Good afternoon, everybody. Im cherie miller. Im located in district 5, and also, i am an originating member of the African American art and cultural district in district 10. The San Francisco board of supervisors historic use of laws and policies have targeted and harmed the African American community intentionally and the eventually, and its the cause of Police Brutality and the loss of black lives, and our health and wellness in our community. Defund sfpd. The Police Department has not used the public funding for all of the public good. Greater funding should be directed more intentionally to Community Programs and spaces to strengthen us. No more intentional racist laws and policies . Find subprime loan lenders. I want to thank all of the supervisors for their work. I look forward to meeting dean preston. I have not met him yet. Shamann supervisor shamann walton, thank you for your work and your excellence. We want to continue fighting for our health and wellness and our prosperity.
And security. We stand in solidarity with the budget Justice Organization that prioritizes and stands with the vulnerable Filipino Community of San Francisco, and i urge you to fund the entire v. J. C. List. Clerk thank you for your comments. Good morning, supervisors. Thank you for your time of leadership during this covid19 pandemic and providing services for our indigenous, black, and people of color in San Francisco. We are fiscally sponsored by the american developmefilipino Development Coalition or fadc. Since the shelter in place order back in march, the f. C. C. , along with fellow fadc organizations had to swiftly just our skills to support those suffering increased unemployment, homelessness, severe food insecurity, increased policing and tenant harassments and evictions. More than 20 of registered nurses are filipino, and many more of our hidden frontliners are filipino senior caregivers, nannies, and housekeepers. Our Community Organizations continue to respond by adapting
We are live here in west oakland. The folks behind me, dozens of them have been here all day, many of them standing on the steps in front of this home. Theyre keeping a constant vigil in support of the families occupying the house. As we speak, the moms have until wednesday early evening to leave. And while we understand the sheriffs could move in at any time, were told thats not likely before tomorrow. We will practice nonviolent civil disobedience. With a Court Ordered eviction looming, Dominique Walker said she and another mom and their children will leave peacefully when the time comes. We have stated numerous times that we will not resist. We are not violent. This is just one house. This is a movement. This is not the end. This is a start of a new movement for housing for all. Were looking to deescalate the situation. Ray cali with the Alameda County Sheriffs Department told abc7 news his deputies have until wednesday evening to execute the order delivered last friday by an Alamed
Fall. The incidents triggered a community rally for change, but merchants i spoke with say they have seen no improvement since, despite the sfpd increasing patrols, so theyre taking matters into their own hands. Police need to police people. If theres no people here to police, of course theyre going to go somewhere elsewhere theres more action. Reporter for the past six months, steven lee, a Business Owner and entertainment commissioner for San Francisco has been working with the sfmta, San Francisco recs and park and the garage to lower evening time parking rates to draw in business and get the city to step up safety efforts. This will hopefully boost our nighttime economy. Reporter from 5 00 p. M. To 2 00 a. M. Used to cost 36. Now its just 8. Spent 40 or more at participating merchants and the rate goes down to 3. While it seems like a step in the right direction, there are skeptics the program will actually work. I dont think that is the key. The key is you need to have something l
Communities and recognizing the Important Role that our immigrants and communities of color play in contributing to the success and vibrant see of this city and nation. So were celebrating a city, country and world, for all the people. Not just some. Now id like to acknowledge members of the councilor course. Present tonight are columbian andre garafo and ms. Luna gafaro. And from guatemala, sylvia may and Irish Council general robert odrisco, from japan, too and general kamono and the Mexican Council general, ms. Arnault and wilma gondoy and julio huerta and im sorry if im butchering your names. From the philippines we have jedd martin leona and from singapore daryl lau. Everyone is important. We have a lot of people so im going to read the names really fast. If i have not read your name, come see my staff at the front and give them your card and well be glad to call your name out. From taiwan, alex lee and jesse chin of the taipei economic and culture office. District judge, the wond