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RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS |
Japantown on Its Way to Securing Heritage
In an effort to strengthen Japantown's identity as a cultural, spiritual, recreational, and commercial center of the region's Japanese and Japanese-American community, Supervisor Mirkarimi introduced a Special Use District (S.U.D.)
legislation in March. On May 25th, the Planning Commission approved this legislation.
As of now, the Land Use Committee is scheduled to make its final decision on June 16th. The S.U.D. will then be brought before the full Board of Supervisors. In mid-March, a rally was held at City Hall calling on the city government to
help preserve Japantown's rare and unique Japanese cultural identity. For more information contact legislative aide, Boris Delepine, at (415) 554 6758. |
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Foot Patrols Needed
With homicides continuing to plague the City, Supervisor Mirkarimi has introduced legislation creating a pilot program to mandate increased police foot patrols in specified areas in District 5. By increasing police visibility, foot patrols
help strengthen bonds with the community and reduce street crime. In spite of existing police policy to fully staff foot patrols, the absence of a legislative mandate means that other priorities often take precedence. The proposed new law
calls for a one-year pilot program in which Park Station and Northern Station each staff at least two foot patrols per day. It would also require that a comprehensive report on the progress and effectiveness of the patrols be prepared in
six months.
To view the areas covered,
click here. To view a dynamic google map showing the foot patrol areas,
click here. (Note: This map is only compatible with the Firefox internet browser, which can be downloaded
clicking here.) |
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Surveillance Cameras in District 5
Supervisor Mirkarimi has also introduced an ordinance, which recently passed unanimously, to regulate the use of community safety cameras. The law would limit cameras to areas with a substantial crime problem and would mandate a community
notice and review process. The Police Commission would be charged with determining whether a proposed camera placement has significant support from the community, and once a camera was operational access to the images would be limited to
police with a rank of Inspector or higher. Finally, review of a camera's images would only be allowed for the investigation of specific crimes.
Budget Information
Supervisor Mirkarimi is now on the Budget and Finance Committee. Find out more about the new Budget for 06-07. Visit the Mayor's Proposed May Budget by clicking
here ...
Supervisor Mirkarimi is a current San Francisco Children and Families Commissioner. To find out more information on his involvement with the First Five Commission and the Commission's dedication to youth and families, click
here.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INFO
Looking for the Board of Supervisors meeting information, minutes, or agendas? Click the picture below or click
here:
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For information on City employment openings and how to register to vote click
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Upcoming Events |
Friday June 16
Supervisor Mirkarimi's Monthly Art Opening
Location: City Hall Room 282
Time: 5pm-8pm
See below for more details.
Saturday, June 17
Inner Sunset Clean Up
Location: Meet at the city parking lot between 8th & 9th Avenues and Irving & Judah
Time: 8am-12pm
Please join us by volunteering to sweep streets and sidewalks, tend neighborhood trees and plants, and paint over graffiti
Contact: Sign up with Regina Dick-Endrizzi at Supervisor Mirkarimi's office: (415)554-7630
Saturday, June 17
Community Clean Team District 5
Location: Hayes Green (Octavia Blvd. @ Hayes St.)
Time: 9am-12pm
Help beautify our neighborhood parks!
Contacts:
www.sfcleancity.com or call (415) 552-9201
June Saturday 17- Sunday 18
San Francisco Juneteenth Celebration
Northern California's largest African American celebration begins with a parade, followed by festivities including three stages of live entertainment, health and environmental fairs, ethnic foods, and more than 100 vendor booths.
Fillmore between Geary and Fulton; parade, Sat, 11am, begins at City Hall.
(10am to 7pm)
http://www.sfjuneteenth.org/
(415) 931-2729
June Saturday 24- Sunday 25 (city wide)
San Francisco Pride 2006
A month of queer-empowering events culminates in this weekend celebration, a massive party with two days of music, food, dancing that continues to boost San Francisco's rep as a gay mecca. Do not under any circumstances miss the parade!
Celebration, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm; parade, Sun, 10:30am Civic Center, Larkin between Grove and McAllister, SF.
http://www.sfpride.org/
(415) 864-FREE
Friday, June 27
D-5 West of Divisadero Emergency Planning Meeting
Join neighbors and the San Francisco Office of Emergency Services to help create a community-based plan for emergencies, with special emphasis on the first 72 hours after an emergency.
For more information, contact volunteer coordinators John D'Avolio at 415-517-5377, johnd@triggerfish.org or Alec Tune, alec.tune@gmail.com
Saturdays (through November 18)
Fillmore Farmer's Market
Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, live jazz
(9am-1 pm)
Fillmore Farmer's Market Website
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Ross Mirkarimi's Monthly Art Update |
May's Art: The Western Addition Community Technology Center showcased their artwork and photography skills on May 19th. Thank You!
June's Upcoming Art Show:
"Let's Put Harvey Milk Back in City Hall"
Please join Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi in celebrating SF LGBT Pride Month
What: Art Reception celebrating SF LGBT Pride Month featuring Harvey Milk photographs
When: Reception – Friday, June 16, 2006 5-8 PM
Show runs through July 19, 2006
Where: Office of
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
San Francisco City Hall, Room 282
1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Cost: Free
This show features Harvey Milk related photography and memorabilia contributed by:
- San Francisco Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Historical Society
- San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum
- Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee – Dan Nicoletta, Nancy McNally and Rick Hauptman
To honor this hero of the LGBT civil rights movement, the Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee, a non-profit organization, was formed to commission a sculpture of Supervisor Harvey Milk to be placed in City Hall. For more information,
go to
http://www.milkmemorial.org/.
Please join Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi in celebrating SF LGBT Pride Month, and in taking another step toward putting Harvey Milk back in City Hall.
STAFF
Editor in Chief: Andrew Liotta (Intern)
Staff Reporter: Steve O'Connor J.D. (Intern)
Staff Reporter: Jeremy Pollock (Intern)
Staff Writer: Razzu Engen (Intern)
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