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The event, which was attended by some 60 people who contributed anywhere from $25 to $250, was part of the NYLCV's effort to mobilize 100,000 so-called "eco-voters" in advance of the 2009 elections, when two-thirds of the Council and every citywide post - including the mayor's office - will be up for grabs.

The league is trying to get voters in a green mindset in advance of the elections, Hendrick said, in hopes of keeping alive the agenda set by Bloomberg - specifically PlaNYC 2030, of which the NYLCV has been a big proponent.

"There's no guarantee the next generation of city leaders is going to be quite as green," Hendrick said. "We made so much headway with Bloomberg, who really put sustainability at the top of the agenda. We want people to start asking candidates about their environmental plans."

Two elected officials were on hand for the Sunday house party: Councilman Eric Gioia (seen here with his daughter, Amelia Hernandez Gioia), who is gearing up for a likely public advocate run, and Councilman Hiram Monserrate (not pictured), who is considering another Democratic primary challenge to Sen. John Sabini (yes, that's fixed).

Also in this photo (from left): NYLCV Executive Director Marcia Bystryn, Roosevelt, and Jimmy Van Bramer (Hendrick's partner and fellow co-host).

NYLCV also has a new Climate Action PAC [2] that is going to support pro-green candidates (not to mention target anti-congestion pricing electeds), but the proceeds of this house party will help cover league operating costs, Hendrick said, not fill the PAC's coffers.