From a moral perspective in terms of who we are as a society and what we represent, how to define community and a commonwealth when so many people that appear to be doing well are actually struggling, and so many people that clearly are struggling are also struggling in historic numbers. So this issue it has been with us for decades. I was a former supervisor here 20 plus years ago. This was the issue. It hasnt gone away. It is just more acute than ever. And the nature of the change has now been fasttrack. I am even feeling it as a fifthgeneration san franciscan with family here and businesses here. I am acting like that old san franciscan, i remember the days, and this place im starting to act like that. I know where those impulses come from because they are warning. Im also concerned about that. I am concerned broadly about the state. Rather than complain about it and lament about it, we are trying to do something about it. Im doing something no Previous Administration is doing, in a
Ive always said that the Free City College program is one of those very rare pieces of legislation thats transformative that really has the power to change class dynamics in the city, and theres very few pieces of legislation that make that kind of impact, so its a tremendous honor to be able to vote in favor of this and to be able to follow the tremendous leadership of the community and labor and who and the trustees who have worked so hard to make this program a resounding success. So congratulations, everyone, and thank you for finding this incredible solution and bringing everyone together to see this through. Did you want to say anything else, supervisor mar . Supervisor mar yeah. So indeed, this was a bit more complicated than i thought it would be when i volunteered to work on free city, but i think were really close to getting something that is really great for city college. I think it encompasses the goals that we all share for the free city program. I did want to discuss some
Given its a voice here. I support this legislation, as well. Next speaker, please. If there any more speakers, if you would line up behind this gentleman. This is a good proposal, and i agree with it. I wish you wouldve had it during the younger years when i was in fillmore. Each and every one of these people that came up here and explained why they want this, to have this type of protection, they are also crying out because it is their source of income in order to support themselves. This proposal, to displace them, is an example of gentrification. Gentrification is a word that is used to discriminate against people based on geographical locations. You are doing it to them, and even though their skin color is not black, it is the same type of treatment that black people had to suffer in the Western Addition of fillmore. For example, gentrification in washington is taking place, there is an attorney that has the same type of philosophy as me and suing washington, d. C. For the gentrifi
Live stream description and click the icon in the bottom left corner to select your preferred language. Good afternoon. Were here today for a virtual town hall regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on wednesday, july 26, 2023, in the intersection of catalina street and fairfax avenue. Before proceeding, id like to announce to our viewing and listening audience that this town hall is being translated into spanish, cantonese and american sign language. Asl for members of our community who speak those languages without suggesting a premature judgment on the appropriateness of the force used in this particular incident. Todays presentation will include details from an officer involved shooting incident that ended tragically claiming the life of 41 year old ryan bluford. Id like to express my deepest condolences to mr. Bluford surviving family members for the tragedy theyve experienced in the San Francisco Police Department. We recognize that our sworn duty as Law Enforcement
Mission district today. Im joined by the Library Commission. Yes, thank you. [ applause ] lets move a little closer over here. You will be able to hear better and participate better in the program. We have seats over here available. All right, good morning, welcome. Im Micheal Lambert. Im proud to serve as your city librarian. Its wonderful to see all of you here and be in community with all of you in the Mission District today. Im joined by the Library Commission. Oh, yes. [ applause ] thank you. Im joined by the Library Commissioner dr. Lopez. Come on up here dr. Lopez. [ applause ] on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library wed like to welcome you to the Historic Mission branch for the kickoff of this construction project. Id like to begin with our land acknowledgment. Ill pause for the translator. Moving too fast. [translator speaking] thank you. The area known as the unseated ancestral homeland. The people of the land have never seated, lost, or forgotten that responsibility as