The City of San Francisco has commissioned an audit to determine whether any of its 98 statues should be removed or altered to reflect contemporary values.
The audit comes after significant actions against monuments like the Christopher Columbus statue and highlights the city's focus on addressing issues of power, privilege, and historical injustices.
SF Arts Commission senior project manager Angela Carrier emphasized that the city's collection of statues showcases narratives that endorse colonialism and white supremacy, prompting the need for a public re-evaluation.
Despite the progressive intention behind the audit, the bureaucratic processes in San Francisco suggest that significant changes to the statue landscape may not happen quickly.
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