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Supervisors fail to override mayor—s veto of city advertising ban
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 to sustain Mayor—s veto of an ordinance that would have prohibited general advertising on City buildings and street furniture after a lengthy debate invoking the —will of the voters.—
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 failed 7-4 to override Mayor—s veto of an ordinance that would have prohibited general advertising on city buildings and street furniture.
Supporters of the override pointed to a prior ballot measure they said showed voter support and framed the proposal as a defense against visual blight. Opponents and the mayor argued the city should retain revenue options from advertising. A yes vote on the motion would have overridden the mayor—s veto; a no vote sustained it.
Supervisor McGoldrick opened the…
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