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Rules Committee approves sending African American Arts & Cultural District proposal to full board
Summary
The committee advanced an ordinance to establish an African American Arts and Cultural District in Bayview Hunters Point, accepted amendments to the Citizens Advisory Committee and reporting deadlines, and agreed to forward the item to the full board with a positive recommendation after broad public support.
The Rules Committee voted to send to the full Board of Supervisors an ordinance establishing an African American Arts & Cultural District in Bayview Hunters Point.
President Malia Cohen, who sponsored the ordinance, described the measure as a way to honor and preserve the contributions of African American residents and to stem out-migration from the neighborhood. She presented amendments affecting Citizens Advisory Committee membership, reporting timelines for city departments, and CAC duties; the clerk confirmed the packet contained the proposed changes.
Speakers from neighborhood organizations, the mayor—s housing office and arts groups urged passage. Bridal Chu from the mayor—s Office of Housing and Community Development told the committee Prop E funds will provide approximately $3,000,000 for cultural-district investments. After public comment, the committee accepted the amendments and forwarded the item to the full board with a positive recommendation.
