Life night court event. Sterling bank, one of the great local banks we have here in San Francisco. Without further ado wed like to begin tonights program and were going to start off with a message from mayor ed lee. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the fifth annual Neighborhood Empowerment Network awards. While im unable to attend this years event, i want to express my deep appreciation to tonights award recipients for the extraordinary work and service that they provide to our cities, neighborhoods every day. All of the award recipients share one common goal. And that is to ensure that San Francisco continues to be the best place to live, visit, and do business. I am proud to be the mayor of a city where residents and Civic Leaders are partners and Work Together to tackle challenges and find Innovative Solutions to keep our neighborhoods world class. Thank you for attending this important event, and thank you to the Neighborhood Empowerment Network for your dedication and commit
Christina palone, the new director for the Mayors Office for neighborhoods. Christina palone. applause good evening, everyone. Im happy to be a part of such a great ebit that celebrates the contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives each one of us to go out there and be a part of something bigger. I congratulate every award winner here tonight and lets not forget that every person here has the power to make a difference. I want to especially thank daniel and his team for being such instrumental leaders here in city hall on behalf of all communities and ne
An honor to see you here. Many of the same faces for the fifth year for the men awards. Lets give you an a plays for coming back. applause and celebrating one of the most important things we have in San Francisco, which is our neighborhoods. Without further ado, id like to start the program off by introducing my colleague, christina palone, the new director for the Mayors Office for neighborhoods. Christina palone. applause good evening, everyone. Im happy to be a part of such a great ebit that celebrates the contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives eac
Going to rain or how long. Therefore we really dont know how bad the drought is going to be over the next year or two or three. Reporter the governor also acknowledged that he also has a political fight ahead over the issue of water and that he has to measure his steps, as well. We have to keep working together this year and in the years to come so efforts to strip away protection that are wanted and valued by significant sectors of california is not a way to build the unity. Reporter and even on this measure, i have to tell you, elizabeth, there was not unity. Republicans said nice try but what about the years leading up to today . Where was the planning then . Where is the policy thats going to get us out of the mess . The time frame. The governor called out you out for a question. Why dont we ask our waterman here. Matier always goes for the technical questions. Whats the obvious one . The water man . [ laughter ] oh, you and your technical questions, phil. Reporter the technical qu
Christina palone. applause good evening, everyone. Im happy to be a part of such a great ebit that celebrates the contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives each one of us to go out there and be a part of something bigger. I congratulate every award winner here tonight and lets not forget that every person here has the power to make a difference. I want to especially thank daniel and his team for being such instrumental leaders here in city hall on behalf of all communities and neighborhoods in San Francisco. With that said, welcome and enjoy tonights eve