Meaningful our equity program. And i actually think were doing pretty well. At Press Walton remarked, this is one of the most regulated industries we have. Compared to alcohol, tobacco, sugar, weve created an entire infrastructure of regulation and taxation. Were still waiting for the after school moneys to come from the taxes, but theyre coming, Supervisor Ronen. I know that communities are struggling to make sure that it meets their needs, and also they can feel like theres ownership, too. The staff recommended approval to the commission. The commission was split 42 in denying it. Think with the 190, that is the exception. We have a long way to go for Equity Cannabis goals in our city. We struggle to have equality. If were going to repair 100 years of criminalization of drug use, we need to really walk the talk of what we do, and approving a code compliant project is the bare minimum that we can do to help folks build this business, so i would like to make a motion that we disapprove
Lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a fresh set of eyes, and it is our duty to review all the materials that have been presented impartially and diligently. This appeal is hard to determine, but the information has been presented. All dispensaries need to apply for a conditional Use Authorization through planning in addition to any permits through the office of cannabis. Planning Code Section 303 establishes criteria for the Planning Commission to consider when reviewing applications for conditional Use Authorization. On balance, the project complies with said criteria in that the project as a retail outlet is typic
Neighborhoods. The worst Thing Someone in my position could do is to go against the wishes of a community unless i 100 know that its the right thing to do. We are also not here to make a decision based solely on that, as again, there are policies and law thats korch cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis Uses. When we talk about community benefits anden quit, theres no social equity around marijuana if we continue to deny Access And Ownership to black people, samoans, pacific islanders, our asian brothers and sisters, and most importantly, the people criminalized and had their own lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a f
And law thats korch cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis Uses. When we talk about community benefits anden quit, theres no social equity around marijuana if we continue to deny Access And Ownership to black people, samoans, pacific islanders, our asian brothers and sisters, and most importantly, the people criminalized and had their own lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a fresh set of eyes, and it is our duty to review all the materials that have been presented impartially and diligently. This appeal is hard to determine, but the information has been presented. All dispensaries need to apply for a conditional Use Au
Family members entrusted me to work on the request to rename a public stairwell near their home after their father. It will serve as a meaningful way to memorialize him. And finally, i would like to close Todays Meeting in memory of leanna. Born in 1931. She was a Center Piece of San Franciscos italian american community. A friend of many, she was known of the love of italian Heritage And Love of San Francisco. A few days before she passed, she called her kids and said get my dress ready, i wasnt to be buried in that. She was an energetic woman and until her last days was still giving orders. In 1976, she was presented with the star of italian solidarity from the president of the republic of italy and would always be seen wearing this cherished item. She is a pillar of the community. She will be remembered for her determination, Strength And Love of her family. I offer sincere condolences for all who knew her and to her son, joe, who is a former city employee. And a good friend. She wi