On the director domestic policy studies at aei and i am delighted to be with you today to join by a group firstterm mayors facing challenges our studies are pretty interesting im glad you are tuning in and you will enjoy getting to know each one of them. The new generation mayors and cities i am excited because we have mayors literally for weeks on the job just got started a mayors doing interesting things dealing with challenges during this challenging time with the pandemic and urban unrest and other challenges that flow from those things. I want to dive right in and hear from them and what they are doing for Public Policy and the future of our cities but let me do a quick round of introductions. The mayor of miami was selected in 2017 i guess the longestserving mayor of firstterm mayors and previously served as the commissioner for district four at the age of 431 of the youngest in the country the first miami born mayor of the city and has a lot going on we look forward to hearing f
Individuals to improve mental and physical health. I look forward to daily walks which involve the park side destinations. Continued investment is greatly needed in the southeast sector within our city and has had a lot of Park Investment opportunities. Therefore i hope the Committee Sees fit to approve this much needed bond. Thank you. Next speaker. Good afternoon. I am jeremy chan, board member of the japan task force. I am calling to urge you to pass this bond. It is a crucial gathering soace for the community. As member of the japan performing arts group i performed in the peace plaza. Recently we hosted an arts event with the movement of black lives and supported by the neighbors in the fillmore. It is in need of critical repair. Not only do the surface tiles have a washing hazard but water continues to leak below the plaza. That dates back to error in construction. The city sued to Reach Settlement with the contractor and the funds were never reinvested. This provides an opportun
Today . Clerk yes, due to the covid19 Health Emergency and to protect board members, the Committee Room are closed, however, members will be participating in the meeting remotely. The media through Video Conference and participate in the meeting to the same extent at the each item on the agenda, and sfgovtv are streaming the number across the screen. Each speaker will be allowed two minutes to speak. You can call 415 6550001, meeting i. D. 1451400281. Then press pound twice. Then you will hear the meeting discussions. Your item of interest comes up, star needs to be added to the speaker line. Speak clearly and slowly and turn down your television or radio. Alternatively, Public Comment in either of the following ways, email to myself, the budget and finance committee clerk. And submit Public Comment video email, and will be included as part of the file. Finally, items are expected to appear on the board of supervisors agenda of june 30, 2020, unless otherwise stated. Supervisor fewer t
I have had many consultations with the community about what they want. As you have heard and i personally can attest to we need more green space assesssible when games are going on. At the moment we have none. Actually we have all of it but under normal circumstances we would have none. It has been great to take my kids to the park and we would like to see that project happen before my kid grows up. I have been working on it since they were 1yearold. I would also like to briefly speak in support of the square. We dont use that park, i know they have been working for a long time and it would be great to see them get dedicated funding, too. Thank you. Caller my name is dan byron. I work for the owners of Japan Center Mall. I am calling add adjacent to peace plaza. On behalf of the associates of Japan Center Mall we urge you to support 25 million for the japan town peace plaza in the bond measure. It has waited 20 years for space to be properly repaired and create an open space to reflect
Very humanity. Cant breath echoing again in our ears. I spent some time with the family. It is all most hard to believe again. Weight of our history, how black lives have been devalued. People are angry. Im sure you are too. Im angry. The fact is that we need that anger. We need that to tell us to move forward. It helps us push through the pain and reach inside to hopefully get progress, the quality, and inclusion. We are seeing a justifiable public outrage and acts of needless destruction across the country. We all agreed that the act of protesting should not be overshadowed by the reason we are protesting. It shouldnt drive people away. N there is no way forward. As mayors you are responsible for shaping how we respond. It has to be difficult finding the balance between keeping people safe, protecting public spaces, while acknowledging the incredible pain and legitimate anger. Yesterday, i spent time Walking Around my city, much smaller than any of yours. Today, i spent time at the r