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Mayor Breed and Board President Peskin Announce Legislation to Support Future of Downtown and Union Square

Proposal will facilitate the conversion of office buildings to critically needed housing, create more opportunities for businesses, and streamline everyday permit review throughout Downtown and Union Square

Mayor London N. Breed Celebrates Nowruz

Mayor Breed's statement on Nowruz

Mayor Breed Announces Small Business Permitting Improvements and Permit Center Accomplishments

New permitting reforms will leverage the opening of the San Francisco Permit Center and two years of data after adoption of small business permit streamlining policies

Mayor London Breed Announces the Launch of the Trust Youth Initiative

This public-private partnership, part of the City’s larger effort to address youth homelessness, pilots an unconditional Direct Cash Transfer program for transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.

City Crews Continue Response in Aftermath of Storms

Storm with high wind gusts resulted in two deaths and caused citywide impacts including downed trees, power outages, traffic collisions, and transit disruptions

Mayor Breed's Public Safety Legislation Moves Forward with Approval by Board of Supervisors

Police overtime funding and community ambassador contracts extension will address immediate safety needs in neighborhoods across San Francisco while work continues on longer-term solutions

Housing for All Legislation to Unlock Housing Pipeline Approved by Board of Supervisors

Power Station project to be the first development to use new infrastructure funding tool as part of larger effort to get housing moving faster

City and School District Leaders Join to Respond to Series of Violent Incidents Involving Youth

Proposals include expanding violence interruption programs and support from social workers, as well as increased safety presence around schools

Mayor London Breed Proposes Permitting Improvements to Speed Housing Construction

Housing for All effort would streamline the site permit process to significantly reduce permitting times for new developments and major renovations

Mayor London Breed Nominates Ed Harrington to the San Francisco Port Commission

The former City Controller and General Manager for the Public Utilities Commission will replace John Burton who has served on the Port Commission since 2020