2025 San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club Executive Board Election

Congratulations to the following individuals who won their election last night and got elected to be on the San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club's Executive Board!

President - Leah Lacroix

Vice President - Rosario Cervantes

Treasurer - Robert Lehman

Parliamentarian - Alida Fisher

President Leah Lacroix will appoint the following executive board members: Secretary, Communications Chair, Membership Chair, Social Chair, Outreach Chair, and At-Large. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in getting appointed to the Executive Board.  

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94139192028?pwd=zshWeY7REm3wY1vMknYrb1Zva6kA7q.1

Agenda:

• Update and Q & A with Supervisor Chen
  
  
  • Crocker Amazon update
  • Small business corridor update
  • Note: a representative from Supervisor Chen's office may speak in the event of urgent City business
• Membership vote on the Code of Conduct or Sexual Assault and Harassment for
  
  
  • This is a continuation of the discussion at the February 2025 meeting
  • Review the proposed Code of Conduct as a PDF here:
    • Code of Conduct and Policies for Sexual Assault and Harassment for the San Francisco Democratic Party
  • All San Francisco Democratic Clubs must comply with the SF Democratic Party code of conduct for Sexual Assault and Harassment to be chartered as an official Democratic Club
• SF District 11 Democratic Club Officer Elections
  
  
  • nominations were opened at the February 19, 2025 membership meeting
  • nominations will close Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 pm
  • email nominations to [email protected] by Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 pm
  • members in good standing* may nominate other members in good standing or self-nominate
• Fundraiser and Event Planning
  
  
  • SF D11 Semi-Annual Dinner proposal for the first Friday in June during even years.
  • SF D11 Semi-Annual Picnic proposal for the first Monday in September (Labor Day) during odd years. 
  • The December Holiday Event on the first Sunday of December will remain the same (Dec. 7, 2025) 
  • Regular Membership Meetings are scheduled for February, April, September and November
  • Endorsement Meetings are scheduled with membership meetings on an as-needed basis.
    
    
    • e.g., January meeting in a primary year

*members in good standing = enrolled, dues-paying, D11-residing members of one month or more 

The PAC committee conducted interviews on Saturday, Aug 24, Sunday, Aug 25, and Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The District 11 Democratic Club general membership will cast their endorsement vote on the November 2024 election on September 7, 2024 following the Candidate Forum.  We had a joint Voter Education Forum with the SF D11 Council on September 7th were members had the opportunity to hear from candidates and ballot measures. 

Per the bylaws of the District 11 Democratic Club, all ballot measures must receive a simple majority (50%+1) in order to receive an endorsement or recommendation. If the ballot measure did not reach this threshold, the recommendation will be listed as “No Position”. 

Section 6 of our bylaws states that candidates must receive 60% of votes cast to receive an endorsement or recommendation. Per the authority granted in Article 8 Section 2 of our bylaws, the Executive Board voted to suspend the 60% threshold for candidates races for the November 2024 PAC recommendations only. This motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 3 absent. Please note, this decision was made with careful consideration and after robust deliberation. 

The 60% threshold remains for the SF D11 Dems endorsement vote that took place on September 7th.

On August 8th the PAC committee sent all candidates seeking office and approved ballot measures our endorsement questionnaire. The questionnaires were due on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11:55pm. We stated in our communications that in order to be considered for an endorsement and participate in our PAC process – including participate in interviews, be considered for a PAC recommendation, and be able to be invited to present at the Sept 7th candidate forum – one must submit a questionnaire. We made all reasonable efforts to connect with every candidate and measures listed on the November 2024 ballot, and accommodated all requests to submit a questionnaire past the original deadline up until August 30th. Additionally, only candidates that are registered Democrats were considered for endorsement.

The PAC committee conducted interviews on Saturday, Aug 24, Sunday, Aug 25, and Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The District 11 Democratic Club general membership will cast their endorsement vote on the November 2024 election on September 7, 2024 following the Candidate Forum.  

Per the bylaws of the District 11 Democratic Club, all ballot measures must receive a simple majority (50%+1) in order to receive an endorsement or recommendation. If the ballot measure did not reach this threshold, the recommendation will be listed as “No Position”. 

Section 6 of our bylaws states that candidates must receive 60% of votes cast to receive an endorsement or recommendation. Per the authority granted in Article 8 Section 2 of our bylaws, the Executive Board voted to suspend the 60% threshold for candidates races for the November 2024 PAC recommendations only. This motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 3 absent. Please note, this decision was made with careful consideration and after robust deliberation. 

The 60% threshold remains for the SF D11 Dems endorsement vote taking place on September 7th.

Candidate questionnaires 

Ballot Measure questionnaires and info sheets 

Candidates that did not submit a questionnaire: 

• Mark Farrell (Mayor), Brooke Jenkins (DA), Michael Lai (D11), Oscar Flores (D11), Paul Miyamoto (Sheriff), Michael Juan (Sheriff), Lefteris Eleftheriou (BOE), Ann Hsu (BOE), Madeline Krantz (BOE), Deldelp Medina (BOE), Min Chang (BOE), Paige Bailey (CCSF), Murrell Green (CCSF), Ben Kaplan (CCSF), Leanna Louie (CCSF), William Nocera (CCSF), John Schneider (CCSF)

Candidates who are not registered democrats, therefore cannot be considered for endorsement recommendation:

• Roger Marenco (D11), Jose Morales (D11), and Min Chang (BOE)

With all this in mind, we present to you our recommendations for the November 2024 ballot.

Democratically yours, 

San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club PAC Committee

JOIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT 11 DEMOCRATIC CLUB

CONTINUING MEMBERS CAN ALSO PAY DUES TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP HERE.

You can join the S.F. District 11 Democratic club or renew your existing membership from this page. There are two types of membership, Regular and Associate. Membership, dues, and voting privileges are documented in full in the Club's Constitution and Bylaws.  To become a member, follow these steps:

1.  Complete the online application form. 
2.  Pay the appropriate dues as listed below, either by paying through ActBlue or mailing your check to S.F. D11 Democratic Club, P.O. Box 12175, San Francisco, CA 94112

Dues: All members, Regular and Associate, shall pay the following dues per year:

1. $20.00 for an individual;
2. $25.00 for a couple;
3. $10.00 for an individual who is 65 years or older or youth under 21 years of age.
4. $15.00 for a couple, at least one of whom is 65 years or older.

Membership Term: The membership year is the same as the calendar year.

Regular membership is open to any residents of San Francisco Supervisorial District 11 who are registered Democrats according to the official registration in the published precinct files issued by the Registrar of Voters of San Francisco City & County. 

Continuing Members are those regular members in good standing the prior calendar year. 

Additional categories of Membership:

Youth Membership: Membership is open to any District 11 residents of at least 17 years of age who declare their intention to register as Democrats when eligible and do so within one month of attaining their 18th birthday. 

Immigrant Membership: District 11 residents in the process of naturalization who declare their intentions to register as Democrats and do so within one month after attaining legal status, shall be eligible for membership in the Club.

Associate Membership: Non-voting membership is open to Registered Democrats who are not residents of District 11.

March 5, 2024 District 11 PAC Recommendations for Endorsements

On December 9, 2023  the District 11 Democratic Club’s PAC had interviews with candidates and measure campaigns. It was a long day, but here are our recommendations  for the 2024 March Primary election.

Please visit the Endorsements Page for more information on the March 2024 endorsements. 

San Francisco Local Candidates:

• DCCC AD-17
  
  
  • Gloria Berry
  • John Avalos
  • Peter Gallotta
  • Patrick Bell
  • Joshua Rudy Ochoa
  • Jane Kim
  • Jeremy Lee
  • Michael Nguyen
  • Sydney Simpson
  • Adolfo Velasquez
  • Emma Heiken
  • Sal Rosselli

• DCCC AD-19
  
  
  • Gordon Mar
  • Hene Kelly
  • Leah LaCroix
  • Mano Raju
  • Sandra Lee Fewer
  • Queena Chen
  • Greg Hardeman
  • Natalie Gee
  • Connie Chan
  • Frances Hsieh

During our January 10th, 2024 meeting, candidates who were not recommended can participate in speaking to our membership directly. Candidates Vick Chung, Anita Martinez, and Kristin Hardy submitted questionnaires, but did not get the PAC recommendation. 

• Superior Court Judge Seat 1
  
  
  • Michael I. Begert

• Superior Court Judge Seat 13
  • Patrick Thompson

• CA State Assembly, 19
  
  
  • No Recommendation

• CA State Assembly, 17
  
  
  • No Recommendation

• CA State Senate District Seat 11
  
  
  • No Recommendation

• U.S. Congressional Seat 11
  
  
  • Nancy Pelosi

• U.S. Congressional Seat 15
  
  
  • No Recommendation

Those with no recommendation, candidates will be invited to speak at the January 10th meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT 11 DEMOCRATIC CLUB MARCH 2024 PRE-ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION

It's election season again! Are you ready? The San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club is gearing up for the March 5, 2024 Primary. We have a lot on the ballot:

Federal contests:

• President
• United States Senator (Full Term)
• United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term)
• United States Representative in Congress, Districts 11 and 15

State and regional contests:

• State Senator, District 11
• State Assemblymember, Districts 17 and 19
• State and regional ballot measures

Local contests:

• Party Central Committee
• Judges of the San Francisco Superior Court
• Local ballot measures

List of those running: https://sf.gov/reports/march-2024/candidates-march-5-2024-presidential-primary-election

Interested in learning more about our endorsement process? Check out the endorsements tab for more information.

San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club March 2024 Pre-Endorsement Information

It's election season again! Are you ready? The San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club is gearing up for the March 5, 2024 Primary. We have a lot on the ballot:

Federal contests:

• President
• United States Senator (Full Term)
• United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term)
• United States Representative in Congress, Districts 11 and 15

State and regional contests:

• State Senator, District 11
• State Assemblymember, Districts 17 and 19
• State and regional ballot measures

Local contests:

• Party Central Committee
• Judges of the San Francisco Superior Court
• Local ballot measures

List of those running: https://sf.gov/reports/march-2024/candidates-march-5-2024-presidential-primary-election

Questionnaire Information

Below will be the information regarding the March 2024 Endorsement Questionnaire:

Questionnaire for Candidates - https://forms.gle/RgbEW4MtynwCDzGw7

Questionnaire for Proposition/Measurers - https://forms.gle/CuXgVM8fvbcnwZu57 

The questionnaire is due on Friday December 8, 2023, by 11:55pm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Your answers will help the SF D11 Democratic Club Executive Board with their recommendations to the membership at our official membership endorsement meeting in January 2024.

Once you submit the questionnaire, we will schedule a time to interview you. Interviews will be on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday December 10.

The District 11 Town Hall will be on January 10, 2024 where our membership will make the final decision on the official D11 Democratic Club endorsement. All candidates are welcome to attend the District 11 Town Hall. 

Our eboard recommendations will be posted on our website by 11:55 pm on or before Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and our official SF D11 Democratic Club endorsements will be posted by mid-January 2024.

If you have any questions, please email Alondra our PAC Chair at [email protected].

Register for ADEMs!

In January, California Democrats can vote in the Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMs) for delegates to the California Democratic Party (CDP).

What is ADEMs?

ADEMS stands for Assembly Delegates. Assembly Delegates heavily influence the Democratic Party's endorsements for state and federal offices. They also have the opportunity to join CDP committees and influence the CDP political and policy agendas. 

Why is it important to participate in the voting for Assembly Delegates?

It’s important that we vote for Assembly Delegates who will represent us on issues we care about and will push the CDP to follow through with their policy initiatives. 

Key Dates:

We encourage all Democrats to register for a mail ballot by December 31. Voters will receive their ballots in January, and they must return ballots by January 31.

Vote by Mail

If you like the experience of voting in person, to register for in person voting must happen by January 22nd. 

Vote in Person

Who is Running?

AD-17 Candidates

AD- 17 Candidate Statements

AD-19 Candidates

AD-19 Candidate Statements

Weekend of January 7th and 8th In-Person Open Voting and Registration:

Saturday, January 7th AD-17 Voting 10 am - 2 pm 

1167 Mission St #2. San Francisco, CA 94103

Sunday, January 8th AD-19 and AD-17 Voting 12 pm - 4 pm

145 Lake Merced Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

Want more information about ADEMs? Check out their website here.