Protestors gathered at San Francisco City Hall in significant numbers to express their outrage over Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget cuts, which aim to eliminate thousands of city jobs and reduce funding for crucial nonprofit services like food banks, housing, and legal aid. While the proposed budget maintains funding for police and other law enforcement agencies, it creates tensions among community groups advocating for vulnerable populations. The unfolding budget discussions come as the city faces an $800 million deficit, setting the stage for critical negotiations ahead of the finalization deadline.
"Today, you see all the lines of people here demanding a fair and democratic budget. They are not asking for handouts, they are not asking for charity." - Jose Luis Pavon, HOMEY
"The mayor's budget cuts propose to eliminate 1,400 city jobs, including significant cuts to food banks, legal aid, and housing programs, while maintaining police funding."
"Organizers whose funding has been cut are scrambling to put pressure on the mayor before the budget deadline on June 30."
"Lurie has until the end of the month next week to finalize the budget and close San Francisco's $800 million deficit."
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