On Sept 5, 2018, Surf Equity won the fight for inclusion, the fight for a multi-heat division and the fight for equal prize money across all World Surf League global events. In an email referring to Surf Equity’s advocacy work, Governor Newsom said: “I applaud the courage of the athletes and activist who fought for this victory, and I am hopeful that this will inspire the next generation — of daring athletes and activists with the audacity to challenge the status quo.” New York Times Magazine | Sunday, Feb 7, 2019

Bank

California Maritime Infrastructure Bank/Authority

At the July 16, 2014 Harbor District meeting Commissioner Brennan made a motions to place the "Bank" on a future agenda.

  • Commissioner Brennan's motion requested an informational report on the California Maritime Infrastructure Bank/Authority.  Watch the meeting video: 1:04:55
  • Robert Bernardo amends the motion, and specified that only a "brief, one paragraph" report regarding the bank/authority be included on a future agenda.  Watch the meeting video: 1:06:31
  • The amended motion passed 3/2.  Jim Tucker was absent and Will Holsinger abstained from voting.