Colleagues say Newsom could use a wake-up call Nov 4, 2009
Former Mayor Willie Brown has often hinted that Newsom should have taken former Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin to dinner to discuss their differences. And, of course, the ultimate schmoozing opportunity is asking for political contributions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Up from the rubble, 20 years after Loma Prieta Oct 12, 2009
"It reunited the city with its waterfront," said former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who represented the district for eight years. "It was priceless.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eating a peach in City Hall's shadow Sep 11, 2009
The group of folks on hand included organizer/neighbor/main proponent Dian Blomquist, former Supervisor Aaron Peskin and Mohammed Nuru of the DPW, which pitched in to provide such things as a stately fence - no chain links - surrounding the planting areas. That elegant fence is an indicator: This is a place of pride. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F. proposal to use private workers draws fire Sep 5, 2009
Former Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin called the proposal a threat to all public jobs. "To have a contractor, most of whom do most of their work for developers, doing this work is like having the fox guarding the henhouse," Peskin said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bay Bridge welding woes lead to China trip Aug 26, 2009
Former Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, an avid bay swimmer, tells us four or five others have also reported being "terrorized" by a seal in recent days. Monica DeAngelis, a marine mammal biologist for the National Marine Fisheries Service, says that "unless somebody is holding a bag of fish, it's very odd for one to go after someone.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dems press for 'clean' gubernatorial primary Aug 20, 2009
Aaron Peskin, chair of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, said signing the pledge from the get-go would give the party its best shot at reclaiming the governorship. "Anybody who doesn't sign it is more interested in their own advancement than a commitment to win the governor's mansion back for the Democrats," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Adoption groups angry with 'Orphan' stereotypes Jul 18, 2009
Aaron Peskin, former president of the Board of Supervisors and chair of the San Francisco Democratic Central Committee, will introduce the film. For information, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Supervisors back Pier's potential opponent Jul 17, 2009
Former board President Aaron Peskin, who is now chairman of the San Francisco Democratic Party, hosted the news conference, which was attended by supervisors who often clash with Alioto-Pier: David Chiu, Chris Daly, David Campos, John Avalos and Ross Mirkarimi. City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Assessor Recorder Phil Ting - and about a dozen interns from Assemblywoman Fiona Ma's office - also came out to support Jones on the steps of City Hall. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Homeless respite center opens as shelters shut Jul 3, 2009
Aaron Peskin, former president of the board, rejected Newsom's claim that this is how it's done every year. "You're supposed to propose the best budget you can propose and defend it," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BART bets on strike going bust Jun 28, 2009
For a tense few moments it looked like fists would fly - until committee chair and former Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin - who played keeper to Daly on the board for years - stood up and shouted, "Chris, sit down and shut up!". More fallout: Bayview community leaders complaining about locals being overlooked during first lady Michelle Obama's visit to Bret Harte Elementary School might want to talk to the school's principal, Vidrale Franklin. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Newsom, supervisors clash over Muni budget May 7, 2009
But critics - among them the board's left-leaning supervisors, former board President Aaron Peskin, transit activists and transit union representatives - say the strategy is flawed. They hope the increasingly larger bills sent to Muni from other departments will decrease and minimize the blow to riders. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'Historic preservation' plan won't save S.F. May 1, 2009
Aaron Peskin swears he isn't trying to "shrink wrap the city" and designate virtually every building in San Francisco an untouchable historical site ... Historic preservation' plan won't save S.F. Articles Aaron Peskin swears he isn't trying to "shrink wrap the city" and designate virtually every building in San Francisco an untouchable historical site. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Newsom Won't Be At Dems' 'Unity' Luncheon Apr 18, 2009
It's not the first time Newsom's skipped a DCCC event since former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, a frequent Newsom critic, took the helm. In October, the mayor didn't go to a fundraising dinner where he was due to win an award for championing same-sex marriage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'Crouching Spider' saying farewell to S.F. Apr 18, 2009
Something old, something blue: Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin says the best part of his old job was officiating at weddings. And he's definitely done a few, including the first same-sex wedding at City Hall on June 17, 2008 - the first full day of court-recognized gay and lesbian marriages. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
S.F. Dems blast mayor in sanctuary city case Mar 27, 2009
The advisory resolution was written by DCCC member and 2010 supervisorial candidate Debra Walker and co-sponsored by well-known city leaders, including Supervisor Chris Daly and former Supervisor Aaron Peskin. Supervisors David Campos, Eric Mar and David Chiu also voted for the resolution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
CITY INSIDER Mar 25, 2009
The legislation is essentially a new run at a law introduced a year ago by former President Aaron Peskin. The original version ultimately withered after opposition by the Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No word on street before plan to rename 3rd Mar 16, 2009
There were lobbyists, lawmakers, builders, developers, progressives and conservatives of every shape and stripe, all brought together by Platinum Advisers and the Residential Builders Association to honor former Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin and all the other supervisors who made a career out of bashing me when I was mayor. What a crowd. (San Francisco Chronicle)
M&R: Coin toss settles Oakland city parking war Mar 12, 2009
That was then: Should be some reunion down at the newly reopened Washington Square Bar and Grill in North Beach tonight when Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, the Residential Builders Association and the politically juiced development firm Platinum Advisors host a cocktail bash for "Aaron Peskin and the Class of 2000.". But my, how times have changed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PG&E Pressed On Bay Toxicity Feb 26, 2009
In addition, Supervisor Maxwell joined then-Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin and City Attorney Dennis Herrera last month in writing to the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board. They threatened legal action if the board did not stop Mirant from using a cooling system that kills hundreds of thousands of fish larvae, discharges heated water into the bay and stirs up toxics in the sediment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
S.F. mayor in San Jose during big budget huddle Feb 13, 2009
"To a certain extent, the bureaucracy takes care of itself," said Aaron Peskin, former president of the Board of Supervisors. "The difference between most years and this year is that this (deficit) is half the discretionary money in the budget. This is not a drill - this is a major fire spreading out of control.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
State budget deal to be unveiled Monday Feb 8, 2009
Elected just this past November with the help of former board President Aaron Peskin, Chiu's reasonable demeanor and ties to all sides of the spectrum helped land him the board's top job right out of the gate. Chiu also has ties both to the older and the younger, more liberal side of the Chinatown divide. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
More S.F. departments go after cash from Muni Feb 7, 2009
"This is highway robbery," said Aaron Peskin, the former president of the Board of Supervisors who helped craft Prop. A. "The voters gave Muni more money to make the buses run better, and now their will is being thwarted." The measure passed with 56 percent of the vote. (San Francisco Chronicle)
