District 5 in less than 5 minutes – here’s the TLDR of this newsletter:
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We’re working towards safer streets for all -
We’ve kicked off a process with community to develop a Community Action Plan for the Fillmore -
Your feedback results are in on for our transportation survey — we’re one step closer to safer streets -
Want to help beautify our neighborhoods? Join Graffiti Watch -
We honored Juan Luis Gomez Piña for Latino Heritage Month and National Firefighter Appreciation Month
Keep reading for more 👇
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Dear Neighbor,
Libraries are places for learning, connecting to resources, building community – inclusive, safe spaces for all. But we recently faced an unimaginable tragedy, the loss of Urban Alchemy Practitioner, Joey Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a friend to so many in our community — a man who was taken too soon by senseless gun violence — simply for being brave enough to serve our community.
Urban Alchemy has served as a model for what successful community-based safety programs can look like when rooted in dignity and humanity, and are vital in complementing our city's public safety network. Mr. Alexander's tragic passing reminds us that those who stand on the frontlines to serve in our city's most challenging conditions deserve protection, recognition, and support.
My number one priority is keeping residents safe. But his death is a direct result of the drug crisis in our streets, and honoring Mr. Alexander means taking action to prevent this from happening ever again.
Together with SFPD and the Mayor's office, we are working on new strategies, block by block in the Tenderloin, to deter and prevent crime. In just the last month, we have:
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Deployed beat officers on regular patrols in neighborhood hotspots
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Launched traffic restrictions to deter drug dealers from illegally parking
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Improved multiagency coordination and deployment in the neighborhood
As a city, we remain committed to adapting and doing everything possible to protect our community. That includes enforcing our laws, and those who come to cause harm — to themselves or others — will be held accountable.
We owe this not only to Mr. Alexander and his family, but also to the seniors, immigrants, and children in the community he served.
Every strategy we implement brings us closer to a San Francisco where we can all live and serve without fear.
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Fillmore Community Action Plan
Last month, we kicked off a process to develop a Community Action Plan for the Fillmore.
Alongside the Mayor and 80 department heads, policy chiefs, and program officers, we gathered with hundreds of community members in the Fillmore to acknowledge the history and challenges of the neighborhood, while coming together to chart a course towards a brighter future.
We have to be honest — City Hall lost the trust of the Fillmore decades ago. And it's the responsibility of all of us with the City to work to earn that trust back, to listen, and build a path forward — together.
That's what the Community Action plan will be. It's an investment blueprint developed with community over the next year, focusing on 3 goals:
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Build consensus on the collective community priorities
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Identify community investment opportunities
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Shape pathways that elevate the rich culture and heritage of the Black community as part of the future of the Fillmore.
It's time to honor the Fillmore's legacy, while building a future where the neighborhood can thrive once again.
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Transportation Safety Poll Results
Earlier this year, my office asked for your input on where to allocate nearly $600k for traffic safety infrastructure. The results are in, and here's what we learned from over 300 responses from across the district: |
Transportation Safety Poll Results
Earlier this year, my office asked for your input on where to allocate nearly $600k for traffic safety infrastructure. The results are in, and here's what we learned from over 300 responses from across the district:
🚸Painted safety zones: frequently requested at intersections with high pedestrian volume, like in Japantown and on Divisadero
🚸Speed humps and cushions: requested on high-density residential corridors in Lower Haight, Western Addition, and the Tenderloin
🚸Raised crosswalks: identified as priorities on busy streets and crossings, such as along Golden Gate Park in the Haight and in Hayes Valley
As a next step, my office is bringing your feedback to MTA to help determine where to place this life-saving infrastructure — thank you to everyone who participated!
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Tenderloin Recreation Center Renovations
Children in the Tenderloin deserve the same access to safe, creative spaces just like other children in San Francisco.
In partnership with Kaboom! and Rec and Park, we broke ground this month on the redesign of the Tenderloin Rec Center. This renovation for an improved safe, green space is an investment to ensure the Rec Center remains a place for children and families of all backgrounds to come together, play, and thrive.
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Graffiti Watch
If you know me, then you know I’m all about data. And studies show that removing graffiti within 24 hours of popping up is proven to reduce return tags from reappearing.
Keeping our streets safe and clean requires all of us to pitch in, and many of you already do your part by sending 311 requests for graffiti abatement, but if you want to take a more hands-on approach in your neighborhood, join Graffiti Watch like me.
As a Graffiti Watch volunteer, you’ll get the supplies and training needed to help fight graffiti vandalism in your neighborhood. Joining is easy, just email [email protected] to get started.
Public Works can even help you plan and organize a community cleanup. So whether you’re an individual, business, merchant group, or neighborhood group, join the Watch and let’s clean up our streets together!
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Need help? Don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. We’re here to serve!
Let’s work together to make District 5 a better place for all.
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Celebrating Firefighter Juan Luis Gomez Piña
In recognition of Latino Heritage Month and National Firefighter Appreciation Month, today we honored Juan Luis Gomez Piña — a proud son of the Tenderloin, a dedicated public servant, and an inspiring example of resilience, representation, and relentless determination.
He didn’t choose this path for prestige or praise. He chose it for his family, for his community, and to show his nephew — and the next generation — that no matter your past or how many tries it takes, you can achieve anything you set your sights on.
Juan hasn’t just made his family proud – he’s made his entire city proud.
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TLCBD Job Fair
TLCBD is hosting an amazing job fair at Boeddeker Park on Wednesday, October 15th — be sure to join!
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🎃 Alamo Scare 👻
It’s almost that time of year! Mark your calendars for Alamo Scare, the trick-or-treat event of the year at the Painted Ladies, happening on Sunday, October 26th from 4-6 PM.
Be there or be scared!
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