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Rules Committee advances renaming of Roland Street to honor Dirk Dirksen after mixed public reaction
Summary
Supervisors advanced a resolution to rename Roland Street on Broadway for music promoter Dirk Dirksen, amid supporters from the music community and residents raising concerns about gating, emergency access and preferring a commemorative plaque or 'Place' instead of 'Street.' The committee amended the resolution to read 'Street' rather than 'Alley' and forwarded it to the full board.
Supervisor Amiano presented a resolution to rename Roland Street (on Broadway in North Beach) to honor Dirk Dirksen, a San Francisco music promoter sometimes called the "Pope of Punk." Amiano provided a brief biographical sketch, noted support from police and fire, and said DPW had signed off on the proposal in the committee packet.
Public testimony contained both strong endorsements and local objections. Dennis Juarez (operations manager at Slims and Great American Music Hall)…
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