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District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg and former District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, who was present during the vote, talk with colleagues and fellow citizens before the special meeting. Photo by Scott Ball.

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg and former District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, who was present during the vote, talk with colleagues and fellow citizens before the special meeting. Photo by Scott Ball.

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg and former District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, who was present during the vote, talk with colleagues and fellow citizens before the special meeting. Photo by Scott Ball.