This ordinance names the City Hall Press Room after legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor to honor her contributions to journalism. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this change.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to name the City Hall Press Room in memory of legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor.
How it got here
The legislation to name the City Hall Press Room after Barbara Ann Taylor originated from a proposal by several Supervisors in recognition of her contributions to journalism.
Supervisors Peskin and Walton introduced an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to name the City Hall Press Room in memory of legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor.
The ordinance received approval as to form from Deputy City Attorney Anne Pearson.
Supervisor Ronen was added as a cosponsor to the ordinance.
The proposed legislation was referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially naming the City Hall Press Room the Barbara A. Taylor Press Room.
Mayor London Breed approved the ordinance, finalizing the naming of the press room.
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