Dear Neighbors and Community, 

I hope you are all doing well! 

Last month, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month. It is important that we recognize, not only this month but year round, the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people. I want to especially recognize and pay tribute to the Ramaytush Ohlone, who were the original inhabitants and stewards of San Francisco. 

This past year has been full of successes for District 10, from breaking ground on the Power Stations First Affordable Housing Project, to successfully securing funding for reparations, the year of 2023 has set the course for a bright future for District 10. Our corridors continue to receive new businesses from 3rd Street, to Leland Avenue, to 18th Street, down to 22nd Street, we continue to be the beacon of growth for San Francisco. 

We have also introduced the resolution for an official apology from the Board of Supervisors, acknowledging all the harms committed to Black people in this city, so that everyone understands the need for reparations. We are looking forward to hearing this resolution at committee and obtaining a formal apology for Black San Franciscans. 

This past year we also broke ground on the first affordable housing units at the Power Station (former Potrero Power Plant) in the Dogpatch/Potrero community. This project is named after former District 10 Supervisor Sophie Maxwell. In addition, we have an all affordable housing being built on the shipyard as we speak and soon to break ground at the Schlage Lock property in Visitacion Valley. We are ensuring that responsible housing for everyone is being constructed in District 10!

Our District 10 Safety Plan is in full effect and you can read the latest report on the plan and what the focus will be moving forward with all partners in community. As we move into 2024, we remain steadfast on addressing quality of life issues that cause concern in our neighborhoods and will remain accessible to constituents. 

Link to the latest report here. Chinese and Spanish translations coming soon.

Have a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

As always, if you have any questions or matters concerning District 10, please email my office at waltonstaff@sfgov.org. 

In Community,
Supervisor Shamann Walton

Happy Holidays from the District 10 Dream Team! 

District 10 Office Updates

• Oct. 28 - As always, I had a great time participating in the D10 Pride Ride. It was a beautiful day and a great turnout. 
• Oct. 28 - I had the opportunity to greet members of the Marie Harrison Foundation, Bayview Hunters Point Advocates, Community and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District staff, before their tour of Bayview Hunters Point to learn about our air quality concerns and what AB 617 can do to help us improve air quality in our community.
• Oct.30 - I spent time with neighbors from Kansas Street SAFE. Hearing directly from community is the only way to do this work. I want to thank them for staying informed and advocating for what's needed in their neighborhood.
• Oct. 31 - At the Board of Supervisors meeting we had the opportunity to honor community leader Dr. Gina Fromer.  Thank you to Supervisor Mandelman for setting that up and making sure we pay tribute to those who are making a difference.

• Nov. 11 - I started the morning off at the Friends of Jackson Park community meeting, learning more about the design and the exciting vision of the community for this amazing park!
• Nov. 15 - It was a great afternoon celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the Village Community Center in Visitacion Valley and participating in the community forum, highlighting the work we have been able to do with and in community the last 5 years in office. They also displayed the amazing spoken word talent of Aleja Cobarruviaz, homegrown right here in District 10!
• Nov. 16 - Always great to participate in the CYC Turkey Giveaway. Both Senator Wiener and I had a chance to speak to community and help distribute meals. Wonderful way to start off the holiday season!

City Department & City Agency Updates

• On November 30, the Federal Transit Administration awarded Water Emergency Transportation Authority(WETA) $16 million to install on-site battery energy storage systems on four existing floats in the cities of Alameda and Downtown San Francisco to help facilitate the agency’s transition of existing ferry services to zero emission technology. 
• Schlage Lock Update: We are writing to provide an annual update on impact fees and capital projects in the Visitacion Valley / Schlage Lock Plan Area. The attached presentations contains updates on park and transportation projects, as well as an update on impact fee projections. Click to  view the San Francisco Planning Department's updates and for  the Baylands Development's updates. 

  All presentation materials are available on the Schlage/Baylands North Project Updates Implementation webpage.

  If you have any questions or would like to discuss further please reach out to Dylan.Hamilton@sfgov.org

• Rec and Park: Herz Playground | Project update Nov-Dec 2023 | Restrooms open and all construction now complete: The Herz Playground  renovation is now all complete! All restrooms are now open and available, and all of the new picnic tables, partitions, and permanent fencing have also been installed. Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project.You can learn more about our other active projects by visiting Active Park Projects >>.
• SFMTA T-Line Update: All lighting on all platforms on the T-line are relamped with LED bulbs. 72 panes of glass and plexy have been replaced on the T-line. SFMTA primed and painted 16 platforms on the T-line. Powerwashing of platforms will happen every night. 

Dept of Public Health: Stay Healthy for the Holidays

As levels of circulating respiratory viruses increase and people spend more time indoors for the holiday season, it’s important to know all the ways to stay healthy this winter.  

All Bay Area Health Officers recommend the following actions:   

Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Flu and RSV.   

• Staying up to date on vaccination is the best way to protect against severe COVID-19, influenza (flu) and RSV disease. These viruses pose the greatest risk to infants, older adults, and persons with certain health conditions. Getting recommended vaccines when pregnant protects pregnant people as well as their babies.  
  • One dose of this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older, at least two months after their last dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and immunocompromised persons who have never been vaccinated are recommended to get additional doses.   
  • People without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine for free through the Bridge Access Program. Visit vaccines.gov to find a location.  
  • Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Children 8 years and younger need 2 doses the first year they get the flu vaccine.   
  • Adults 60 years and older can get vaccinated against RSV to prevent severe illness. Pregnant people should also get the RSV vaccine at 32 to 36 weeks of pregnancy to protect their newborn. RSV vaccines are available at many pharmacies and healthcare providers.  
  • COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines can be given at the same time.  

Stay Home if You Are Sick.   

• If you are feeling sick, the best way to keep from spreading illness to others is to stay home as much as you can until you have recovered, no matter which virus you have.   
• People who need urgent or emergency medical care, including testing or treatment, should not hesitate to seek it.   

Test Yourself if You Feel Sick.   

• Reduce the chances of infecting someone else with COVID-19 by finding out if you have the virus.  Test right away if you have symptoms of COVID-19, so that you can get treatment if you test positive. Remember, COVID-19 symptoms may be mild.  
• Make sure to stock up on home test kits. This fall, every household can get up to eight free COVID tests from the U.S. government.  

Get Treatment.   

• If you test positive for COVID-19, treatment is available. Medication for COVID-19 helps prevent hospitalization and is available to most adults and some teens with even mild symptoms.  
• COVID-19 treatment works best when started right after symptoms begin, and within five days of symptoms starting.  
• Talk to your healthcare provider about treatment options or visit covid19.ca.gov/treatment.  
• If you test positive for flu, treatment is available for those at high risk for severe illness.  

Wear a Mask in Indoor Public Places and Improve Ventilation.   

• For added protection, consider masking in indoor public settings, especially if you are at higher risk for severe disease (over 65 years of age and/or persons with certain health conditions). Wearing a well-fitting high-quality mask, such as a KF94, KN95 or N95, can prevent infection with COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses all at once.   
• Wearing a mask can reduce your risk of getting sick and missing out on work, school, and holiday events.   
• Masks also lower the likelihood that you pass on an infection if you are already sick, even if your symptoms are mild. This helps protect people around you, especially those at higher risk of serious illness.   
• Improve ventilation indoors by turning on HVAC systems, filtering the air with a portable HEPA filter (the same kind that many use for wildfire smoke), pointing fans out open windows, or opening doors and windows when possible. These can all help viruses from spreading indoors.   

San Francisco Fellows - Now Accepting Applications

Interested applicants can learn about our program and apply here. Please direct any questions to DHR-SanFranciscoFellows@sfgov.org. Applications are due on January 19, 2024 at 11:59pm. 

The mission of the San Francisco Fellows program is to foster community stewardship.

The Fellows program is a unique opportunity to learn about public administration in local government while working full time as a City employee. Competitively selected applicants will join a cohort of Fellows for a 12-month full-time work experience as City employees. Fellows will earn a salary  (Step 1 for 1801 classification), plus health, dental, retirement and other benefits.

Fellows work on various programs and projects that have a direct impact on City operations. Projects span a broad range of City functions and departments, involving analysis, planning, and program development.

Fellows are placed in various departments throughout the City. Past Fellows have been placed in the following departments:

• Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families
• Department of Emergency Management
• Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
• Department of Human Resources
• Department of Public Health
• Department of Public Works
• Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
• Office of Assessor Recorder
• Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs
• Office of the Controller
• Office of Economic and Workforce Development
• Port of San Francisco
• San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
• Recreation & Parks Department
• San Francisco Arts Commission
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• San Francisco Public Library

Fellows gain valuable full-time professional work experience and skills such as leadership, communication, technical skills, and other professional development. The cohort experience includes regularly scheduled learning sessions built into the Fellows' work schedule to provide a well-rounded, thorough introduction to San Francisco government operations, policies, and strategies.

We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, hard-working individuals who are interested in long-term careers working in the public sector in the City and County of San Francisco.

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