Voters have effectively told The City to pay more attention to deteriorating conditions at Coit Tower, as parks officials will now have to implement Proposition B — a policy to “prioritize” funds earned at the landmark for its upkeep and the maintenance of the historic murals housed there. Read More
Voters will have their say in June on the management of Coit Tower, after the Department of Elections certified a ballot measure submitted by members of the influential Telegraph Hill Dwellers.The neighborhood group gathered more than 16,000 signatures late last year in support of the ballot measure, which would “prioritize” funds from elevator fees and concessions at the landmark for its upkeep and limit the number of private events allowed at the site. Read More
A treasured piece of San Francisco history faces daily threats to its well-being, according to a group of neighbors who want voters to approve a new upkeep policy at Coit Tower.The Protect Coit Tower Committee submitted more than 16,000 signatures Monday seeking a ballot measure to encourage The City to “prioritize” money raised at the landmark for maintenance of the building, its murals and the surrounding Pioneer Park. Read More
