So, the neighborhood meeting was a big success last night. More than 30 people came out to meet and share their concerns with Mayor Newsom despite the crappy weather.  I forgot my camera, but I was like, I have a cell phone that will do. The pictures didn't turn out that bad. I got skills.   Residents had a lot of questions. The first half hour or so was spent on WiFi, people kept asking why the Google - Earthlink deal hasn't been approved yet. Hmm...well that sure is a good question. Mayor Newsom also talked up his digital inclusion plan, which Read This Post »

So, it's a little after 5 PM, we have a neighborhood meeting tonight with Mayor Newsom at the Headquarters. Things kick off around 6:30 -- this is a chance for residents in the Sutter and Van Ness area to talk to the Mayor face to face. Many of the people we are expecting to show have lived in this area for a very long time, so it will be interesting what they have to say. It's going to be very informal and comfortable. Check out the new couches we picked up. Nice. Hopefully, people will not be daunted my the Read This Post »

The Newsom '07 campaign decided on Friday to make Waldeck's it's official office supply store. Waldeck's, a San Francisco staple is one of a growing number of local businesses that have been certified green by the Bay Area Green Business Program. It's an easy decision to make, a smart business move and helps protect our environment. To be certified green, participants must be in compliance with all regulations and meet program standards for conserving resources, reducing pollution and minimizing waste. Be sure to shop only at green businesses. For a full list of green businesses in the Bay Area go Read This Post »

I've been having a lazy Sunday. So, I was trying to think of a politican that had a goate. I am drawing a blank. Hmm... What else I just came back from an indoor soccer game. We won.  I rode to the game on my fiancees Pink Cruiser bike. It was a smooth ride. I looked pretty good. One guy driving along complemented me, screaming out, "Nice bike." I told him, "You know it." Watched the Ohio St - Michigan game. Odom is incredible. I don't see the Buckeyes being stopped. On Friday I was taking the train and struck up a Read This Post »

I'm about to have my first blogging seminar at the campaign HQ. Claudine Cheng and Jim Walchob are stopping by so I can set them up with their very own ActLocallySF blogs. Jake and Aaron have been blogging so they got me in the mood. Very exciting. Read This Post »

Gavin thanks supporters and they respond with raucous applause!! Gavin says he is ready to fight for a second term.  "You haven't seen nothing yet...Thank you for believing in me" Read This Post »

18,000 people have helped those who are less fortunate with Project Homeless Connect. Gavin says SF is going to be first city in country to provide universal healthcare coverage for people (0-25yrs) in the US...and SF is going to be first city to provide universal coverage to every man, woman, and child. We are going to be first city to provide universal afterschool for the kids of San Francisco Read This Post »

I had to fight my way through the crowd to get a shot of Gavin addressing his supporters. Newsom '07. It's on. Gavin says he's going to continue to fight for people who need us...we cannot walk away. Read This Post »

Supervisor Dufty is warming up the crowd. ActLocallySF contributor Cliff Waldeck and his family Read This Post »

Gavin is shaking hands about to make his way to the podium to get things going. A future Newsom supporter Read This Post »

It's just about 1PM and Gavin has entered the building. There are couple hundred supporters who have come to kick things off for Newsom '07. Read This Post »

The place is getting packed... people are hanging outside. Senator Burton has stopped by to show his support for Gavin Sarah Reid on sign duty Read This Post »

The HQ's is getting packed. Theo Liotsakis and his son Paul are helping to make sure they've got some signs. Read This Post »

People are arriving. Come on down and meet the Mayor.   Volunteer signing up to do some phone banking. Read This Post »

Jake rallying the troops before people show... Need to grab some food. I am very hungry. We have cookies. Yumm... Read This Post »

People are starting to trickle in...30 minutes 'til we open up to the public. Going to go move some tables. Read This Post »

All right I helped put some signs up. Back to blogging. Rich Laconte, "mike check...check...check." I was hoping for a song. Read This Post »

We're starting to set things up for the Headquarters opening at 1320 Sutter. The place is looking good if I do say so myself. All right I'm going to go help Aaron...more later.   Read This Post »

I'm Brian Purchia, the Editor at actlocallysf.org. Welcome to my blog! Read This Post »