Accountability.
Change.
Service.
San Francisco's call for accountability, service, and change has been heard. Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has been given a mandate to write our city’s next chapter with new ideas and accountable leadership. In this transition phase, we’re undertaking a search to build an administration that mirrors the diversity, creativity, and compassion of the people who live here. The Mayor-elect is committed to shaking up the status quo and changing the way government works to deliver measurable results.
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For too long, San Franciscans have been told that we must choose between clean, safe neighborhoods and compassion for those struggling on our streets.
I ran for mayor because I believed we can—and should—do both. And today, we’re showing that our city doesn’t have to choose
Happy Lunar New Year, San Francisco. Today, I was in Chinatown to kick off the Year of the Horse. There were lion dancers and firecrackers, and I had the honor of dotting the eyes of the lion dancers. These celebrations bring so much joy and life to our neighborhoods and our
Travel safe today. The rain may cause transit & commuting delays as well as localized flooding in low-lying areas of the City. Check http://sf.gov/storms for storm-related info & how to be prepared.
Through PermitSF, we asked departments to flag outdated rules. Public Works and the Office of Small Business found that downtown flower stand permits hadn’t been updated since the 1920s. Permits could only be passed down to family members—shutting out new entrepreneurs. As a
Can the little things revive San Francisco? Mayor Daniel Lurie is banking on the smallest of small businesses to end the eerie desolation of Market Street. https://www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/article/market-street-flower-san-francisco-21345264.php?taid=69920e5491e5920001b9fea4&utm_campaign=trueanthem%2B3988&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
My office is aware of the immigration enforcement action in Diamond Heights earlier today. In line with our city’s longstanding policies, the San Francisco Police Department was not involved and does not assist with federal civil immigration enforcement. That will not change as
I am grateful that our educators and school district have reached a tentative agreement, allowing our public-school students to return to the classroom next week.
I want to thank UESF President Cassondra Curiel, Superintendent Dr. Maria Su, and their entire bargaining teams. I
We need more housing and San Francisco, and the legislation I just signed will help us do exactly that. The new Downtown Revitalization Financing District will make it easier to build housing downtown by converting office space into residential units. It provides long-term
Starting tomorrow, we’re launching the new PermitSF portal. This is a one-stop shop to apply for permits online without going to the Permit Center to wait in line and file paperwork in person.
To kick things off, 5 permit types will be available through the portal. Those
An update on SFUSD: Schools are closed again today. I’ve spoken with parents across the city—they’re frustrated, and I’m frustrated too. The union and the district are back at the table this morning, and I know they can get this done if they keep talking. Our students belong in
