Very grateful to be producing with the nyu center that advocates for civil debate on politics and public policy, and nyu votes, which works to give every nyu eligible student the information they need to vote. I am especially grateful to be introducing an event with some of the countrys most important thinkers on what i think is one of the most urgent issues we face, and theres a lot of competition. Weve been witnessing a relentless and unprecedented series of attacks on the twin foundations of our democratic system. Free and Fair Elections and the rule of law. They are not unrelated. The president has made repeated threats to subvert the election, some with support from the attorney general, sending military to the polls, Voter Suppression, and perhaps most chillingly refusing to commit to abide by the election results. Some are worried the rule of law has been so eroded in this country, it may be possible to literally steal an election and we think there are strong legal and institut
So speaking of funding gaps. The Brennan Center for justice hosting a discussion on how the government should respond to protests. Whetherthe response should be different for Peaceful Protesters and anarchists and what the response could be. Democracy and equal protection under the law. We are a nonpartisan 501 c 3 . We do not participate in elections or endorse or oppose candidates in any way and we are very grateful to be producing todays event with the nyu John Brenneman center which advocates for civil debate on politics and Public Policy and nyu votes which works to give every nyu student the information they need to vote. I am especially grateful to be introducing an event with some of the countries most important thinkers on what i think is one of themost urgent issues we face and theres a lot of competition. Weve been witnessing a relentless andunprecedented series of attacks on the twin foundations of our democratic system. Elections and the rule of law. They are not unrelated
Minutes. Revitalizeto reform, our system of democracy and justice, holding them up to the twin ideals of democracy and equal protection under the law. We are a nonpartisan 501 c 3 . We do not participate in elections or endorse or oppose candidates in any way and we are very grateful to be producing with the nyu center that advocates for civil debate on politics and public policy, and nyu votes, which works to give every nyu eligible student the information they need to vote. I am especially grateful to be introducing an event with some of the countrys most important thinkers on what i think is one of the most urgent issues we face, and theres a lot of competition. Weve been witnessing a relentless and unprecedented series of attacks on the twin foundations of our democratic system. Free and Fair Elections and the rule of law. They are not unrelated. The president has made repeated threats to subvert the election, some with support from the attorney general, sending military to the pol
Clerk mr. President , all members are present. President yee all right. Thank you. Please place your right hand over your heart. Would you please join me in the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] president yee thank you. On behalf of the board, i wish to acknowledge the staff of sfgtv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Madam clerk, are there any communications . Clerk yes, mr. President. I just want to make sure that i captured supervisor stefani or did i miss you, supervisor . Supervisor stefani madam clerk, i believe that you did, and i am present. Thank you. Clerk i believe that, and i apologize to you, and yes, mr. President. All members are present, just to make sure. President yee mmhmm. Clerk and yes, i do have a communication. The minutes will reflect that during the covid19 health emergency, members of the board participated in this meeting remotely through Video Conference to the staple extent as though physicall
In accordance with Governor Newsom executive order declaring a state of emergency starting the covid19 outbreak and mayor london n. Breeds proclamation declaring a local emergency issued on february 25, 2020, including the guidance for gatherings issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health center, members of t officer, aggressive directives were issued to reduce the spread of covid19. On march 17, 2020, the board of supervisors authorized their bhoord and Committee Meetings to convene remotely and will allow remote Public Comment via teleconference. Watch the sfgovtv website at www. Sfgovtv. Org to stream the live meeting or to watch meetings on demand. Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely via detailed instructions on participating via teleconference. Members of the public may participate by phone or may submit their comments by email to ericamajor sfgov. Org. All comments received will be made a part of the official report. Chair peskin thank you. W