The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted 4-1 against reclaiming the Compton's Cafeteria Riot site from the GEO Group, which has managed housing for formerly incarcerated residents there. Despite the rejection, members were sympathetic to the advocates' goals and encouraged them to seek further investigations into GEO Group's management of the space. Board member Rick Swig called for a comprehensive investigation to hold GEO Group accountable while noting there was no legal basis to overturn the zoning decision. Advocates were urged to engage with city authorities to support their cause.
Board member Rick Swig expressed significant encouragement to investigate the GEO Group’s long tenure at 111 Taylor St., emphasizing a need for enforceable actions.
The board noted there was no legal basis to challenge the zoning determination at 111 Taylor, despite acknowledging community support for the shift.
Board member J.R. Eppler raised concerns about flaws in the letter of determination process, supporting the advocates’ appeal for community-oriented changes.
Members urged advocates to engage city bodies and the Board of Supervisors to amend planning codes for reclaiming the Compton's Cafeteria site.
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