Mourners gathered at San Francisco City Hall to pay their respects to the late US Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Known for her fearlessness and intelligence, she became the glue that held the city together after two political assassinations thrust her into the mayor’s office and the national spotlight. Lawanda Carter, a resident of San Francisco, praised Feinstein for her courage and persistence in pursuing her goals. The memorial service will take place on Thursday outside City Hall.
Carter joined other mourners who brought flowers and offered prayers before Feinstein’s casket, which was on display behind velvet ropes and covered with an American flag. Although many had never met Feinstein personally, they wanted to honor her as a tireless public servant who fought for equality and justice for women, LGBTQ individuals, and racial minorities. Feinstein passed away last week at the age of 90 in her home in Washington, DC. She was the first female mayor of San Francisco and one of California’s first two female US senators. Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Mayor London Breed were among the officials who paid their respects.
Despite her career in the Senate, Feinstein will always be remembered as the mayor of San Francisco. She assumed this position in 1978 following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk by a former supervisor. Feinstein, who discovered Milk’s body, became the acting mayor and was elected twice to serve as mayor until 1988. Georgia Otterson, a healthcare administrator, expressed her admiration for Feinstein’s ability to unite the city in the face of tragedy. Otterson recalled a march from the Castro District to City Hall, with Joan Baez performing, as a moment of solace during those difficult days.
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While Feinstein was sometimes criticized by the left for her centrist Democratic views, she was highly regarded by a city that prides itself on its racial and sexual diversity. She played a crucial role in addressing the HIV and AIDS crisis, drawing attention to an epidemic that President Ronald Reagan had ignored. She also secured funding to preserve San Francisco’s iconic but deteriorating cable cars. Feinstein initiated Fleet Week in 1981, and this year’s celebration will be dedicated to her. Cari Donovan, a social worker, paid her respects to Feinstein and acknowledged her tireless advocacy for various causes. Donovan discussed with her daughter the battles fought by Feinstein to ensure that younger generations of women can dream bigger. “She was a lioness.”
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