My choices for the San Francisco Nov '07 ballot 2007

Gavin Newsom for mayor. No 2nd & 3rd choices to illustrate my disgustipation with the actual alternative candidates. (Wish I could write in Tom Ammiano for 2nd choice, but he's not on the Certified Write-In list).

Harris & Hennessey for DA & Sheriff. Give 'em time to make changes; no quick fixes here and I think we haven't seen their real influence yet.

Yes on A. It will be good for transit and climate.

Yes on B. Clears up an unclear aspect in the current charter.

Yes on C. Doesn't make a radical change in process but does provide for more public comment.

Yes on D. Libraries provide substantial economic benefits to their communities. Money invested in libraries returns manyfold.

No on E. At least as long as the ever-grandstanding Chris Daly is on the board I view this one as counter-productive. The mayor is highly accessible to the board; there is no need to require him to appear before the board.

Yes on F. Simple flexibility for retirement fund management for cops.

No on G. The stables in Golden Gate Park certainly do no harm, but there are more important places to spend this money. Wavered over this one, since I do think there's a value in humans encountering large animals in their daily lives, but it seems this should be supportable through private funds. Also I think other larger benefits could come from other use of this space in the park. Imagine something like the east bay's Alexander Lindsey Junior Museum with rescued wildlife, etc. for instance.

No on H. No, actually we DON'T need more parking. Tough titty, people. We have too many cars for the city as is. Public transit won't kill you; get out of the damn car.

Yes on I. So, if you're not driving off to the big box stores, that makes more market and more need for thriving small businesses providing to the very local neighborhood. Yes to a Small Business Assistance Center.

Undecided on J. Want to talk this one over with Joe.

Yes on K. I've lived in Honolulu. Less public advertising = more beautiful city.

By the way, the interstitial information in the ballot booklet is pretty cool. Check out the "Did You Know" feature on page 59, the "Voter Bill of Rights" on page 70, and the "Be Coyote Aware" feature on page 94.