Civic Center Community Benefit District

Public Realm Health and Safety Updates

May 2023

City and State Announce Partnership to Address Fentanyl Crisis in San Francisco

City leaders and representatives from the National Guard and California's Highway Patrol answered questions at a press conference about their partnership and new multi-agency task force set to dismantle drug networks.

Pelosi Calls for Additional Federal Support

In addition to Mayor Breed's letter to United States Attorney for the Northern District of California - Ismail J. Ramsey, and the Board of Supervisors President's press release calling for collaboration, Nancy Pelosi's letter to Merrick Garland echoed the need for more resources in San Francisco.

Governor and Attorney General Make Site Visit

Prior to Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement CHP and the National Guard would be partnering with the City on disrupting fentanyl trafficking, he and State Attorney General Rob Bonta walked impacted areas.

Police & Ambassador Stabilization Funding Approved

+3 New Prosecutors

Board of Supervisors approved a $27 million budget supplemental appropriation for SFPD staffing, Community Ambassadors and three additional prosecutors in the District Attorney’s Office who will focus on open-air drug dealing.

Proposed Charter Amendment for Minimum SFPD Staffing

Supervisors Dorsey and Stefani submitted a drafting request for a Charter Amendment to restore Police Department staffing over a 5 year period.

A Place for All - Shelter for the Homeless

Supervisor Mandelman's office continues work on A Place For All.

Street Vending Legislation and Enforcement

New Street Vending Policy aimed at protecting public health and safety and eliminating stolen goods markets implemented in compliance with California Senate Bill 946 (goods) and SB 972 (food).

Initial Plans for Care Court Implementation Unveiled

The inaugural meeting of the Board's new Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee heard a presentation on how San Francisco will implement State legislated CARE Court by October.

Amending Property Crime Related Prop 47 Stalled

Two efforts to amend 2014's Prop 47, which reduced many theft and drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, and increased grand theft amounts from $500 to $950, stalled in state legislature. Both AB 1603 and AB 1599 failed to advance to a vote.

Grove Street Lighting Project to Improve Safety

The CBD-led Grove Street Lighting Project is underway to brighten the three block stretch connecting Market to Van Ness.

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