Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

By Aaron Bialick
Jan 7, 2014

From PSAC:

Please join us in room 400 for a presentation from the San Francisco Fire Department. Assistant Deputy Chief Ken Lombardi and Assistant Deputy Chief Michie Wong (Fire Marshall) have confirmed their attendance. In addition, we will have a presentation from the Recology Manager of Government Affairs and Community Relations, Mr. Paul Giusti.

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