""They're maybe stopping at a coffee shop or they're stopping to get a bagel, so those are sales that places haven't seen before," said Amy Cleary with Golden Gate Restaurant Association."
""Business has been down about 80% from the volume we've been doing in 2019," said Rodriguez. He expressed that bringing city employees back is the right move."
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s directive mandates that 8,000 city employees return to the office four days a week. This plan was delayed due to negotiations with unions. Many returning workers are expected to support local businesses, increasing foot traffic and sales in the area. Currently, 70% of the city's workforce, or 24,000 employees, already works in-person five or more days a week. Local business owners express that the return of city staff will significantly benefit retail and dining sectors struggling post-pandemic.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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