Dear Neighbor,

San Francisco has always been a shining beacon of equality — a city that always stands up to fight for what’s right. And this week, the Board of Supervisors took a meaningful vote on two pieces of legislation I introduced to honor the legacy of revered civil rights leader, longtime pastor, and former member of the Board of Supervisors Amos C. Brown with a commemorative and permanent street renaming as he enters retirement. 

 

Dr. Brown has been a pillar of San Francisco’s Black community for nearly five decades. As pastor of Third Baptist Church since 1976, and president of the San Francisco NAACP, he has been a relentless advocate for justice, equity, and civil rights. His activism dates back to the Freedom Rides and his time studying under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, and continued through his service on the Board of Supervisors from 1996 to 2001. But his impact reaches beyond our city -- through his work welcoming and settling African refugees as our neighbors, he has extended his commitment to global justice.

With a vote at our recent board of supervisors meeting, the commemorative street naming will move forward with a sign to be added by SFMTA, to be unveiled at the Reverend’s retirement celebration in late June. The permanent street renaming will require public outreach and a longer approval process. If approved, the commemorative sign will be removed once the street is permanently renamed.

I am grateful to my colleagues for their support in recognizing the impact of Dr. Brown.

I’m excited to announce that the Rules Committee voted to move forward legislation to create an entertainment zone in Hayes Valley–the first in District 5!

This was an idea spurred from conversations with the community, the Merchants’ Council, the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, and neighbors who recognize it’s the perfect fit for an entertainment zone. It’s a bustling urban neighborhood, featuring its popular weekly street closure, Hayes Promenade, bringing fun, free, and creative activations to the area for residents to enjoy. This item will go before the full Board next week, where we expect it to pass.
 

I'd like to hear more from you! Join me for this month's Coffee Chat for a 15-minute 1:1 meeting, happening this Saturday from 11:30-1:30 PM.

This is an opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and discuss community issues in an informal setting directly with me. Sign up now to reserve your spot and engage in meaningful conversation about the future of our district.

 

California Adopt-a-Pet Day

When: Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 11am–5pm 
Where: SF SPCA Adoption Center at 250 Florida Street 

Last year, California Adopt-a-Pet Day helped 3,609 animals statewide find their forever homes. This year, our goal is 5,000 animals—and we need your help to make it happen!🐶😺

Event Highlights: 
  

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Fix-it Clinic: Bike Repair with BikeMobile

📅 When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from ⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

📍 Where: Park Library Branch, 1833 Page St., San Francisco, CA 94117

🚲 Have a bike with a flat tire or in need of a basic tune-up? Bring it to the Bicycle Repair Fix-it Clinic and let BikeMobile get you back on the road.

Feel free to check out our website for more information:
​​​​​​​https://www.sfenvironment.org/repair-events-and-fix-it-clinics


 

Need help? Don’t hesitate to reach out at MahmoodStaff@sfgov.org. We’re here to serve!

Let’s work together to make District 5 a better place for all.