System. Good morning, everyone. My name is winnie stack lburg, and im the executive Vice President of external affairs at the center for American Progress, and i want to thank each and every one of you for joining this very important event. Were here to discuss a fundamental issue, which strikes at the heart of our democratic values. If we truly believe that all americans deserve equal treatment in the eyes of the law, then we must ensure that our legal decisions are made by judges with backgrounds and perspectives that represent the experiences of all americans. Study after study has shown that Diverse Groups solve problems in a more thoughtful and innovative way and arrive at more efficient and effective decisions and solutions. So it comes as no surprise that diversity among our federal judges in terms of their race and ethnicity, their gender, their Sexual Orientation, their gender identity, their religious affiliation and their professional background helps produce a stronger just
The announcement. 2. 5 billion dollars to Fast Track Solutions to the bay area housing crisis. I think what we are seeing is employers are seeing this in their interest to help solve the housing crisis. Given the whole the state of california is in its going to take everybody doing new things to help address the housing crisis. Reporter the ceo of the Housing Trust silicone valley it is earmarked for the group to provide funding for housing development. The complete breakdown is as follows, 1 billion doltsar for an Affordable Housing fund. 1 billion for a first time home buyer mortgage assistance fund, 300 million in apple owned land developed into affordable howing. Aforth mentioned 100 million for Housing Trust and 50 million to support vulnerable populations going to the san jose based destination home. 50 Million Investment from the company is going to be used to fund over 30 projects and 2400 units of housing for the most vulnerable neighbors and help to prevent 1500 families from
Treatment in the eyes of the law then we must ensure that our legal decisions are made by thats with backgrounds represent the experiences of all americans. Study after study have shown that Diverse Groups solve problems in a more thoughtful and innovative way and arrive at more efficient and effective decisions and solutions. Surprise that diversity among our federal judges in terms of their race and ethnicity, their gender, their Sexual Orientation, their gender identity, or religious affiliation and a professional background else produce a stronger Justice System. It places greater power in the hands of People Better understand the struggles of communities that have suffered discrimination and whose voices have been pushed to the margins of our society for too long. It is Crystal Clear that our current judicial system fails to capture the breadth of the american experience. New report that i hope you all have copies of released just this morning by daniel roos, jake, and grace, find
Worried about free clipper and public charge. Caregivers keep little ones home because they have no bus fare for school. If you dont have bus fare you can get a ticketed. Undocumented families are afraid they are on a list when they hand over their passports to sfmta. I have heard about sfmta officials. While i am sure it is rare but it happened. Asking for immigration paperwork and searching back pats. Some encourage people to carry red cards to school to give it to officials. It is traditionally for ice agents. I have suggestions. To get the clipper cardses that we distribute and hand the paperwork over for approval. For the sfmta officials not to be able to question without a caregiver. Caregivers get passes when transporting young people. Make muni freeforall. Thank you. James johnson. I am James Johns Sana regular guy. I have a quick story. I will start with and i have a video of something that is horrible i was assaulted by a muni bus driver multiple times. I was coming from my d
Often times pair tra pair para transit is late. They are back at the door saying if you dont get on now you will miss your ride. You have to call in and wait for three or four hours to get picked up. The other thing is the paratransit card that you get where you pay 18 for taxi vampers. Paratransit will match it so you have 90. The problem is if your paratransit card is empty you have to go to the off office. There is no online way to load the cars. They go to the office so they can acquire the paratransit card to get reduced tax fee. I think that paratransit needs looked into, it needs to be on time. It means to be more thoughtful about the patients. In an emergency you can book within less than 24 hours if you are going to your healthcare provider. I think the paratransit card should be able to load it online versus going to an office somewhere. You are saying and it struck me and tell me if this is wrong. The cash fare is 3 with the clipper card it is 2. 50, is that right . So i wil