District 6 Voter Education Forum

What:
District 6 Voter Education Forum

Host:
Alliance for a Better District 6 Board of Directors:
Michael Nulty, President
Dennis Isner, Administrative Officer
Susan Bryan, Treasurer
Marvis Phillips, Safety/Planning Chair
Michael Nulty, Executive Director / Housing Chair

When:
Tuesday, April 8th at 6PM

Where:
Alexander Residence
230 Eddy Street, Community Room
at Taylor Street

Moderator: James Tracy, Community Housing Partnership

Presentations:
-SF Department of Elections on June 3rd Consolidated Primary Election
-Panel Discussion with Superior Court Judges for Office #20
        Daniel Flores
        Carol Kingsley
        Kimberly Williams

Co-Sponsored by:
-Alexander Tenants Association, Inc.
-Alliance for a Better District 6
-Central City Democrats
-North of Market Business Association
-Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco
-Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
-Tip Top Market


Details:
June 3rd Consolidated Election Presentations updates and panel discussion. For detail call (415) 820-1560.

Note: Alliance for a Better District 6 activates our members with opportunities to get involved. Whether it's a forum on the future of Central Market, a design of new building complex, our ongoing recognition award ceremonies, or a policy meeting, we have dozens of new opportunities for you to get engaged. Join us!

Refreshments provided.

Candidate Meet & Greet

Candidate Meet and Greet
Elected officials, candidates, residents, merchants & other community members are invited! The event will be held on the Mezzanine of Sam's Cable Car Lounge.

Where: Sam's Cable Car Lounge
Location: 222 Powell Street @ O'Farrell Street
When: Wednesday Match 26th, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details: All Candidates for the June 2014 and November 2014 Ballot are encouraged and invited to attend. Elected officials, candidates, residents, merchants & other community members are invited! The event will be held on the Mezzanine of Sam's Cable Car Lounge. This event is not wheel chair accessible. This event is open to the public.

Co-Hosted by:

Alliance for a Better District 6 http://allianceforabetterdistrict6.blogspot.com/
Central City Democrats http://centralcitydemocrats.blogspot.com/
North of Market Business Association http://nomba.cfsites.org/
Sam Cable Car Lounge http://www.samscablecarlounge.com/

15th ABD6 Gathering Invite

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

The Alliance for A Better District 6, a District 6 neighborhood improvement association will host it's 15th annual event. ABD6 works with diverse people and organizations to strengthen our neighborhoods.

What:

Election of officers, presentations, and review of 2013.

When:

Friday, January 31, 2014 at 6PM

Where:

201 Turk Street Family Apartments

201 Turk Street, Community Room

at Jones Street

Presentations:

-210 Jones Street (Former Manor House Restaurant)

-222 Hyde Type 42 liquor License doing business as The Basement

-508 4th Street Place of Entertainment Permit doing business as The Drake

-186 2nd Street Type 21 & 41 License doing business as SoMa Restaurant Group, Inc.

Guest Speaker:

Discussion on possible community planning process for proposed developments legislation

Details:

Refreshments and door prizes. For detail call (415) 820-1560.

Host:

Alliance for a Better District 6 Board of Directors:

Michael Nulty, Executive Vice President

Dennis Isner, Administrative Officer

Susan Bryan, Treasurer

Marvis Phillips, Safety/Planning Chair

Michael Nulty, Executive Director / Housing Chair

Note: Alliance for a Better District 6 activates our members with opportunities to get involved. Whether it's a forum on the future of Central Market, a design of new building complex, our ongoing recognition award ceremonies, or a policy

meeting, we have dozens of new opportunities for you to get engaged. Join us!

To RSVP go to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1396706987246344/

Come celebrate the Holiday Season!
5th Annial Holiday Party
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 6PM to 8PM
Where: The Swig Bar at 561 Geary Street and Mason Street
What: Food, Door Prizes, Recognition Awards Ceremony, and Social Networking

Co-Sponsors (partial list):
Alliance for a Better District 6
Central City Democrats
Daldas Grocer

Michael Nulty
North of Market Business Associations
Sam's Cable Car Lounge
Susan Bryan
Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco
Tip Top Market
The Swig Bar
Translink Limo

AWARD HONOREES:

North of Market Business Association's 2013 Businesses of the Year Honorees:

Cafe Mason
Central Towers Market
Colin Hussey Event Photography
Farmerbrown Restaurant
Lisa For Hair
Max Muscle on Polk
Monarch
UPS Store at Opera Plaza

North of Market Business Association's 2013 Community Impact Awardees:
De Marillac Academy
Optometrist Jack Sinow, OD

North of Market Business Association
NOMBA performs activities that would be unduly costly or time-consuming for an individual small business to perform by itself, including advocacy work, information gathering, networking, providing access to elected officials, representing small business interests at decision-making policy meetings, producing social gatherings, research, and monitoring business practices.

North of Market Business Association (NOMBA) is an unincorporated membership association organized to improve the commercial environment within North of Market area of San Francisco. NOMBA works to boost North of Market's image, connect neighborhood merchants and increase business opportunities.

Neighborhoods and Streets within District 6

District 6 boundaries include:

North of Market, South of Market, Union Square, Lower Polk, Lower Nob Hill, Civic Center, part of Financial District, Inner Mission, South Beach, Mission Bay, Yerba Buena Island, Treasure Island and Western Addition.

Where in San Francisco is District 6?

This map shows you what part of San Franisco is District 6.

What Alliance for A Better District 6 is all about:

Alliance for a Better District 6 is the voice of San Franisco's downtown. Our mission is to improve the quality of San Francisco urban life by:

• protecting public spaces and historical assets

• supporting pedestrian-oriented development policies

• addressing safety and public nuisance concerns

• encouraging mixed-use residential development

• Designing and implementing programs which develop a sense of community within ABD6 boundaries

• forming alliances with other organizations and individuals that share ABD6 interests

To contact us:

Alliance for a Better District 6

P.O. Box 420782

San Francisco, CA 94142-0782

(415) 820-1560

(415) 820-1565 - Fax

E-Mail: sf_district6@yahoo.com

2013-14 Alliance for a Better District 6 Board Members & Committee Chairs

Michael Nulty, President
Dennis Isner, Administrative Officer

Susan Bryan, Treasurer
Marvis Phillips, Parliamentarian
Michael Pedersen, Air Horn Abatement Chair

Marvis Phillips, Safety/Planning Chair

Susan Bryan, Fundraising Chair

Michael Nulty, Housing Chair
Michael Nulty, Executive Director


*Each Board of Director member/Committee Chair has a web link attached to their name to learn more about each member.

Revitalization of Central City

Community creating partnerships with residents and community groups opens the doors for more small business opportunities which create a stronger Central City for all.

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The aim of the group is to promote communication amongst members on topics of interest. There are many common issues that the Supervisorial District 6 has. Everyone is encouraged to organize activities or to post useful information that will benefit your fellow neighbors. Join us and be apart of the solution.

Jim Meko is honored with Jim Berk Memorial Award

In photo Michael Nulty, President of Alliance for A Better District 6 presents Jim Meko with the 1st Jim Berk Memorial Award for his lifetime of leadership and public service to the diverse communities of San Francisco. Also in picture is Captain Daniel McDonagh of Southern Station. Award presentation was apart of the Alliance’s annual meeting on January 8th, 2008.

If You Are Going To San Francisco

Installation of Little Saigon Lion Statues

3-29-07 Plastic Bag Ban

ABD6 winner of 2008 Safety Network Community Leadership Award

2008 Safety Network Community Leadership Awards

Info on Executive Director

1-17-08 San Francisco Nightlife Summit

Online Petitions:

Open Space Petition:
http://www.petitiononline.com/TLspace/petition.html
TNT Petition:
http://www.petitiononline.com/TNT/petition.html
Full Service Post Office Petition:
http://www.petitiononline.com/101Hyde/petition.html

Alliance for A Better District 6 sponsored blogs:

Cadillac Hotel Centennial
http://cadillachotelcentennial.blogspot.com/

TNT & San Francisco Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee
http://sfsafetycommittee.blogspot.com/

TNT & San Francisco Police Commission
http://sfpolicecommission.blogspot.com/

TNT & Hyde/Turk Street Stop
http://19polkbusshelter.blogspot.com/

Post Office Patrons
http://postofficepatrons.blogspot.com/

10th Anniversary of Tenant Associations Coalition
http://10thanniversarytac.blogspot.com/

9th Anniversary of Tenant Associations Coalition
http://9thanniversarytac.blogspot.com/

Tenderloin Transportation Plan
http://transportationplan.blogspot.com/

2008 Ribbon Cuttings

201 Turk Coomunity Room Ribbon cutting & 125 Mason Street Family Housing Ribbon cutting

Safe Haven Locations and Map

Safe Havens:
Safe Havens are neighborhood points of refuge for children and seniors to use if they are feeling vulnerable on the streets of the Tenderloin. To get more information please contact me, Dina Hilliard at http://us.f827.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=dina@safetynetwork.org or call (415) 538-8100 x204

Locations (Refer to Map above):
1
Gene Friend Recreation Center 270 6th Street
2
City Produce 174 6th street
3
San Cristina Hotel 1000 Market
4
Ambassador Hotel 50 Mason
5
TNDC admin office (201 Eddy) 201 Eddy St.
6
TNDC admin office (215 Taylor) 215 Taylor
7
Youth With a Mission 357 Ellis St.
8
Downtown Grocery 289 Eddy St.
9
201 Turk Street Apartments 201 Turk St.
10
TL Community Benefit District 118 Jones St.
11
Boys and Girls Club 115 Jones St.
12
St. Boniface Church 133 Golden Gate Avenue
13
Art Studio/CCHH 146 Leavenworth Street
13
CCHH Men's Shelter 146 Leavenworth Street
14
Shi-yu Lang YMCA - youth deparment 220 Golden Gate Avenue
15
Hospitality House 290 Turk St.
16
Empire Market 399 Eddy St.
17
Senator Hotel 519 Ellis St.
18
Wild Awakenings Café 142 Mc Allister Street
19
Morty's Deli 280 Golden Gate Ave
20
Central City SRO Collaborative 259 Hyde St.
21
Coalition On Homelessness 468 Turk St.
22
Iroquois Hotel 835 O' Farrell Street

www.sfsafehaven.org

Community Cameras are they solving crime?

Go to this video link

2-14-08 Establishing Retail Services at 101 Hyde Hearing at City Hall

For more details on establishing a full service post office in Civic Center go to:

http://postofficepatrons.blogspot.com/

Today's Weather

San Francisco.vi

NORCOTICS PROSECUTION

SIRENS (NOISE POLLUTION)

2-26-08 City Attorney Neli Palma says good bye

Police crackdown on drug dealing

Captain Gary Jimenez, Commander of the Tenderloin Police Station

Chris Daly legislating Foot Patrols in SoMa & Tenderloin

Ross Mirkarimi on Police Foot Patrols

Michael Nulty, President of Alliance for a Better District 6 reads commemorative plaque to Captain Jimenez

Michael Nulty reads inscription of commemorative plaque to Captain Jimenez

George Dias, Vice President of Alliance for a Better District 6 reads certificate of honor to Captain Jimenez

George Dias reads certificate of honor wording to Captain Jimenez

Captain Jimenez asks the Police Commissioners if he can accept Alliance for a Better District 6's Certificate of Honor

Steve Conley reads Achievement Award wording to Southern Station's Captain McDonagh

Achievement Award for Captain McDonagh and Southern Station Officers

San Francisco Police Metro Division Map and Contact Info

The Metro Division is comprised of five district stations encompassing downtown San Francisco. Areas and neighborhoods serviced include the Marina, Civic Center, North Beach, Chinatown, Tenderloin, South of Market, and the Mission district.

Central Police Station
766 Vallejo Street
(415) 315-2400

Mission Police Station
630 Valencia Street
(415) 558-5400

Northern Police Station
1125 Fillmore Street
(415) 614-3400

Southern Police Station
850 Bryant Street
(415) 553-1373

Tenderloin Police Station
301 Eddy Street
(415) 345-7300

Building Family Housing on Mason Street

Mint Plaza Opening Ceremony, Chris Daly

San Francisco Community Benefit Districts Map

Downtown Community Benefit Districts Map

Central Market Community Benefit District


North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District


Union Square Business Improvement District


Yerba Buena Alliance

Central Market Community Benefit District Map

Community Justice Center

Community Justice Center Needs Assessment Report:
Tenderloin, South of Market, Civic Center, and Union Square

http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/courts/divisions/Collaborative_Justice/SF_needs_assess_report.pdf

http://www.sfgov.org/site/courts_page.asp?id=68785

http://www.sfcollaborativejustice.blogspot.com/

Bikes Belong In Traffic - SFPD Training Video

Wave of development could sweep through four eastern neighborhoods

A building boom in San Francisco’s east side could start within a year, with white-collar jobs and thousands of new homes expected to replace dwindling industrial jobs in a sweeping 2,200-acre rezoning proposal ready to be debated by city leaders after nine years of planning efforts.
The 1,373-page draft Eastern Neighborhood plan — which will guide the future development of areas including the Central Waterfront, Potrero Hill, the Mission and some part of the South of Market neighborhood — goes before The City’s Planning Commission today.
The plan, if eventually adopted by the Board of Supervisors, is expected to reduce the amount of light industry in those areas, by allowing increased housing density and building heights, and changing building rules.
If the plan is approved, higher-density homes could be built in the neighborhoods to house more than 20,000 new residents by 2025 — a 30 percent population rise, according to findings in a draft environmental impact report.

Uptown Tenderloin Walking Map

Housing Forum Sponsored by Alliance for a Better District 6

12-7-03 Mid-Market Project Area Committee is being discussed on how it will provide future housing opportunities.

ABD6 has memberships with:

Neighborhood Empowerment Network

South of Market Business Association

North of Market Business Association

Alliance for a Better District 6 History

The Alliance for a Better District 6 (ABD6) was formed in October 1999, initially as an effort to respond to the change in the manner in which candidates were elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The election in 2000 would mark a return to district elections, where candidates would be elected from a particular district instead of campaigning city-wide. Given this change at the Board of Supervisors, community activists and community based organizations seized this opportunity to create a community platform for the new district. From this grassroots endeavor to represent the interests of low income residents in what would become District 6 and to find common ground between residents and other stakeholders came the Alliance for a Better District 6.

From its inception, ABD6 has been at the forefront of the struggle to incorporate the interests of District 6’s low income households into San Francisco public, social and land use policy. The community platform that ABD6 created was endorsed by all 17 candidates that ran for Supervisor in District 6 in 2000. In 2002 ABD6 submitted its proposal for changes to the boundaries of District 6 with the intent to prevent the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods from being split. As the District 6 map attests, the effort of ABD6 was successful.

ABD6 partnered with KPFA 94.1 FM to jointly host the Tenderloin Summit 2002 and with KPFA 94.1FM and a local business owner to jointly host the Tenderloin Summit 2004. These events, broadcast live over the airwaves, provided a community forum to discuss such topics as the living conditions in Single Room Occupancy Hotels (District 6 has the most SRO Hotels in the San Francisco), crime and public safety, at risk and youth of color, homelessness, and quality of life issues for seniors and those with disabilities. The Summits were very well attended, with over 120 participants at each.

In June 2005, ABD6 co-sponsored the Emergency Vehicles Sirens Community Forum. This Forum served as a means for the residents of Lower Nob Hill, the Tenderloin, and the Mid Market (all areas in District 6) to voice their concerns over the excessive noise from the continual and excessive use of air horns and sirens on the part of emergency vehicles. This Forum was attended by either the Directors or high level staff of the San Francisco Fire Department, the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Emergency Services “911 Dispatch”, Department of Environment, Department of Parking & Traffic, Mayor Office of Neighborhood Services, with representatives from both Supervisor’s Chris Daly and Aaron Peskin’s Office and over 70 residents from District 6.

ABD6 also led the fight against the removal of half the bus stops along the Geary Corridor. This Corridor provides residents of the Tenderloin access to supermarkets, medical facilities, and other necessities of life. The efforts of ABD6 limited the elimination of bus stops to only 3 stops out of a proposed 6. The efforts also led to the inclusion of ABD6 members onto the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee for the Geary Bus Rapid Transit project and the Tenderloin/Little Saigon Neighborhood Transportation study. More importantly, the San Francisco’s transportation bureaucracy realizes that any transportation changes to the Tenderloin must be made with the input and approval of the residents of the Tenderloin.

ABD6 also participates in tree planting efforts with organizations such as the Friends of the Urban Forest; its executive officers are Board Members of the North of Market Community Benefits District; it played an integral role in the decision to site a San Francisco Police Department station in the Tenderloin; and it continues to serve the interests of lower income residents of District 6 by actively monitoring land use decisions by the San Francisco Planning Commission, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, and private developers.

As shown by its achievements, the purpose of ABD6 is to empower people who live, work or have an interest in improving the quality of live in District 6; to resolve problems affecting District 6 and Citywide and to achieve these results by consensus. The underlying belief of ABD6 is that government at all levels must be responsive and accountable to the needs of all people, particularly those who are under served and under represented. ABD6 is a non-partisan unincorporated civic association.