Dear Neighbors and Community,

I hope you are all doing well!

We are in the midst of budget season, and as I've stated previously, my budget priorities for 2025-2026 are listed below (in no particular order):

• Maintaining Critical Services
• Addressing Affordability
• Decreasing Inequities
• Safety
• Services for the Unhoused

On Monday, April 7th, we convened a hearing at the Rules Committee focused on the mismanagement at Alice Griffith . Many of the problems remain unresolved but my office will continue to demand action from property managers McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) and the John Stewart Company for their ongoing failure to provide safe, clean, and dignified living conditions. 

Over the past few years, residents have long reported issues to the respective management companies and the Supervisor's office, including broken elevators, unresolved pest infestation, slow trash removal, and delayed maintenance - all of which significantly impact their health and safety.

During the hearing, MBS and John Stewart executives admitted that many of the problems remain unresolved.  They cited financial challenges and claimed the property does not generate enough revenue to support necessary repairs.  This admission confirms what residents have long suspected - that their needs have been deprioritized in favor of cost saving measures. 

The level of neglect by MBS and the John Stewart Company is not only unacceptable- it signals a blatant disregard for the well-being of low-income families, many of who are Black residents who have been marginalized and underserved. 

MBS and the Johns Stewart Company willingly entered into contracts with the City, and they must now be held accountable for fulfilling their obligations to the residents they serve. 

I have committed to holding regular oversight hearings if necessary- until meaningful progress is made and residents' concerns are fully addressed.

The full hearing can be viewed here:
https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/clip/49415

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

District 10 Office Updates

• March 13 - I was honored to stop by Bayview Adult Day Health Center to present Certificates of Honor to two very special people; Mrs. Mary Ethel Crenshaw who turned 100 and to Mrs. Mattie Corbin who turned 102. Wishing them both a very Happy Birthday!
• March 18 - In recognition of Women’s History Month, we had the pleasure of honoring Uzuri Pease-Greene at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Uzuri exemplifies resilience, leadership and concern for community, which makes her a great example for our young women and worthy of this recognition and much more. Thank you so much for your service and commitment to our city!
• March 31 - Happy Cesar Chavez Day! Celebrating the many contributions at the annual breakfast in honor of Cesar Chavez and his significance in the Labor Movement!
• April 7 - Thank you to everyone who made it out to out to our in-person budget town hall.  I was happy to see and hear from the youth (thank you to 3rd Street Youth Center for bringing them out).
• April 8 - I attended Starr King Elementary School’s career fair. It was great talking with students about what we do on the Board of Supervisors and learning about what they want to be when they “grow up."
• April 8 - I had the pleasure of honoring the Potrero Terrace Market (opened in 1960 by Jack and Fong Woo) in Potrero Hill! They have been a community staple for decades and the epitome of Asian and Black solidarity in community! The tradition continues with their children Mary and Edmund and this beloved market forever remains a gem in PH!
• April 12 - Kicked off the War Against Gun Activity (WAGA) March at the Bayview Opera House.  Celebrating 20 Years of WAGA! 
• April 15 - At the Board of Supervisors meeting we honored Chief William “Bill” Scott for his work on reform and for his leadership through the pandemic. Chief Scott’s integrity and vision for keeping communities safe is top-tier. We thank him for navigating the challenges of addressing reforms and focusing on ensuring safety for all San Franciscans.

City Department Updates