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A key hearing in the State Lands Commission lawsuit against the City of San Francisco will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 2 pm before Superior Court Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos. The lawsuit brought by the SLC, headed by Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, asks the court to overturn Proposition B, which was approved by over 58% of San Francisco voters in June 2014. Prop B requires voter approval before a developer can exceed the height limits on waterfront properties. Judge Bolanos could make a final decision at or after the hearing if she grants either party’s motion for summary judgment. If not, the case will go to trial at a later date.

Please join members of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association and other neighbors for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 25 from 4-6 pm at Il Fornaio, 1265 Battery Street. Special guest speaker will District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin. We will discuss BCNA’s recent activities and plans for the year ahead. As usual we expect our neighborhood to be a vibrant place to live and work, with opportunities to improve the waterfront, transportation, traffic, and housing. BCNA will continue to work to make the Northeast waterfront the best it can be. Enjoy free appetizers and a cash bar. Hope to see you there!

Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 29 for a special Public Policy Forum happy hour as Senator Scott Wiener updates us on his legislation, the LOCAL Act, which would allow localities to extend alcohol service to as late as 4:00 am. According to the Chamber, the bill would allow San Francisco to grow “our nighttime economy,” which is $6 billion in size, employs over 60,000 people and generates over $80 million in annual tax revenue.

The Forum happy hour begins at 4:00 pm on June 29 in the Chamber boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 760. Beer, wine, and snacks will be provided. For more information please visit the Chamber’s website.