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Office of Former Mayor London Breed

San Francisco Launches New Treatment Pathway Initiative to Help People with Substance Use Disorder Get the Help They Need

The voter-approved initiative aims to incentivize clients under the County Adult Assistance Program struggling with substance use disorder to connect to the support needed toward their recovery.

Mayor Breed Announces $36 Million in Grants for Transit Infrastructure & Street Safety Upgrades

Projects include Lincoln Way traffic signals near Ocean Beach, Howard-Folsom Streetscape project in South of Market, Powell Street improvements in Union Square, and Muni fleet and operations investments to speed up transit service

Mayor Breed's Curbside EV Charging Program Advances to the Next Phase

Three proposals will progress in the pilot program to bring new EV charging stations to San Francisco’s curbside parking

Mayor Breed Announces Over $350,000 in Grant Support for 56 Small Businesses through SF Shines Storefront Improvement Program

SF Shines is part of the Mayor’s broader $115 million investment in the small business sector since the COVID-19 pandemic aimed at making it easier to start and run a business in San Francisco

Mayor Breed Signs Legislation Authorizing Lease for Bay FC's New Training Complex on Treasure Island, Future Home for Bay Area's First U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

Bay FC’s lease carries a 25-year term with four optional 5-year extensions for a potential total of 45 years. The new training facility is a major win for San Francisco and builds on the Mayor’s broader work to redevelop Treasure Island with more housing and amenities.

Mayor Breed Appoints Stephen Sherrill to Serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Sherrill, who currently serves as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Innovation, will bring both public and private sector experience to represent District Two on the Board of Supervisors

Mayor Breed Announces New Partnership to Boost Union Square with 200 Days of Programming Next Year

Under new contract, Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corporation will bring experience revitalizing places like Bryant Park in New York City to enliven Union Square and boost foot traffic to surrounding businesses

Mayor Breed Announces the Advancement of Landmark Project to Revitalize San Francisco's Historic Fisherman Wharf

The City’s proposed Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized project represents a significant long-term investment and a key component to Mayor Breed's economic growth strategy, including the revitalization of San Francisco’s iconic waterfront

Mayor Breed Announces Legislation to Expand Entertainment Zone to San Francisco's Cole Valley Neighborhood

Co-sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the proposed legislation will enable local restaurants and bars located in Cole Valley’s commercial corridor to sell alcoholic beverages during outdoor events and activations

Mayor Breed and SFPD Chief Bill Scott Announce Homicides in San Francisco Reach Historic Low Not Seen in Over 60 Years

To date this year, SFPD reports 33 homicides, a 34% decrease year to date compared to 2023 – a rate not seen in the City since the early 1960s