1.  I was at last week's community building meeting w/ the Mayor at his HQ, where he told me that education reform - in reference to low income/at risk youth schools, where we have totally neglected the Latino and African American populace - will take 20 years.  While I am a realist, this projection is unacceptable - to put it mildly.  The fact that we even have low-income schools is a ridiculous notion for a city with such business and real estate wealth.  I suggested adopting a school model from a succesful state, such as Minnesota.  I feel a complete Read This Posty »

Dear Mayor,  As you know, a lot of young people in the Bay Area, and particularly in San Francisco love to skateboard!!  Our city attracts lots of skateboarders because of its beauty and terrain.  The current skateboard park at Crocker Amazon is not good because it doesn’t cater to skaters of different proficiency levels.  In addition, the location is incredibly windy!  Please help youth keep out of trouble while practicing a healthy and demanding sport.  On behalf of San Francisco youth, I urge you to allocate money in the budget to build a new skateboard park!  Thanks! Claudia Read This Posty »