BayAreaGOP

July Newsletter 

Steve Brown for San Jose City Council, District 2

  
Steve Brown wants to put his business and security background to work for the citizens of South San Jose's District Two as their next city council member.
 
As a council member, Steve Brown would focus on fiscal responsibility, safeguarding the city, and employment growth.  His other priorities are vocational education, attracting business, traffic relief, and bipartisanship in city government.
  
In the first round of voting Brown did very well, coming in a very close second to his labor-backed opponent in a four-way race.  He was endorsed by the Santa Clara County Republican Party and co-endorsed by the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  
District Two straddles Highway 101 in south San Jose and includes the  Edenvale, Santa Teresa, and Coyote Valley areas.  (See the map.)
 
Steve Brown has worked in positions managing global security programs for some of the world's largest tech companies.  He founded his own security consultation company, which has grown to employ some 120 people across four states.
 
Steve gained national attention in 2012 when he intervened in the escape of armed bank
robbers in District 2 after they robbed a Bank of America.  He captured and subdued a suspect.  (See the video.)  He was subsequently awarded the Ross Donald Good Citizen
Award by the San Jose Police Department.

Steve Brown first arrived in San Jose in 1990.  He attended Santa Teresa High School in
District 2, where he met Rosa, his future wife.  After graduating in 1993 Steve
interned with District 2 City Councilmember Charlotte Powers as a community worker.
 
As a college student he went on to work for the San Jose Police Department, through
Mayor Susan Hammer's Gang Taskforce, as a Community Worker counseling at risk youth in South San Jose. Additionally, Steve worked for the Oak Grove Unified School District at
Bernal Intermediate School, as a Guidance Aide.
 
In 1996, Steve graduated from the Police Academy (self sponsored) and started a career in global security within the world of Silicon Valley tech, where he quickly moved up
through the ranks.
 
Steve tells voters, "I grew up in San Jose. I graduated from Santa Teresa High. I met my wife, built a business, and am raising my family here. That is why I am committed to listening to my neighbors and working hard every day to make this city better and safer for them - and you."
 
 Steve and his wife Rosa live in South San Jose.  They have two children.
 
You can find out more about Steve Brown on his campaign website.

   
 
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July, 2016Luis Buhler, Publisher
   

27 Bay Area Republicans Make Top Two,
More Will Run in Local Races
  
In the June 7th primary election 27 Bay Area Republican candidates reached the top two runoff in the 12 counties covered by BayAreaGOP, according to results as of this writing.  Republican candidates advanced to the November runoff in 16 legislative seats and 11 congressional seats.  San Mateo County's Angel Cardenas qualified by write-in for Congressional District 14. 

Impressive results came from the East Bay where Assembly Member Catharine Baker bested her opponent by 6 percent in a race that will be rerun in November.  Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen won reelection unopposed.

In the San Jose City Council races two Republicans won outright, and two others head to a November runoff.  Incumbent Council Member Johnny Khamis was reelected with a big win.  Lan Diep pulled a big upset by defeating the incumbent with 50.1% of the vote.  In South San Jose's District 2 Steve Brown finished in a near-tie for first.  Dev Davis was the top finisher in Willow Glen's District 6.
 
The Secretary of State will certify results on July 15.  Republican candidates for Congress, Assembly and State Senate are listed on the BayAreaGOP General Election Candidates page.
  
Many more Republicans will be running in local races in the fall.  The filing period will be July 18 to August 12.
  
  
 
  
July Events

        
           
Monday, July 4, 2016 / 9:00 am
Parade route, On The Alameda, San Jose
 
Dev Davis, candidate for San Jose City Council in District 6, will be walking in the Rose, White and Blue Parade and welcomes anyone to join her walking the parade route (1.6 miles).
 
Details: Line up is at 9:00 am, parade starts at 10:00 and goes until 12:00. The parade route runs through the Rose Garden and Shasta/Hanchett Neighborhoods. Enjoy the picnic afterward.
 
RSVP: To Christina Branche at Christina@devdavis.com for meetup details. See the parade route and general details on the parade website.
  
 
Monterey GOP Independence Day Booth
Monday, July 4, 2016 / 9:00 am
Colton Hall, 570 Pacific Street, Monterey
 
Join the Monterey County Republican Party at their booth at the Monterey 4th of July Celebration and street fair. Help with Voter Registration immediately following the Parade 10:30-4:30.
 
To sign up for a volunteer shift, please email executivedirector@montereyrepublicans.org and let them know the time that you can be there. Celebration details.
  
 
Thursday, July 7, 2016 / 4:30 pm
Bay Area Council, 353 Sacramento Street, 10th Fl., San Francisco
 
The Bay Area Council will host a discussion on "Post Brexit: What's Next for the Global Economy?"  Panelists include Scott Anderson, PhD, EVP and Chief Economist of Bank of the West, Sean Randolph, PhD, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute, and Micah Weinberg, PhD, President, Bay Area Council Economic Institute. Reception to follow the discussion.
 
RSVP: Register online for this free event.
  
 
Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Evan Sayet
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 / 6:15 pm
IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
 
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker Evan Sayet. Hear this multifaceted conservative political comedian and author share his views on the language of liberalism. He is also the author of the bestselling book The KinderGarden Eden: How the Modern Liberal Thinks.
 
RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2016 Members - Free; Non-members - $15 online or at the door; $5 for First-time visitors. Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7:00pm.  Learn more on their website.
 
 
San Mateo GOP Jazz, Politics and Wine Reception Featuring Malcomb McGough
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 / 6:00 pm
Home of Greg Conlon, Address available upon RSVP, Atherton
 
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their next Jazz, Politics and Wine Reception featuring Malcomb McGough, California Political and Field Operations Director, Donald Trump for President.
 
RSVP: Register online here. Cost: Regular - $35/person, Young Republican - $20/person.
 
 
Monterey Peninsula RWF Lunch Featuring Lance Izumi
Thursday, July 14, 2016 / 11:30 am
Rancho Caņada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
 
The Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will host a lunch meeting featuring Lance Izumi, Senior Director of Education Studies at the Pacific Research Institute and author of Obama's Education Takeover. His topic will be "Common Core."
 
RSVP: Call Sylvia at (831) 484-1104 or email Cindy at mcrp.cin@gmail.com to make reservations by Monday, July 11. Cost: $22 for members; $25 for non-members. Social begins at 11:30am with lunch and program starting at noon.
  
  
Thursday, July 14, 2016 / 11:30 am
Omni Hotel, 500 California Street, San Francisco
 
The Pacific Research Institute will host a luncheon with special guest John Tamny, Political Economy editor at Forbes, and senior fellow in economics at Reason Foundation. He will discuss his latest book, Who Needs the Fed?
 
RSVP: Register online. Cost: $60 per person. For more information, contact Laura Dannerbeck at ldannerbeck@pacificresearch.org or call (415) 955-6110. A Networking Reception will begin at 11:30am; Lunch and Program at Noon.
  
  
Sonoma County GOP Day at the Range
Saturday, July 16, 2016 / 9:00 am
Circle S Range, 1740 Tomales Road, Petaluma
 
Join the Sonoma County Republican Party for a Day at the Range Shoot and Training fundraiser. They will have trainers on-site with a variety of firearms that you can try, or you may bring your own.
 
RSVP and learn more at this link. Cost: $60. Two hour sessions begin at 9am; 11:30am; 2pm.
    
  
San Mateo GOP Booth at Menlo Summerfest
Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17, 2016
Downtown, Santa Cruz Avenue between El Camino Real and Johnson Street, Menlo Park
 
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17, 10am-6pm at their voter registration booth at the Menlo Summerfest (formerly Connoisseur's Marketplace) festival in Menlo Park. They'll be talking with voters, registering those who aren't registered and spreading the Republican message. To volunteer, sign up here or contact John at johnmcd@hotmail.com or 202-390-7555. Festival website.
 
 
Saturday, July 16, 2016 / 1:00 pm
Home of Don & Nancy Sebastiani, Address available upon RSVP, Sonoma
 
Don Sebastiani Sr. invites you to join United States Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) at a luncheon to support his re-election campaign.
 
RSVP: Reply to Jake Wilkins at (503) 621-4148 or jwilkins@randpaul2016.com. Cost: $500 for Attendees; $1000 for Sponsors, with other Host options.  View the invitation for more details.
 
 
Monday-Thursday, July 18-21, 2016
Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
 
The 41st Republican National Convention will meet in Cleveland Monday-Thursday, July 18-21, 2016 to nominate the Republican candidate for President.  Find out more here.
 
 
Contra Costa GOP Meeting with Sup. Candidate Steve Barr
Thursday, July 28, 2016 / 7:00 pm
Address available upon RSVP, Walnut Creek
 
The Central Committee of the Republican Party of Contra Costa County holds its monthly meeting. Steve Barr, Brentwood City Councilman and candidate for Supervisor in District 3, will be the speaker. RSVP to Fran Cavenaugh at fcavenaugh@rpccc.com for the street address.

     


Calendar
 

This section contains information on county committee meetings, club meetings without a speaker, grassroots activities, etc.

  
  
Thursday, July 7, 2016 / 7:00 pm
Republican Headquarters, 625 Jackson Street, Fairfield
 
The Republican Party of Solano County normally meets on the first Thursday of every month. This is an open public meeting, so bring a friend. Contact them at 707-422-5000.
    
  
Napa GOP Central Committee General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 / 6:00 pm
Round Table Pizza, 3331 Solano Ave, Napa
 
The Napa County Republican Central Committee meets for its general membership meeting, normally on the second Tuesday of the month.  Contact: Glenn Ellen Smith by email or call 707-226-9151.
  
  
Monterey GOP Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 / 5:00 pm
MCRP Headquarters, 1098 Del Monte Ave. #C, Monterey
 
Meet your local Republican leaders. Join the Monterey County Republican Party for their central committee meeting. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help elect Republicans to local office. RSVP to Cindy at cindy@montereyrepublicans.org.
  
  
SFGOP Business Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 / 6:30 pm
West Portal Playground Clubhouse, 131 Lenox Way, San Francisco
 
You are invited to a SFGOP business meeting hosted by the San Francisco Republican Party. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. Committee members business meeting from 6:30 to 7:00pm. Refreshments and discussion from 7:00 to 8:00pm.

  
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 14, 2016 / 7:00 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo
 
The San Mateo County Republican Party will hold their monthly committee meeting - normally the second Thursday of the month. For more information, contact info@smgop.org or 650-931-4596.
  
  
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 / 6:00 pm
Patriot House, 2 Embarcadero Center, Level P, 3rd Fl., San Francisco
 
Join the San Francisco Young Republicans at their monthly third-Tuesday Happy Hour.  For questions, contact president@sfyr.org.
  
  
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 / 6:30 pm
Alameda County Republican Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro
 
This is the monthly leadership meeting of the Alameda County Republican Party.  Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month.
        
 
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 / 7:00 pm
Sonoma County GOP HQ, 1421 Guerneville Road, Suite 110, Santa Rosa
 
Attend the monthly meeting of the Sonoma County Republican Party, normally held on the third Wednesday.  All registered Republicans are welcome to attend. Contact: esgeary@sbcglobal.net.
   
  
San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 / 6:30 pm
The Sausage Factory, rear dining room, 517 Castro Street, San Francisco
 
Join the Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco for their fourth Wednesday monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend. 
 
RSVP: Questions? Contact: Larry Lacko.
  

Marin County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 28, 2016 / 7:00 pm
Marin GOP Victory Headquarters, Location TBA
 
The Marin County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting at their Victory Headquarters, which is set to open immediately after the Republican National Convention. Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month. Members of the public are welcome. Call 415-446-4111 for more information.
Save the Date!
  
  
Patiņo for Union City Council Taco Fundraiser
Saturday, August 6, 2016 / 11:00 am
Kennedy Park Amphitheater, 1333 Decoto Road, Union City
 
Jaime Patiņo invites you to join him in the Amphitheater at Kennedy Park where he will be selling tacos made from scratch by Union City's own - Jesse Mendoza. Elvis Tribute Artist George Silva and his band "The King and Us" will be playing, all to support Jaime's Union City Council race.
 
View the invitation
 
        
Saturday, August 27, 2016 / 11:00 am
Viano Vineyards, 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez
 
The Lamorinda Republican Women Federated invite you to their Summer BBQ and Wine Tasting. Menu: Marinated tri tip, slow smoked pulled pork, tossed green salad, fresh fruit salad, pork bbq beans, rolls and butter. 11:30 Wine Tasting; Lunch at Noon; Music from Noon to 2 pm.
  
RSVP: $35 per person. You must reserve by Friday, August 19, to
 reservations@lamorindarepublicanwomen.org, 925-788-8824, or online so they have a head count. Send checks (payable to LRWF) to: LRWF - Attention ANNE, 20 Trailside Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Please make sure you mail it in time for her to get it by August 19.
  
  
Saturday, August 27, 2016 / 5:00 pm
Estate of Suzanna Cody and Ron Hills, Address available upon RSVP, Saratoga
 
Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women's Annual Stars and Stripes Gala, featuring an evening with appetizers, a gourmet dinner, wine and music under the stars.
 
RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Find out more ...
  
  

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