Who We Are
The Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(4) organization that informs, empowers and represents the residents of the Potrero Neighborhoods on issues impacting our community, in order to develop and maintain complete, vibrant neighborhoods.
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We serve Potrero Hill, the Central Waterfront and Showplace Square, the area roughly bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Potrero, 7th Street and the Bay.
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J.R. Eppler
President
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J.R. has lived on the Hill for 15 years.
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Favorite Spots: Jackson Park, Potrero Hill Rec, Crane Cove, The Connecticut Yankee, 3rd Street Boxing Gym
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Why He's a Booster: "I believe local government works best when the people are actively educated about and engaged in the process. The Boosters offered a way for me to become involved and meet other members of my community."
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Lisa Ryers
External VP
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Lisa has lived on the Hill since 1996.
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Favorite Spots: the Potrero Branch Library, the Good Life Grocery, UCSF Fitness Center
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Favorite Happening: Deadenders Block Party
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Why She's a Booster: "To help the neighborhood evolve thoughtfully and to encourage positive connections."
Peter Belden
Internal VP
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Peter has lived on the Hill for over 20 years.
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Where You'll Find Him: 17th Street Bike lanes.
Why He's A Booster: "I wanted to make it safe for my kids to bike to school and around the neighborhood." ​​
Kate Blumberg
Treasurer
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Kate has lived on the Hill since 2001.
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Favorite Spots: Chiotras & Umi
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Why She's a Booster: "The Boosters have a great love for the neighborhood but are open to positive change."
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Passion Project: Safer Illinois St.
Donovan Lacy
Secretary
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Donovan has lived in the neighborhood for 15 years.
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Favorite Places: Esprit Park, Crane Cove Park, Jackson Park, the Minnesota Grove, The Dogpatch Hub, Long Bridge Pizza, Connecticut Yankee and Olfactory Brewing.
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Why I'm a Booster: I love our neighborhood and wanted to become more engaged. The Boosters is a fantastic way to meet neighbors, learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and to ensure that your voice is heard by our city agencies and elected officials.
Emily Wang
Sergeant at Arms
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Emily has lived in the neighborhood since 2009.
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Favorite Places: "Potrero Hill Rec Center: the fields and the trails around it that branch into the neighborhood thru stairs and unmarked walkways that get us from our house to school. Starr King Elementary School is one of our kids' favorite places."
Favorite Happenings in the Neighborhood: "October's Potrero Hill festival and Halloween between 18th and 20th."
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Why I'm a Booster: "Because my neighbor, Carlin Holden, recruited me and made advocacy seem well worth the effort for my family and community."
Auditor
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Steve has lived in the neighborhood since 2008.
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Favorite Happening: Bring Your Own Big Wheel every Easter. "It's a joyful thing!"
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Why He's a Booster:" I love to work with civic minded people to make our neighborhood and city and even better place to live."
Jude Deckenbach
Member at Large
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Jude has lived on the Hill since 1992
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Favorite Places: Jackson Park & Christopher's Books
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Why She's a Booster: "I'm a neighborhood nerd and want to make it the best it can be."
Keith Goldstein
Member at Large
​Keith has lived on the Hill for over 50 years
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Favorite Happening: Potrero Rhythm & Blues Festival
Alison Heath
Member at Large ​​​
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Alison has lived on the Hill since 1994.
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Favorite Place: Connecticut Friendship Garden
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Why She's A Booster: "Because I love Potrero Hill."