The September 13 commission meeting for the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of President Joaquin Torres and commissioners Leroy Lindo, Luana Kim, and Mary Anne Pikes.
The meeting began with an important acknowledgment of the Ramaytush Ohlone community, the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. The commission recognized that they are on unceded ancestral land and expressed respect for the Ramaytush Ohlone as the caretakers of this territory. This acknowledgment emphasized the importance of honoring the community's history and their ongoing connection to the land.
Following this, the meeting moved to the president's report, which was deferred to allow for general public comments. The president reminded attendees that this segment was not for debate but rather for individuals to state their concerns or matters for the commission's awareness. Public comments were encouraged to be submitted via email for any issues not listed on the agenda.
The meeting proceeded with written public comments, starting with Margaret McNulty, who was allotted two minutes to address the commission.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the commission's commitment to recognizing indigenous rights and fostering community engagement, setting a respectful tone for the discussions that would follow. Further details on the president's report and additional public comments were anticipated in subsequent segments of the meeting.