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Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Allowing New Flower Stands to Bloom

New City Policy Cuts Red Tape for More Outdoor Flower Vendors Downtown; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Reform Permitting Process, Support Small Business Owners, Drive San Francisco’s Recovery.

Mayor Lurie Unveils Latest Wave of Permit Reforms to Drive Economic Recovery and Save Homeowners Time and Money

Newest PermitSF Legislation Will Make It Easier to Host Special Events and Neighborhood Block Parties, Streamline Deck and Balcony Inspections; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Common-Sense PermitSF Work to Cut Red Tape, Accelerate San Francisco’s Economic Comeback.

Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar, and Department on the Status of Women Launch San Francisco Women’s Agenda

New Cross-Department Strategy Advances Health, Safety, Civic Leadership, Economic Mobility, and Security for Women; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver a City Where Everyone Thrives.

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Launches New Online Portal for Property Owners

New SMART system allows residents to submit forms, access records, and manage property services online. Major milestone builds on multiple initiatives to modernize and improve customer service.

Mayor Lurie Welcomes Four New Small Businesses to Union Square and Downtown

Three New Vacant to Vibrant Pop Ups, One Vacant to Vibrant Long-term Lease Signed Signaling Downtown Comeback; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Heart of the City Plan to Support Small Businesses, Accelerate San Francisco Economic Recovery.

Mayor Lurie Outlines Plans for Nearly 100 New Treatment and Recovery Beds, Including Locked Beds for People Under Mental Health Conservatorship

San Francisco Receiving Nearly $100 Million in State Funding for Beds at UCSF Health Hyde Hospital and Treasure Island, New City Hub for Recovery; Delivers on Key Commitment in Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle Plan to Transform City’s Response to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges.

Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman Introduce Legislation to Legalize Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging

Legislation Establishes Permitting Pathway to Deploy EV Chargers in Neighborhoods Across the City, Improving Sustainability; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve San Francisco’s Permitting Process.

Mayor Lurie Welcomes Eight Midwestern Universities to San Francisco

New Hub Will Add Energy to South Park Neighborhood, Support Venture and AI Engagement; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Accelerate San Francisco’s Economic Recovery, Support a Thriving City Core.

Mayor Lurie Announces Appointments of Civic Leaders to City Organizations

Appointees Will Work With Mayor Lurie to Drive San Francisco's Recovery, Support San Francisco Kids and Families.

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Sauter Celebrate Completion of First Phase of Free Wi-Fi in Chinatown

Delivers #SFWiFi Along Grant Avenue from Bush to Broadway, Free Internet to More Than 200 Families at Ping Yuen; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver for San Francisco’s Chinese Community as San Francisco Celebrates Lunar New Year.