SF Forward is comprised of local business owners and residents who support sound economic policy and exceptional quality of life in San Francisco. We need your support in growing SF Forward to ensure that common sense policies supporting economic recovery are the top priority in San Francisco. Join Us!
		People Like You!
MaryAnn C. Costello Vice President, Scoma's Restaurant		“I contribute to SF Forward because City Hall needs to hear from the business community, and SF Forward is that voice.”
Lee Gregory Executive Vice President, McCall Catering		“We contr- ibute to SF Forward to guarantee that all chamber members have an advocate at City Hall.”
Michael Janis San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market		“SF Forward is a most effective way for our local businesses to engage in important public policy issues in San Francisco.”
Tony Wesslin President, The WESSLING Group		“SF Forward champions my business issues at City Hall, so I can focus on my cus-tomers' needs instead of the politicians' agendas.”

Mission Statement
SF Forward is the political voice for businesses and residents who support sound economic policy and an exceptional quality of life for all San Franciscans. The PAC is dedicated to insuring that political reforms strengthen the local economy, improve the business climate and streamline the operation of government.

Accomplishments
Together, we are making a difference in San Francisco. Over the past several years SF Forward has positively influenced dozens of measures ensuring a more sound economic future and quality of life for our city. Key accomplishments include:

The creation of the city’s first long range economic plan.
The mandate for an economic analysis of city and county legislation.
Required public hearings to provide notice on ballot measures.
The defeat of proposed 2009 special election, which would have placed many detrimental tax measures on the ballot.
Derailed a Commercial Rent Tax and a Parking Tax increase from the 2010 General Election Ballot.
Defeated Prop J (the Hotel Tax) on the 2010 General Election Ballot.
Helped Pass Prop G (Muni Reform) on the 2010 General Election Ballot.
Helped Pass Prop L (Civil Sidewalks) and defeat Prop M (the Civil Sidewalks Poison Pill) on the 2010 General Election Ballot.
And many others

Issues
SF Forward is actively working to advance issues that create a sound economy and vibrant city. Click here to read the Chamber’s complete advocacy agenda.

Donate:
Your contributions are critically important in 2010. We need your help to ensure that common sense policies that support economic recovery are the top priority in San Francisco. Contributing to SF Forward today is an investment in the future of San Francisco's economy. Please contribute today, even $25 makes a difference. Contributions are not tax deductible. There are no limits on the amount you can contribute to the SF Forward. The SF Forward PAC supports or opposes ballot measures and issue campaigns; it does not make contributions to candidates. The PAC ID# is 891575. The Federal Tax ID# is 94-3106147.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, contact Lydia Hernried at 415-352-8841.


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