thinks the political and economic systems of the US needs profound, fundamental change. Warren thinks most of the...
- He won on election day, and won the Democratic Party vote, but vote-by-mail ballots and Republicans put Pelosi over the top. Pelosi right now is, for better or for worse, the voice of the Democrats resistance to Trump. It took her a while, but she came around to impeachment although she knew that the Senate would never convict and remove the president. More important, this is her final term. Pelosi promised the more conservative Democrats elected in that she would step down in if they would support her for two more terms as speaker. We expect her to keep that promise. Scott Wiener? There are potentially strong candidates for that seat, including David Campos and Jane Kim.
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Wiener would be formidable. And the stakes will be incredibly high. The next person to hold that seat will probably be there for 30 years or more, defining San Francisco politics for the nation—and wielding massive influence back home. Shahid Buttar, who is challenging Pelosi, has raised all the right issues. He has never held any local office, and his main involvement in local politics has been running for Congress; we tend to support candidates with a long record of local activism. But the political energy around this seat, in this city, should be focused not on , when Pelosi will almost certainly be re-elected, but on , when it will really matter. His first term has demonstrated exactly that. We would like to say that Wiener has done some good things, but in the past his campaigns have taken our words completely out of context in an unfair and inaccurate effort to suggest that he has our endorsement.- We would urge him not to do that again. He has taken strong stands on LGBT issues. And he just introduced a groundbreaking bill to do what Gov. He wants to deregulate housing development all over the state—without any meaningful funding or mandates for affordable housing. He equates density with affordability, which is just factually inaccurate. His housing bills are everything the private developers could want. But they will just lead to more gentrification, displacement, and destruction of existing vulnerable communities in San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area. We are not fans of the concept that growth is always good. We are big supporters of Prop. E, which would link office growth to affordable housing Wiener is not backing that measure, and his allies the Yimbys are opposing it. It would mean a commitment that new density comes with adequate funding for transit and other public infrastructure—that growth pays for growth.
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Wiener has shown no interest in that approach. Instead, he has put his full faith in the idea that developers, given fewer rules, will bring down housing prices. And in the process, he has been terribly divisive on an issue that requires community-based solutions. Jackie Fielder is a relative newcomer to local politics. She has the support of Sups. He represents one of the most progressive districts in the state, but has allied himself with Wiener on housing and has been a part of promoting the most moderate, centrist candidates for local office. We like Ting, the only Democrat running; we would like to endorse him.- Then he goes and supports SB So this time around, three judges who wanted to retire did so at the end of their terms, so there would be open seats. Then the conservative judiciary establishment got behind three candidates they found acceptable—none of whom are public defenders. Meanwhile, most progressive leaders in the city are endorsing three different candidates. All six candidates for the three seats are women of color. All of them have significant experience as lawyers. Seat 1: Maria Evangelista Evangelista had the courage to take on a sitting judge two years ago. Her opponent, Pang Ly, is a former prosecutor. Seat Michelle Tong Tong has been a tenant lawyer at the Eviction Defense Collaborative , a civil-rights lawyer at the Asian Law Caucus , and for the past 16 years, a public defender. She has exactly the level of skill and experience we need on the bench.
- She has spent 30 years representing people who lack the resources to hire private lawyers. And the Chiu camp would love to oust Campos as chair. There are candidates on the progressive slate who give us pause; not all, for example, have pledged to back Sup. Dean Preston in D5 this fall. But we are going with the best choices available. AD
- This election is particularly challenging for us, because transportation is overshadowed by other important issues like housing and homelessness. But we also understand that this is a critical election for all San Franciscans who bike. In considering these endorsements, we checked our broader opinions at the door and focused on what is best for advancing our mission of promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Both Kim and Leno boast records and positions on transportation issues that garnered the strong support of our members. Jane Kim has a long history of actively supporting street safety projects in District 6, which she presently represents on the Board of Supervisors.
- Kim has demonstrated political leadership in fast-tracking bike lane projects there, including the Polk Street contraflow, Folsom Street, Turk Street, Seventh and Eighth streets, Division Street, and more. She is the most visible and outspoken supporter of bike share and congestion pricing among the candidates. Kim has a long history of engaging with our organization, from her experience learning how to bike through our bike education offerings. She consistently shows a strong understanding of transportation policy and was the first — and so far only — mayoral candidate to share a detailed transportation platform. He sponsored the resolution for the first permanent bike lane on Valencia. We endorsed Leno during his successful run for state senator in This groundbreaking law required cities throughout California to consider the needs of people walking and biking when making general plans and enabled SF to secure substantial One Bay Area Grants funding for projects like Masonic Avenue, Second Street and Mansell Street.
- Leno also championed Senate Bill , which authorized San Francisco to increase the vehicle license fee upon voter approval, which could bring critical funding to transportation projects. Kim and Leno were the clear favorites in our member voting for good reason and both deserve our endorsement. Ranking our two endorsed candidates as your first and second choices can help your vote elect a very bike-friendly mayor, even if your first choice is defeated. Board of Supervisors, District 8: We endorse Rafael Mandelman, who has expressed vocal support for the Upper Market Street project without ever backtracking on that support. He supported the 17th Street protected bike lane, as well. Our members favored Mandelman by a two-to-one margin over the next candidate, Supervisor Jeff Sheehy.
- Proposition H would take away the ability of the Police Commission to set taser policy for the Police Department, effectively shortcutting established policymaking processes. If passed, this initiative would allow using tasers on nonviolent people. This law would not make us safer. In fact it would put people who bike — particularly people of color who bike — at greater risk. You can read more from the campaign in their SF Examiner op-ed here. Sign up for updates and to help make San Francisco a great place to bike through the June 5, elections and beyond.
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Proposition 51 School Bonds. Gavin Newsom and state Superintendent Tom Torlakson. Endorsement: Yes on Prop. Since , California hospitals have been paying a fee to help the state obtain federal Medicaid matching funds. The measure would not only continue the program but make it reversible only by voters or by a two-thirds vote of lawmakers. It is a worthy and appropriate measure. It is opposed by Gov. Brown, the state Democratic Party, the state League of Cities, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and labor unions, among many others, who claim the measure is an attack on local control that would impede needed infrastructure projects. This measure would require state votes to approve local projects — a bad idea. Endorsement: No on Prop. The measure would also require video of all open Legislature sessions be posted online. Supporters have warned that without passage school districts will face teacher layoffs, crowded classrooms and program cuts.- The tax applies to the 1. Some detractors complain that Prop. San Francisco Unified School District will benefit from the continuation of these funds and will suffer if they are cut off. It would also increase taxes on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Revenue from the tax would help fund physician training, prevention and treatment of dental diseases, Medi-Cal, tobacco-use prevention, research into cancer, heart and lung diseases, and other tobacco-related diseases, and school programs focusing on tobacco-use prevention and reduction.
- To see more endorsements for Jane Kim, click here. To see more endorsements for Mark Leno, click here. Candidate stances Ballotpedia surveyed the San Francisco mayoral candidates about the difference between moderates and progressives in the city and where the candidates saw themselves on the spectrum. You can read highlights from their response below. To view each candidate's full responses to the set of questions, click "[Show more]" under each of their sections. Wikipedia gives a great definition of a Progressive Democrat. Bravo has written her responses to each of the defined points: Ending wars and occupation — Which I agree to up to certain point. There are times when we as a country must defend ourselves as well as protect American interests. The military, historically, has offered many individuals the opportunity to get a leg up and out of poverty. Healthcare is a human right — I absolutely agree with this and advocate healthcare benefits for all Americans who choose to have benefits.
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Our choices as individuals ultimately bring us to a specific economic position in life i. Social justice is important as long as individuals who are demanding social justice understand that not all wealthy individuals, just as not all poor individuals are absolutely good or absolutely bad. Clean, fair and transparent elections — I definitely agree with this. Global warming and protecting the environment — I agree. Once again, encouraging self-responsibility for individual actions whether or not you have offspring, how many cars do you have, how much waste do you and your family, if you have one, produce, etc. To trust that individuals will look after the environment without some sort of correction i. The recent case that went to the Supreme court in Ohio was a great example of this.- End mass criminalization — I agree with this as well. The police are guardians and peacekeepers first and foremost. Moderates tend to be beholden to a more conservative agenda, think liberal Republicans. They are for big business and new housing developments without proper long term planning nor support for infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, they support dangerous police weapons like Tasers, they support a paid parental leave mandate that can actually hurt small business owners in San Francisco, they support no-tax for large tech companies like Twitter and no small business taxes for Uber and Lyft which work to place strains on city support responders and services roads, traffic, police, pollution, etc. SB and SB do not provide funds to pay for the inevitable increase in public services that will put a major strain on city budgets and workers.
- Tend to be for initiatives such as free community college courses at S. City College, bicycle to work advocacy, universal child care programs. We tend to be the opposite of the aforementioned subjects I touched upon that moderates are for. All transportation companies need to be treated equally. We need to STOP the favoritism of city and state government for ride sharing companies. This is the first viable two-party race in nearly 50 years.
San Francisco Bay Guardian | Endorsements For The March 3, Primary
Republicans wish to prevent increases in cost of living and taxes. Republicans feel a closeness to the American ideals, a loyalty and pride. The San Francisco democrats distance themselves from the federal influence as if to create their own country. Republicans place value in hard work, opportunity and strong families, best education, a higher Quality of Life. Democrats want to create handouts and beholdeness, lower the thresholds and eliminate incentives and reward to excel. I want to equip the officers with Tasers. Democrats oppose Tasers and many oppose any increase numbers of officers or even their presence. Small Businesses are under increasing pressure from so many regulations, fees and mandates, which democrats want to increase. Too many are failing or forced to leave the city. Republicans are pro-business and want to limit or reduce government mandates pushing financial stress on those businesses.Suzyloftus, Author At Vote Suzy Loftus For San Francisco DA | Page 2 Of 5
They support a free market. The democrats fully support Sanctuary City. The candidate elected will only serve until the next election in November, , but could be re-elected twice, resulting in the mayor serving nearly 10 years. Public matching funds will be available to certain candidates which will then be used to help finance their campaign. I am also a founding member of the San Francisco Progressive Alliance which was recently formed to help align the multiple economic, social, racial, and environmental justice organizations in San Francisco. The progressives Supervisors, led by David Campos, introduced common sense regulations to require short-term rental platforms to verify that their hosts were registered with the City.- However, it is challenging to place most San Francisco politicians into one category or the other because Jane Kim and David Chiu both sponsored the Twitter Tax Break legislation along with then-Mayor Ed Lee against the concerns of progressive Supervisor John Avalos in
- Examiner Endorsements: U. This funding is a vital investment to maintain and grow a healthy school district in a city that struggles to welcome and care for families and children. It must pass by 55 percent of the vote. With development booming, student enrollment is expected to overflow classrooms within the next decade unless the district builds new schools. The planned districtwide arts institute would include moving the Ruth Asawa to a former high school building on Van Ness Avenue, between Hayes and Fell streets, which damage from the Loma Prieta Earthquake made unsuitable for students.
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