2022 Board of Directors Election

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From 188 eligible voters, 85 votes were cast in this election.

Those candidates receiving 43 or more votes were elected.
(43 is 50% + 1 of the 85 ballots counted)

  1. Robert Louie, with 61 votes
  2. Anjali Rimi, with 54 votes
  3. Linda Martley-Jordan, with 53 votes
  4. George Smith III, with 46 votes

The selected theme is Looking Back and Moving Forward, and the calendar of meeting dates was approved.

Verify the election results on Election Runner.

As we did in 2020 & 2021, SF Pride will conduct the Board Election separately from the Annual General Meeting, utilizing Election Runner for an online election. (This process is outlined in the by-laws under "action by written ballot without a meeting.") Voting online saves money and enables SF Pride to better support members who require accommodations to participate.

Nominations

Nominations opened at the July membership meeting and verbal or written nominations from members in good standing were accepted. Nominations closed at the August membership meeting.

  • Candidates may neither nominate themselves nor second their own nominations.
  • Nominations opened at the July membership meeting and verbal or written nominations from members in good standing were accepted.
  • Nominations closed at the August membership meeting.

Open Seats

There are currently four (4) seats on the Board of Directors up for election for a 2022-25 term. Four candidates are running. A candidate will need to receive a majority vote (50%+1 of the votes cast) in order to win a seat on the Board.

Voter Eligibility

To vote, you must be a member in good standing of SF Pride and have registered no later than July 11, 2022. A member in good standing is one who has paid current dues and whose membership has not been suspended for any reason.

A Guide to the Voting Process

Eligible voting members may cast their ballots any time during the voting period, which will run from Saturday, Sept. 10 to Tuesday, Sept. 13. The voting period is open for 72 hours, from Noon Saturday to Noon Tuesday.

Before the voting period opens, eligible voters will receive a voting code and voter key by email. This will contain all the information needed to participate in the 2022 San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee Board of Directors Election.

Members shall cast their votes by indicating their choices on the electronic ballot. You may vote for as few or as many candidates as you like.

Candidates who receive the highest simple majority votes (50% + 1) will fill the open seats in the order according to the numbers of votes they reached.

The election will be valid only if the number of ballots cast is equal to or greater than a quorum (one-third of SF Pride’s total active membership as of the election date.) The number of ballots required will be noted on the ballot itself.

A voting member must:

  • Receive their voting code and voter key via email.
  • Log into the electronic ballot link provided, using the code and key issued.
  • Select their choices on the electronic ballot.
  • Check and confirm their votes, then send the ballot in.

Only a voting member in good standing may cast their vote.

Candidate Statements

Candidates for the Board are encouraged, but not required, to submit a written statement in support of their candidacy. Statements and opinions expressed by the candidates do not necessarily reflect the views of SF Pride.

Lost Ballot Information

If you did not get a voter ID or voter key, or did not receive a link to the ballot, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at +1 (415) 864-0831 to request a new one. As stated above, only one voter code and key will be issued per eligible member, and the staff team will verify each request for reissue.

Election Timeline

Date(s) Action(s)
July 11th

Date of Record
Members must have been in good standing by this date in order to vote in this election.

Associate members still in their 60 day probationary period do not yet have voting rights.
July 13th to Aug 10th

Nomination Period

Nominations begin at the July membership meeting, and close at the August membership meeting.

Board members running for a second term must announce their intent to run by the August membership meeting.
August 10th Members select election officials at the Membership Meeting.
August 21th 20 Day Notice of AGM and Election
August 26th 15 Day Deadline for Candidate Statements
September 1st

Candidate statements available online.
September 10th Ballot created in ElectionRunner and reviewed with Election Officials
Sept 10th to 13th

Voting Period
Election opens the afternoon of the 10th and remains open for 72 hours.

Sept 10th Annual General Meeting
Members have the opportunity to hear the candidates speak, and to ask them questions, at the AGM on the 10th.
Sept 13th Election results reviewed with Election Officials and announced.

In-Person Voting

For those members who do not have Internet access, a computer for casting their vote can be made available at the SF Pride Offices at 1663 Mission Street, Suite 560, San Francisco, CA by appointment during the 72 hour voting period.

Please contact [email protected] for arrangements.

Election Officials

  • Election Inspectors
    1. Suzanne Ford, Interim Executive Director
    2. Chris Robert, Deputy Executive Director
    3. Marsha H. Levine, Community Relations Manager
  • Election Observers
    1. George Ridgely, member
    2. Fred Lopez, member
    3. Jokie X. Wilson, member

Accommodations

To request ASL interpretation for the AGM, please email us at [email protected] by Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Los materiales de la reunión se prepararán en español.

How to Vote:

You will receive an email invitation to vote that includes:

See the example image provided.

You will receive an email invitation to vote that includes a Voter ID, Voter Key, and a link to click to take you to the election page.

Once you have received your invitation to vote:

  1. Click the link in your invitation email.
  2. Review the candidate statements.
  3. Select as many or as few candidates as you prefer.
  4. Click "Cast Vote".

Each member in good standing is allowed to vote once.

EXAMPLE EMAIL INVITATION TO VOTE

a chart showing board member attendance at boardmeetings for the past year
a chart showing board member attendance at boardmeetings for the past year
photo of Anjali Rimi
Anjali Rimi
she/they

I wish to continue building a culture and rigor at San Francisco Pride that can categorically include accountability and transparency. This work that I committed to doing at SF Pride remains to be completed, as I have re-oriented my efforts to keep the organization afloat, alive and above the worldly crises. As a community leader who has built many conversations and programs over the past years, I have learnt a great deal of organizing and leadership responsibilities and wish to employ these best practices as I continue to be on the Board of San Francisco Pride.

I need your vote for SF Pride board to bring further accountability, organization and ensure the most democratic ways of serving the LGBTQ+ community. As a South Asian API Immigrant Transgender Brown woman holding a MBA, I have the lived experiences and expertise to bring to robust decision making and results. Those who work with me recognize my bias for action, demonstrated accountability and penchant for collaborations. I will further cultivate one of San Francisco's greatest platforms to release its untapped scale and strength to make it better for every LGBTQIA+ person in SF Bay Area and beyond to be in celebration and social justice with one another.

Over the past 3 years during my first tenure, I have worked with this mindset while leading San Francisco Pride efforts and equally brought about innovative ways of revenue streams when serving as the Board Treasurer. I believe there is important work that I can lead at San Francisco Pride board given my expertise in process and project management, community trust in learning of our true needs, a lived experience that informs me to stay authentic and reliable. And above all, as an individual who has delivered results.

I ask for you vote to continue the current legacy of San Francisco Pride of being majority Transgender seated Board of Directors. Indeed, I know that I have the prime opportunity to truly deliver on the organization’s mission and strategy as we emerge to a “normal” world. I would like to continue serving on the board with your support as San Francisco Pride enters a crucial stage of its journey and required development. I believe in the idea of collective leadership that leads to our liberation, and only strengthens an organization by distributing my commitment to it. I appreciate your vote.

photo of George Smith III
George Smith III
he/him
I love San Francisco. Born and raised in this City I love. I have dedicated over 30 years of my life as an advocate for people who are fighting for equality and self-fulfillment. Currently, I work as a San Francisco Public Servant with humility and pride, helping our most vulnerable citizens achieve self-sufficiency through employment and emotional support. My years of experience as a City Administrator, Public Relations strategist, Employment Specialist and Project Manager will help built a stronger Pride that will last for generations. With your vote, I promise to listen to the people, fight for equity and inclusion, and to produce a Pride for everyone!
photo of Linda Martley-Jordan
Linda Martley-Jordan
she/her

Let me introduce myself, I am Linda Martley-Jordan a African American lesbian who is the mother of 4 grown children, foster mother to one daughter and the grandmother to 7 awesome grand children. I am an educator, thought partner, advocate, collaborator and lover of music.

My life for the last 20+ years has been to allow individuals, especially young people, to self-identify and live life as their best self. I believe that the support of all of the community is important regardless of race, creed, national origin, sexual identity, or gender identity. As a member of the Pride Board I will integrate the work I have had the privilege of doing with our youth and plan to continue supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in San Francisco County by lifting their voices on issues that have affected their lives and that they are concerned about in San Francisco and San Francisco County. I will support policies that provide the necessary protections to the LGBTQIA+ students, and their right to exist without harassment or physical attack. Second, I have never, nor will I ever tolerate any discrimination within my control or presence. I believe all the citizens of San Francisco have the right to live free from intolerance and bigotry.

Vote for me to support moving the needle on issues for our LGBTQIA+ community.

photo of Robert Louie
Robert Louie
he/him

Robert is an Asian-American transman, artist, and Bay Area native. He has experience working with many different types of non-profit social justice organizations, including the Democratic Socialists of America, Gender Illumination, and the Bay Area Transmasc Calendar. He is passionate about building community through creative collaborations, which is what landed him in charge of a 50-person Burning Man camp that has produced multiple large-scale art installations over the past decade.

As a leader, Robert values listening and following through on strong ideas with hard work and consistent effort. With a wide breadth of professional experience at major tech companies and supporting multiple volunteer community groups, his focus is on operations, considering the cost-benefit of potential solutions, and executing a shared vision. He is a creator and a doer who appreciates that serving a community is an undertaking that requires time, energy, love, and persistent work.

photo of Anjali Rimi
Anjali Rimi (incumbent)
she/they

I wish to continue building a culture and rigor at San Francisco Pride that can categorically include accountability and transparency. This work that I committed to doing at SF Pride remains to be completed, as I have re-oriented my efforts to keep the organization afloat, alive and above the worldly crises. As a community leader who has built many conversations and programs over the past years, I have learnt a great deal of organizing and leadership responsibilities and wish to employ these best practices as I continue to be on the Board of San Francisco Pride.

I need your vote for SF Pride board to bring further accountability, organization and ensure the most democratic ways of serving the LGBTQ+ community. As a South Asian API Immigrant Transgender Brown woman holding a MBA, I have the lived experiences and expertise to bring to robust decision making and results. Those who work with me recognize my bias for action, demonstrated accountability and penchant for collaborations. I will further cultivate one of San Francisco's greatest platforms to release its untapped scale and strength to make it better for every LGBTQIA+ person in SF Bay Area and beyond to be in celebration and social justice with one another.

Over the past 3 years during my first tenure, I have worked with this mindset while leading San Francisco Pride efforts and equally brought about innovative ways of revenue streams when serving as the Board Treasurer. I believe there is important work that I can lead at San Francisco Pride board given my expertise in process and project management, community trust in learning of our true needs, a lived experience that informs me to stay authentic and reliable. And above all, as an individual who has delivered results.

I ask for you vote to continue the current legacy of San Francisco Pride of being majority Transgender seated Board of Directors. Indeed, I know that I have the prime opportunity to truly deliver on the organization’s mission and strategy as we emerge to a “normal” world. I would like to continue serving on the board with your support as San Francisco Pride enters a crucial stage of its journey and required development. I believe in the idea of collective leadership that leads to our liberation, and only strengthens an organization by distributing my commitment to it. I appreciate your vote.

photo of George Smith III
George Smith III
he/him
I love San Francisco. Born and raised in this City I love. I have dedicated over 30 years of my life as an advocate for people who are fighting for equality and self-fulfillment. Currently, I work as a San Francisco Public Servant with humility and pride, helping our most vulnerable citizens achieve self-sufficiency through employment and emotional support. My years of experience as a City Administrator, Public Relations strategist, Employment Specialist and Project Manager will help built a stronger Pride that will last for generations. With your vote, I promise to listen to the people, fight for equity and inclusion, and to produce a Pride for everyone!
photo of Linda Martley-Jordan
Linda Martley-Jordan
she/her

Let me introduce myself, I am Linda Martley-Jordan a African American lesbian who is the mother of 4 grown children, foster mother to one daughter and the grandmother to 7 awesome grand children. I am an educator, thought partner, advocate, collaborator and lover of music.

My life for the last 20+ years has been to allow individuals, especially young people, to self-identify and live life as their best self. I believe that the support of all of the community is important regardless of race, creed, national origin, sexual identity, or gender identity. As a member of the Pride Board I will integrate the work I have had the privilege of doing with our youth and plan to continue supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in San Francisco County by lifting their voices on issues that have affected their lives and that they are concerned about in San Francisco and San Francisco County. I will support policies that provide the necessary protections to the LGBTQIA+ students, and their right to exist without harassment or physical attack. Second, I have never, nor will I ever tolerate any discrimination within my control or presence. I believe all the citizens of San Francisco have the right to live free from intolerance and bigotry.

Vote for me to support moving the needle on issues for our LGBTQIA+ community.

photo of Robert Louie
Robert Louie
he/him

Robert is an Asian-American transman, artist, and Bay Area native. He has experience working with many different types of non-profit social justice organizations, including the Democratic Socialists of America, Gender Illumination, and the Bay Area Transmasc Calendar. He is passionate about building community through creative collaborations, which is what landed him in charge of a 50-person Burning Man camp that has produced multiple large-scale art installations over the past decade.

As a leader, Robert values listening and following through on strong ideas with hard work and consistent effort. With a wide breadth of professional experience at major tech companies and supporting multiple volunteer community groups, his focus is on operations, considering the cost-benefit of potential solutions, and executing a shared vision. He is a creator and a doer who appreciates that serving a community is an undertaking that requires time, energy, love, and persistent work.