Tenderloin residents want S.F. to put 4M into neighborhood action plan

Tenderloin residents are advocating for $4 million in funding from San Francisco to support improvements in housing, youth services, and public spaces over the next three years. This initiative, framed as a participatory budgeting process, aims to empower locals to determine specific projects. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, who represents the area, has backed the proposal, which follows the successful Tenderloin Community Action Plan that began in 2022. This earlier initiative allocated $3. 5 million for various projects, including overdose prevention and youth services, with many initiatives already completed or ongoing.

Community voices at a recent City Hall hearing underscored the importance of sustainable funding, as past investments have often been temporary. The Tenderloin plan has garnered significant local involvement, with around 30 groups and 1,200 residents contributing to its development. Speakers emphasized the plan's positive impact on individuals, including immigrants and recovering drug users. The outcome of this budget request is crucial for the neighborhood's future and well-being.