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Rules Committee advances Haney-backed street-level drug-dealing task force and recommends nine appointees
Summary
Representatives from Supervisor Haney’s office described a community-led task force to address open-air drug sales in the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods; the committee recommended nine nominees — a mix of residents, service providers and business representatives — for full-board appointment.
The Rules Committee recommended a slate of nine candidates Wednesday to sit on a newly proposed street-level drug-dealing task force aimed at addressing open-air drug sales concentrated in the Tenderloin, South of Market, Civic Center and Mid-Market.
Abigail Rivamante Mesa spoke for Supervisor Matt Haney’s office and read his statement explaining the task force’s purpose. "This task force will bring swifter action, stronger accountability, and real solutions to address this crisis," the statement said. The presentation added the task force will include experts, city departments and people directly impacted by street-level drug dealing, and will examine prevention, law enforcement, recidivism, economic development,…
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