Mourners will pay tribute to the late US Senator Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Feinstein’s body will lie in state in the City Hall rotunda, with everyone from elected leaders to city residents expected to say goodbye.
He died Thursday at his home in Washington, DC, after a series of illnesses.
Feinstein was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1969 and became board president in November 1978 when a former supervisor assassinated Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, the city’s first openly gay supervisor, at City Hall.
Feinstein became acting mayor, and she continued to serve as mayor until 1988.
San Francisco wouldn’t be San Francisco without him. He steered the city through the HIV and AIDS crisis, bringing attention to an epidemic neglected by President Ronald Reagan.
He also secured federal and private funding to save the city’s iconic cable cars from dying of decay.
Feinstein became acting mayor, and she continued to serve as mayor until 1988. Bettmann Archive An armed forces color guard carries the casket containing Feinstein’s body at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. A statue of APA Feinstein decorated with flowers is displayed inside San Francisco City Hall on September 29.Getty Images
Feinstein presided over the city when it hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1984.
Another San Francisco tradition — “Fleet Week” — was started by Feinstein in 1981, and this year’s annual celebration of air shows, naval ships and military groups is dedicated to her.
In addition to serving as San Francisco’s first female mayor, she joined Barbara Boxer as the first woman to represent California in the US Senate.
They both won the election in 1992, which was dubbed the “Year of the Woman.”
Feinstein arrives for a Senate Judiciary committee hearing at the Capitol on September 6.Getty ImagesFeinstein continued to serve in congress until her death last week.CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Feinstein inspired many girls and women, including current San Francisco Mayor London Breed, who was the first black woman and only the second woman to lead the city.
Breed remembers seeing Feinstein when Feinstein was mayor and Breed played French horn in a high school band that played regularly at mayoral events.
“He was very proud of us and he said that, and he took the time to talk to us, tell us how great we are and remind us that we are his band,” Breed said at a press conference the day after the senator’s death. .
San Francisco resident Terrence Riley called Feinstein a mayor who brought food from McDonald’s and toys to children in the public housing project where he lived.
Feinstein’s body will lie in state in the City Hall rotunda, with everyone from elected leaders to city residents expected to say goodbye.APRep. Nancy Pelosi attends Feinstein’s funeral with Katherine Feinstein and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.AP
The news of his death “made me feel very bad, very sad, because he was San Francisco. He really is,” said Riley, who signed a book of condolence for the late senator at City Hall Friday.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, a friend who also lives in San Francisco, called Feinstein “mayor forever.”
While Feinstein’s career sent her to Washington, she remained deeply involved in the affairs of San Francisco, the city where she was born and raised.
He often calls his surrogates — including Gavin Newsom — to complain about potholes or trash and to offer advice and encouragement.
San Francisco wouldn’t be San Francisco without him. She steered the city through the HIV and AIDS crisis, bringing attention to an epidemic ignored by President Ronald Reagan. APFeinstein and Tony Bennett ride the San Francisco cable car while she was mayor.APFeinstein and her husband Richard Blum at the Kennedy Center in 2009 to celebrate the day born Ted Kennedy. The Washington Post via Getty Images
John Konstin Sr., owner of John’s Grill, a favorite downtown tourist destination and watering hole for city politicians, recalled Feinstein ordering potholes filled, trees cut and ugly scaffolding taken down before San Francisco hosted the 1984 Democratic convention.
“He asked, ‘How long has this scaffolding been ready?’ And my dad said maybe 10 years and the next day it came down,” said Konstin, 59. “It was half a block of scaffolding.”
Feinstein’s favorite dish is the one and only Petrale, she said. The restaurant, which celebrated its 115th anniversary on Wednesday with a free lunch and an appearance by Breed and other politicians, will have flowers by Feinstein’s portrait.
The newlyweds signed a memento in honor of Feinstein in San Francisco. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock His casket is expected to arrive at City Hall around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mourners can pay their respects from 9am to 7pmAP
His remains are expected to arrive at City Hall around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mourners can pay their respects from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m
A memorial service will be held Thursday outside City Hall. Speakers will include Pelosi, Breed, Vice President Kamala Harris and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. President Joe Biden will deliver a speech via video recording.
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