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Board approves fiscal-feasibility finding for Hall of Justice replacement despite three dissenting supervisors
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution finding the proposed Hall of Justice jail replacement project fiscally feasible, 8-3, after supervisors voiced concerns about whether the city should build a new jail before using existing capacity.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution finding the proposed Hall of Justice jail replacement project fiscally feasible, with the motion passing 8-3.
The vote took place during the board’s April 2014 meeting. Supervisors Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yi, Avalos, Chu, Cohen and Farrell voted yes; Supervisors Breed, Campos and Kim voted no.
The measure was framed by proponents as a procedural step to allow more detailed environmental review under CEQA and to enable further study of replacement options. But several supervisors said they would not support the finding because they believe the board has not had an adequate public…
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