Strengthening and Changing the Future of San Francisco
Learn about the proposed budget to strengthen and change the future of San Francisco, such as creating a clean and safe city, restoring downtown's economic recovery, and tackling homelessness, mental health, and addiction.
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London Breed
45th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco.
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Today I announced my proposed budget to strengthening and changing the future of San Francisco
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- Creating a clean and safe City
- Restoring Downtown’s economic recovery
- Tackling homelessness, mental health, and addiction. https://t.co/jRMHpE8CLt -
San Francisco must be a city that leads on safety and justice.
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This means police on our streets. Community ambassadors across our City. A DA with the tools to hold people accountable. My budget delivers resources in all of these areas, including hiring 220 more officers. pic.twitter.com/ZodzZ4zD9s -
We are changing the conversation around public safety. We are embracing reform and investing in alternatives to policing, all while showing support for our police officers. In the last 6 months, applications to SFPD have reached 2018 levels. That’s improvement we can build on. pic.twitter.com/Un4zRAc2eS
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SF is a City built on innovation and a thriving economy. To fill our Downtown & fund services we all rely on, my budget reforms our tax laws to:
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-Attract new businesses
-Stabilize existing businesses
-Fill vacant sublease space
-Eliminate fees for small businesses opening pic.twitter.com/VybxLOFBwA -
Right now, our office vacancy rate is over five times as high as it was prepandemic. We have to change our laws to reflect that reality.
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We have an incredible opportunity – with biotech, greentech, AI and more -- to continue to lead in innovation and be an economic engine. pic.twitter.com/XBjfUjVKdS -
We are also investing in my Roadmap to Downtown’s Future - safety, clean streets, arts, entertainment, and street activations. Let’s make Downtown more dynamic and more than just a 9 to 5, Monday to Friday neighborhood. https://t.co/I6lwYrBvME
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This budget supports changing the conditions in our neighborhoods. That starts with ensuring that people have a safe and affordable place to call home. Over the last 5 years, we’ve added more shelter and housing, which helped our recent 15% reduction in unsheltered homelessness. pic.twitter.com/DjH7oX4zQW
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My budget builds on that progress by adding more shelter, more housing, and more homelessness prevention support – putting us at: -3,956 Shelter Beds
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-15,050 Housing units for formerly homeless.
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We also need to change how we treat people with addiction and mental illness. To start, we are doing a lot. This past year, @SF_DPH has served:
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-16,500 people with mental health treatment
-4,500 people with substance use treatment
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Changing the conditions on our streets requires more treatment beds, focusing on high-risk overdose communities, street outreach and more. It also requires accountability. We have to change our approach so that refusing services and remaining on our streets is not an option.
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We are working to change our state mental health laws, but we also must enforce local laws for those who are a danger to themselves and to others. Our goal is to get people into treatment and care, but we can’t just continue to let people deteriorate on our streets.
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This budget also invests in the things that make San Francisco special:
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- Our incredible parks system
- Our world-class libraries https://t.co/6JDY41MowN -
We’re building on landmark early education policies to expand childcare facilities, vouchers, & wages. We’re investing in our workforce so we can continue to deliver services for residents. We’re continuing our Dream Keeper Initiative to lift up our African-American community.
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This budget delivers on the change we need to make San Francisco a vibrant, safe, and just city for all. We’ve got work ahead, but it’s about moving us forward and taking advantage of the moment we are in to build a stronger San Francisco.
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— London Breed (@LondonBreed) May 31, 2023