Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani (D-Livingston, near Merced), a leader in promoting the development of California's first-ever high-speed rail system, will speak about the project's progress and challenges.  Local aspects and impacts will be addressed. Additional speaker on this topic TBD. As always, Q&A will follow the presentation.

Further discussion of the Campaign for New Priorities is also on the agenda, with Sandra Schwartz returning to answer questions.

If time permits, we may also have a quick discussion and vote on the CA DISCLOSE Act, legislation about to move through the Assembly. The Club has already endorsed a resolution supporting the concept: the public should be informed who is really paying for political ads - clearly and unequivocally, on the ads themselves. Yours truly will answer questions.

Apropos of all this endorsing, and because of concerns raised by members at the last meeting, we will also be considering amending the Bylaws to address PHDC's endorsement process with respect to non-election issues.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 3rd, 6:45pm sign in & socialize, 7:00pm start
WHERE: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St

Saturday, April 23, 10am - 6pm, Earth Day SF in Civic Center Plaza. A multi-cultural music festival and sustainable living roadshow with international keynote speakers on multiple stages and eco-zones filled with all kinds of groups and activities. The focus is activating the public to pursue effective green solutions and integrate these sustainable practices into everyday life.

Saturday, April 23, 1 - 3pm, CA DISCLOSE Act Campaign Kickoff. If you want to help combat crimes against democracy such as the Supreme Court's devastating Citizens United decision, and if you believe everyone has a right to know who's really paying for political ads, join the campaign to Stop Hidden Influence with the California DISCLOSE Act. The SF Working Group of the CA Clean Money Campaign will hold a strategy meeting at the Potrero Branch Library, 1616 20th St between Connecticut & Arkansas. Rsvp or questions: 648-6740. 

Monday, April 25, 1pm - 5pm (or earlier). Rescheduling of Alemany Farm tour and workday, 700 Alemany Blvd. Get your hands dirty getting familiar with this successful nearby urban farm. If you need a ride, carpools are forming, meeting at 12:45. Email Emily if you want to go.

Sunday, May 8, 11am - 4pm. Sunday Streets in the Mission will stretch along Valencia from Duboce to 24th, then east along 24th to Hampshire. If you would like to sign up for an hour or two of voter reg and outreach at the Club's table (exact location TBD), please email Monisha.

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, Aug 30. Mayoral Candidate Forum, co-sponsored by PHDC and the Potrero Boosters. Stay tuned for details.

Sandra Schwartz, Peace Education Coordinator at the American Friends Service Committee, introduced the Campaign for New Priorities, which involves ending pointless wars, cutting the Pentagon's budget, and re-directing the funds to actual human needs. The Club voted to table a motion to endorse its principles until the May 3rd meeting, to give members more time to consider the issues.

Alysabeth Alexander, Political Action Chair of SEIU Local 1021, discussed the Fight for a Fair Economy for working families and the whole endangered middle class, in Wisconsin and closer to home.

Bill Barnes was elected to fill the position of 1st VP/Membership Chair, vacated when Isaac Bowers moved to DC.

Supervisor Malia Cohen joined us to discuss the latest at City Hall - mainly the Mid-Market Payroll Tax Exemption decision. Supervisor Cohen has graciously agreed to show up quarterly to fill us in.

All speakers' presentations included typically lively Q&A. Photos can be seen on our web site.