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District 5 in less than 5 minutes – here’s the TLDR of this newsletter:
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We secured funding to help tackle illegal drug sales, passed legislation to strengthen support for fire victims, and are supporting state efforts to prohibit police officers from secondary employment related to immigration enforcement.
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My
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Shared Housing Reform Act passed the Board, making it easier for chosen families to legally live together.
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Join us for a Tenderloin Public Safety Town Hall with key city departments
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tomorrow @ 6PM at St. Anthony’s .
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With your support, we fixed dangerous sidewalks in the Fillmore, making our streets safer.
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Check neighborhood news below so you don’t miss out on up to $100,000 in small business grants, learn about changes in your electric bill, and apply for the storefront opportunity grant.

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Dear Neighbor,
As we begin a new year, my commitment to keeping our communities safe remains as strong as ever. This month, my office advanced three key actions to strengthen public safety and ensure residents get the support they need:



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I co-sponsored legislation to secure over $1 million in state funding for the Drug Market Agency Coordination Center, boosting coordinated efforts to disrupt illegal drug sales and improve neighborhood safety.
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Following a devastating fire that displaced over a hundred residents, I called on City departments to review and strengthen temporary assistance programs so we can better support residents and families impacted by fires and other emergencies by increasing eligibility thresholds so more of our neighbors can be supported during hard times.
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Yesterday, the Board passed my resolution
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supporting AB1537 , reaffirming our commitment to ensuring peace officers remain focused on protecting and serving our local communities – not working on immigration enforcement. With this legislation’s passage, San Francisco is the first local city to support AB 1537, continuing our city’s leadership in protecting immigrants – because we know that when immigrant communities feel safe, everyone is safer.

I understand how challenging these recent days have been for many of us. My office remains committed to serving our diverse communities, fighting for our constitutional rights, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our neighbors no matter what.

In service,


Bilal Mahmood
Legislation Corner

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Shared Housing Reform Act Passes!This month, the Board passed my Shared Housing Reform Act, which does away with antiquated laws that discriminate against chosen families and instead makes it easier for San Franciscans to choose affordable lifestyles that fit their personal needs—helping make San Francisco a more affordable, welcoming, and inclusive city.

Tenderloin Public Safety Town Hall

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Join us tomorrow for a community conversation about safety and the future of our neighborhood! RSVP here:
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Supervisor Mahmood will moderate a discussion with new Police Chief Derrick Lew, District Attorney Fire Chief Dean Crispen, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, and key city departments on how we can work together toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone.


🗓 Thursday, January 29, 2026

⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 St. Anthony’s Foundation

150 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco


In Community

Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
It was an honor to celebrate Evie and Nayely, this year’s Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year! This was one of the first events I attended as a supervisor nearly a year ago, and I continue to be deeply inspired by the leadership and commitment of these incredible young people in our community.



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District 5 Beautification Day
District 5 truly felt the love at this year’s Love Our Neighborhood Beautification Day, where volunteers from across District 5 came together to clean, green, and beautify our neighborhoods.


Thank you to SF Public Works for organizing this event, and to the many neighborhood groups across the district who spent the morning building community together. It takes all of us to make a difference and our neighborhoods are far better for it.

Small Actions, Big Wins
A Little Patch Goes a Long Way
Sometimes the smallest fixes make the biggest difference. After hearing from a local business owner about a tree-related sidewalk uplift at Fillmore and Turk that had folks tripping way too often, our office worked with city partners to get a temporary patch in place fast. The area has now been made safe while a permanent repair stays in the queue.


Not the final chapter yet, but a solid step forward. Fewer trips, safer sidewalks, and one less thing for neighbors to worry about while they’re just trying to get down the block.

Community Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat
It's time for our first coffee chat of the year! Please join me on Friday, February 6th at 12:15 -1:45 PM in Lower Haight. Location will be shared upon RSVP,
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Commendation

Celebrating Olivia Scanlon
We celebrated Olivia Scanlon, Chief of Staff at the Department of Emergency Management for her leadership during the citywide power outage, coordinating real-time response, communications, and public safety operations to keep residents informed and safe.


Beginning her journey at City Hall as a legislative aide, her two decades of public service have been instrumental in keeping our city safe, strong, and resilient. Responding to emergencies is a 24/7, year-round job, and her dedication and sacrifice for the city are deeply valued. Please join me in thanking Olivia for her unwavering commitment to San Francisco.


Neighborhood News

Storefront Opportunity Grant
New Storefront Opportunity Grant is open! This program is offering comprehensive broker services, lease review services (OSB), and a $50,000 - $100,000 grant to eligible businesses in the Tenderloin that are filling a vacant storefront within specific boundaries.



The goals of the program are:
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Activate vacant commercial spaces with sustainable small businesses
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Lower barriers for local entrepreneurs to remain on commercial corridors
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Strengthen economic vitality of commercial corridors
The application portal closes on Friday, February 13th at 5:00PM. This is not a first-come, first-served program. All applications submitted by the deadline will be evaluated.


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SFPUC Webinar: Understanding the Changes Coming to Your Electric Bill
CleanPowerSF is proposing to lower rates by 25% for residential customers starting in March. Join their free webinar on 2/19 at 10AM to learn about this proposed rate decrease and other changes coming to your electric bill!


When: Thursday, February 19 at 10 a.m.
Host: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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*Live interpretation in Chinese and Spanish will be provided during the webinar.

Applications for Community Opportunity Fund (COF) projects are now open! The Community Opportunity Fund (COF) is a citywide capital program that provides an opportunity for neighbors, community groups, park advocates, and partners to nominate capital projects for funding. Park users know how to make their parks better and we want to help you make those positive changes happen!


To get started today:

1. Visit the
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program page, review the sample application, application instructions, scoresheet, FAQs, and the Implementation Plan!


2.Sign up for a pre-application workshop! Pre-application workshops will be held in the evening on Tuesday, February 10 and during the day on Saturday, February 21. In-person attendance at one of the workshops is mandatory. Once you complete the
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workshop registration form and select a time slot, Rec and Park staff will confirm a specific appointment time. Sign-ups for the pre-application workshops will close one week before the workshop date.


3. Submit a grant application. A link to the online application will be shared with everyone who attends one of the mandatory workshops in February and receives a pre-approval letter from Rec and Park staff to apply. Paper applications will be made available upon request.


Applications will be accepted February 2026 through March 2026.


All application materials are now available for review on the
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program page . Please refer to these application materials to help formulate your project proposal.


Need help? Don’t hesitate to reach out at
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Let’s work together to make District 5 a better place for all.









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District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood

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