This resolution designates October 2024 as "San Francisco Stairway Month" to promote community beautification and encourage residents to explore the city's staircases. It aims to inspire participation in related events and activities throughout the month.
Resolution proclaiming October 2024 as the first “San Francisco Stairway Month” in the City and County of San Francisco and supporting community beautification projects, encourage neighborhood exploration, and inspire San Francisco's inhabitants, elected officials, and city workers to find their nearest, or furthest, staircase and partake in San Francisco Stairway Month events and activities.
How it got here
The legislation for San Francisco Stairway Month originated from a long-standing appreciation for the city's stairways and community efforts to promote their beautification and exploration.
Mayor Newsom dedicated May 22nd as San Francisco Stairway Day, celebrating the city's stairways and their significance.
The first guidebook about San Francisco's stairways, 'Stairway Walks in San Francisco,' was published, fostering public interest in these urban features.
Supervisors Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Stefani, Engardio, Dorsey, Chan, Ronen, and Preston introduced a resolution to proclaim October 2024 as San Francisco Stairway Month.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, officially designating October 2024 as the first San Francisco Stairway Month.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, allowing it to become effective without her approval.
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