San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signs 15.9 billion city budget for next 2 fiscal years

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed a $15. 9 billion budget for the next two fiscal years, effectively closing an $817. 5 million deficit. The budget maintains funding for essential services, including the police and fire departments, while allocating $6. 23 billion for public works, transportation, and commerce.

It also dedicates $3. 38 billion to community health and approximately $3 billion to human welfare and neighborhood development. The Board of Supervisors passed the budget with a 10-to-1 vote, with dissent from District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who expressed disappointment over funding cuts to programs serving marginalized communities. Lurie asserted that the budget prioritizes public safety and support for those struggling with homelessness and addiction. The People's Budget Coalition criticized the budget, claiming it devastates services for poor and working families.

Lurie emphasized the need for a budget that restores trust in city government. The budget reflects a response to community concerns about safety and government efficacy amidst federal funding uncertainties.