Nonprofits rallied at City Hall against Mayor Lurie's proposed budget cuts impacting homelessness programs amid an $800 million budget deficit. Advocates, including Open Door Legal's founder Adrian Tirtanadi, argue these cuts will exacerbate the homelessness crisis in San Francisco, leading to more individuals living on the streets. The elimination of critical funding, like the $4 million Civil Legal Services program, will severely affect services, reducing Open Door Legal's capacity to assist clients. Mayor Lurie acknowledged the difficulties of the budget while expressing a hopeful outlook for the city's future, emphasizing priorities like clean streets.
I want to be very clear, this is a painful budget. I am hopeful and I am optimistic about our economic future here in San Francisco because we are prioritizing clean and safe streets.
My overall reaction is extreme disappointment. The budget will make homelessness worse, not better.
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