SFGTV BOS July 3, 2024
Astonishing success rate and for African American tenants, it was even more pronounced with 80 of those facing eviction who were provided an attorney able to stay in their homes. That data was compelling and provided initial evidence that providing tenants with a guaranteed attorney stops displacement and gives San Francisco residents a fighting chance. When facing eviction. In that first budget year, and in the years that have followed, my office has prioritized funding for this program, fending off threatened budget cuts during the pandemic and, in fact, securing a budget increase to the pro...