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Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu appoint Carla Short as Interim Director of Public Works

City Administrator Chu will begin the search for a long-term replacement for the role while Short serves as Interim Director

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu on Public Works Director Alaric Degrafinried taking a new position at BART

Degrafinried led the Department through the pandemic and implemented good government reforms

City celebrates grand opening of new affordable housing at 490 South Van Ness

Avanza 490 opens its doors to 80 families and provides 100% affordable housing for San Franciscans

Mayor London Breed celebrates completion of San Francisco's new seismically safe Emergency Medical Services Station No. 49, Home of the City's ambulance fleet

The new Bayview facility houses the City’s Emergency Medical Services Division, providing efficiencies to support improved emergency response times and ensure resiliency during natural disaster incidents

SF prepares to reopen businesses and activities, in nearly full alignment with the State's Beyond The Blueprint framework

With vaccinations high and case rates low, San Francisco’s Safer Return Together Order removes all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements and nearly all operational requirements on businesses.

SF reaches milestone: 80% of eligible residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose

San Francisco is the first major city in the US to reach this milestone due to a robust citywide vaccination program, which includes mass vaccinations and targeted, data-driven outreach to communities in need.

Free Muni for Youth program expanded

The Free Muni for Youth Program will provide free Muni rides to all youth 18 and under in San Francisco, no application required.

Starting June 15, SF to fully reopen businesses and activities, aligning with the State's reopening plans

Thanks to SF's successful vaccine rollout and low case rates, we intend to align with the State Beyond the Blueprint guidance that removes nearly all local COVID-19 related restrictions beginning June 15, with some exceptions for mega events.

San Francisco announces plan to reopen City Hall to public

Starting June 7, City Hall will be open for in-person services and general public access.

Mayor London Breed's 2021 Budget Proposal Speech

Delivered