About the club

We're the City Democratic Club.

Not for a district, not for an issue -- for The City.

Our credo


We support the services that our City values. As a healthy economy funds our values, we find that being pro-business is progressive.

Our community


Regular meetings feature speakers from all areas of government and politics. All are welcome. We typically meet on the third Thursday of select months throughout San Francisco.

Our history


Born in 1980 as the District 5 Democratic Club, we watched district elections fade away and rise again. We saw the resurrection of our historic cable cars and the rebirth of the F-line trolley.

We saw City Hall, the Marina and the Bay Bridge rise up from Loma Prieta, better than new. We watched the Ferry Building emerge from the shadows to become a vibrant gastronomic hub. We supported the freeway reconfiguration that changed an offramp into Hayes Valley.

We cheered our City on to four Super Bowl victories and three World Series championships.

Now, in our fourth decade, we are one of San Francisco's longest established Democratic organizations.

Our membership has ties to every Mayoral administration since our founding.

We are proud to be chartered by the San Francisco Democratic Party. Our bylaws can be viewed here.

Become a member


The City Democratic Club welcomes you. Any registered Democrat can join.

New members may vote on club endorsements if dues are paid at least 28 days before the endorsement meeting date. Recent members, who paid dues within the last two calendar years, may vote upon payment of current dues, even on the date of the meeting.

Annual dues are $35 with a reduced rate of $15 for seniors and students. Your membership dues support the club in acquiring meeting space, providing member communications, and maintaining our Internet presence.

We accept credit cards through PayPal. We also accept checks made out to City Democratic Club and sent to 621 LaSalle Ave., San Francisco, 94124.

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Find out more


To join the mailing list or learn more about the club, contact us:

Facebook: City Democratic Club
Twitter: @CityDemSF
Email: citydemclub (at) gmail
Tel: 335-9143