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San Francisco SFGov
Check back here often to see the latest news, current events, and highlighted features of the SFGov website.
2nd Quarter 2009 (March - April)
Mayor Releases Rainy Day Funds - Mayor announced that layoffs and program cuts to public schools will be prevented by providing $11 million from the city's rainy day fund. Newsom’s action will save 130 teachers’ jobs.
WE Connect Campaign - Maria Shriver’s WE Connect campaign is a pioneering public/private partnership designed to help California’s working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources.
Jump Start Day at Civic Center - April 17th - On April 17 from 10:00 until 12:30 pm, join 675 preschool children, their families, and service providers in Civic Center Plaza to celebrate the importance of early care and education in SF.
Energy-Efficient Streetlights are Installed - Mayor Gavin Newsom announces the deployment of the first fifty City-owned LED (light-emitting diode) streetlight fixtures in the Tenderloin and announced a new partnership between Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to evaluate new "smart controller" technologies that will allow for better monitoring and performance of City streetlights.
1st Quarter 2009 (January - March)
Family Summer Resource Fair on March 14, 2009 - A free showcase of summer activities features 200 Exhibitors presenting camps and programs for children, youth jobs, and community resources. Fun at the Fair includes a climbing wall, jump house, and free massages. Free roundtrip shuttle from 8th & Mission and Third & Palou.
Pfizer to Provide Drugs for Healthy SF - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that Pfizer will provide free medicines through Pfizer’s Sharing the Care program for San Francisco’s first-of-its-kind universal health care program, Healthy San Francisco.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Unveiled - Mayor Newsom Unveils Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for San Francisco. Announces partnership with car sharing organizations to make plug-in cars available to the public
Newsom Secures Wage Concessions From Nurses - Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the first wage concession agreement this year by a City labor union.
Mayor to Make Seismic Safety Mandatory - Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that he has directed the Department of Building Inspection to craft specific legislation requiring mandatory upgrades to San Francisco’s soft-story wood frame buildings.
Local Economic Stimulus Package Announced - Mayor Gavin Newsom unveils the details of his five-part plan for stimulating and supporting the local economy.
Expansion of SF Universal Healthcare Program - Healthy San Francisco, the city’s universal health access program, expands to include residents at or below 500% Federal Poverty Level
Mayor's Office Public Safety Blog - This blog draws together reports and updates from the City’s many public safety partners. This includes weekly updates from the SFPD’s 10 district station Captains. These reports summarize activity in each district and explain how each district Captain is deploying his or her officers in response.
SF Lands Grants for New Biodiesel Plant - S.F. Lands $1.2M in State and Federal Grants for New "Brown Grease" Biodiesel Plant and Development of "How-to" Manual for Cities across Nation
San Francisco Parks Improve for Third Year - FY 2007-08 Parks Annual Report: Park Scores Increased for Third Year and Differences Between District Averages Narrowed
Newsom Announces SF Bike Sharing Pilot Program - Mayor Gavin Newsom used his visit to the successful bike sharing network in Paris to announce that San Francisco will implement a bike sharing pilot program in 2009.
Mayor Calls for Bringing High Speed Rail SF - While Touring French High Speed Rail System, Mayor Newsom urges leadership of Transbay Terminal Development Project to Include High Speed Rail as a requirement of Phase One of the project
Expansion of City's Free Wi-Fi Network - More than 2,200 residents in the Sunnydale housing development now have access to free Wi-Fi
Volunteer to Clean Community on February 7, 2009 - Join the Community Clean Team to volunteer on Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 9 am to 12 noon at Brotherhood Way & Arch. Volunteers will work on landscaping projects, paint out graffiti, abate litter, and plant trees.
Newsom Launches Green Rental Car Incentive - San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is launching the nation’s first Green Rental Car program that rewards customers for renting "green" alternative-fueled vehicles.
"Shop SF, Get More", Continues in January - San Francisco's Shopping Incentive Program, Shop SF, Get More, Continues with January Offers For All Bay Area Residents
Newsom Announces 2009 Homeless Count - Mayor Newsom and the City’s Human Services Agency (HSA) have announced plans to conduct San Francisco’s bi-annual city-wide homeless count on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. As in past years, hundreds of volunteers will fan across San Francisco counting people living on its streets.
Family Appreciation Day, Sunday, January 11 - Mayor Gavin Newsom's 4th Annual Family Appreciation Day 2009, Sunday, January 11, 2009. 32 attractions free for SF families with children
Board of Supervisors' Budget Information
Mayor's Press Releases
Sunshine Ordinance Index of Records
Program Highlights
Mayor's Principal of the Year Award - The San Francisco Mayor's Principals of the Year Award (MPYA) recognizes outstanding City public school principals for their dedication, professionalism, and work on behalf of our City's young people.
Mayor's Teacher of the Month Awards - Commencing May 2006, Mayor Gavin Newsom established the San Francisco Mayor's Teacher of the Month (MTM) Award to recognize outstanding San Francisco public school teachers for their dedication, professionalism, and work on behalf of our City's young people.
Keep Your Money. Get a Bank Account. Bank on SF - Don't let check cashers take a penny of your hard earned money. Find out more at Bank on San Francsico.
New Sidewalk Landscape Permit from SFDPW - The Department of Public Works - Bureau of Urban Forestry is now accepting permits for sidewalk landscaping. In addition to planting trees, this permit allows property owners to convert a portion of the sidewalk in front of their property into an attractive landscaped area.
Mayor Announces new Internship Program - The Mayor's Office has expanded opportunities for young adults and college-aged students to learn how they can make a difference and contribute to the public sector via the Mayor's Office Internship Program.
Become a Pollworker - Successful elections depend on the services of pollworkers who work at the polling places on Election Day. The Department of Elections is always looking for new pollworkers and are looking for people who are dedicated, efficient, patient and friendly! If you are bilingual, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Working Families Credit - The Working Families Credit is a direct cash payment available to low-income, working San Francisco families with at least one dependent child.
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