San Francisco International Airport's governing body announced Tuesday that it will rename its international terminal after the late California political pioneer Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last year.
The San Francisco Airport Commission's move is in response to a campaign by a group of prominent local figures calling themselves the Dianne Feinstein 100 Plus Committee. The group, headed by Willie Brown, a former San Francisco mayor and longtime state Assembly speaker, submitted a name change application to the commission in November.
“Naming the San Francisco International Terminal after Sen. Feinstein is a fitting tribute to a woman who opened the door for so many women leaders across our city, state and nation,” said Jim Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the group. ” he said.
Gonzalez said that in addition to new names appearing on the terminal's signage, international travelers are “incredible defenders of democracy, always opposing authoritarianism, and making themselves part of society's civil rights movement.” He said it would be an opportunity to think about the person who was the leader of the All communities. ”
In addition to the name change, the airport commission said it will work with the Feinstein 100 Plus Committee on further efforts to honor Feinstein's legacy to both the airport and the city of San Francisco.
The Airports Commission said it had considered the proposal to rename the terminal and found there were “compelling reasons to respect the nominees.”
in press releasethe committee made several Feinstein-led decisions, including negotiating 30-year lease and use agreements with airlines that transformed the airport's business and led to the construction of its first international terminal, which opened in 1983. Listed successful initiatives.
The committee also will bring BART transportation directly to the international terminal, support SFO's first in-line baggage screening system since 9/11, and give SFO access to new FAA technology to improve safety and reduce delays. He also mentioned Feinstein's role in supporting the project.
There is no timeline yet for when the name change or other changes will take place.
Ms. Feinstein is the first woman to represent California in the Senate and the longest-serving woman in the Senate. She died of natural causes at the age of 90 in September.
