Sam Spade's San Francisco

I received one of these in the mail the other day and Brian and I intend to go. We both admire and appreciate Tom very much. He can count on our support. San Francisco is much better off for having had Tom Ammiano as a citizen, teacher, LGBT civil rights leader, Supervisor and now representative in the California State Assembly.

About the photo: Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, speaks at an AIDS rally in June 2009 to fend off health cuts in the state budget. Photo by the San Francisco Sentinal

Here's your invitation. Mark it on the calendar: Thursday, May 6th.

Speaker of the California State Assembly, John Perez, will be there and will have a few words to say about Tom and then mingle around with everyone. It should be a fun evening. There will be a great mix of people: some politicians (of course), some teachers (and retired teachers), LGBT community leaders, labor union leaders plus rank & file members, tax cannabis supporters, longtime friends, immigration rights activists, children's fund and child abuse rights activists, city employees, community leaders and a real mosaic of our community.

It's not going to be a long event -- just a couple of hours. It will get started at 5:30 pm and wind-down about 7:30.

And the venue is great. While you're at the Triple Crown may I suggest a Crown Mangotini. It's a blend of Absolut Mango Vodka, St. Germain liqueur, fresh mango puree and agave nectar.

You and Your Friends Are Cordially Invited to the 2010 campaign kick-off party for TOM AMMIANO Thursday May 6, 2010 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Triple Crown 1772 Market Street at Octavia () special guest Assembly Speaker John Perez Co-Chair $3900 $1000 Host $500 Patron $250 Sponsor $100 Friend (will be acknowledged at event) or Donation: $35 No Host Bar / Hors D'oeurvres For information call Esther Marks MUNI: F streetcar, 6 Parnassus, 71 Haight and Noriega Re-elect Tom Ammiano to the California State Assembly