Dear John,

As a young child growing up in San Francisco, I remember the excitement and anticipation of Thanksgiving Day. My grandmother always made sure that we understood that nothing was a given, and that gratitude and grace could bring our friends and family together in ways that would bring out the best in all of us. 

This past week, as part of our annual Turkey Giveaway, we handed out 7,000 turkeys to families throughout the City. Thanksgiving is more than just a date on the calendar - we must renew our commitment to support those who are most in need and celebrate our diverse communities. 

And I have A LOT to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I’m thankful to San Francisco voters for putting the City’s most pressing needs first by electing incredible candidates to serve. I’m thankful for our diverse neighborhoods and small businesses who have persevered as we continue to recover from the pandemic. I’m thankful for our City workers and community partners who work day in and day out - pandemic or not - to protect us all.  And most of all, I am thankful for YOU, for standing by our City.

For me, Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. And this I know to be true: San Franciscans are unified in our resilience to overcome any obstacle we face. As you gather with friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want you to know how grateful I am for your support. Let’s continue to make San Francisco the best it can be.

I wouldn’t be able to do this work without you – I know our City’s best days are ahead of us.

Sincerely, 

Mayor London Breed