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January Co-Chairs' Report
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
Reese's World: Perspectives from the Editor Editor "The Leno Report-- Fall/Winter of 2007"
Alice B Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
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Assemblyman Mark Leno was on hand to reopen the Marina Branch Library in August with City Librarian Luis Herrera (pictured) and hundreds of local community members. In October, the Glen Park Branch Library's expansive new home was opened to the public for the first time. This is an exciting time for our neighborhood libraries! 
Leno kicked off the annual Asthma Walk in Golden Gate Park in September by blowing the proverbial whistle to help raise needed funds for the 
Leno was proud to join the festive celebration in September of Amelia Ashley-Ward's 50th birthday and the commemoration of her 10th year as owner/publisher of The Sun Reporter. 
Leno welcomed the California Clean Money Campaign to the Bay Area in September when they opened its Northern California office in the Presidio. The nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign is working to give all citizens an equal voice at the table by allowing for public funding of election campaigns. 
Leno was proud to march with members of the United Healthcare Workers West (UHW) to fight for quality patient care standards. 
Leno attended the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Golden Gate Park. 
Leno was the featured speaker for the celebration in September, pictured here with Jesse Tello, Diana Munoz and Jorge Bell.
Leno joined the California Dental Association and the San Francisco United School District at Hillcrest Elementary School for an event to announce a new State law to ensure kindergartners and first graders to get a dental checkup. "While dental decay is preventable, it is the number one childhood disease and affects nearly two-thirds of California's children by the time they reach third grade," said Assemblyman Leno.
Pictured: District Office Staff, Interns, and Assemblyman Leno at a summer BBQ in Golden Gate Park. We greatly appreciate the hard work of our District Office Interns Natalie Wei, Erin Guzdar, Ella Wolfgramm, Jack Mui, Kimberly Hargrove, Kaimi Bailey, and James Borolo. As always, we are grateful for the continuing contributions of our District Office volunteers Bruce Traficante and Michael Chan.
Our Bay Area community lost a timeless figure in our history when Phil Frank, cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle passed away in September. His daily animated record of the comings and goings of our community and his Farley characters will be greatly missed and treasured always. Photo by 
In October, legendary San Francisco political and community figure Jim Rivaldo passed away. Mr. Rivaldo was a close personal friend of Assemblyman Leno and a former aide to Supervisor Harvey Milk. During his stellar career he played a pivotal role in empowering and electing openly-LGBT officials throughout the Bay Area, and in the election of every African-American candidate in San Francisco in the 1970's and 80's. He will be remembered for his indomitable spirit and passion for life. Photo by 
Within hours following the spill of 58,000 gallons of toxic bunker fuel from the Cosco Busan into the San Francisco Bay, Assemblyman Mark Leno participated in a number of briefings given by the Unified Command and others responsible for the clean-up efforts. He joined officials in a helicopter tour of areas in San Francisco, Marin, and the East Bay to view the full scope of the contamination to further develop containment strategies. 
"Each of us has been reminded of the Bay's central importance to our region's wildlife, economy, fishing fleet, tourism industry, and human health, and its place in the hearts of the people of Northern California," Leno commented. "While deeply saddened by the destruction caused by the spill, I remain vigilant in pursuit of answers and will rally every available resource to clean up the effects on our precious natural resources." 
Assemblyman Mark Leno stays extremely active in the local community, while continuing his strong leadership in Sacramento. In an effort to best represent and assist the people of his district, he has created a number of public events meant to help people on a regular and ongoing basis. Here are just a few he has recently produced for the community! 
Free Career & Health Resources Fair
Assemblyman Leno brought together more than 30 Bay Area employers and 45 health professionals on August 3rd to provide career and health information for many San Franciscans. Participants gathered information about potential employers while making contacts that could lead to new jobs. They were also able to get a free health check-up from Bay Area physicians and medical specialists. 
Responding to the rise in crime and violence in San Francisco, Leno held a Youth and Gang Violence Summit. The roundtable discussion brought together those working in city neighborhoods with state personnel to determine ways the state can best direct assistance to those working on the ground to combat violence on a daily basis. 
First-Of-Its-Kind Free AIDS Housing Resource Fair 
In August, Leno was proud to present the first-of-its-kind resource fair to bring those in need together with organizations that can help. Leno co-hosted the event at the 
For the fourth year in a row, Leno invited hundreds of young women between the ages of 14-19 years old to attend an inspirational conference in November specifically geared toward them. The all-day event included workshops on self-empowerment, resume writing, college opportunities and preparation, dealing with grief and loss, making positive health choices for life, and meeting with women who serve as role models. This event, entitled "Own It - Youth Body, Mind, and Life!" was again co-sponsored by 
Assembly Select Committee on the Preservation of California's Entertainment Industry 
Leno Sponsors Barrels for Firefighters Toy Program 
the toy drive to an office party, or learn more about what you can do to help, stop by your local firehouse or contact the Firefighters Toy Program directly at 415-777-0440.
Violence against San Francisco Parking Control Officers, who are not afforded the same protections as Traffic Officers, increased more than 64% last year.In response, Leno authored 
Assemblyman Leno and Rochelle Becker with the