I had such a wonderful time at our first Heart of the Richmond Night Market last month. We had more than 40 vendors and community partners, and I can’t wait for our next one on July 20!
I had such a wonderful time at our first Heart of the Richmond Night Market last month. We had more than 40 vendors and community partners, and I can’t wait for our next one on July 20!
Last month, our police chief’s Small Business Advisory Board held its monthly meeting in the Richmond District, bringing together representatives from our City’s business districts and commercial corridors to discuss issues facing small businesses. I attended and discussed ways we can support our small businesses.
As we all know, the Richmond is not immune to crime. We often face the same public safety issues as the rest of the City, although we are not given the same resources.
Last month, my office welcomed the Golden Gate Park Community Benefit Fund recipients and Another Planet Entertainment to the Richmond Recreation Center to jointly announce $110,000 in funding for community-based organizations and programs benefiting the Richmond. As part of the Outside Lands (OSL) contract with the City, the Richmond District receives annual funding from Another Planet Entertainment (APE) to help mitigate the impacts the concert series has on our neighborhood.
… I’m constantly approached by concerned, frustrated neighbors who ask, “Hey Mark, when are you going to run for D1 supervisor?” I tell them all the same thing: “I can do you one better – I’m supporting Marjan Philhour for supervisor, and so should you.”
On March 7, Supervisor Connie Chan was joined by Community Benefit Fund recipients and Another Planet Entertainment to announce $110,000 in funding for community based organizations and programming from the Golden Gate Park Community Benefit Fund.
Today, Supervisor Connie Chan announced the initial agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was signed jointly by TimeSpace Alexandria, LLC and the Office of Workforce and Economic Development. Supervisor Chan has long been advocating for the site, located at 5400 Geary Blvd. in the Richmond District, to be developed into housing while preserving the history of the theater.
As your district supervisor, I am working to deliver the public safety resources the Richmond needs and deserves. With the mayor and her administration prioritizing the revitalization of downtown over our neighborhoods, we are seeing an increase in burglaries on the west side; we experienced two incidents where suspects drove vehicles through the front of businesses, and our small businesses are reporting an increase in broken windows and stolen goods.
Public safety is a big priority for many voters today, including myself. Over the last year, I have had my store on Geary Boulevard broken into many times. Many residents are concerned that crime has become more prevalent and too many of those crimes go unsolved. In light of these concerns, it’s natural that we look for the causes.
Last December I sent out a message to Richmond neighbors about the mayor and her Planning Department’s plan to upzone the entire City, which would increase the building height limit on our streets. In the Richmond, this means Geary Boulevard could have buildings as tall as 140 feet at some intersections. I asked our community for input on these plans because your voices are important in this process.
Supervisor. Julie’s arguments there, and in her more recent “Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics” commentary, conjure a “class war” narrative in an attempt to blur important electoral choices SF residents have in the year ahead.
Stirring up discontent about crime is nothing more than a cynical attempt at grabbing voter attention. GrowSF and groups like them are spending millions to influence city elections and they haven’t been shy about their intentions.
We want to make sure the Planning Department hears from you so please fill out this online survey by FRIDAY, DEC. 22.
I consider it a privilege to serve you. While it is often uncomfortable to confront the power of City Hall, as your district representative I will continue to fight for and demand resources for the Richmond, including increasing resources for public safety, building housing that people can afford and improving city service efficiency.
In news that came as no surprise to anyone, last month Marjan Philhour announced her third run for District 1 supervisor. Knocking out an incumbent – even in a district gerrymandered to improve her prospects – won’t be easy. That said, Philhour will benefit greatly from the largesse of the wealthiest political players in San Francisco, most notably the City’s tech elite.