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 Diegoworks 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
NEW: The Rise and Fall of Blackwater in Potrero
BLOCK BLACKWATER from SAN DIEGO Success: Mayor Sanders has announced that he will launch an investigation into Blackwater's permit, starting immediately and ending on May 23. Pictures from "Get to Know Your Candidates" Mixer Progressive San Diego hosted the mixer on April 17th, which featured PSD endorsed candidates and City Attorney candidates. The event allowed PSD members and friends to mix and mingle with over 20 candidates for local office and hear from Councilmember Donna Frye about the No on Prop C campaign. Scott Lewis, executive editor of Voice of San Diego was the events emcee.Click here to see photos of the event. Endorsements City Council Endorsements 7th District --Marti Emerald 1st District -- Sherri Lightner San Diego Unified School Board District A -- John Lee Evans District D --Richard Barrera State and Regional Endorsements 78th Assembly District Democratic Primary --Marty BlockandArlie Ricasa through the primary Incumbent Endorsements 39th State Senate District -- Senator Christine Kehoe EVENTS John Lee Evans "Walk a mile for our kids" Saturday, May 10th, 10am - Noon Precinct Walking in University City Meet at John's house: 5371 Bragg St. SD 92122 http://www.evansforschoolboard.com/
Richard Barrera Fundraiser Sunday, May 18th, 2:00pm -- 4:00pm Home of Carlos and Linda LeGerrette 1359 Grove Street, San Diego, CA 92102 Suggested Contribution $75 RSVP by May 15th to 619-884-3539 or 619-347-4342 http://www.barreraforschoolboard.com/
