Adrian Tirtanadi, co-founder of Open Door Legal, is pressing for the restoration of funding for legal services in San Francisco through a hunger strike. He argues that Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget cuts would devastate vital legal assistance for residents facing various civil issues. Joined by supporters and city supervisors, Tirtanadi emphasizes the importance of legal aid for vulnerable populations, particularly those in District 10. The proposed budget cuts aim to address an $800 million deficit, threatening assistance for vital issues like wage theft and housing stability.
"Legal aid is not a luxury, it is a lifeline for many of our residents, especially those in District 10," said Natalie Gee, Supervisor Shamann Walton's aide.
Tirtanadi said, 'Lurie is out of touch with the majority of supervisors,' referring to the seven city supervisors who stood with him during the rally.
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