Politics (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... are almost all people of color, mostly women, and mostly making less than $50,000 a year. Sup. John Avalos has proposed that the city take $7 million out of reserves to save their jobs. That’s a temporary fix -- in the long run, San Francisco needs to raise taxes to get some more revenue in, or at least do layoffs more equitably . The Avalos legislation requires eight votes....
San Francisco FYI net (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
On Saturday attended Community meeting held at Louis Sutter Clubhouse in McLaren Park organized by Supervisor John Avalos with city agencies, neighborhood groups and event promoters involved in the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater to brainstorm on how they could work together to improve the amphitheater activity and bring people to McLaren Park. People offered to help with fundraising, setting...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... - one shy of what is required under the City Charter. Voting for the measure were Supervisors John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Eric Mar and Ross Mirkarimi. Opposed were Supervisors Michela Alioto-Pier, Carmen Chu, Sean Elsbernd and Sophie Maxwell. Like many controversial decisions at City Hall, nothing is settled easily. The board voted to cancel the...
San Francisco FYI net (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
... It is perfectly legal. Come testify and show your support for legislation introduced by Supervisor John Avalos that will extend "Just Cause" eviction protections to renters in post-79 buildings. Supported by SF Tenants Union , St Peters Housing Committee , Housing Righ ts Committee of San Francisco Information : Sara@hrcsf.org Supervisor Michela Alioto -Pier When : November...
Indybay newswire (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Supervisor John Avalos and Chris Daly have proposed legislation to avoid the layoffs and stop the bumping. Citywide layoffs and bumping has created a massive crisis disproportionately affecting women, people of color and negatively affecting services. On Wednesday, November 4, we need hundreds of SEIU 1021 members to mobilize for a press conference and to pack-up the budget hearing chamber...
San Francisco FYI net (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... press conference at 10:30 prior to Budget Committee of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor John Avalos has introduced a supplemental that would restore those who had been deskilled last year, and Supervisor Daly has introduced a supplemental that will save the people who are about to be deskilled. SPUR - Post Election Recap When: November 4, 2009 - Wednesday 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Where...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... cuts that are coming down are going to be very disruptive to services across the city," Supervisor John Avalos said in reference to the impending use of bumping rights. He also voiced concern for the health care employees who will perform the same work they do now for about 25 percent less pay and those who will be out of a job.Avalos was joined by Supervisor David Campos in...
Politics (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Text and images by Sarah Phelan Sups. David Campos, Ross Mirkarimi and Bevan Dufty shortly after they joined Board President David Chiu and Sups. John Avalos, Eric Mar, Sophie Maxwell and Chris Daly in amending the city's sanctuary policy. Dufty...
Politics (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
... per year, so the income loss is significant. At yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Sups. John Avalos and Chris Daly each pitched ideas that could bump those public health workers’ salaries back up. Avalos’ proposal would bolster the front-line workers’ salaries by skimming some excess from higher-ranking city jobs. “Before cutting vital city services, if the city is...
Politics (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Text and images by Sarah Phelan Civil rights groups celebrated today, as the Board of Supervisors amended the city’s sanctuary policy to ensure that immigrant youth get their day in court before being handed over to the feds for deportation. Under the new policy, which Sup. David Campos, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Sophie Maxwell, Chris Daly, John Avalos, Bevan Dufty and Board President...
ONE (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
These were just a few powerful reasons ONE members joined the San Francisco State University International Relation Student Association, RESULTS, and the Bay Area Interfaith Millennium Development Goals Coalition to Stand Up Against Poverty on the steps of San Francisco City Hall. Standing with City Supervisors David Compos and John Avalos, those historical steps, which have often been...
News (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
... University budget cuts."I am so proud to stand here with you in the fight," District 11 Supervisor John Avalos told the crowd.Avalos asked for a show of hands as to who has resorted to student loans as a way to get through college and spoke of his own experiences as a student and the importance of taking a stand. "I think coming out and showing my support is a way to get the...
