Constant Readers,
Just an update to let you know that the Motion to Repeal Board Rule Number 3.9.1 was just tabled (read: killed) at the Board of Supervisors. (See background here.) Supervisor Daly spoke twice against the motion, at one point reading off a list of donors to the Lets Really Work Together coalition which opposed Prop E. Supervisor Mirkarimi also spoke against the measure, as did Supervisor Dufty who suggested the tabling of the motion (rather than voting it down) because tabling would be the "nicest thing." (Yes, he did.) The motion's sponsor, Supervisor Alioto-Pier, bewildered at the length and intensity of debate on the issue, agreed to table the motion. So, at the Board meeting every third Tuesday of the month there will continue to be an agenda item calling for the Mayor to appear. "Bueller? Bueller?..."
Quote of the Meeting: "There are still some pizza issues that need to be worked out." --Supervisor Ammiano while speaking in favor of the fast food restaurant labeling ordinance (which passed unanimously).
Ah, yes. "Pizza issues." Such is the life of a Statesman.
--Melissa
Note: Supervisor Peskin, an avid swimmer, was treated to a serenade of "Flipper" by the singing guy during public comment. ("They call President Peskin Flipper, Flipper...") How anyone misses an episode of this is beyond me.
Peskin, Mirkarimi, and Daly know how to work the legislative process, despite what some may think. They may hate their politics, and hate them with a passion, but it doesn't change the fact that they know how to count votes.
Bewildered Supervisors should take note.
Posted by: Greg | March 11, 2008 at 18:48
Peskin, Mirkarimi, and Daly know how to work the legislative process, despite what some may think. People may hate their politics, and hate them with a passion, but it doesn't change the fact that they know how to count votes.
Bewildered Supervisors should take note.
*sorry for the double post but I found a grammar error! d'oh!
Posted by: Greg | March 11, 2008 at 18:49