District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong announced legislation to close Sunset Dunes park and restore the “compromise,” turning it back into a highway for motorists during the week. The legislation, which would put the matter before voters for a third time in June, was provided to reporters at an event at City Hall Thursday afternoon. That came on the heels of a meeting with advocates the night before, at which he gave his reasons for wanting to undo Sunset Dunes.
“Supervisor Wong was unable to explain even the most basic details about his proposal at a town hall last night, including how much it would cost taxpayers to rip out the city’s third most visited park to replace it with a failing road or what environmental review or permits would be required to do so,” said Lucas Lux with Friends of Sunset Dunes.
Wong was asked at the town hall and again at the presser about the costs involved in ripping out the skate ramps, art work, traffic lights, and other changes supporting the park. He didn’t have a figure, but said there are costs either way.
To appear on the ballot, the legislation needs the signatures of three other supervisors. District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton, who is reliably against closing any kind of car infrastructure, is expected to sign. District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan has also expressed support. A spokesperson for District 11 Supervisor Chyanne Chen confirmed that she may sign, depending on amendments that are under discussion…