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Maxwell the Supervisor that does nothing for her Community
Maxwell has not seemed to notice that there is an out of control murder rate in her district. The prevalence of drug dealers because there are no other jobs available, (30% unemployment rate) despite all the millions being spent by a whole raft of public agencies not to mention private operations.
Maxwell has not seemed to notice that there is an out of control murder rate in her district. The abundance of drug dealers because there are no other jobs available, (30% unemployment rate) despite all the millions being spent by a whole raft of public agencies, not to mention private operations. Developers are getting away with murder, no enforcement of Federal MBE, WBE goals. Lack of accessibility except for former Willie Brown connected people, and special interest. A total lack of taking a direct stand for her district, look at Maxwell’s voting record. All of the candidates that ran against her before rolled their votes over to her to fight the machine, once Maxwell got in a change took place she became part of the machine that she swore to fight, ask the former District 10 supervisoral candidates if they had the opportunity to release their votes to Maxwell again if they would do it? She always seems to be a day late and a dollar short unless it is taking a stance for special interest. The small group of people she labels as wanting her out of office is comprised of 15,000 signatures that didn’t qualify and over 5,000 that their signatures should qualify for her recall taking both numbers together is over 20,000 showing people in her District want her OUT. They gave her a chance when they let her run unopposed hoping for change but it was to no avail. She by no means is even close to walking in her mother’s footsteps (Enola), she fought for her community Sophie seems to like turning her back on people in Public Housing and low income anybody who is not financially connected. That is why we want a new Supervisor who will fight for the Community’s Rights (Civil, Environmental and Economic Rights). Newsom respect the voter rights of District 10 read the current Grand Jury Report.
Peskin confine yourself to your District; remember you saw something when you challenged her for BOS President.
Peskin confine yourself to your District; remember you saw something when you challenged her for BOS President.
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The Low-Income Community of Color ,94124, 94134, 94107, Did Not Touch or See Any of This Money. This is just one of many reasons why the Low-Income Community wants Supervisor Maxwell Recalled. Supervisor Maxwell Doesn't Repersent District 10 voters, but She Repersents the Developers and Big Businesses who Paid her Campaign Bills after her first election in 2000. Supervisor Sophie Maxwell recall must take place in November or the City and County of San Francisco will violate the Civil Rights of every person who sign the Recall Petition.
Environmental Justice Grant Program Newsletter
January 2002
Our Grant Program
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has funded thirteen environmental justice projects in Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill. Grantees include: the Department of Public Health, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Tetra Tech, M.Cubed, Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, Housing Conservation and Development Corporation, Literacy for Environmental Justice, Arc Ecology, Young Community Developers, Health and Environmental Resource Center, Strybing Arboretum Society, Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates, and Trust for Public Land. Projects range from increasing access to health care to increasing energy efficiency. We are pleased to announce that all projects are up and rolling!
Project Updates
Arc Ecology
Arc Ecology is creating a "Community Window" at the Bayview Community Advocates Office on Third street. This "window" will act as an information center to inform residents about the status of the Hunters Point Navy Shipyard clea-up. Arc Ecology will also conduct a technical feasibility study of the removal of Hunters Point shipyard Parcel E Landfill. To date, they have conducted a comprehensive review of current cleanup documents in preparation for comment posting for community review and will have an e-mail address available for comments, questions and concerns. For more information about the Community Window contact Saul Bloom at (415) 495-1786.
Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates (BVHPCA)
BVHPCA is working with DoE to develop a new "Alternative Community Energy (ACE)" project. The goal of the ACE project is to train and employ Bayview Hunters Point residents in the installation of alternative energy systems. As a result of ACE, 54 solar water heaters and 6 solar panels will be installed in Bayview. The ACE project is now getting underway with the hiring of the Program Manager at BVHPCA and the Project Manager at DoE. For additional information, please contact Peter LaBrie at (415) 671-2862.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
DPH has hired four community based organizations to conduct neighborhood specific outreach to increase awareness on low or no cost health care and services, enrollment into health coverage and promotion of preventative health care. DPH conducted training for all agencies and provides technical assistance to the four agencies. Those agencies are the Potrero Hill Family Resource Center, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Sojourner Truth Family Resource Center and Children's Council of San Francisco. To date each of the four agencies have met or exceeded their projected goals for flyer distribution, outreach events and insurance enrollments. To find out more information about enrollment, services or upcoming events contact Jim Soos of DPH at (415) 554- 2627.
Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice
Greenaction is working to educate the Bayview Hunters Point residents on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy, and, for expediting the shutdown of the Hunters Point power plant. Greenaction has conducted extensive research and outreach on these issues. They have developed informational fact sheets and other educational materials and approximately 800 homes and businesses in Bayview Hunters Point have been visited and provided with these materials. Greenaction has also organized several workshops, training, and rallies around energy conservation and the Hunters Point power plant. For additional information, please contact Bradley Angel at (415) 248-5010.
Housing Conservation and Development Corporation (HCDC)
HCDC aims to increase energy efficiency in the Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill neighborhoods through weatherization of buildings, building retrofits and other energy conservation measures. HCDC offers up to $1,000 in free weatherization such as attic insulation and door and window weather stripping. These services could could allow for savings of up to 50% on monthly heating bills and are available now to low-income residents who are eligible. For more information or to schedule an energy audit call Bill Randle at (415) 586-8153.
Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC)
Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC) - HERC's has been awarded a grant to coordinate a needs assessment for the proposed expansion of the Southeast Health Care Facility. Their project is off the ground and gaining much attention. They have been circulating flyers and applications on the project and how to get involved. Outreach packets have been distributed throughout the community to announce job opportunities for this project. Effort has also been extended to the faith-based community to ensure their involvement in this process. The project coordinator has been hired and comes with extensive community organizing experience and legal expertise. For more information about this project, or about employment opportunities please contact the Project Manager, Herman Cowan at (415) 468-4372.
Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ)
LEJ is working with the Port of San Francisco to construct "The Living Classroom". This facility will be a green building at Heron's Head Park and would serve as an ecological education center and community facility. To date, LEJ has collaborated with Sim Van der Ryn architects and has begun the design phase of the project. They have held several community meetings to solicit input for the design of the classroom and the open space which will surround the facility. They are now beginning soil testing and a site analysis report at Heronís Head Park. For information about the Living Classroom contact Dana Lanza at (415) 508-5251.
M.Cubed
M.Cubed has been funded to create an energy cooperative in Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill in order to conserve energy, train and employ low income residents, and reduce air pollution associated with energy generation. M.Cubed has developed draft bylaws, a financing scheme, and an accounting system for the co-op. They have also filed articles of incorporation with the State of California. M.Cubed has held several community meetings to recruit members and has distributed energy efficiency kits to co-op members. They have also developed marketing materials and a website. Please visit http://www.sfpower.org for additional information or contact the San Francisco Community Power Cooperative at (415) 643-9578.
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (PHNH)
PHNH's project entails conserving energy at its two locations in Potrero Hill by conducting building retrofits and installing solar panels and wind turbines. PHNH has successfully installed solar panels at its Headstart Building located at 824 Carolina Street. The Neighborhood House has also purchased and installed a fireplace insert to increase energy efficiency at its 953 DeHaro location. PHNH hosted a media event showcasing the solar panels and conducted outreach to the community regarding energy conservation and efficiency. Please contact Helen Bailon at (415) 826-8080 for additional information regarding the PHNH project or to view The Independentís article about the project.
Strybing Arboretum Society (SAS)
SAS is working with the Park and Recreation Department and the Department of Public Works on an open space enhancement project. This project entails the beautification of parks in the Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill neighborhoods while recruiting, training and employing individuals from the community. To date, the team has completed the recruitment phase and has hired 20 participants, 3 field supervisors and 2 administrators. The in classroom training portion of the program began in early December, with a curriculum that encompassed basic horticulture. Now the participants have begun work in various parks in the two neighborhoods. For more information on this project, contact Michael McKechnie at (415) 661-1316.
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech's plan is to install solar panels and wind turbines at the Enola Maxwell Middle School in Potrero Hill and create an education center around energy conservation, efficiency, and alternative energy. Tetra Tech has developed a conceptual plan for the education center, gathered information for the education center exhibits, and met with middle school teachers to discuss the project. Tetra Tech has also hired a solar subcontractor to install the alternative energy systems. For more information about this project contact Gary Floyd at (415) 974-1221.
Trust for Public Land (TPL)
TPL is working with the Department of Park and Recreation and the Department of Public Works on a massive restoration project to India Basin Shoreline. TPL will be executing the second phase of the project to complete a basketball court, playground and an energy efficient restroom and storage facility. Funding for TPL's project comes from DoE, Goldman Funds and park bond funds. The first and third phases include parking, a picnic area, trails and wetland enhancement. For more information about this project contact Garlen Capita at (415) 495-5660.
Young Community Developers (YCD)
YCD has created Enviro Innovations, a minority business enterprise in the Bayview that does lead abatement and mold and mildew remediation. YCD has completed their tenant improvements to the office space for this business and are researching different environmental remediation bids. They have recruited, trained, and certified residents of the community to run the business and execute the contracts once they are awarded. The team has completed their community needs assessment on mold, mildew and lead and found that 60% of public housing units have moderate to extreme cases of mold and that of the 500 childcare facilities in need of lead abatement, only 10 have been conducted. For more information on this project contact Dwayne Jones at (415) 822-3491.
The Department of the Environment is proud of the groups that have made the Environmental Justice Grant Program a success. Stay tuned for our next issue of "The Environmental Justice Grant Program Newsletter"
The Low-Income Community of Color ,94124, 94134, 94107, Did Not Touch or See Any of This Money. This is just one of many reasons why the Low-Income Community wants Supervisor Maxwell Recalled. Supervisor Maxwell Doesn't Repersent District 10 voters, but She Repersents the Developers and Big Businesses who Paid her Campaign Bills after her first election in 2000. Supervisor Sophie Maxwell recall must take place in November or the City and County of San Francisco will violate the Civil Rights of every person who sign the Recall Petition.
Environmental Justice Grant Program Newsletter
January 2002
Our Grant Program
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has funded thirteen environmental justice projects in Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill. Grantees include: the Department of Public Health, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Tetra Tech, M.Cubed, Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, Housing Conservation and Development Corporation, Literacy for Environmental Justice, Arc Ecology, Young Community Developers, Health and Environmental Resource Center, Strybing Arboretum Society, Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates, and Trust for Public Land. Projects range from increasing access to health care to increasing energy efficiency. We are pleased to announce that all projects are up and rolling!
Project Updates
Arc Ecology
Arc Ecology is creating a "Community Window" at the Bayview Community Advocates Office on Third street. This "window" will act as an information center to inform residents about the status of the Hunters Point Navy Shipyard clea-up. Arc Ecology will also conduct a technical feasibility study of the removal of Hunters Point shipyard Parcel E Landfill. To date, they have conducted a comprehensive review of current cleanup documents in preparation for comment posting for community review and will have an e-mail address available for comments, questions and concerns. For more information about the Community Window contact Saul Bloom at (415) 495-1786.
Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates (BVHPCA)
BVHPCA is working with DoE to develop a new "Alternative Community Energy (ACE)" project. The goal of the ACE project is to train and employ Bayview Hunters Point residents in the installation of alternative energy systems. As a result of ACE, 54 solar water heaters and 6 solar panels will be installed in Bayview. The ACE project is now getting underway with the hiring of the Program Manager at BVHPCA and the Project Manager at DoE. For additional information, please contact Peter LaBrie at (415) 671-2862.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
DPH has hired four community based organizations to conduct neighborhood specific outreach to increase awareness on low or no cost health care and services, enrollment into health coverage and promotion of preventative health care. DPH conducted training for all agencies and provides technical assistance to the four agencies. Those agencies are the Potrero Hill Family Resource Center, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Sojourner Truth Family Resource Center and Children's Council of San Francisco. To date each of the four agencies have met or exceeded their projected goals for flyer distribution, outreach events and insurance enrollments. To find out more information about enrollment, services or upcoming events contact Jim Soos of DPH at (415) 554- 2627.
Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice
Greenaction is working to educate the Bayview Hunters Point residents on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy, and, for expediting the shutdown of the Hunters Point power plant. Greenaction has conducted extensive research and outreach on these issues. They have developed informational fact sheets and other educational materials and approximately 800 homes and businesses in Bayview Hunters Point have been visited and provided with these materials. Greenaction has also organized several workshops, training, and rallies around energy conservation and the Hunters Point power plant. For additional information, please contact Bradley Angel at (415) 248-5010.
Housing Conservation and Development Corporation (HCDC)
HCDC aims to increase energy efficiency in the Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill neighborhoods through weatherization of buildings, building retrofits and other energy conservation measures. HCDC offers up to $1,000 in free weatherization such as attic insulation and door and window weather stripping. These services could could allow for savings of up to 50% on monthly heating bills and are available now to low-income residents who are eligible. For more information or to schedule an energy audit call Bill Randle at (415) 586-8153.
Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC)
Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC) - HERC's has been awarded a grant to coordinate a needs assessment for the proposed expansion of the Southeast Health Care Facility. Their project is off the ground and gaining much attention. They have been circulating flyers and applications on the project and how to get involved. Outreach packets have been distributed throughout the community to announce job opportunities for this project. Effort has also been extended to the faith-based community to ensure their involvement in this process. The project coordinator has been hired and comes with extensive community organizing experience and legal expertise. For more information about this project, or about employment opportunities please contact the Project Manager, Herman Cowan at (415) 468-4372.
Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ)
LEJ is working with the Port of San Francisco to construct "The Living Classroom". This facility will be a green building at Heron's Head Park and would serve as an ecological education center and community facility. To date, LEJ has collaborated with Sim Van der Ryn architects and has begun the design phase of the project. They have held several community meetings to solicit input for the design of the classroom and the open space which will surround the facility. They are now beginning soil testing and a site analysis report at Heronís Head Park. For information about the Living Classroom contact Dana Lanza at (415) 508-5251.
M.Cubed
M.Cubed has been funded to create an energy cooperative in Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill in order to conserve energy, train and employ low income residents, and reduce air pollution associated with energy generation. M.Cubed has developed draft bylaws, a financing scheme, and an accounting system for the co-op. They have also filed articles of incorporation with the State of California. M.Cubed has held several community meetings to recruit members and has distributed energy efficiency kits to co-op members. They have also developed marketing materials and a website. Please visit http://www.sfpower.org for additional information or contact the San Francisco Community Power Cooperative at (415) 643-9578.
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (PHNH)
PHNH's project entails conserving energy at its two locations in Potrero Hill by conducting building retrofits and installing solar panels and wind turbines. PHNH has successfully installed solar panels at its Headstart Building located at 824 Carolina Street. The Neighborhood House has also purchased and installed a fireplace insert to increase energy efficiency at its 953 DeHaro location. PHNH hosted a media event showcasing the solar panels and conducted outreach to the community regarding energy conservation and efficiency. Please contact Helen Bailon at (415) 826-8080 for additional information regarding the PHNH project or to view The Independentís article about the project.
Strybing Arboretum Society (SAS)
SAS is working with the Park and Recreation Department and the Department of Public Works on an open space enhancement project. This project entails the beautification of parks in the Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill neighborhoods while recruiting, training and employing individuals from the community. To date, the team has completed the recruitment phase and has hired 20 participants, 3 field supervisors and 2 administrators. The in classroom training portion of the program began in early December, with a curriculum that encompassed basic horticulture. Now the participants have begun work in various parks in the two neighborhoods. For more information on this project, contact Michael McKechnie at (415) 661-1316.
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech's plan is to install solar panels and wind turbines at the Enola Maxwell Middle School in Potrero Hill and create an education center around energy conservation, efficiency, and alternative energy. Tetra Tech has developed a conceptual plan for the education center, gathered information for the education center exhibits, and met with middle school teachers to discuss the project. Tetra Tech has also hired a solar subcontractor to install the alternative energy systems. For more information about this project contact Gary Floyd at (415) 974-1221.
Trust for Public Land (TPL)
TPL is working with the Department of Park and Recreation and the Department of Public Works on a massive restoration project to India Basin Shoreline. TPL will be executing the second phase of the project to complete a basketball court, playground and an energy efficient restroom and storage facility. Funding for TPL's project comes from DoE, Goldman Funds and park bond funds. The first and third phases include parking, a picnic area, trails and wetland enhancement. For more information about this project contact Garlen Capita at (415) 495-5660.
Young Community Developers (YCD)
YCD has created Enviro Innovations, a minority business enterprise in the Bayview that does lead abatement and mold and mildew remediation. YCD has completed their tenant improvements to the office space for this business and are researching different environmental remediation bids. They have recruited, trained, and certified residents of the community to run the business and execute the contracts once they are awarded. The team has completed their community needs assessment on mold, mildew and lead and found that 60% of public housing units have moderate to extreme cases of mold and that of the 500 childcare facilities in need of lead abatement, only 10 have been conducted. For more information on this project contact Dwayne Jones at (415) 822-3491.
The Department of the Environment is proud of the groups that have made the Environmental Justice Grant Program a success. Stay tuned for our next issue of "The Environmental Justice Grant Program Newsletter"
For more information:
http://temp.sfgov.org/sfenvironment/aboutu...
Ever wonder why NCM is not covering District 10 problems?
Director (John Arntz) announced last evening a contract for Voter outreach with NCM a Bill Lee (City Administrator)sponsored group. No the press is not for sale, just peoples rights.
Director (John Arntz) announced last evening a contract for Voter outreach with NCM a Bill Lee (City Administrator)sponsored group. No the press is not for sale, just peoples rights.
For more information:
http://www.ncmonline.com
Look and see who supported her names like Mohammed Nuru, SLUG etc. will pop up. We know about them from the last Mayoral Race.
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