Today, with the help of the entire Board of Supervisors, I signed a legislative package that cuts red tape and bring common-sense changes to our permitting system.    Thanks to this first batch of PermitSF legislation:    ➡️If you want to put out tables and chairs on the sidewalk

When I came into office, San Franciscans were ready for change. Families were questioning whether to stay. Small businesses were struggling. Residents had lost trust that city government could deliver. On top of that, we inherited an $800 million deficit—the result of years of

Congratulations to David Chiu and team! My legislation to provide relief to homeowners unwittingly caught up in the Santos scandal will be going to the Budget & Finance Committee Tuesday at 10:30 am sfchronicle.com/sf/article/rod…

The budget I signed today is responsible, balanced, and focused on the priorities that will drive our city’s recovery, including public safety, clean streets, and support for those struggling with homelessness and addiction. We took major steps to ensure we only spend the money

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Tesla doesn’t have permits to deploy AVs in California & hasn’t even applied for permits. If Tesla actually deploys its AVs without permits, these vehicles should be seized & impounded. We have permitting & safety rules for a reason. Elon isn’t exempt. businessinsider.com/tesla-robotaxi…

Due to the 8.7 earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia, the National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Advisory that includes San Francisco. A Tsunami Advisory means strong, dangerous currents are expected to impact San Francisco beaches, harbor and marina docks, and finger

Every pro-Israeli, Zionist, and ally should read this nytimes.com/2025/08/30/opi… "I Fought in Gaza. Here Is Why I Would Not Go Back." By Yotam Vilk, Published by the New York Times. On Oct. 7, 2023, when the scale of Hamas’s massacre in Israel became clear, we went to war. The

Packed train this morning to celebrate #TransitMonth! SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum joined Rafael Mandelman, Supervisor Melgar, & SF Transit Riders for a fun ride to work this morning on the K-Ingleside.

Happy #transitmonth!

Stop hiding. Release the Epstein files.

SF has lost a legend.

Join me for Office Hours this month! Two spots left for this Saturday: 10:45-10:55 AM 11:15-11:25 AM Email [email protected] for a spot!

This morning, we celebrated the arrival of lifesaving speed cameras in the Castro at Market & Danvers/Douglass Streets with the Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association & Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. Neighbors have witnessed frequent dangerous speeding & MANY crashes here over the

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

Join me on Friday, October 3rd for a District 8 Happy Hour at Rikki's! 🍻

Trust me.

Jimmy Kimmel wasn't being totally factually inaccurate, but more to he point, *he was telling a joke.* Censorship of comedians is pretty textbook authoritarian behavior. Tim Miller and Sam Stein: