DHIC’s Spring Gathering brought together neighbors and several key city leaders: Rafael Mandelman, our district supervisor, and Dennis Richards, a San Francisco Planning Commissioner (more on his remarks and key legislation HERE.)
Supervisor Mandelman provided updates on neighborhood/district issues and answered neighbors questions. He also introduced Jessica Closson, our new District 8 Safety Coordinator. Jessica is meeting with community groups to identify top safety issues and how she can help us address them.
Before the gathering, neighbors met for the monthly Green Gardens clean-up. They worked to clear and trim the green areas adjacent to the Sanchez Steps (above 19th Street.) Everyone is welcome to this first Saturday event. There will be no stairway clean-up in July but we’ll be back in action on Saturday, August 3. For more info, see Green Gardens announcement in our next newsletter or write stairs@doloresheights.org.
- We were happy to welcome Jessica Closson, the new District 8 Safety Coordinator. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- A terrific Green Garden Day stair clean-up took place before the Gathering. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- The results of our Green Garden Team’s efforts. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- Everyone enjoyed beverages from Spikes Coffee and treats donated by DHIC members. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- We had great weather again this year, and a good turn-out of two-legged and four legged neighbors! Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- The crowd was all ears for the speakers. Photo Junona Jones.
- Rafael Mandelman introduces Jessica Closson, our new District 8 Safety Coordinator, and addresses neighbor questions. Photo Junona Jones.
- DHIC member Hans Kolbe spoke about the Dolores Park Ambassadors. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- Dennis Richards spoke on how Sacramento politicians are trying to take over San Francisco’s local planning and zoning. Photo Donna J. Wagner.
- John O’Duinn, DHIC Vice Chair, introduces our guest speakers. Photo Donna J. Wagner.