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Mayor Lurie, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Announce State Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence, Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Stalking; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver a Safer San Francisco

Mayor Lurie Signs Historic Family Zoning Legislation to Make City Affordable for Generations of San Franciscans

Preserves Neighborhood Character, Historic Landmarks; Maintains Local Control Over Map, Modernizes Half Century-Old Zoning Laws; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Build Housing in San Francisco

Mayor Lurie Celebrates $93 Million in State Funding for Affordable Housing and Transit Improvements

Funding Will Support Development of More Than 330 Affordable Homes for Low-Income Families, LQBTQ+ Elders, Formerly Homeless Households, and Long-Term HIV/AIDS Survivors; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Build Affordable Housing

Mayor Lurie Announces San Francisco Fire Department Will Become Largest in U.S. to Adopt Safe Firefighting Gear

After Passing Nation’s First PFAS Ban for Firefighter Gear, Department Celebrates Accomplishment That Will Keep Firefighters Safe; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve Public Safety, Support First Responders

Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation to Combat Sale of Stolen Goods on San Francisco Streets

Legislation Authorizes Enforcement of Vending Permit Requirements, Protects Permitted Vendors, Strengthens Small Businesses; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Efforts to Improve Public Safety, Deliver Clean, Safe Streets

Mayor Lurie Introduces Permit Reforms to Cut More Red Tape for San Franciscans, Speed Up Affordable Housing Construction

Following Passage of Family Zoning Plan, New Set of Reforms Will Address Longstanding Challenges to Building Affordable Housing and Small Residential Projects; Additional Improvements to Permitting Process Will Make It Easier to Host Special Events; Builds on Months of Common-Sense Permit Reform Helping to Accelerate San Francisco’s Recovery

Mayor Lurie Celebrates Launch of Off the Grid’s New Vacant to Vibrant Holiday Pop-Up in Union Square, Exceeding “Heart of the City” Goal

Six New Vacant to Vibrant Storefronts Have Opened Downtown Within 100 Days of Executive Directive; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Small Businesses, Accelerate Downtown’s Comeback.

Mayor Lurie Appoints Derrick Lew Police Chief, Marks New Generation of Leadership for Police Department

Lew Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience Serving in Neighborhoods Across San Francisco, Leading SFPD’s Work to Tackle Drug Crisis; Interim Chief Paul Yep to Remain as Senior Advisor Through Major Events in 2026; Under Mayor Lurie’s Leadership, Crime Down Nearly 30% Citywide, With Homicides at Lowest Level Since 1950s and Car Break-Ins at Two-Decade Low.

Mayor Lurie Signs Ordinance To Provide $3.5 Million For Expanded Coordinated Immigrant Legal Services

Partnership With Board of Supervisors Supplements Funding Preserved in Budget Passed Overwhelmingly This Summer; San Francisco Has Already Distributed More Than $12 Million in Grants This Year for Immigrant Legal Services

Mayor Lurie's Statement on Board of Supervisors Vote in Support of Family Zoning

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today released the following statement after the Board of Supervisors ...