Two Important Resolutions Pass Through the Board of Supervisors
| By Alex Franco ASA San Francisco | Published February 27, 2008 |
Today we celebrate two important pieces of legislation that will help to protect safe access in San Francisco, and by default, in California.
Last night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed two key resolutions.
The first re-establishes the city's sanctuary status and calls on the Mayor to take action. This passed by a 7-2 vote with Supervisors Sean Eslbernd and Carmen Chu. This legislation was introduced by Chris Daly, drafted by attorney Pat Goggin, and worked on by activists from Harvey Milk Club and Axis of Love.
The second is a resolution that allows for dispensaries to stay open after the March 1st deadline pending an amendment to the current ordinance. The resolution passed unanimously! This legislation was also championed by Chris Daly and was worked on by activist of ASA SF, Americans for Safe Access, the Compassionate Care Council, Drug Policy Alliance, and the Marijuana Policy Project. Supervisor Allioto-Pier was absent for both votes.
Congratulations to all who worked tirelessly on these resolutions!
Please thank the Supervisors for voting yes and having compassion for those who need this medicine. It would be especially helpful if you can find out who is your supervisor and send them an email. It would not be helpful to send angry emails to Supervisors Elsbernd or Chu, as we have to work to make these supervisors our allies.
In Solidarity,
Alex Franco - ASA San Francisco
Sample Emails:
1. For all Supervisors:
Dear Supervisor _______________,
My name is _____________. As your constituent, I would like to thank you for your positive vote on the resolutions condemning Federal Interference with local safe access to medical cannabis and allowing our dispensaries to remain open while an ordinance amendment is passed. Thank you for your compassion on this issue.
Sincerely,
_________________
2. For all Supervisors EXCEPT Elsbernd and Chu:
Dear Supervisor _______________,
My name is _____________. As your constituent, I would like to thank you for your positive vote on the resolution allowing our dispensaries to remain open while an ordinance amendment is passed. Thank you for your compassion on this issue.
Sincerely,
_________________
Supervisor Emails:
District 1: Jake.McGoldrick@sfgov.org
District 3: Aaron.Peskin@sfgov.org
District 4: Carmen.Chu@sfgov.org
District 5: Ross.Mirkarimi@sfgov.org
District 6: Chris.Daly@sfgov.org
District 7: Sean.Elsbernd@sfgov.org
District 8: Bevan.Dufty@sfgov.org
District 9: Tom.Ammiano@sfgov.org
District 10: Sophie.Maxwell@sfgov.org
District 11: Gerardo.Sandoval@sfgov.org
