Homelessness, drug addiction, and public safety were among the topics that new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed in his inaugural statement.
Hours before taking the oath of office, on Wednesday morning, Lurie served breakfast at St. Anthony’s and then walked with Police Chief Bill Scott through the Tenderloin District, one of the city’s most problematic districts.
“A lot of things that need to be done,” Lerontae Brown remarked as Lurie walked in. “Take homelessness, for instance. Crime. Common issues that cities face. However, this one is heavy.
A tough test, and Brown leaped into a chair to examine the man who must now perform the heavy lifting.
“Never underestimate the power of mindset and hope,” Dr. Larry Kwan, CEO of St. Anthony’s, stated. “What I love about this moment is it models two things important for significant change: a heart of service and showing up.”
During his tour to the Tenderloin, a neighborhood that has come to represent San Francisco’s problems, Lurie appeared to receive some gratitude from the locals.
As one man exclaimed, “Thanks for coming to our neighborhood,”
As Lurie traveled the Tenderloin block by street, he introduced his wife and kids to anybody who wanted to say hello and got a lot of advice and best wishes.
“Hopefully, better opportunities,” Code Tenderloin’s Chris Powell stated in reference to the potential improvements brought about by Lurie’s new administration. “Better services. In order to reduce homelessness, I hope that more funding be allocated to the Tenderloin. in order to curb drug use and provide more resources to the public.”
Naturally, this is a neighborhood that has been promised a lot over the years.
Dell added, “He needs to make sure this area stays clean,” while she was driving through the Tenderloin. “That’s all. Because, to be honest, this is the city’s most ignored neighborhood.”
Charles Sears told the mayor that he sees problems outside of the Tenderloin and added, “Right now, my, hope is he cleans up the area of Jones and Ellis.”
“I drive by places on the way to go to the doctor.” Sears clarified. “This location is no longer there. This location is no longer there. It’s insane. The flavor of the city is fading.
Additionally, Maria had a desire for her kid in San Francisco’s most child-heavy neighborhood.
“Please assist us with the tenderloin, as many children, including my daughter, wander into the street. Additionally, there are many homeless individuals and drug users on the street,” she said. “We’re hoping that he will walk on the streets and see what is going on over here, so that the kids can go out to the bus stop, safel.”
Lurie stated, “Safety isn’t just a statistic,” in his inauguration speech. It’s an emotion you experience while strolling down the street. Families and businesses in the Mission, South of Market, Tenderloin, and beyond are being negatively impacted by this instability.
Lurie’s statements appeared to indicate that the new government is aware of the issues and has a well-thought-out plan to implement meaningful reforms. As the governance process gets underway, folks will surely have great hopes.
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