Thank you for signing the petition! One of the most effective things you can do now is contact our elected officials directly. Feel free to copy, personalize, and send the email below. Even a few sentences in your own words can make a real difference.
Dear (Name),
I'm writing as a concerned community member to ask for your leadership on the growing use of surveillance and networked ID-scanning technology in San Francisco bars and clubs, particularly in the Castro.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in our nightlife spaces. At the same time, we must ensure that safety measures respect privacy, civil liberties, and the unique role LGBTQ+ spaces have long played as places of refuge and community.
I respectfully ask that as elected officials and those seeking office you:
- Investigate the use of surveillance and networked ID-scanning technology in San Francisco bars and clubs.
- Explore whether city policies or regulations are needed to govern or prohibit the use of these systems.
- Convene a community meeting in the Castro that brings together business owners, employees, patrons, LGBTQ+ organizations, privacy advocates, and public safety officials to identify safety solutions that do not rely on surveillance technology.
San Francisco has long been a leader in both LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties. I hope you'll help ensure we can strengthen public safety while protecting the values that make our community unique.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Castro Representatives/Candidates
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman
State Senator Scott Weiner's District Director Jeff Sparks
D8 Supervisor Candidate Gary McCoy
D8 Supervisor Candidate Manny Yekutiel