Ross Mirkarimi, who favors investigating the use of barges to move trash out of the City (see page 9), was re-elected fifth district Supervisor in 2008. He was also appointed by the State Senate to the California Coastal Commission in 2009. He has been a longtime champion of environmental protection, consumer rights and public safety. Recently, he helped successfully secure the right to host the America’s Cup finals in San Francisco. Photo by Joel Williams.
Published: March, 2011