San Francisco Public Works Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2017-18

07 17 08 17 09 17 10 17 11 17 12 17 01 18 02 18 03 18 04 18 05 18 06 18 1 2 3 Signature Tree Planting Fulton Street across from Civic Center Plaza Each year, Public Works plants a signature tree in honor of a civic or cultural leader who exemplifies San Francisco’s values of equality, stewardship and inclusiveness. This year’s tree was dedicated to Edwin Mah Lee, who served as the City’s 43rd mayor. The tree is located on a new median our cement crews constructed on Fulton Street, within view of City Hall. Lee’s family, friends, colleagues and community partners took part in the planting celebration on May 5, which would have been Lee’s 66th birthday. Lee worked tirelessly to champion civil rights, diversity, neighborhood livability and San Francisco’s standing as a Sanctuary City. He stabilized and grew the economy under his watch and added new housing. He served as San Francisco’s first Chinese-American mayor from Jan. 11, 2011, to December 12, 2017. He died of a heart attack with two years left on his term. During his long tenure with the City in his roles as Public Works Director, City Administrator and Mayor, Lee often participated with joy in the annual signature tree planting event. The St. Mary’s magnolia tree, which has both beautiful, blossoming flowers and tough, sturdy leaves, represents a symbol of nobility and purity.

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