Good afternoon!
It’s a public-private loop: Mayor Daniel Lurie has created a new government position, the Director of Strategic Partnerships, and hired SPUR treasurer Cynthia Wong to oversee raising private money for public programs. Wong’s job will be paid for by a grant from Tipping Point, the nonprofit founded by Lurie.
Developers presented plans for a 36-story housing tower in South Beach to the Planning Commissionโthough under state law, the commission will not be able to approve or deny it. The project would include 260 units of housing, and some neighbors said they’re worried about traffic and noise.
About 100 faith leaders gathered at City Hall yesterday to begin a 24-hour fast condemning ICE‘s “violent and miltaristic” actions. After silent meditation and prayer, they continued with a rally.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
Mayor Lurie creates position to raise private money for S.F.
“I get nervous when billionaires start paying for positions in the government.”
S.F. faith leaders rally against ICE, announcing 24-hour fast.
“We want ICE out of Minnesota and ICE out of our communities. We want ICE to no longer be funded.”
New 36-story housing tower proposed in South Beach
“This has come to the attention of the residents very quickly. There are many major concerns, but one of them is traffic.”
Around the Neighborhoods
Tenderloin Buzz: CVS has a change of heart, a TL news site launches
“People who grew up in the Tenderloin are running this program.”
SNAP
Water marks
By Walter Mackins
Events
Today: Soul Brass Band at The Chapel, January 23, 9-11PM
Tomorrow: Ruth Asawa Centennial Dough-In, Alvarado Elementary School, January 24, 11AM-2PM
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