Some SF crossing guard positions could be cut as SFMTA tackles $50 million budget deficit
Briefly

As the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) grapples with a $50 million budget deficit, there are fears that the school crossing guard program may be cut. Joel Kamisher, a crossing guard, emphasizes the importance of their role in preventing accidents and ensuring child safety. Residents like Fiona Tran echo these concerns, highlighting the necessity of guards during school commutes. Although SFMTA has identified ways to cover $35 million of the deficit, a $15 million shortfall remains, forcing consideration of options, including cuts to vital community programs.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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