Clearly, something has to change. Nightclubs and events are a critical part of San Francisco’s economy. That’s why it’s important for industry players to have a say in how nightlife is regulated – and that’s why two of the seven spots on the entertainment commission are reserved for them.
But over the past couple of years, industry players have taken over the commission, and that’s not right, either. It has led to conflicts of interest on important votes, and it has kept the commission from acting decisively when it comes to shutting down troubled or dangerous nightspots. There were complaints against Suede dating back to 2007. Tenderloin strip-club Pink Diamonds, which was the scene of a homicide, various shootings and alleged prostitution, had to be shut down by the city attorney. What’s the point of the commission, again?
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