1. Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions or new policies,
ideas, or methods: a progressive politician; progressive business leadership.
2. A person who actively favors or strives for progress toward better conditions, as in society
or government.
Progressive San Diego works to create a more equitable and sustainable society in the San Diego region by promoting progressive candidates and policies. Formed in 2003, Progressive San Diego is working to strengthen the coordinated efforts of progressive coalitions to deliver on the promise of creating a higher quality of life for all San Diegans. Our goal is to recruit, groom, support and campaign for progressive candidates and get them elected to office.
In the Spotlight
Thanks to you, our many progressive allies, who have contributed to our grassroots organizing, GOtV efforts, listening campaigns, and public forums on progressive principles, Progressive San Diego has grown and blossomed! Last summer, we formed EMPOWER San Diego, a 501(c)3.
Come Celebrate Our Progressive Community with
EMPOWER, a New Non-Profit Organization, at the 2009 Tommie Awards Recognizing activists working toward an equitable, sustainable San Diego/Tijuana Region Thursday, April 16th 5:30pm Doors Open Local, Sustainable Food/Live Music by the Marcia Forman Band Award Ceremony and Farewell to Tommie Watson
At the home of Linda and Carlos LeGerrette 1359 Grove Street | San Diego, CA 92102
We thank these sponsors for their contributions: Big Kitchen, Garden of Eden Organics, La Milpa Organica and Old World Deli.
Schmooze with:
Tommie Watson Outgoing Executive Director, Progressive San Diego & EMPOWER San Diego
Annie Lorrie Anderson-Lazo, Ph.D. Incoming Executive Director, EMPOWER San Diego
Emily Serafy Cox Incoming Development Director, EMPOWER San Diego
& All the Recipients of the 2009 Tommie Awards
EMPOWER San Diego, a non-profit 501(c)(3) education organization, will continue to support the efforts of residents and communities working together for an equitable, just and sustainable society.
Progressive San Diego, a non-partisan political action committee that works to create more equitable and sustainable society in the San Diego region by promoting progressive candidates and policies.
For More Information Contact: Emily@EmpowerSanDiego.org
PSD's Trick or Vote on Tavis Smiley, PBS Web Exclusive
Trick or Vote canvassers go door to door on Halloween at San Diego State University. They encourage and remind students to get out to the polls on election day.
Election Results: Congratulations to Our Candidates
PSD Endorsed Candidates Won 3 out of 3 City Council Races and Won Both Of Our School Board Races