San Francisco will become the first county in the nation to stop generating revenue from incarcerated people and their families, lifting an economic burden from low income communities, boosting connection to support networks, and easing reentry.
New civic building at 49 South Van Ness will have office space for approximately 1,800 City employees and will include a one-stop Permit Center to make it easier for residents and businesses to get City permits.
Expansion increases healthy food budgets for older adults and people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and State Supplementary Payment benefits.
Heminger, who was nominated to the SFMTA Board by Mayor London Breed, is the former head of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and brings decades of experience in local and regional transportation, which will help guide the search for a new SFMTA Director.
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.
