The next Century Club luncheon on Friday, March 11, will feature East Bay Assemblywoman Loni Hancock. Hancock has had a varied and distinguished public service career and is known in the Assembly as a strong advocate of "clean money" or public financing of campaigns. She will talk about public financing as well as other issues of immediate political interest. Lunch begins at noon. Because space is limited, we ask that you RSVP to info@sccdp.org ASAP. Lou's Village, 1465 W San Carlos Street, San Jose. Lunch is $20. Please pay at the door with a check or cash. For more information call 408 445-4567.
Hanock has had a remarkable public service career. She was the first woman mayor of Berkeley, where she helped lead an urban renaissance of that city. From 1994 to 2001, she headed the western Regional Office of the Department
of Education and helped launch many of President Clinton's education initiatives. She has been involved in social justice and environmental issues and during the Carter Administration was the regional director for Action. She is a dynamic political advocate and speaker who will provide a unique insight into California's current political and fiscal problems.