Mayor Newsom Announces New Anti-Gun Initiatives

Joined by San Francisco Police Chief Heather Fong and District Attorney Kamala Harris, today Mayor Gavin Newsom announced a slate of new gun violence reduction initiatives. These new initiatives are in addition to legislation Mayor Newsom forwarded in summer 2007 to reduce gun violence in San Francisco. Read more...

Mayor Newsom Announces 3 Millionth Call to 311 Customer Service Center

Today Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the 3 millionth answered call to San Francisco’s one-stop 311 customer service center and the addition of new online technology to track and manage service requests to 311. Read more...
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Mayor Newsom and Share Our Strength: 'It Is Time to End Childhood Hunger in the U.S.'

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and Share Our Strength, a national organization working to make sure no child in America grows up hungry, today urged mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting to adopt a resolution to end childhood hunger in America. Read more...

Mayors Vote to End Taxpayer Spending on Bottled Water

The U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution today encouraging mayors to phase out city spending on bottled water and to promote the importance of municipal water. The resolution, authored by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and sponsored by mayors from 17 major cities, aims to redirect taxpayer dollars to other essential city services. Read more...

Mayor Newsom Applauds Decision to Cancel Aerial Spraying in Urban Areas for the Light Brown Apple Moth

Blanket aerial spraying without further study of the health risks associated with the chemicals was never a feasible option. I look forward to working with the Governor and the Department of Food and Agriculture in the future to continue safeguarding the health and safety of our residents. Read more...

Mayor Newsom Signs Nation's Largest Municipal Solar Incentive Program Legislation

The incentive program provides solar rebates to local residents ranging from $3,000-$6,000. It provides up to $10,000 for non-profits and businesses that install solar. Read more about the GoSolarSF program (PDF)... 

Mayor Newsom Marries Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin

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Mayor Newsom Praises Passage of Nation's Largest Municipal Solar Energy Incentive Program

Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation to implement a 10-year solar rebate program for local residents, businesses and non-profits. It is the first solar rebate of its kind and size made available by a city in the country and will create the nation’s largest municipal solar program. The proposal was originally announced by Mayor Gavin Newsom and Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting on December 11, 2007. It had eight legislative hearings over the last seven months and finally passed on an 8-3 vote. Read more...

Mayor Newsom Announces Wi-Fi 2.0 for San Francisco, A Network of Community Networks

Today, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of Wi-Fi 2.0, the "Network of Community Networks" to provide free internet access to all San Franciscans. The Mayor unveiled the city’s Wi-Fi 2.0 plan at Valencia Gardens and the Altamont Hotel. Valencia Gardens and the Altamont will serve as models of what will be replicated at San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA) sites throughout the City. Read more...

Mayor Newsom Unveils Better Streets Plan

Today, Mayor Gavin Newsom unveiled the draft Better Streets Plan, a comprehensive set of guidelines to help transform San Francisco’s streets, sidewalks, and open spaces into green, safe, convenient and enjoyable public spaces. The plan reflects a 15-month-long process of extensive public input gathered by City staff in partnership with community groups. Read more...