March 2020Â
A Message From The Supervisor:
Happy March everyone! Spring is officially here and we are gearing up for budget season, I hope has had a great start to 2020. As budget season picks up, our office will be busy ensuring that District 11's needs are met and funded while also keeping everyone afloat of our legislative endeavors too. Lastly, please also remember to stay connected with me and my team for any issue you may be grappling with, big or small, we are here to serve you. I am in the District every Friday for office hours at 4750 Mission Street. I look forward to continuing to hear from you directly. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact SafaiStaff@sfgov.org.
Thank you for your support, happy March!
Sincerely, Supervisor Ahsha Safai |
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Stricter Local Laws for Car Sideshow Legislative Request Made by Supervisor Safai:
Supervisor Safai has instructed the City Attorney's Office to begin drafting legislation that will give our police officers more authority to go after all who participate in car sideshows on our public streets, the request is first and foremost prompted by a concern for the public's safety and those participating in these illegal activities. The goal is to enable the San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") to declare these car sideshows as a public nuisance and/or reckless driving which, in turn, would then allow for police officers to not only seize any vehicles implicated in these illegal car shows and races but also implement harsher penalties. Â
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Supervisor Safai Makes Legislative Request That Would Implement Term Limits on Members of San Francisco's Commissions and Committees:
This past month, Supervisor Safai asked the City Attorney's Office to craft legislation that would implement a cap on the total number of years a person can sit on any one particular City commission, i.e., impose term limits. Note, the legislation would not preclude any one person from sitting on more than one commission or committee, rather, it would only limit the number of years a person can sit on a specific, particular committee or commission.Â
Supervisor Safai made this request in an effort to ensure that more San Franciscans have an opportunity to civically engaged with our local, representative bodies and to also prevent any one person from commandeering or inappropriately influencing any one commission or committee. |
Black History Month 2020 Honoree: Ms. Gwendolyn Brown:
Supervisor Safai chose to honor Ms. Gwendolyn Brown as this year's Black History Month honoree this past month (February), Ms. Brown comes from a family of community leaders and advocates. As Executive Director of District 11's Inner City Youth ("ICY") she empowers young adults, violence prevention, workforce employment programs  |
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Supervisor Safai Joins Teamsters Local 665 During Their One-Day Strike in San Francisco:
Supervisor Safai was called to stand in solidarity with the hardworking women and men of Teamsters Local 6665 during their one-day strike against against Bauer's Intelligent Transportation ("Bauer's"). The one-day strike was triggered after Bauer's management failed to sign a new contract and also hired non-union drivers for their shuttles, Supervisor Safai and the District 11 office do not support union-busting techniques and quickly joined our working women and men on the picket line. Our working families are the backbone of San Francisco and are what make this City the great place that it is, Supervisor Safai will continue to stand with working families. Thanks to the many who joined us and helped secure a win for our working families, si se puede!
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Mardi Gras at the Persia Triangle Pop-Up:
This past month, Supervisor Safai was able to have fun with other District 11 families at the Mardi Gras event that took place at the Persia Triangle pop-up. There was plenty of sun, great food, and dancing, the District 11 office would like to thank all who partook in the family-friendly festivities and we look forward to seeing more of these type of events in our district. Thanks, all, for your commitment to our families and neighborhoods, it is a privilege for the District 11 office to represent you all here at City Hall. |
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Supervisor Safai Joins Workers at Tartine Bakery in Support of Their Push to Unionize:
This past month, Supervisor Safai was happy to join Tartine Bakery workers at their rally kicking off their unionization efforts in the Bay Area. Tartine Bakery is home to award-winning baked goods, however it is Tartine's employees who produce these award-winning treats and delicacies. Supervisor Safai supports the unionization efforts of these employees at the four different locations, one in Berkeley and three in San Francisco, and encourages Tartine owners and management to bargain with the employees in good faith and pay these employees a living wage.Â
The District 11 office is pro-workers and stands in solidarity with all of these employees.Â
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Mission Science Workshop's "Love of the Science" Event:
Supervisor Safai was happy to join residents from the Excelsior at the Mission Science Workshop's community event, "Love of the Science", which gave children an opportunity to learn more about our universe and all of its inhabitants. Supervisor Safai worked diligently with the Mission Science Workshop to help it secure a new, permanent location and the District 11 office is happy to see the Organization grow and succeed in its new location. Thank you to all for teaching our children and for being a community anchor for family-friendly events. Â
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Persia Triangle Pop-Up: St. Patrick's Day:
On Thursday, March 15, 2020, Supervisor Safai welcomes everyone -- especially families -- to this great family-friendly event in our District. There will be plenty of fun festivities for people of all ages -- from face-painting to tasty treats and dancing -- so please mark your calendars and come and have some fun with your neighbors. The District 11 office would like to thank the many City and neighborhood-specific organizations that contributed, one way or another, to making this event a reality. See you all there! |
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District 11's San Francisco Police Captain Woon to Hold Monthly Community Meeting at Ingleside Police Station:
On Monday, March 16, 2020, at 6:30 P.M., District 11's Police Captain Woon will be holding his monthly community meeting at the Ingleside Police Station in the Community Room. This meeting is open to the public, all are welcome to join. Please note that attendees are encouraged to raise their questions and concerns directly with Captain Woon. The address of the location is #1 Sgt. John Young Drive, off of San Jose Avenue and near Ocean Avenue and parking is available.Â
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Westside Housing Drop-In Clinic Meetings Sponsored by the Bill Sorro Housing Program ("BISHOP"):
If you need legal assistance pertaining to housing-related matters (e.g., tenant counseling, housing education, case management, finding affordable housing, and much more), please consider attending one of the four legal clinics being sponsored by the Bill Sorro Housing Program ("BISHOP") taking place at the I.T. Bookman Community Center (446 Randolp Street) from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Â
BISHOP is nonprofit that works and advocates on behalf of vulnerable San Franciscans who are having difficulty finding or keeping their affordable home, the District 11 office encourages everyone to attend even if they currently don't need any legal assistance so that they can educate themselves on their legal rights.  |
Excelsior Legal Services:Â
Supervisor Safai and the District 11 office are happy to welcome our neighborhoods' families to these great legal clinics taking place these next few weeks. The legal clinics are weekly and are offered in multiple languages to ensure that no one is turned away and everyone receives the assistance they need in the appropriate language. Please note, walk-ins are not accepted, you must make an appointment before the date of the legal clinic. To make an appointment, please call 415-857-9656. The District 11 office would like to thank the many local organizations that have worked so hard to make these clinics a reality, thank you! |
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Sunday Streets in the Excelsior -- First of Two Events to Take Place In District 11:Â
On March 29, 2020, Sunday Streets will kick-off with the first, of two, events in District 11's Excelsior neighborhood. The event will run from Silver Street to Geneva Avenue, the streets will be car-free and filled with live music and free activities for families. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Â
Supervisor Safai and the District 11 office look toward having a fun-filled afternoon with many of our friends, thanks to the many who work so hard to make this event the success it is always is! |
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