Stephen Torres, right, San Francisco's newest entertainment commissioner, was sworn in by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman in the Board of Supervisors chambers November 9. Torres, a queer man, was unanimously confirmed to the panel by the board at its October 25 meeting. He fills a seat that represents the interests of entertainment associations or groups. He is a bartender at the historic Twin Peaks Tavern in the LGBTQ Castro district and also serves as an advisory board member of the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District. His term is until July 1, 2026.
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