Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced the appointment of Clair Farley as the Mayor’s Senior Advisor on Transgender Initiatives to work directly with the Mayor and City Administrator Naomi Kelly on LGBTQ policies and oversee development of new transgender initiatives.
Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Housing Authority and the A. Philip Randolph Institute today to hand out turkeys to families at the Valencia Gardens housing site in the Mission District as part of the 11th annual Turkey Giveaway event.
Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Director Jeff Kositsky, the San Francisco Interfaith Council and Episcopal Community Services today announced the schedule and details for the Interfaith Winter Shelter Program, an initiative that provides additional shelter services at local churches.
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today named Kate Hartley as the new Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD). Hartley had been serving in an Interim Director role since June, when former MOHCD Director Olson Lee announced his retirement.
The MOHCD is responsible for the creation, preservation and protection of San Francisco’s affordable housing portfolio. The agency supports the economic and social development of San Francisco’s low-income communities and provides financing for development and rehabilitation projects.
San Francisco, CA - Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined Supervisor Malia Cohen and City agencies today to sign legislation that will transform Pier 70 by creating thousands of news homes and adding parks, community centers, small businesses and industrial and creative art spaces to a previously underserved area.
Even though it has been 50 years since Herb Lee joined the San Francisco Police Department, the impact of his service can still be felt today.
As San Francisco’s first Chinese-American police officer, Herb helped break down barriers for countless individuals, and his subsequent efforts to recruit more minority officers lead to a transformation of the department.
Herb was a deeply-respected officer who served his community with unwavering commitment and as the president of the Police Activities League, he acted as a mentor for underprivileged children across the City.
Dr. Lowe was a medical pioneer, community leader and philanthropist who dedicated his entire career to helping others.
Through his hard work and dedication, he paved the road for Asian Americans in the field of medicine, serving as an inspiration for generations to follow. He was a brave and courageous civil rights advocate, who supported countless advocacy organizations in the Chinatown community and across our City.
“On this day 40 years ago, Harvey Milk forever changed our City and helped reshape politics in our state and nation.
As the first openly-gay elected official in California history, Harvey broke down barriers and opened up boundless possibilities for members of the LGBTQ community. He was a fearless trailblazer who refused to be marginalized, and his courage inspired countless others follow in his footsteps.
We are hoping for a swift and full recovery for the San Francisco Police Officer who was injured while on patrol duty in the Castro District early Wednesday morning. His brave actions and swift response helped to ensure the safety of the community.
We also continue to send our thoughts and best wishes to Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel, who was injured while on patrol duty in the Tenderloin on October 18. These officers are just two of the finest examples of the San Francisco Police Department’s dedication to community policing.
Tessie was a longtime community leader who worked tirelessly as an advocate on housing, environmental and economic justice issues for the residents of Bayview Hunters Point. Her relentless passion was instrumental in the founding of numerous organizations and institutions, including the HOPE SF program that helped transform Hunters View.
