John deCastro of Repair California gave a comprehensive overview of the movement to call a "limited" Constitutional Convention, only focused on governance issues. The campaign is collecting signatures for the November ballot - and did so that night.

Caroline Bird and Andie Grace of the new Starr King Openspace Board spoke about the serpentine grassland habitat belonging to all the residents of Potrero Hill, which has seen exciting changes recently both in the structure of the nonprofit and in the stewardship of the land. Contacts were made, volunteers were activated.

More candidates for Supervisor of District 10: February 2nd, we heard from Espanola Jackson, Tony Kelly, and Lynette Sweet. Stay tuned - more to come. Later in the year we'll present at least one candidate forum. For audios of all 13 candidate introductions to date, scroll down the website homepage.

PHDC's 2010 Executive Committee was elected (from left): Treasurer, Pat Cleveland; Second Vice-President/Political Action Chair, Bill Barnes; First Vice-President/Membership Chair, DeWitt Lacy; Secretary, Rachel Schapira; Webmaster (a new position established after membership voted to amend the Bylaws earlier in the evening), Quint King; President, Joni Eisen.

The meeting ended with a whole slew of announcements - check out the audio and photo page of the meeting for the details.

FEB 15, Monday, 9:30AM-7PM. Strategy Conference of liberals and progressives to "Support Obama to BE the Obama Americans Voted For" (another focus: corporations are not actually people), at the University of San Francisco, McLaren Hall, Conference Center (on campus near Fulton & Clayton). Sponsored by Tikkun and the Network of Spiritual Progressives. $30 and up, sliding scale.

FEB 16, Tuesday. Deadline to apply online for the new Citizens Redistricting Commission, created by the 2008 passage of state Proposition 11. The applicant pool needs more women and people of color! Obviously, a diverse applicant pool ensures a diverse commission, and anyone can apply. PHDC-endorsed.

FEB 17, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30PM. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Ami Bera (running for Congress in CA Dist 3) cocktail meet and greet about Democratic strategy for the mid-term election. Hosted by Joe Alioto-Veronese in downtown SF. Rsvp for address. Free.

FEB 18, Thursday, 7-9PM. Disussion of the Hunters Point Draft Environmental Impact Report, led by independent technical advisor Wilma Subra, PhD, provided by the EPA. Center for Self Improvement and Community Development, 5048 3rd St.

FEB 20, Saturday, 9AM-noon. Starr King Openspace workday. Meet on Carolina across from Starr King Elementary.

FEB 21, Sunday, 1:00-3:00PM. Campaign Kickoff for Prop 15, California Fair Elections Act, for public financing of Sec of State campaigns. Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, others. Main Library, 100 larkin St downstairs. Free. PHDC-endorsed.

FEB 23, Tuesday, 6:30-9:00PM. Rebuild Potrero Town Hall Meeting, final Master Plan presentation for the redevelopment of Potrero Terrace & Annex, and celebration. Replaces the monthly Boosters meeting, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro. Free.

FEB 24, Wednesday, 8AM-10PM. Support The Edible Schoolyard at the Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in Hunters Point by shopping at Whole Foods Potrero store. 5% total sales at Whole Foods, 450 Rhode Island, will be donated to the garden program.

FEB 27, Saturday, 4-9PM. Blues, Beer, & BBQ at the Nabe, featuring Bobby Welch & The Smooth Blues Band. Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St. $25 includes BBQ dinner. For more info, call 415-826-8080. PHDC-sponsored.

ALL MONTH. Gather signatures to Restore Majority Rule. To get petitions, email Chandra or call her at 415-563-1177. PHDC-endorsed.

India Basin is the waterfront neighborhood that spans from Heron's Head Park (formerly Pier 98) to the Hunters Point Shipyard, and from the hilltop to the shore. This shoreline remains largely undeveloped, and the neighborhood underserved. India Basin Neighborhood Association will present their Shoreline Community Vision, promoting comprehensive planning, economic success, environmental protections, transportation improvements, and recreational opportunities.
 
Other topics TBA. It's a possibility that we'll begin the endorsement process for the June 8th election.

We might meet yet another candidate for District 10 Supervisor. We'll keep you posted.

WHERE:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St @ Southern Heights
WHEN:  Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7PM