SF nonprofits say estimated 9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives

Pressure mounts on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie to retract proposed budget cuts that threaten to slash over $9. 5 million from essential social programs. Advocates, including Anya Worley-Ziegmann from the People's Budget Coalition, assert that these services are critical and life-saving for vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth and domestic violence victims. Local organizations like Open Door Legal claim that the cuts will force them to shutter offices, diminishing support for those in desperate need. At a recent City Hall Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting, community members voiced their concerns about the cuts' potential harm.

The mayor faces a June 1 deadline to present his budget proposal amid fears of an increasing budget deficit. Reports indicate that federal cuts may exacerbate this deficit, potentially reaching $2 billion. Advocates warn that the loss of funding could lead to tragic outcomes, including increased domestic violence. The community is calling on the mayor to reconsider these cuts to avoid dire consequences.