The Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association held its annual meeting on June 9, 2019. More than 40 members and guests turned out for the gathering at 101 Lombard. President Diana Taylor provided an overview of BCNA’s many accomplishments during the past year, which included hosting numerous social events, walking tours, informational forums, and safety trainings; representing the neighborhood in local organizations such as the Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods, Port Advisory Groups, and the Police Advisory Committee; providing key input on major development projects such as 88 Broadway and Teatro Zinzanni; and advocating for our neighborhood on public issues such as increased city funding and resources for traffic enforcement and homeless outreach, and opposing extended hours for nightclubs and 4 AM last call legislation. For more details, see BCNA’s accomplishments in 2018-19.
Special guests Supervisor Aaron Peskin and Judy Lee from the Mayorâs Office of Neighborhood Services also spoke at the meeting. Supervisor Peskin answered audience questions on subjects including public safety, homelessness, bond financing, and storefront vacancies. Both speakers invited residents to contact them with concerns: Aaron.Peskin@sfgov.org and Judy.Lee@sfgov.org. We urge members to speak up!
At the meeting, BCNA members also elected the Board of Directors for the upcoming year: David Albert, Adam Bergman, Bill Hannan, Bob Harrer, Michele Hennessey, Lee Robbins, Karen Scarr, Jim Seff, Dean Sereni, and Diana Taylor. You can learn more about our BCNA Board 2019-20.
BCNA’s efforts continue to make a real difference to the quality of life in the Barbary Coast. We can only be as strong and effective as our numbers, so please support BCNA by becoming a member and encourage your neighbors to join, too. We all have a stake in improving our neighborhood!