Protestors Disrupt SF Mayor Ed Lee's 2016 Inauguration

Edwin M. Lee was sworn in again as Mayor of San Francisco on January 8, 2016 for yet another term. His inauguration ceremony was held inside City Hall, and the public was invited. Mayor Ed Lee narrowly won the 2015 election, so many in the community are furious that he is their Mayor, again. There are many reasons why the voters are not happy with him. He allegedly has links that could lead to proof of corruption, he takes little to no action against incidences of police brutality, he has in the past not been a friend of the homeless, he allegedly panders to political icon Ron Conway, his lack of action against eviction of long term renters, etc. I could literally go and on about why the residents of San Francisco do not like him. So he attracts protesters, and his 2016 inauguration as Mayor attracted protesters. The protest at his inauguration was over police brutality and no other issues seemed to be mentioned at that action.
Recent incidents, which have been called incidences of police brutality have disrupted the community’s well-being. Two notable police shootings, of Alex Nieto, and Mario Woods have traumatized the community in San Francisco. The side effects of that trauma are the disruption of services at City Hall, the disruption of schooling, and the general disruption of business as usual in shopping districts. The protest of Mayor Ed Lee’s inauguration was held at City Hall, and one of the side effects of ignoring the community’s needs, or demands, are protests inside that building.
The protesters staged outside City Hall and developed their strategy. Many had signs, but they were small and easily hidden. It appeared that most of the protesters gathered on the second floor, but they moved around a lot. The protester's were often kettled by police with RIOT gear on, or by the sheriff’s. The protester's who were deemed too loud or extremely disruptive were grabbed and escorted away from the scene. At least 5 protesters were taken away, and some were arrested. During the inauguration screams from protesters could be heard throughout the whole building, and throughout the whole ceremony, so it seemed to be effectively disrupted.