SFMTA Hearing: Head West Permit

January 22, 2025

Dear ISCOTT SFMTA:

The Hayes Valley Small Business Association opposes the 4 proposed 2025 Sunday dates for Head West.

Over the last few years you have heard from us repeatedly regarding the number of negative issues and impacts that this event presents to our neighborhood. Foremost this event presents competition which results in financial losses.

Last year the Office of Small Business recommended that SFMTA work with stakeholders to arrive at a consensus regarding the frequency of this event in Hayes Valley before issuing any permits for 2025. Unfortunately the much needed consensus building did not occur with the previous administration. We ask you deny this permit request at this time and put this matter on hold until the March 27, 2025 ISCOTT hearing so that we can have the time/opportunity to take this matter up with the new leadership.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
HVSBA