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Politician, social worker, and champion of liberalism in San Francisco, former Mayor Art Agnos has left a lasting mark on our city\u2019s offices and landscape. Through his 1988-1992 term, he worked to break up nepotism in the Fire and Police Departments, paving the way for our city\u2019s second African American Police Chief and female Fire Chief. He made it possible for regular citizens to sit on city commissions. Agnos even appointed minorities, lesbians and gays to city positions, and bolstered civilian supervision within the Police Department.\n\nAgnos is best known for his leadership through the aftermath of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and was responsible for removing the Embarcadero Freeway as a result. Not only did it open up the Waterfront for people to enjoy the city\u2019s beauty, but his decision later became the model for replacing other cities\u2019 elevated freeways from Seattle to Toronto. Though it cost him his job due to politics, Agnos\u2019 decision is still appreciated daily by locals and visitors alike when they visit the Embarcadero. The city has since dedicated its most recent public pier, Pier 14, to honor Agnos\u2019 leadership in opening our city\u2019s Waterfront.\n\nFor more information on Art Agnos, please visit: https://fampeople.com/cat-art-agnos_2\n\nMeet Art Agnos!