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Board sets multiple continuances and rehearings in a night of taxi appeals and medallion disputes
Summary
The board continued and rescheduled several taxi‑related matters, including a continuance of the Friedman medallion appeal to June 11, a new appeal period for a medallion waiting‑list removal, and scheduling of rehearings (including KSJ Taxi) with briefing deadlines. Public comment was strongly divided over issuing 69 new medallions.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on May 7 handled a series of contested taxi matters, setting continuances and rehearing schedules while hearing extensive public comment on the city’s medallion policy.
Jeffrey Roetwein, appearing for the appellant in the Friedman medallion appeal, asked the board to continue the case because of a pending federal lawsuit before Judge White that challenges Taxi Commission ADA rules; Jordana Thigpen, acting executive director of the Taxi Commission, opposed the continuance and said the…
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