October 9, 2024
Attention ISCOTT and SFMTA:
We do not support a street closure expansion. We believe this closure has run its course and should be concluded. The current effort to shift to half baked events on Hayes Street are better relocated to existing venues in Hayes Valley like Patricia’s Green, Parcel K and Linden Alley.
We have not been equal partners in any decision making regarding this program. There has been no communications or outreach this past year from our supervisor. Even the notice for this hearing was inadequate. This is unacceptable.
Even more concerning: there has been a concerted effort (on public record) by those pursuing this closure to negate our right and authority to speak on behalf of our own interest and for our neighbors who share our views on this and other matters. The lack of process and the manipulation of our City leaders, elected and appointed, and self-declared spokespersons for the merchant community has been exhausting and dispiriting.
For these reasons (and many others) we ask that you deny this permit renewal.
Sincerely,
HVSBA