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These are the SFYR endorsements for this November’s local ballot initiatives and candidates:

Proposition A
General Hospital and Trauma Center Bond: NO ENDORSEMENT
Proposition B
San Francisco Affordable Housing Fund: NO
Proposition C
Prohibition on City Employees Serving as Members of Charter Boards and Commissions: NO
Proposition D
Pier 70 Maritime District Plan Approval: YES
Proposition E
Raising the Number of Signatures Required to Qualify a Recall Petition for a Member of the Board of Supervisors: NO
Proposition F
City Elections in Even-Numbered Years: NO
Proposition G
Retirement System Credit for Unpaid Parental Leave: NO ENDORSEMENT
Proposition H
San Francisco Clean Energy Act: NO
Proposition I
Creating Independent Rate Payer Advocate: NO ENDORSEMENT
Proposition J
Creating a Historic Preservation Commission: NO
Proposition K
Enforcement of Laws Related to Prostitution: NO
Proposition L
Creation of a Community Justice Center: YES
Proposition M
Tenant Rights: NO
Proposition N
Real Property Transfer Tax: NO
Proposition O
Emergency Response Fee Replacement: YES
Proposition P
Transportation Authority Efficiency Measure: YES
Proposition Q
Payroll Expense Tax: NO
Proposition R
Renaming the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant to the George W. Bush Sewage Plant: NO ENDORSEMENT
Proposition S
Set Asides Must Identify Funding Source: NO ENDORSEMENT
Proposition T
Treatment on Demand Act: NO
Proposition U
Funding for Deployment of Armed Forces in Iraq: NO
Proposition V
San Francisco Public High School Students’ JROTC: YES

U.S. Congress, 8th District
Dana Walsh

U.S. Congress, 12th District
Greg Conlon

State Assembly, 12th District
Conchita Applegate

State Assembly, 13th District
Harmeet K. Dhillon

State Senate, 3rd District
Sashi McEntree

Superior Court Judge, Seat 12
Thomas Mellon, Jr.

Board of Education
(Vote for up to 4 candidates)
SUPPORT: Marigrace Cohen, Jill Wynns, Rachel Norton
AVOID: Glenn Davis, Sandra Lee Fewer, Norman Yee, Barbara Lopez

Community College Board
(Vote for up to 4 candidates)
SUPPORT: Roberto Figueroa, Mary T. Hernandez
AVOID: Bruce Wolfe, Chris Jackson

Board of Supervisors

(Ranked-choice voting will be used, so be sure to use your 2nd and 3rd choices to avoid any leftists listed for your district, in addition to voting for our endorsed candidates.)

District 1
Jason Jungreis
AVOID: Eric Mar

District 3
Michael DeNunzio
AVOID: Denise McCarthy, David Chiu, Tony Gantner

District 4
Ron Dudum

District 5
Owen O’Donnell, Rob Anderson (2nd choice)
AVOID: Ross Mirkarimi

District 7
Sean Elsbernd

District 9
AVOID: David Campos, Eric Quezada, Mark Sanchez

District 11
Myrna Lim
AVOID: John Avalos

For any questions regarding endorsements, please contact SFYR Issues Director Alisa Farenzena at issues@sfyr.org or at tonight’s meeting.

Volunteer of the Month: Ed Sheppard

Ed Sheppard, who moved to San Francisco two-years ago, is a proud supporter of Senator McCain. You will always find Ed wearing either a McCain shirt or button. He enjoys engaging in political discussions because it is a great way to find other San Franciscans who are overjoyed to find a like-minded thinker and others who are willing to debate in a civil manner. In two years, Ed has only encountered one “open-minded” individual who tried to take a bite out of Ed’s forearm because he did not agree with his politics.

Ed grew up in Philadelphia and spent his college years in Washington, DC. Upon graduation, he took a job in investment banking in San Francisco. Once he got a little free time, Ed sought to find other Republicans in San Francisco and got involved with the San Francisco Young Republicans. He really enjoyed the grassroots nature of the political activity, recalling that during the recent primary election, phone banking consisted of several McCain supporters getting together on a Saturday to use their free cell phone minutes to make calls to registered voters.

Ed has stepped up to be Deputy County Chair for the McCain campaign, where he will coordinate volunteer activities that will include phone banks consisting of more than “ a couple of guys with free cell phone minutes”! Ed has admired John McCain since the 2000 election citing his:
· Integrity
· Independent Thinking
· Military Record

Ed is also Campaign Manager for Harmeet Dhillon’s race for a seat in the California Assembly (District 13). He believes that Harmeet has a good opportunity because Tom Ammiamo is not particularly well liked. Likewise, Ed is optimistic that Nancy Pelosi’s lack of popularity, combined with votes that will go to Cindy Sheehan, will provide Dana Walsh with an opportunity in the race for the 8th District Seat in the US Congress. You will also find Ed cheering on Greg Conlon in his race for the 12th Congressional District seat and Conchita Applegate in her race for Assembly District 13.

San Francisco needs more young Republicans like Ed Sheppard!

From: SF Republican, Volume 2 Issue 8, Thursday, September 11, 2008
http://www.imakenews.com/sfgop/e_article001195978.cfm?x=bdlGb9R,b9sF87qW

Please come join us to watch the next presidential debate.

When: Tuesday, October 7th at 5:30 pm

The debate starts at 6.

Where: Jones — 2400 Lombard at Scott

http://www.jones-sf.com/

Hope to see everyone there!