Action Items
Crime: Insure Businesses and Neighborhoods are Protected
Evaluate and address concerning policies established by the Police Commission.
Collaborate with Supervisors to promptly rectify any problematic policies.
Analyze crime data and propose necessary corrective measures.
Direct our attention towards distinguishing between effective and ineffective policies.
Foster collaboration between the SFPD and Sheriff's Department to enhance citywide safety.
Promote: Safe Business Districts
Develop and execute impactful media campaigns with a positive focus.
Promote various activities and events happening in the city.
Highlight each of the city's vibrant business districts.
Provide reassurance to residents, customers, guests, and visitors regarding the city's safety.
Foster collaborative efforts for safer transportation.
Demonstrate San Francisco's commitment to ensuring safety for all.
Financial Security: Work with City and State to Fund
Collaborate with the State to establish economic development initiatives at the county level.
Advocate for the reduction or waiving of permit fees to support businesses.
Enhance neighborhood safety by operating during late hours, locating near key transportation hubs, or implementing independent security measures.
Foster safer streets and communities through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Advocate for regular and transparent audits of public funds by city departments, ensuring the implementation of best practices for competitive bidding processes, especially for large contracts in terms of time or cost.
Prioritize local San Francisco businesses in the bidding process to maximize the retention of public funds within the city and support the local economy.
Health and Safety: Stop Unlicensed Vendors
Enforce measures to halt and cite unlicensed vendors.
Address the issue of unlicensed vendors not paying sales tax.
Crack down on street vendors selling alcohol, prioritizing the safety of minors.
Prevent revenue loss (sales tax) caused by these vendors.
Stop violations of the health code.
Implement stricter penalties for non-resident vendors.
Reforming Permitting & Zoning
Advocate for streamlined and sensible permitting processes.
Promote a respectful approach towards business applicants.
Implement a 5-year moratorium on permitting fees for parklets.
Reform or limit SFMTA fees related to white zones and parking meters.
Prioritize adherence to existing regulations rather than relying on subjective judgments.
Signage: Wayfinding
Develop signage to enhance connectivity between merchant districts and transportation.
Install merchant district maps on the main streets of each district.
Clearly define entry points and transitions between neighborhoods and districts.
Utilize modern technology to provide guidance for residents and visitors throughout the city.
Emphasize the importance of retaining customers within the city, rather than solely passing through.
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