Agnos gets hate calls re Mirkarimi, says San Francisco is tense and toxic

KPFA Evening News, 10.13.2012

Former San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos spoke to KPFA about Ross Mirkarimi's reinstatement as the duly elected Sheriff of San Francisco.  And, about what he thinks must be done to improve the hateful, vitriolic political climate that remains.

Former San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos spoke at the October 9th rally to reinstate Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, above, then went inside to address the Board of Supervisors as to why he believed they should reinstate the suspended Sheriff, as they did. He told KPFA that he has been receiving hate calls and messages ever since. Photo Jason Henry, sf Chronicle

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The public lined up to get into the Board of Supervisors' Chambers for the hearing and filled overflow rooms. Most had come to speak for Sheriff Mirkarimi's reinstatement. Photo: Jason Henry, SF Chronicle