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San Francisco Building Inspection Commission holds farewell, hears public allegations of irregular permit revocations
Summary
Vice President Deborah Walker delivered a farewell and urged improvements to DBI's permit‑tracking system; a public commenter alleged that DBI revoked permits and later approved an over‑the‑counter $300,000 remodel permit after prior denials, and commissioners asked staff to follow up.
Vice President Deborah Walker presided over the Building Inspection Commission meeting on Dec. 18, 2019, and used her final remarks as a commissioner to thank staff for annual training and press for greater transparency in the department’s permit‑tracking system. "This is my final Building Inspection Commission meeting," Walker said, and she urged the commission and staff to maintain equitable, consistent and transparent service delivery.
Why it matters: Walker singled out the permit‑tracking system as a long‑running priority, saying accurate data and public access are central to trust in the Department of Building Inspection (DBI). The commission heard public comment alleging specific lapses in DBI process that commissioners said should be reviewed.
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