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Dear Neighbors and Community,
I hope you are all doing well!
As you may know, we wrapped up the city budget process at the end of June. I want to thank all of my colleagues on the Budget and Appropriations Committee for working hard to preserve vital services and for doing what we could to address several gaps. I would also like to thank all of the community advocates who showed up to fight for vital services across our district.
I have never agreed with all aspects of a city budget, but in 7 years of working on the budget in this capacity, I had never seen such dramatic proposed cuts and attacks in low-income families, people of color and populations that us the most. I know we have a budget deficit, but there was no focus on including additional revenue to address budget gaps through this process as well.
The Mayor's original reductions focused on cuts to programs like: workforce development, health services in public housing communities, reducing resources for permanent housing, eliminating some areas of legal defense and removing crucial services provided by neighborhood hubs.Â
Together, we restored some of those vital services, but we could not save everything and everyone. I am committed to focusing on garnering additional revenue and securing resources to fully restore many programs that will suffer from this budget's reductions. This budget is not ideal, but the work was done to decrease the negative impacts for so many.Â
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As always, if you have any questions or matters concerning District 10, please email my office at waltonstaff@sfgov.org.Â
In Community,
Supervisor Shamann Walton
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District 10 Office Updates
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- June 28 - Happy to join Lena and Creative Ideas Cafe at 58 Leland for the their third anniversary. Thank you for the great Colombian cuisine and the wonderful family/community environment. Here is to many years of success!
- June 29 - Had a great time celebrating Pride with community!
- July 1 - Such an honor to celebrate Diane Gray on her well-deserved retirement! A true Bayview legend, Diane has dedicated her life to uplifting youth, empowering families, and building pathways to college and beyond. From co-founding 100% College Prep to leading at YCD, your impact on community is immeasurable. Thank you for your service, your love, and your legacy.
- July 16 - Great evening celebrating the Oakdale Lighting Project w/ community, SFCTA and DPW. We now have dozens of new or upgraded lights on Oakdale between Phelps and Lane because of this project. This is a busy thoroughfare for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit/bus riders. We have 3 Muni lines in this immediate area and the T Train right down the street. We are grateful to the community members who participated in the SFMTA’s planning study that recommended this project in 2020. This project was truly a community-based effort. The Bayview Community-based Transportation Plan engaged over 4,000 residents during a 2-year planning period and worked in paid partnership with 5 community-based organizations: BMAGIC, Hunters Point Family, CYC, El Centro Bayview, and BAYCAT. I want to thank SFMTA, SFCTA and THE SFPUC for your support and efforts to realize this project.
- July 18 - Had a great time with community at Joe Lee for their Summer Kickback. Great music and activities or all!
- July 18 - I enjoyed hearing from our talented young people at the City of Dreams A Night Above the City event. Serving our youth in public housing through mentorship and youth development.
- July 22 - I had the honor of recognizing the courageous women of the 126th recruit class- the very first women in San Francisco history to be sworn and assigned to full patrol duties in our police department. Happy to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this milestone with these amazing women!
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SAN FRANCISCO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
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Electrify Your Home: Better, Healthier, and Climate-Friendly!Â
Did you know gas appliances pollute your indoor air, and the Bay Area is phasing them out starting in 2027? Switch to modern electric appliances for a cleaner, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home.
Find resources and incentives at BetterElectric.org.Â
Want to bring this vital information to your community?
SF Environment offers engaging presentations for your neighborhood.
Request one today at BetterElectric@sfgov.org!Â
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SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
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The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States or represented by a US based gallery to submit qualifications for the San Francisco Fire Department Division of Training Public Art Project, located on Carroll Avenue between Ingalls Street and Giants Drive in the Hunters Point/Bret Harte neighborhoods. The art opportunity calls for a cohesive, integrated design that includes two components: a sculpture or grouping of sculptures located in the project’s mid-block focus area along Carroll Avenue, and approximately 120 linear feet of sculptural or two-dimensional artwork integrated into wall niches within the concrete bioretention planter walls fronting the facility.
The goals of the project are to create artwork that:
• Connects viewers to the facility’s functions and reflects the mission of the Fire Department, its history, and commitment to service
• Helps integrate the facility into the neighborhood with meaningful connections to the community
• Will be made of durable and maintainable materials such as tile, concrete, bronze, stone, and/or other medium suitable for an exterior location along a publicly accessible, pedestrian right-of-way (public sidewalk)
• Will preserve pedestrian access and sightlines into the facility
The budget for artwork is anticipated to be $1,403,800 and may be adjusted based on changes to the design of the project site or other project parameters. The budget is inclusive of all artist’s fees, as well as associated expenses for design, fabrication, insurance, transportation, and consultation during installation. A set-aside of $200,000 will be allocated for installation under a separate agreement with the City.
Eligibility is open to professional, practicing artists who reside in the United States or have representation from a US based gallery willing to contract with the Arts Commission on the artist’s behalf. Entries not meeting eligibility guidelines will be withdrawn from consideration.
Please follow the link below for more details about the project, application, and selection process. No previous public art experience is necessary, and we welcome and encourage first-time applicants.
Note that the deadline to apply is August 8, 2025.
Click here for more info.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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Stay safe this summer and fall as the potential for extreme heat and wildfire smoke hazards increase. Learn about the steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family for extreme heat and a range of other hazards at SF.gov/ReadySF.Â
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A map of all cooling centers, public pools, and public water fountains in San Francisco with links to operating hours is available at www.sf.gov/heat.Â
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
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City College of San Francisco Earns Full Accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is pleased to announce that the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) has reaffirmed the College’s accreditation, with the next comprehensive review scheduled for Spring 2030.
Read more here!
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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The Minnesota Streetscape Project will be complete in September 2025. For more infomration, please check out the link below:
Minnesota Streetscape Improvements Project | Public Works
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RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
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India Basin Shoreline Park Temporary Closure for Phase 3 Preparation-
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San Francisco Fire Youth Academy is now accepting applications!
We’re excited to announce that this year we will have two cohorts, one in the fall and one in the spring.
If you know any youth who may be interested in this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired by public service, please encourage them to apply. |
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District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, San Francisco | Room 282 Office Line: 415.554.7670 | General Email: waltonstaff@sfgov.org
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