As part of the City’s efforts to increase resources and treatment beds for individuals suffering from severe mental health and substance use issues, the legislation provides the City with another tool to help those most in need.
Mayor Breed’s 2 year budget proposal sets City priorities in addressing the critical issues facing San Francisco, including the proposed Affordable Housing Bond, Mayor Breed has identified over $1 billion for affordable housing since taking office.
As part of the Mayor’s 2 year budget proposal, $11.9 million would fund 7 new Pit Stops in high-need areas, Chinatown, SOMA, and Tenderloin Clean programs, Downtown Streets, and more.
$2 million added to budget to prevent eviction and displacements and address homelessness by providing housing subsidies and homeless services for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
$9 million budget proposal to help small businesses grow and succeed, building on the Storefront Vacancy Strategy introduced by Mayor Breed and Supervisor Brown.
A $15 million investment to fund Free City College will allow for greater program oversight while expanding access for all San Franciscans. Free City charter amendment to be withdrawn.
Mayor Breed’s proposal includes new effort to bring recreational programming to public housing, low-income housing and shelters for young people who have barriers to accessing traditional programming.
Initial results of biannual count show 17% increase in homelessness over last two years, though both youth homelessness and veteran homelessness are down; Mayor Breed announces $5 million investment in prevention to prevent people from becoming homeless.
The City established a program whereby the Office of Small Business and Small Business Commission provide an opportunity each year for the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to recognize local small businesses that contribute to the vitality of San Francisco.
