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JUNE 2011 NEWSLETTER
This issue is dedicated to the two San Francisco Firefighters, Vincent Perez and Tony Valerio,
who lost their lives serving our city.
Invitations: Join me in the Juneteenth and Pride Parades
On June 18, there will be a celebration and parade on Fillmore Street for Juneteenth, the annual
commemoration of the release of Texas slaves in June 1865.
June 26 is the annual San Francisco Pride Parade on Market Street to celebrate the vibrant
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. My contingency will be with the LGBTAsian Pacific Americans from Visitacion Valley on a cable car.
I am excited to be participating in these upcoming parades, and I would love for you to join meas we march together. For more information or to RSVP to either event please call (415) 554-7670 or e-mail [email protected].
Hearing on Muni T-Line I have called a hearing to discuss the performance of the Muni T-Line. Specifically, the hearingwill explore how effective the line has been in providing reliable transit service to neighborhoodsof the southeast part of the City. While service has improved since the opening of the T-line,other technical and operational issues remain that negatively impact the average speed andreliability of the light rail route. It is important for City officials to hear directly from residentsand workers who use the T-line regularly. Please join the conversation by participating in thehearing on:
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Monday, June 201:00pmRoom 262, City Hall
If you are unable to attend the hearing in person, you may submitwritten comments to:
Alisa SomeraClerk of the Land Use Committee1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244San Francisco, CA [email protected]
National Association of Insurance Women Luncheon On Thursday, May 19, I spoke at the San Francisco Chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women’s luncheon. This was a great opportunity to speak to women in the insuranceindustry and hear first hand about the challenges they face.
NLC Reception On Thursday, June 2, I spoke at the New Leaders Council reception about my experiences overthe past five months on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. I shared insights into howfuture leaders can be more effective and have a greater impact on the city by becoming moreinvolved in their communities. It was encouraging to speak with so many leaders in SanFrancisco.
Emerge Graduation Ceremony On Saturday, June 11, I attended the Emerge graduation ceremony in San Mateo. It was anhonor to congratulate my fellow Emerge graduates. I was inspired listening to these women'sstories and I left feeling hopeful knowing that so many of these women will become publicservants. I am committed to helping elect women to office.
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This Place Matters Competition
The Bayview Opera House is one of the 100 finalists in the "This Place Matters" competition of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The voting period is the month of June and thehistoric building with the most votes will win the grand prize of $25,000. If the Bayview OperaHouse wins, all proceeds will be used to support the Dare to Dream ARTS youth enrichmentprogram.
The Bayview Opera House has made great strides towards preserving the building and itsheritage this past year, and was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places on March23, 2011. Please click here to VOTE and show that the Bayview Opera House is important to
the Bayview community and the children of District 10. For additional information about theBayview Opera House and the competition please click here.
District Office Hours
On Saturday, June 11, from 10:00am -12:00pm I held District Office hours at the Asian PacificAmerican Community Center located in Visitacion Valley. I met with several D10 residents andhad an open dialogue about their concerns and priorities for the community. I always enjoyhosting the District Office Hours, and hearing what you have to say. If you were not able tomeet with me this time, be sure to join me next month. For additional details about DistrictOffice Hours please contact Eddie McCaffrey at (415) 692-3556.
BMAGIC Community Calendar I am always pleased to serve the residents of D10 in any way I can. I encourage you view TheBMAGIC community calendar by clicking here. The calendar is a valuable resource for anyonelooking for a job, educational and training opportunities, housing, and ways to become moreengaged in the neighborhood. This calendar shows just how vibrant and prosperous District 10
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Day celebration at City Hall. It was a beautiful gala sponsored by the Philippine ConsulateGeneral in City Hall with dancers and festive cultural decorations. Mabuhay!!
Tour of Local PDR (Production, Distribution, Repair) Businesses
Kate Sofis, from SF Made, took me on a tour of local businesses along the Central Waterfrontincluding McRosekey Mattress Company and Rickshaw Bagworks (pictured above). Follow theSFMade link for more information about how to continue to support our local businesses:www.sfmade.com
100 Black Men of American Welcome to California Reception Mayor Ed Lee and I co-hosted a reception for the national organization, 100 Black Men of America, to kick-off the 25
thAnnual National Convention. We were joined by a couple hundred
people, many of whom were visiting from out of state. The event was in the Rotunda of CityHall and it was a great opportunity to showcase the good work that 100 Black Men are doing
nationwide as well as the tourist opportunities in San Francisco.
Potrero Boosters Awards Banquet
On Tuesday, May 31, I attended the Potrero Boosters Awards Banquet at the UCSF Mission BayCampus. It was great fun and I had the privilege of swearing-in the incoming Board. Sincere
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thanks to the immediate past president, Audrey Cole, for all of her work and dedication.Congratulations and a warm welcome to Boosters President Tony Kelly.
Memorial Day Parade On Monday, May 30, I attended the Memorial Day parade in the Presidio hosted by Mayor EdLee. The parade was lead by pipes and drums of the 191st Army Band and was followed by aprogram featuring music, a color guard, and remarks by both civilian and military dignitaries.The program concluded with a 21-gun salute. I attended with colleagues and members of thecommunity; it was a nice opportunity to join veterans and the community to honor and rememberthose lost in service.
Victim Services Division
The Office of District Attorney George Gascón, Victim Services Divisions was created toprovide hope and help for victims and witnesses of crime. The Victim Services Division holdsdrop-in visits every Tuesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Southeast Community Centerlocated at 1800 Oakdale Street in San Francisco. If you have any questions you may call (415)553-9040.
Bridge to Success Summer Program
On Monday, June 13, I joined Mayor Edwin Lee, Commissioner Hydra Mendoza, and Microsoftin announcing a technology grant of $500,000 in software and $15,000 in computers that will
directly support the students of the Bridge to Success Summer Program and San FranciscoUnified School District (SFUSD) schools. I congratulated the students for their successes andencouraged them to continue their hard work in the future.
SF Board of Education Adopts K8 Feeder Patterns for Middle School Assignments On June 14, 2011, the San Francisco Board of Education approved a new student assignmentprocess for middle school enrollment that includes elementary-to-middle school K8 feederpatterns. Beginning this fall, families will still submit their preferred choices for their child’s
middle school placement. However, when the number of requests for a school is greater than thenumber of seats available, the district will use the following preferences as a tiebreaker:
1) students who have an older sibling attending the school already, followed by2) students enrolled in an elementary school that is one of the K8 feeder schools, and then3) students living in areas of the city with the lowest average test scores (known as CTIP1).
Beginning in 2017, students exiting 5th grade will receive an initial 6th grade offer to enroll intheir K8 feeder school, after which parents can apply to another middle school if they prefer.More information can be found at the district web site: http://www.sfusd.edu/ .
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I am always looking forward to keeping in touch. Please feel free to call (415-692-3556) oremail me with your thoughts and ideas on how we can build a stronger, more united community.Best regards,
Malia Cohen
Supervisor, District 10
City and County of San Francisco
