WESTSIDEFORWARD · SF

Building community power on San Francisco’s westside

Westside Forward is a volunteer-led organization bringing together residents of San Francisco’s westside neighborhoods around democracy, social justice, affordable housing, climate action, and other important issues.

We envision the westside as a powerful hub of progressive change—where diverse, intergenerational neighbors work together to create equitable, inclusive, and vibrant communities.

2026 Voter Guide

Westside Forward Voter Guide: 2026 General Election

Westside Forward’s analysis and recommendations on selected San Francisco, regional, and California ballot measures for the November 3, 2026 election.

12 YES10 NO2 NO POSITION
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Saturday, October 17 · Sunset Dunes

No Kings: Vote Early — Westside Festival

Westside Forward and community partners will organize No Kings: Vote Early — Westside Festival at Sunset Dunes. The event will include live music, community art-making, and information and resource tables.

No Kings, No Thrones, No Crowns. Saturday, October 17.
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Westside Forward is a growing, volunteer-led organization. Our work continues to evolve as members develop ways to put our adopted vision and mission into practice.

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Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon · July 13, 2026

Community gathers for “Rise Up, Sing Out” event celebrating the First Amendment

The article covers a June 2026 watch party organized by Westside Forward at Sunset Commons. More than 30 people gathered for a national program of music and speakers focused on the First Amendment and democratic participation.

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Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon · June 17, 2026

“Stop the Billionaire Takeover” lays out finances behind San Francisco politics

This report provides additional coverage of the May community forum, including its presentations, participating organizations, audience discussion, and examination of campaign spending in San Francisco elections.

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Mission Local · May 14, 2026

Sunset progressives organize to “stop billionaire takeover” of San Francisco

Mission Local reports on Westside Forward’s community forum at the Ortega Branch Library examining campaign spending and the influence of wealthy donors and political action committees in San Francisco elections. The article also discusses the organization’s beginnings and earlier Westside Resistance Festival.

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Westside Forward is a volunteer-led community organization bringing neighbors together across San Francisco’s westside.