2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but we also had a lot of amazing wins. From choosing our new District 1 Supervisor to taking back the White House, we should be proud of everything we accomplished despite of all of the hardships we endured.

They say that hindsight is 2020. And while 2021 has had a rough start, we have so much to be hopeful for this year! While we still can't be together in person, we can still get together online. Join us for our annual Winter Social to kick of the coming year!

Suggested Donation:

$20

$10 for students/seniors/financial hardship.

Your donation counts towards your RDDC membership.

Join RDDC as we get back into swing with our first virtual General Membership meeting since the beginning of Shelter in place. To participate in this meeting, please register here.

We will be discussing ballot measures A-L (San Francisco), RR (Regional), and 14-24 State) at this meeting. After the meeting we will be sending a ballot to all members in good standing to vote on these measures, as well as candidates for City College Board of Trustees and San Francisco Board of Education. Recommendations for College Board and School Board will be made by the board; however, we encourage members to view the interviews before voting if needed.

Candidates for SFBOE are:
Matt Alexander, Andrew Alston, Kevine Boggess, Alida Fisher, Jenny Lam (incumbent), Michelle Parker, Nick Rothman, Mark Sanchez (incumbent)

Candidates for City College BOT are:
Aliya Christie, Anita Martinez, Victor Olivieri, Jeanette Quick, Geramye Teeter, Tom Temprano (incumbent), Shanell Williams (incumbent), Alan Wong, and Han Zou.

If you would like to view the summary of ballot measures at our General Meeting, please view the recording here.

We have also created this guide.

The RDDC Board will be interviewing candidates for the San Francisco Board of Education. While the interviews will not be open to our general membership, they will be live-streamed via Facebook Live. We will be taking questions solicited from members to be asked during the interview. If you have a question, please send them to hello@rddcsf.com.

Candidates will be interviewed based on their questionnaire, member-submitted questions, and confirmation of registration as a Democrat. Members are encouraged to view the interviews as we will be sending an electronic secret ballot out on the 27th.

Candidates whoa re qualified for the ballot are are:
Matt Alexander, Andrew Alston, Kevine Boggess, Alida Fisher, Paul Kangas, Jenny Lam (incumbent), Genevieve Lawrence, Michelle Parker, Nick Rothman, Mark Sanchez (incumbent)

Candidates who have turned in questionnaires, and who have been verified as a registered member of the Democratic Party will be interviewed:

• Matt Alexander

• Andrew Alston

• Kevine Boggess

• Alida Fisher

• Jenny lam

• Michelle Parker

• Nick Rothman

• Mark Sanchez*

You can view candidate surveys here.

You may view the interviews here.
*Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, Mark Sanchez was interviewed following our College Board Candidates. If you would like to view Mark’s interview, please review the College Board interviews. He is the last person interviewed.

The RDDC Board will be interviewing candidates for the San Francisco City College Board of Trustees. While the interviews will not be open to our general membership, they will be live-streamed via Facebook Live. We will be taking questions solicited from members to be asked during the interview. If you have a question, please send them to hello@rddcsf.com.

Candidates will be interviewed based on their questionnaire, member-submitted questions, and confirmation of registration as a Democrat. Members are encouraged to view the interviews as we will be sending an electronic secret ballot out on the 27th.

Candidates who are qualified for the ballot are are:
Dominic Ashe, Aliya Christie, Dawson Cooper, Marie Hurabiell, Anita Martinez, Victor Olivieri, Jeanette Quick, Geramye Teeter, Tom Temprano (incumbent), Shanell Williams (incumbent), Alan Wong, and Han Zou. See Less

Candidates who have turned in questionnaires, and who have been verified as a registered member of the Democratic Party will be interviewed:

• Aliya Chisti

• Anita Martinez

• Victor Olivieri

• Jeanette Quick

• Geramye Teeter

• Tom Temprano

• Shanell Williams*

• Alan Wong

• Han Zou

You can view candidate surveys here.

You can view candidate interviews here.

*Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, Shanell Williams was interviewed with our Board of Education Candidates. If you would like to view Shanell’s interview, please review the Board of Education interviews. She is the second candidate interviewed.

It's nearly time to vote on our endorsements for the 2020 primary election in March! Event is free and open to all.

We'll have candidates for the Democratic County Central Committee, representatives from the congressional race, and more!

Family-friends, refreshments provided, and an all-round great time to connect with politics and your neighbors!

Members in good standing will vote for their choices upon leaving the event.

2020 will be a transformational year - get involved and start locally!

Starting the new year with RDDC gets you in as a voting member to fully take part and fulfill your new years resolution to be more active in the community.

The event is free and people are encouraged to re-up their membership dues or join - at a discounted rate!

We'll be mobilizing to nominate a progressive Democratic Presidential nominee, working to bump Trump from the White House, and fighting right here at home on the issues most important to us. There is no better time to get involved!

Sponsor - $300: Gets you a banner at the event, a shout out at the event and a than-you message on Facebook.

Supporter - $150: Gets you a shout out at the event and a than-you message on Facebook.

We're getting to work to make Chesa Boudin our next District Attorney! Join us Thursday evening for a phone bank - bring a cell phone and stay as long or as short as you can. Every call helps!

Join BART Director Janice Li at our next meeting to discuss what the agency is up to and what might be next long-term for the region's transportation.

Have A Heart will also be there to check in on their work in the Richmond District.

We look forward to seeing you!

Argonne Clubhouse is at 18th Ave & Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121.

Now that we had a chance to connect with candidates and ballot measures for the November election it's time to make our endorsements! And what better way to do them then we some good pub food and a decent drink, alcoholic or otherwise!

We'll do this with our friends so we can share our thoughts on candidates and measures and share in some friendly debate. Don't miss out!

The Election Fair is an opportunity for individuals to talk to candidates and ballot measure supporters and opponents ahead of the November 2019 election.

A great chance to meet your neighbors and refreshments will be provided!

Come out and celebrate progressive organizing in the Richmond District! Your contribution covers food and drink all night and supports our independent activism. Get your tickers or sponsorship here!

Tickets
$85: General Admission
$45: Seniors, Students, & Low Income

Sponsorships
$200: Friend of RDDC (includes 2 tickets & recognition by the Club President)
$500: Golden Gate Sponsor (includes 4 tickets, name in program & recognition by the Club President)
$1,000: Land's End Sponsor (includes 6 tickets your name in the program, a banner at the event, & recognition by the Club President)

Purchase your tickets or sponsorships by clicking here or by mailing a check to the address below:

Richmond District Democratic Club
P.O. Box 591053
San Francisco, CA 94159

Agenda:

1. Manohar Raju, San Francisoc's Public Defender

2. Resolution Regarding Goals for State Legislation Encouraging Dense, Transit-Oriented Development

3. Resolution to Support the  the Secure the VOTE (“Voter-verified Open-source paper ballot Transparent Elections) Act (AB1784)

4. Resolution to Support the "30x30" Campaign for Better Transit

1. Board & Officer Elections
2. Bylaw Amendments
3. Assemblymember Phil Ting
4. Resolution on State Housing Density Legislation (SB 50)
5. Resolution on Murals in Public Schools
6. Adjournment

Do you have a resolution to be more directly involved in politics in 2019? A perfect way to start the New Year is to join your Democrat comrades at our Start of the Year Social!

Our annual membership event is an opportunity for members to renew, bring friends, and discuss our local, state and national activism. What do YOU want to see in our community?

Come renew your dues, eat some food, and share a drink! Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

RDDC Membership
Membership benefits include voting privileges (including on club endorsements), key updates, and invitations to special events. Your contribution helps keep westside progressive activism moving!

Membership Levels:
$20: Regular Membership
$30: Couple's Membership
$10: Senior/Student/ Hardship Discount Membership

Join us in helping flip Congress from red to blue! We'll have a good time as we work to take DC back.

Come whenever, for as long as you like!

2390 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94114

Join us for a canvass in support of our school board candidates, Alison Collins, Gabriela López, and Faauuga Moliga on Sunday, 9/23 from 10:00am to 12:30pm. We'll start our at the Farmers Market in front of Cumaica Coffee at the corner of 3rd Ave. This will give candidates an opportunity to do visibility as well!

Come out and celebrate progressive organizing in the Richmond District! Your contribution earns food, beer, and wine all night and supports our independent activism. Get your tickers or sponsorship now!

Tickets
$85: General Admission
$45: Seniors, Students, & Low Income

Sponsorships
$200: Friend of RDDC (includes 2 tickets & recognition by the Club President)
$500: Golden Gate Sponsor (includes 4 tickets, name in program & recognition by the Club President)
$1,000: Land's End Sponsor (includes 6 tickets your name in the program, a banner at the event, & recognition by the Club President)

Purchase your tickets or sponsorships by clicking here or by mailing a check to the address below:

Richmond District Democratic Club
775 5th Ave, #2
San Francisco, CA 94118

We'll be meeting in the Argonne Clubhouse, 463 18th Ave! On the agenda is supporting statewide campaign public financing, funding for middle school Q Groups, and support for ranked-choice voting.

We'll also be discussing our 2018 Summer Soiree and our endorsement process for the November election.