"For several years, communities across the city have been working with government to acknowledge the decades of harm done to San Francisco's Black community, including in the Western Addition and the Bayview, and ensure that everyone in our city has the opportunity to provide for their family. While that process largely predates my administration, I am signing the legislation to create this fund in recognition of the work of so many San Franciscans and the unanimous support of the Board of Supervisors."
"Every day I've been in office, my administration has worked to strengthen our investment in San Francisco's Black residents and improve the services they rely on to live in this city -- from public safety and street cleaning to affordable housing and education. As we go through the budget process, we are preparing to close a nearly $1 billion deficit -- that means identifying key priorities for funding so we can continue delivering those services well."
Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation creating a fund to help Black residents harmed by past city laws. The measure establishes a place to hold contributions but does not allocate any city dollars for payouts. The fund is intended to accept private funding dedicated to eligible recipients. The city cites a nearly $1 billion budget deficit and fiscal challenges as the reason for not committing municipal resources. The mayor highlights efforts to address harm in neighborhoods like the Western Addition and the Bayview and emphasizes ongoing investments in public safety, street cleaning, affordable housing, and education.
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