Tag Archives: Supervisor Rafael Mandelman

Year-end Greetings from the DHIC Board

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Gail Burns

Happy Holidays and year-end greetings from the DHIC Board of Directors!  2019 has been quite a busy year for all of us as we participated in state legislation, city elections, and town hall meetings regarding our serious neighborhood issues of … Continue reading →

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Who to Call When for Assistance

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Gail Burns

If you see… If you encounter issues reporting these situations contact the office of Supervisor Rafael Mandelman at mandelmanstaff@sfgov.org or (415) 554-6968

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Another Fun and Informative Fall Gathering

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Gail Burns

On Saturday, October 5 with blue skies and warm temps, about 60 Dolores Heights neighbors came to the DHIC annual Fall Gathering at the top of Sanchez Hill.  We closed the block of Sanchez between 21st & Hill Streets for … Continue reading →

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Update on Homelessness Issues in Our Neighborhood

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Gail Burns

Are the Park and surrounding areas looking better? DHIC has been working for one year with other neighborhood associations to address issues caused by homelessness around Dolores Park and the Castro. At the July 31 Town Hall, City representatives heard … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Meeting on Homelessness in Our Neighborhood

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Gail Burns

Approximately 40 residents attended a Town Hall on homelessness in  Dolores Park and surrounding areas. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and his team brought together representatives of all City departments that are working on this issue in our neighborhoods. What we heard … Continue reading →

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DHIC & Neighborhood Groups Acting to Address Homelessness in District 8

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Gail Burns

Since last year the homeless situation has escalated in our broader neighborhood. In August homeless people started camping at Dolores Park and in adjacent areas. DHIC and other neighborhood leaders from the Castro Business District, Eureka Valley, Dolores Heights, Duboce … Continue reading →

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Important Updates from the Dolores Park Ambassadors

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Gail Burns

Dear Fellow Dolores Park Ambassadors and Friends, Just a short hello we are still around, still visiting the park, normally in a rush to avoid getting soaked and careful not to slip in the mud. It looks like to be … Continue reading →

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Come Support Supv Mandelman at a Public Hearing Feb. 28 in City Hall

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Gail Burns

Supervisor Rafael Mandelman has called for a hearing on city policies to reduce homelessness next Thursday, February 28that 10am at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. next Thursday, Feb. 28 at 10am at Room 263 in City Hall. He … Continue reading →

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DHIC PLU Committee Sees Increase in Planned Construction Activity

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Gail Burns

The DHIC Planning & Land Use Committee (PLU)currently seeing an increase in planned construction activity in Dolores Heights. There are four proposed or pending demolitions, at 357 Cumberland, 617 Sanchez, 801 Sanchez and 835 Sanchez. Smaller proposed projects (remodels or … Continue reading →

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Dolores Park Ambassadors Help City with Growing Homeless Encampments

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gail Burns

During the last few weeks of August, neighbors noticed a growing homeless presence at Dolores Park. Folks started to gather on the edge of of the lawn next to Dolores Street, their belongings and tents stacked up on the strip … Continue reading →

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