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Rooting for Ross
by Nazy Kaviani16-May-2008
On Friday, May 9th, 2008, a fundraising event for the re-election of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi in San Francisco’s District 5 was held at the popular Yoshi’s Jazz Club. The gathering had been organized by Professor Elaheh Enssani, Chair, and Paul Osaki, Japan Town Community Center President, as the Vice Chair of the Campaign Kickoff Event*. Four hundred of Ross’ district constituents and supporters showed up to help him get re-elected this November.
Many Iranian-Americans who see Ross at local Iranian cultural and social events are impressed by his interest and dedication to the growth and promotion of the Iranian community in the San Francisco Bay Area. He always shows up full of energy and attention, lending a hand in promoting arts, culture, and social causes.
This time around, however, we learned new things about Ross Mirkarimi. When his colleagues and friends, people active in the politics of San Francisco, spoke about him, they all echoed many of the same sentiments about him as we do. His efforts to build coalitions to improve life in his district were hailed and his enthusiastic embracement of a diverse group of people of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds was noted by many. “This is the first time in the history of District 5 that we have a Supervisor who has been so responsive to this community,” said London Breed, a Commissioner with San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
I was among tens of other Iranian-Americans who had come to support Ross and to wish him success in his re-election. As a second-generation Iranian, Ross has made all of us proud and hopeful about the possibility of Iranians’ successful involvement in local American politics, paving the path for developing a strong voice which is fitting of our vibrant and educated community. Ross Mirkarimi is our first, but he won’t be our last!
* Other speakers were: Michael Johnson, co-owner of Yoshi’s, Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender, London Breed, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commissioner, Aaron Peskin, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and Art Agnos, Former San Francisco Mayor.
Videos
* Speech by Ross Mirkarimi
* Speeches by Art Agnos, Ross Mirkarimi
* Speeches by Michael Johnson, Elaheh Ensani, Elahe Enssani, Paul Osaki, Jeff Adachi
* Seeches by Jeff Adachi, London Breed, Aaron Peskin, Art Agnos
Photographs
* 1-25 by Keyvan Izadmehr
* 26-46 by Nazy Kaviani
* by Anoosheh
Many Iranian-Americans who see Ross at local Iranian cultural and social events are impressed by his interest and dedication to the growth and promotion of the Iranian community in the San Francisco Bay Area. He always shows up full of energy and attention, lending a hand in promoting arts, culture, and social causes.
This time around, however, we learned new things about Ross Mirkarimi. When his colleagues and friends, people active in the politics of San Francisco, spoke about him, they all echoed many of the same sentiments about him as we do. His efforts to build coalitions to improve life in his district were hailed and his enthusiastic embracement of a diverse group of people of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds was noted by many. “This is the first time in the history of District 5 that we have a Supervisor who has been so responsive to this community,” said London Breed, a Commissioner with San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
I was among tens of other Iranian-Americans who had come to support Ross and to wish him success in his re-election. As a second-generation Iranian, Ross has made all of us proud and hopeful about the possibility of Iranians’ successful involvement in local American politics, paving the path for developing a strong voice which is fitting of our vibrant and educated community. Ross Mirkarimi is our first, but he won’t be our last!
* Other speakers were: Michael Johnson, co-owner of Yoshi’s, Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender, London Breed, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commissioner, Aaron Peskin, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and Art Agnos, Former San Francisco Mayor.
Videos
* Speech by Ross Mirkarimi
* Speeches by Art Agnos, Ross Mirkarimi
* Speeches by Michael Johnson, Elaheh Ensani, Elahe Enssani, Paul Osaki, Jeff Adachi
* Seeches by Jeff Adachi, London Breed, Aaron Peskin, Art Agnos
Photographs
* 1-25 by Keyvan Izadmehr
* 26-46 by Nazy Kaviani
* by Anoosheh
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Just Curious
by Anonymous Observer (not verified) on Sat May 17, 2008 08:54 PM PDTIsn't all this free publicity (which is essentially free advertising-if it is, in fact, free) that is provided to Mr. Mirkarmi on this site subject Iranian.com to campaign finance laws? I mean, what is the dollar value of this advertising? Also, does it subject the site to the Equal Time rules? I really don't know the answers to these questions...but was just curious! Perhaps someone can enlighten me!
Ah ah ah...
by Jahanshah Javid on Sat May 17, 2008 08:01 PM PDTCheraa baa ham davaa mikoneen... cheraa haal khodetoon va baghiyeh ro migirin?
District 5 Supervisor
by Alahazrat Hajagha on Sat May 17, 2008 06:01 PM PDTSupervisor Ross Mirkarimi is one of the best-known political figures in the City of San Francisco. He has been very progressive in the areas of housing, environment and equality for the City. He is proud of his Iranian heritage and makes us all proud of his achievements.
P.S.: O.K. his Farsi sucks, but I won't hold this against him!
To Shadi
by Alahazrat Hajagha on Sat May 17, 2008 05:49 PM PDTسلام شادی خانم
قبل از هر چیز ایشون راس میرکریمی هستن نه راس نیکپور (نیکپور حتما اسم نامزد قبلی شما بوده که اینقدر از دستش عصبانی هستید)
بعدش هم این بادمجان قابچین ها رو خوب امدی . از نوشتنتون معلومه که تازگی از ایران تشریف اوردید خارجه.
نوشته تان قابل فهم نبود. چندبار خواندم ولی نفهمیدم منظورتان چیست. حالا اشکال نداره بزرگ می شوید یاد می گیرید که دفعه بعد وقتی خواستید ابراز احساسات کنید از خودتان یک دلقک نسازید.
در اخر هم می خواهم بگوییم؛ زنده باد پولدار های سن فرانسیسکو که به محکم شدن صدای جامعه ایرانی در امریکا کمک می کنند.
Not my city's politician, but....
by SearchingNikpoor (not verified) on Sat May 17, 2008 12:25 PM PDTShadi:
Who in the world is Ross Nikpoor? Or is Ross Mirkarimi's correct name just as irrelevant to you as his political career?
What are you trying to say? Are you critizing the author, the Ross Mirkarimi supporters, Ross Mirkarimi, or the US? You seem to have some anger for everyone! Anger is usually caused by a feeling of helplessness. Don't feel helpless! Get out there and do something. That's what those guys are doing in San Francisco. Don't hate others, and more importantly don't hate yourself! Get active. You can make a difference..really!
امید جدید پولدارها ؟؟؟
شادی (not verified)Sat May 17, 2008 09:41 AM PDT
معلوم نیست تا کی ایرانیان میخواهند سر عقل بیایند و برای انسانهای واقعی مبارزه کنند .امروزه دیگر مهم نیست سیاه یا سفید یا ایرانی و آمریکائی باشی نمونه های مختلف ضد بشرها را شب و روزدر رنگها و ملیتهای مختلف شاهد هستیم دیگر معیارها در دنیا عوض شد تعریف انسان مترقی تغییر کرده و این بادنجان قاب چین ها که فوری هول میشوند و دنبال هرکسی که پست و مقام با معیارهای دمکراسی آمریکائی میخواهد بگیرد نمیروندباید بدانند تا امثال راس نیکپورها سرسپردگی کامل خودش را ثابت نکند مطمئن باشید به بازی گرفته نخواهد شد بیخود با این جنگولک بازیها و ضیافت دادنها فکر نکنید که شماها تعیین کننده هستید. امیدوارم ایرانیان طرفدار دمکراسی آمریکائی مرعوب شده پرچم دمکراسی و حقوق بشر برای ایران را به دست راس نیکپور که حتی سلام علیک ایرانی را هم بلد نیست ندهند.دیگر حال آدم بهم میخورد از اینکه مدام یکعده خالی شده از هویت میخواهند مدام به همه ثابت کنند ما چه و که هستیم در صورتیکه سئوال نمیکنند آنها چه و که هستند و چه تاریخ ننگینی در کشتار انسانها دارند و آیا امثال راس نیکپور در این نوع موارد موضع گیری می کند ؟ !اعتراض به فعلا از دولتی سر همین پولداران سن فرانسیسکوئی با این دمکراسی که به ضرب پول دهان هر دگر اندیشی را بسته و خفه کرده خوش باشید و حال کنید. درست است که شما از دنیای دیگری خبر ندارید آخر حرفی به جز پول و سرمایه ندارید که کسی جلوی شما بایستد و برای شما واقعا آزادی وجود داردو می باید هم از افرادی نظیز راس نیکپور را که حامی طبقه شما ها میباشد حمایت کنید..
Oh well
by Kian777 (not verified) on Sat May 17, 2008 09:25 AM PDT//district5diary.blogspot.com/2007/09/ross-mi...
Best of luck to Ross -- one
by Hailing from NY (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 03:47 PM PDTBest of luck to Ross -- one thing I must say he is easy on the eyes!
Hailing from NY
Good luck Ross
by Ari Siletz on Fri May 16, 2008 03:41 PM PDTI'm not in your district, but you'll have my vote when you run for California governor or Senator. Unless there's another cool Iranian running against you. in which case I'll vote for the one with the boomier voice.
Nice Pictures
by Lalé Shahparaki Welsh on Fri May 16, 2008 03:32 PM PDTThanks Nazy for posting pictures of this event. Unifrtunately it was schedule over Motehr's day weekend and so I wasn't able to attend.
We also have Dariush Shahinfar is running for the New ork 21st Congressional District and Susan Amini King County (WA) Superior Judge position. Way to go Persians!I think it's great that so many Iranians are runnig for office and getting invloved in political decision making. We are the newest immigrant group to the United States and after 30 years, we're finally making great strides.
Good Luck
by upor (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 01:29 PM PDTI wish you the best of luck
He is awsome
by Reza Amiri (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 01:27 PM PDTBest of Luck Ross. I hope one we can see you as the mayor of San Francisco. you make us all proud
Overload!!!
by Anonymous Observer (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 01:17 PM PDTI think this site has been overloaded with propoganda for Mr. Mirkarimi. His picture is plastered all over the site. I guess it makes sense for this site because its operrators are out of San Francisco and they perhaps know Mr. Mirkarimi personally.
The question is though, that if we are so proud of Mr. Mirkarimi for being on a city counsil, which is a pretty minor elected position, what would we do if we ever become like the Lebanese who have had, and still have, memebrs of the House of Representatives, cabinet positions, mayors, senators and Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. military. Our egos would be so big....
when we went to school
by MRX1 (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 12:22 PM PDTthis guy Ross pretty much ignored all Iranian students period. Interesting how times have changed...
Good luck
by Moj i (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 08:44 AM PDTI don't live up north and didn't know about him until I started seeing his name on iranian.com but I hope he wins too, maybe I get an invite to the celebration party from my friends who support him ;-)
Nice pictures Nazy joon good to see the smiling faces and the excitement.
i hope he WINS...
by urstruly (not verified) on Fri May 16, 2008 08:28 AM PDTi dont live in cali's, but i wish him well...