Mr. President , all members are present. Please place your right hand over your heart join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. Behalf of the board, i like to acknowledge the staff of sfgov tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Colleagues, i like to take a few meetings to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. The 19th amendment which guarantees and protect womens constitutional right to vote was ratified on august 18, 1920. Hundredth anniversary of this historic milestone is to reflect on incredible efforts to secure womens Voting Rights. It is a reminder of the unfinished work ahead of us to fulfill the promise of our democracy. For decades after the ratification of the 19th amendment, many women of color were prevented from casting ballots through poll taxes, literacy tests, violence, intimidation and racism. For many women of color, that didnt begin to c
Good afternoon and welcome to the august 25, 2020 regular meeting of the board of supervisors. Madam clerk, please call the roll. [roll call] mr. President , all members are present. Please place your right hand over your heart join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. Behalf of the board, i like to acknowledge the staff of sfgov tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Colleagues, i like to take a few meetings to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. The 19th amendment which guarantees and protect womens constitutional right to vote was ratified on august 18, 1920. Hundredth anniversary of this historic milestone is to reflect on incredible efforts to secure womens Voting Rights. It is a reminder of the unfinished work ahead of us to fulfill the promise of our democracy. For decades after the ratification of the 19th amendment, many women of color were preven
movement and tomorrow in partnership with the public library, the neighborhood history project is also having a presentation about the first suffrage march that is happening and was led by a san franciscan from glen park. so stay tuned. you can also visit wchallenge.org under events to check out those activities that are ongoing. so thank you again for everyone. this concludes our virtual celebration of women s equality day 2020 today. thank you very much. good afternoon and welcome to the august 25, 2020 regular meeting of the board of supervisors. madam clerk, please call the roll. [roll call] mr. president, all members are present. please place your right hand over your heart join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. behalf of the board, i like to acknowledge the staff of sfgov tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. colleagues, i like to take a few meetings to commemorate the 1
good afternoon. and welcome to the land use and transportation committee of the san francisco board of supervisors for today, august 31st, 2020. i am the chair of the committee aaron peskin, joined by committee member supervisor dean preston and i think to be joined momentarily by vice chair supervisor ahsha safai. our clerk is miss erica major. ms. major, do you have any announcements? clerk: yes. due to the covid-19 health emergency, and to protect board members and employees in the public. the committee room are closed. however, members will be participating in the meeting remotely. all local, state and federal orders, declarations and directives. committee members will attend the meeting through video conference, participating as if physically present. public comment will be available on each item on this agenda both channel 26, 78 or 99 depending on your provider. and sfgovtv.org are streaming the number across the screen. each speaker will be allowed two minutes to
the august 25, 2020 regular meeting of the board of supervisors. madam clerk, please call the roll. [roll call] mr. president, all members are present. please place your right hand over your heart join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. behalf of the board, i like to acknowledge the staff of sfgov tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. colleagues, i like to take a few meetings to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. the 19th amendment which guarantees and protect women s constitutional right to vote was ratified on august 18, 1920. hundredth anniversary of this historic milestone is to reflect on incredible efforts to secure women s voting rights. it is a reminder of the unfinished work ahead of us to fulfill the promise of our democracy. for decades after the ratification of the 19th amendment, many women of color were prevented from castin