he is one of two lgbt members -- as one of two lgbt members on the board, it is important we work together. scott wiener. >> i could tell you stories of them from law school, but i will not. it is great to work with david to fight for our community, hiv funding. supervisor campos and i were at a regional transportation meeting. a bunch of tea party people came out and told us we were working for the u.n. and were communists and all that. i thought for the millionth time much i love san francisco and could not wait to get back. [applause] i remember in the early 1990's shortly after i came out, marching in my first pride parade in philadelphia with my parents. fast forward almost 20 years, i think of how proud i am to represent district 8

encourage him to make two of the three appointments to be lgbt. when you look at the portion of san francisco that is lgbt, two is much closer to that percentage than one, and i will continue to urge the mayor to do that. we have several qualified candidates come before the rules committee, but i understand that the rules committee had -- it is a real challenge when you have a lot of good candidates coming forward, and i want to thank the committee for its work. supervisor campos: thank you. i do not want to repeat a lot of what has been said. i do think that we had a lot more qualified candidates than we had spots for and perhaps any of us would have made the choices differently. certainly, there are people that i think -- that i would like to see on this task force. i think that in the end, the three people that came out of the committee as a whole are a good representation of san francisco, so i would be supporting that the choice today. i do hope, though, that the mayor does have the opportunity to fill the three spots that he has with a coupl

he is one of two lgbt members -- as one of two lgbt members on the board, it is important we work together. scott wiener. >> i could tell you stories of them from law school, but i will not. it is great to work with david to fight for our community, hiv funding. supervisor campos and i were at a regional transportation meeting. a bunch of tea party people came out and told us we were working for the u.n. and were communists and all that. i thought for the millionth time much i love san francisco and could not wait to get back. [applause] i remember in the early 1990's shortly after i came out, marching in my first pride parade in philadelphia with my parents. fast forward almost 20 years, i think of how proud i am to represent district 8 on the board of supervisors and to be marching on sunday with my community representing district 8. have a wonderful pride weekend. enjoy. [applause] >> some people six months ago said it would not happen. a friend of mine asked if there would be a parade this year. there is going to be a parade every year. how big an organized it will be is a credit to ma

we will talk about the needs of the lgbt community. when we get kicked out -- toledo gets to move back home. also, our issues are your issues. we are you. we represent every community. just today down a little bit. the other rights that other people get for free, it has been making these substantial investments in trying to secure a marriage of quality and repeal the defense of marriage act. to allow us to have the dignity of our nation's largest employer in the military. all of the safety net services, all of that money is gone. we are tattered at the edges and we are coming off at the wheels. we should not have the most vulnerable people in san francisco. it is a luxury for us. what people with hiv/aids need in this town is a job. we need a job. anybody know a disabled person that has a job here? raise your hand. where is it? there are money and services for people to get jobs to serve us, but where are our jobs? that is indicative of some kind of endemic discrimination against creating employment. transgendered people need the jobs.

i also work at the lgbt center. i also think it is an opportunity for people to feel safe in their community. my question is, i distinctly remember not being able to go inside. why is it open to the san francisco unified school district high-school? what was done differently? >> un to the recreation center and there is a wrestling team using the space at the moment? >> it was closed to people like myself. i am wondering what was done differently. >> i am not sure i know enough about the specifics about that particular day. >> it was not a particular day. >> let me repeat where we are at the moment. we are firmly committed to a youth space. we don't support an unstructured for unsupervised where there is no supervision. what we want to bring to the space is a healthy, safe, fun program. some of the programs that i think are being offered include crotty, dance, spoken word. there is a dodge ball and street hockey program going on in the space. >> again, our recreational programming really does want community employmen

we also want to speak to the issue of the myth of lgbt affluence. there is a sense that the community is one of economic privilege when we are not. we largely reflect the world around us and have specific barriers to economic success, including employment, education, lack of access to family support, discrimination areas of housing, many intercepting barriers that particularly impact members of our community. so our program has really been developed to speak to the specific needs of that. we are really pleased to be working for the work force development and our home buyer's program, which is new and growing, and we received strong support from the mayor's office of housing with a program. we are looking at a pretty significant cut of 60% of our economic development program, so she is going to speak a little bit more to that program. >> thank you. i am director of economic development at the lgbt center, and i want to start with the same thank you for the process. i know there have been difficult decisions made about what to do in an arena of increa

lyric, lavender street, market street, bay area positive, lgbt center. district 6 is one of the neighborhoods with the highest number of lgbt youth in san francisco. last year, and is 15% to 20% that reported for our services reported they lived in this district. the number of total the live in the district is unclear because of the lack of comprehensive data in san francisco, but the number is substantial. many that the partnership are working with are facing will double issues, especially transitional age. they are among the most vulnerable and among the least served populations by mainstream agencies. many have left abuses and a supporter homes, dealing with homelessness and affordable housing issues. they have a real need for comprehensive and culturally competent services, and mental health and substance use. as a result, lgbtqq youth are particularly vulnerable because of the budget cuts likely to happen, both because of a lack of culturally competent services and the lack of access for lgbt youtb at many other agencies across the city. lyric alone

toklas lgbt democratic club. he has a knack for asking the right questions. he makes sure all sides of an issue are presented and discussed. [chime] supervisor kim: thank you. our thoughts go up to you and our colleagues for the loss of the public servants here today. i also want to acknowledge -- i know you are here with your granddaughter. >> good afternoon, supervisors. i believe you have extraordinary candidates in front of you, so i don't envy you your. -- in the you hear. i am here to speak for julius turman. i've been honored to serve with him on multiple commissions, in particular san francisco pride, as well as the human-rights commission. i have known him for over 10 years now, and i call him one of my good friends. i believe he never really thought about getting all those awards mentioned earlier, and i believe he's served his community wholeheartedly, because he believes in public service and he believes in serving his community really devotedly. julius is a very intelligent man and he believes in these communities. he mentioned earlier, and he be

she was a group president back in the day, and she also was president of the lgbt democratic club, and that is so i first got to know carol as a very young gay man, new to san francisco and getting involved in the community, and she was one of the real leaders of the organization. over the last 15 years, i have learned an enormous amount from her, not just in politics but what it means to be a dignified leader in the community and really gain people's respect as a leader. carroll has also been very active with the women's building, including efforts to keep a safe space for women, which was a problem awhile back. kathy was a social worker working with disabled adults, and then working with another program. kathy and carol have also worked together to eliminate size discrimination in san francisco. they helped to write to the size demonstration law -- to most -- discrimination law. it has been such an honor, carol, to work with you over the years, and i cannot even imagine lgbt politics in san francisco without you, and i know we have a number of people here today from the club, and whe

the houston has done a great job of beginning lgbt training. there are many examples of cities that do things the right thing -- the right way when interacting. the intent to treat people the same. i would like to point to our community policing model which has too many inconsistencies to be effective at times. also, we look at police officer interactions with african- americans. that should be the same model where there is a police officer interaction with african- americans in the fillmore. they're different people, they're different police -- beliefs. we need to do that kind of research and be that kind of policy implementing body that does that kind of job. as for the taser, i believe very strongly that these are dangerous weapons. they are dangerous weapons that have an unintended consequences that scar and maim and hurt the individuals there used against. they also scar and maim and hurt the police officers that use them. we need to understand those consequences much more deeply. we need -- never mind that we don't have money in the budge

examples of his ability to build bridges between communities, whether it be homeless, immigrants, lgbt. he is the candidate with the skills, the passion, and the perspective to serve on the police commission, and i encourage you to support him. thank you. supervisor kim: thank you. supervisor wiener as a question. supervisor weiner: you mentioned -- the harvey milk club? debate as an organization decide to support his nomination? >>right -- nclr -- >> that was a couple years ago. supervisor wiener: but they have not endorsed him as the candidate for this position? >> not that i am aware of, no. >> i am a san francisco resident, and i've worked for a number of community-based organizations. i have known dated for eight years. initially -- through our legal work. our work has given us an extensive contact with communities interacting with law-enforcement, specifically used, drug users, sex workers. i have also called sfpd on multiple occasions to intervene in conflicts. so i know that david's integrity specifically -- he does appreciate the complexity of the work, but i think that is bal

harris spent decades on the front line of democratic party and lgbt politics. he built a statewide, non- partisan, lgbt political advocacy organization in california and nevada. she got her start as a field organizer. she was chief of staff to supervisor harry britt. she then served in sacramento. she is survived by her partner, and their children, her granddaughter, his siblings, and her mother, who just celebrated her 90th birthday. the rest i submit. >> thank you. supervisor avalos wanted to be re-referred. supervisor avalos: 90. in response to supervisor farrell's hearing request, i would like to partner with him. i like the idea of how we can sustain families in san of francisco, and want to make sure there is part of the frame work around that to look at what is working and how families choose to stay in the city. in my experience, i know a lot of families with young children, even elementary school and middle school kids, who want to make it a go here in san francisco. i think the reason why families stay is such an important thing to consider. if we los

thank you. >> we have a program dedicated to lgbt you. we have liaisons at every middle school and high school, so that is a designated teacher, counselor, social worker that is paid a stipend to be the point person. posters around and have their name on it. typically, the gsa adviser. when we try to do is create a safe space -- space for our gay and lesbian students so they know what teachers to go to and who can be of assistance if they have any questions. social workers and nurses also do coming out groups at high schools. basically, a lot of violence prevention work as well as through media campaigns, which happens in january. april is gay pride month for the district where we do many events to reach out to all of our students. supervisor campos: thank you. >> i am the acting director of community services specialized division at the adult probation department. thank you, vice chair cohen and member campos for allowing the adult probation department to provide testimony today. my supervisor asked me to rent -- then these proceedings.

i helped to build the lgbt community center. i started doing campaigns. i gradually got involved in democratic party politics. i got involved in the alice b. toklas democratic club. i ran for the democratic central committee in 2004. i ended up sharing the committee. it was a gradual process for me. by the time i started thinking about running for supervisor, it made sense because of my involvement in the community and in politics. >> what did you learn from campaigning for supervisor? >> i learned a lot. i knocked on about $15,000. -- i knocked about 15,000 doors. i met a huge number of people. that is the best way to learn about the neighborhood, the city, and what people want and what their concerns are. i feel i can do so much more than before and started campaigning. -- i feel like i know so much more than before i started campaigning. we're all part of the left on the national standard. i am a good liberal democrat. in the san francisco spectrum, and probably considered more middle of the road. -- i am probably considered more middle-of-the-road. i

i was the president of the harvey mlik lgbt law club last year. i am the son of a firefighter. in the brother of the military police officer who was serving the country in japan. my respect for the rule of law and for public safety is personal and it goes deep. i have tremendous respect for the hard-working men and women of the san francisco police department who do underappreciated work every day. i grow very poor in section 8 housing in kentucky. and the youngest of five sons, the only ones to go to college, and the only day one. i've had many encounters with police in my life. some outstanding, some not so good. my interest spans 15 years. i got involved with an organization called the kentucky alliance against racism for local oppression. i was mentored by it a civil rights activist and a was also involved in an organization called citizens against police abuse. i was appointed by the mayor of little -- lewisville -- lou isville. a prepared our report and recommendations to the chief. during law school, i became active in the national lawyers guild as a legal observer. i co

the pressure to sit in intensifies and it is severe for lgbt teens in their lives. >> they released a video for it gets better to stop bullying of lgbt. >> it is great that the giants are supporting everybody and all walks of life should be supported and especially teens who might be struggling with their identity. >> shawn chapin a lifelong fan got the ball rolling sending the giants a letter and a petition with 6500 signatures. >> phobia is strong in the professional sporting world and 2011 is becoming the world that the home phobia is finally cracking down. >> fans seem to support the effort. >> really need to have an anti- bullying message, you know, because that is a huge thing in the schools. >> the gay straight alliance which supports lgbt youth in schools says they hope the giants message will lead to concrete action. just today the state assembly passed an anti-bullying called sex law named after a gay teen who killed himself after being bullied. >> the law will give administrators the right kind of tools. >> some fans hope that the giants video will prompt other profession

the pressure to sit in intensifies and it is severe for lgbt teens in their lives. >> they released a video for it gets better to stop bullying of lgbt. >> it is great that the giants are supporting everybody and all walks of life should be supported and especially teens who might be struggling with their identity. >> shawn chapin a lifelong fan got the ball rolling sending the giants a letter and a petition with 6500 signatures. >> phobia is strong in the professional sporting world and 2011 is becoming the world that the home phobia is finally cracking down. >> fans seem to support the effort. >> really need to have an anti- bullying message, you know, because that is a huge thing in the schools. >> the gay straight alliance which supports lgbt youth in schools says they hope the giants message will lead to concrete action. just today the state assembly passed an anti-bullying called sex law named after a gay teen who killed himself after being bullied. >> the law will give administrators the right kind of tools. >> some fans hope that the giants video will prompt other profession

she was a group president back in the day, and she also was president of the lgbt democratic club, andt is so i first got to know carol as a very young gay man, new to san francisco and getting involved in the community, and she was one of the real leaders of the organization. over the last 15 years, i have learned an enormous amount from her, not just in politics but what it means to be a dignified leader in the community and really gain people's respect as a leader. carroll has also been very active with the women's building, including efforts to keep a safe space for women, which was a problem awhile back. kathy was a social worker working with disabled adults, and then working with another program. kathy and carol have also worked together to eliminate size

there is also strong experience working with our communities of color and lgbt. both of them oppose warrantless searches, something that has been happening a lot in my district. both heavily support sanctuary city. supervisor campos's amendment to sanctuary city, and how we work with those with mental health issues. i think it is important to keep those in mind as we keep kitchen -- keep commissioners with a point accountable. in the end, i supported david wagner. i have known him for longer. i know he has a deep passion around civil-rights issues and has also done pro bono work in my district with many of our immigrant families and tenants. again, we have very good candidates. it is an honor to have so many members who want to serve our city. president chiu: colleagues, i want to echo the perspective that we have some wonderful candidates here. philip hogan has had tremendous experience and vanessa jackson is someone highly regarded. david wagner should be a part of this. that being said, julius turman is someone i have known a long time, who is deeply committed

i am at the lgbt center. i the question for the mayor. -- i have a question for the mayor. oaw has been asked to review their budget. at the 30% level, they agreed tounfund programs. given the support for small businesses, to create an important engine for our economy and to create new jobs. can you please speak to your commitment for these issues, and also the steps that you might take to protect these all important services. as a note, we are among seven other service providers that are unfunded as a result of these cuts, the lgbt center, and as of 4:00 p.m. today, our funding has not been restored. thank you.

it has been such an honor, carol, to work with you over the years, and i cannot even imagine lgbt politics in san francisco without you, and i know we have a number of people here today from the club, and when we all learned that you will be moving, even though you'll be happy in your new abode in the winter wonderland, we are going to miss you deeply, and i just want to thank you so much for your contribution to san francisco and to the lgbt community, so thank you. >> thank you. we will always leave our hearts in san francisco. it is where we love. it has been a pleasure being part of the san francisco community. [applause] president chiu: our seconds accommodation of the day will be from district no. 9, supervisor campos. supervisor campos: it is my pleasure to recognize those being a part of a study at the university. if i can ask members of that graduating class if they can come up and come forward? this pilot program is based off of a model which focuses on the use of both spanish and english in the classroom to emphasize a multicultural learning environment and its positive impacts

so, this is a lengthy question from rebecca at the lgbt center. san francisco has 8000, of whom 40% -- i apologize. in recovering from a cold. they are homeless are marginally house and face challenges including physical and mental health issues, unemployment, substance-abuse, hiv risk, and lack of access to services. the city has failed to provide adequate resources, either directly through city departments, or three city- funded services and nonprofit organizations. most recently, we had a proposal to eliminate funding for the lgbt transition aid services for the fiscal year 2011-2012. can you speak to your commitment for this hon. population -- vulnerable population? question mark. [cheering] >> [unintelligible] supervisor wiener: i am going to take this question as a member of the budget committee. excuse me? >> [unintelligible] supervisor wiener: ok. i am going to answer the question. it is an important question. i would like to answer it. so -- >> [unintelligible] supervisor wiener: thank you. it is an extremely important question, particula

developers tell me they are just responding to a need among lgbt seniors.here was music, and wine. and more than 100 people. couples and singles came out for tourists of the santa rosa property. >> we're located on 10 acres. >> reporter: this is the future site of the nation's first lgbt retirement community. >> it will have 22 units that we will provide alzheimer and dementia care. >> reporter: it opened to the public. the community can house up to 100lgbt seniors and they've already reserved up to 5 50á% of the market. according to the task force, there are an estimated 3 million lgbt seniors. >> they're more likely than their heterosexual peers to be single, and to not have children to take care of them. >> reporter: there's a need for these centers because many have faced discrimination. >> we signed up for this early on, because it appealed to us as a gay and lesbian community. >> i just feel if a there is a discrimination -- feel that there is discrimination all the way, it just would be nice to be able to relax a little bit and not have that be part

toklas lgbt democratic club. he has a knack for asking the right questions. he makes sure all sides of an issue are presented and discussed. [chime] supervisor kim: thank you. our thoughts go up to you and our colleagues for the loss of the public servants here today. i also want to acknowledge -- i know