I really shouldn't have gone to the game as I had so much work to do around the house, but it was nice to actually see the sun - it is yellow you know. -- Johnnie Royale
On January 9th, 2000, everyone's favorite politician, Mayor
McHat, was sworn in for a second term. In his speech,
Willie promised that he would "listen". And true to his
word, Da Mayor did listen. How long he listened is another
matter. It's clear he isn't listening now. Especially when
it comes to the issue of San Francisco nightlife.
Here's the 411- Programming whiz & music fan, Jamie Zawinski and his business
partner are in the process of trying to buy The DNA Lounge, one of the last
remaining nightclubs in San Francisco. In recent years, San Francisco has lost,
or is in the process of losing, many of its longstanding venues due to hardship
from City Hall, who has taken it upon itself to determine what the residents of
this fine city are allowed to enjoy as entertainment. Jamie has made it
a point to go above and beyond what would be expected in trying to do a ‘change
of ownership’ in such a hellish climate. He's met with the police, surrounding
businesses, business associations, residents, and anyone else that would have
the remotest interest in the operation of this legendary nightclub.
Everything was going smoothly, until Jamie met Willie's favorite lapdog,
Captain Martel, Chief of San Francisco's Southern Station in SOMA. Martel has
made it very clear that he would like nothing more than to see all late-
night clubs in the area, including The DNA, close forever, and is doing
everything in his power to make sure that the doors to DNA do, in fact, remain
closed.
But it's within your power to prevent this. On Wednesday, February 2nd, at 5:30
in the SF City Hall, there will be a permit hearing concerning The DNA. Weurge
you to make yourself present at this hearing, or make your voice heard. We must
stop these evil swine here and now, before they devoid San Francisco of every
nightclub it has!
