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Castro residents and merchants urge more community input, civil-rights safeguards and porta-potties as city readies Halloween plan
Summary
During a lengthy public-comment period the city heard repeated calls for better community engagement, clearer civil-rights protections for attendees and a swift decision on portable toilets; organizers and merchants said outreach and a promised task force were insufficient.
A significant portion of the Oct. 10 Police Commission hearing was devoted to public comment from Castro residents, business owners and neighborhood organizers who said the city’s decision-making process lacked sufficient community involvement.
Ted Strawser, an organizer with Citizens for Halloween, told the commission: "There is an event. It's called Halloween. It happens every year," arguing the city had not adequately worked with residents and volunteers. Patrick Batt, a longtime…
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