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DAN KALB Receives SIERRA CLUB Endorsement
Files Nomination Papers for Supervisor 5 Seat

San Francisco, CA --- Dan Kalb, an Environmental Policy Director for the Union of Concerned Scientists and a long-time community activist in San Francisco, filed his nomination papers today for the open seat in district 5 being vacated by Supervisor Matt Gonzalez.

Kalb, who recently received the endorsement of the Sierra Club, is running a campaign focusing on better government, environmental leadership, and social responsibility.

"I'm thrilled to received the Sierra Club endorsement and look forward to involving Club members in my campaign," said Kalb. "While there are other good people running, my background and expertise in environmental issues is unmatched by any other candidate in this race."

Kalb, who ran for and won a seat on the proposed (but never created) Municipal Utility District Board in 2001, also plans to focus on affordable housing, pedestrian safety, and health care as other core issues to his campaign and to the district.

Kalb's official candidate statement is as follows:

Seventeen-year District 5 resident. Policy analyst, nonprofit board member, progressive activist, city commissioner, community volunteer. Endorsed by SIERRA CLUB and community leaders.

Feel disconnected from City Hall? I'm running to change that!
Here's my four-point plan to make San Francisco work better:

• Make Customer Service a Top Priority
• Improve City Hall's Responsiveness to Neighborhood Problems
• Engage Elected Officials in Community Service
• Involve District Residents Through Town-Hall Listening Sessions

My priorities:
• Make San Francisco Livable Ð MUNI improvements, bike-friendly planning, real help for the homeless.
• Pedestrian Safety Ð Protect seniors/disabled, adopt Pedestrian Master Plan.
• Affordable Housing Ð Support affordable housing bond, rent control, and lower income ownership opportunities.
• Health Care Ð Protect public health system for everyone.

Professional Experience:
• Chapter Director, Sierra Club
• Field Director, Common Cause
• Supervisor, CCSF John Adams Campus

Volunteer Service:
• Neighborhood Mediator - Community Boards
• Board member - San Francisco Tomorrow
• Board member - Jewish Community Relations Council, Isaiah Project
• 10-year member - San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
• Steering Committee - Housing Action Coalition
• Former City Ethics Commissioner
• Volunteer - Supervisor Sophie Maxwell's office

Join your neighbors who agree my experience, commitment to service, and integrity make me the strongest candidate. I'd be honored to receive your first choice vote.

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