Mike Ege

In a session that prompted flashbacks to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/mccarthy-makes-gains-in-speaker-bid-but-still-falls-short/">chaotic votes for speaker of the House</a>, Supervisor Aaron Peskin was elected to a third term as president of the Board of Supervisors in a shock move on Monday.

core/paragraph

In a session that prompted flashbacks to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/mccarthy-makes-gains-in-speaker-bid-but-still-falls-short/">chaotic votes for speaker of the House</a>, Supervisor Aaron Peskin was elected to a third term as president of the Board of Supervisors in a shock move on Monday.

“This was not on my list of things to do today,” Peskin said at the meeting, a point he later confirmed with The Standard.

“This was not on my list of things to do today,” Peskin said at the meeting, a point he later confirmed with The Standard.

Peskin was elected after an unprecedented 17 ballots that began with incumbent Board President Shamann Walton heavily favored to win.

Peskin was elected after an unprecedented 17 ballots that began with incumbent Board President Shamann Walton heavily favored to win.

Members of the board, and later Mayor London Breed, framed Peskin&#8217;s election as a compromise.

Members of the board, and later Mayor London Breed, framed Peskin's election as a compromise.

Members of the board, and later Mayor London Breed, framed Peskin&#8217;s election as a compromise.

“My hope is that we can really take this as an opportunity to start fresh,&#8221; said Breed in an appearance toward the end of the meeting. &#8220;I think the voters of San Francisco sent us a strong message this election—they want us to work together.”

“My hope is that we can really take this as an opportunity to start fresh," said Breed in an appearance toward the end of the meeting. "I think the voters of San Francisco sent us a strong message this election—they want us to work together.”

“My hope is that we can really take this as an opportunity to start fresh,&#8221; said Breed in an appearance toward the end of the meeting. &#8220;I think the voters of San Francisco sent us a strong message this election—they want us to work together.”

Peskin&#8217;s election was preceded by a deadlock that saw Walton fall just short of another term as board president, a powerful role that determines committee assignments and other legislative politics.

Peskin's election was preceded by a deadlock that saw Walton fall just short of another term as board president, a powerful role that determines committee assignments and other legislative politics.

Peskin&#8217;s election was preceded by a deadlock that saw Walton fall just short of another term as board president, a powerful role that determines committee assignments and other legislative politics.

District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, a former aide to Peskin, were also in the running.

District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, a former aide to Peskin, were also in the running.

Chan, who had been nominated by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar, never got more than two votes but forced a stalemate in several rounds of voting between Walton and Mandelman, with no candidate gaining the needed majority to win.&nbsp;

Chan, who had been nominated by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar, never got more than two votes but forced a stalemate in several rounds of voting between Walton and Mandelman, with no candidate gaining the needed majority to win.&nbsp;

After five deadlocked ballots—and a growing chorus of groans from residents who compared the stalemate to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/mccarthys-humiliating-slog-to-succeed-pelosi-resumes-with-failed-seventh-vote/">painful slog last week</a>—supervisors opened discussion.&nbsp;

After five deadlocked ballots—and a growing chorus of groans from residents who compared the stalemate to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/mccarthys-humiliating-slog-to-succeed-pelosi-resumes-with-failed-seventh-vote/">painful slog last week</a>—supervisors opened discussion.&nbsp;

“I think we’re at an impasse,” said newly elected District 4 representative Joel Engardio, before urging more votes for Mandelman.

“I think we’re at an impasse,” said newly elected District 4 representative Joel Engardio, before urging more votes for Mandelman.

core/embed

<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/kgborland/status/1612533780149043200
</div></figure>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">San Francisco Board of Supervisors putting on their best House Republican cosplay. Can&#39;t make this shit up.&mdash; Kyle Borland 🏳️‍🌈🔻🌳 (@kgborland) <a href="https://twitter.com/kgborland/status/1612533780149043200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Peskin then recommended that either one of the candidates withdraw, or that the board take new nomination, in order to avoid surpassing the 15 ballots it took to elect McCarthy.

Peskin then recommended that either one of the candidates withdraw, or that the board take new nomination, in order to avoid surpassing the 15 ballots it took to elect McCarthy.

Voting continued to deadlock for another five ballots, at which point Chan moved that nominations be reopened. At that point, Peskin nominated himself, asserting both his prior experience as president and his reluctance to assume the job again.&nbsp;

Voting continued to deadlock for another five ballots, at which point Chan moved that nominations be reopened. At that point, Peskin nominated himself, asserting both his prior experience as president and his reluctance to assume the job again.&nbsp;

After more voting and two breaks, members of the board’s moderate bloc eventually joined Chan and Melgar in supporting Peskin, handing him the majority on the 17th ballot. Mandelman switched his vote to Peskin, effectively withdrawing from the contest, after the 15th ballot.&nbsp;

After more voting and two breaks, members of the board’s moderate bloc eventually joined Chan and Melgar in supporting Peskin, handing him the majority on the 17th ballot. Mandelman switched his vote to Peskin, effectively withdrawing from the contest, after the 15th ballot.&nbsp;

Both Dorsey and Joel Engardio, who was just sworn in to represent District 4, cited a need for consensus in switching their votes to Peskin.

Both Dorsey and Joel Engardio, who was just sworn in to represent District 4, cited a need for consensus in switching their votes to Peskin.

“We have a lot of hard work and are wasting time,” said an exasperated Engardio.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have a lot of hard work and are wasting time,” said an exasperated Engardio.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After Peskin&#8217;s victory, Walton congratulated him and joked that he had &#8220;some big shoes to fill. […] Now, I get to be the one making the outbursts; I look forward to that.”

After Peskin's victory, Walton congratulated him and joked that he had "some big shoes to fill. […] Now, I get to be the one making the outbursts; I look forward to that.”

After Peskin&#8217;s victory, Walton congratulated him and joked that he had &#8220;some big shoes to fill. […] Now, I get to be the one making the outbursts; I look forward to that.”

“Nothing changes as we move forward for these next four years in terms of what we are going to continue fighting for,” Walton said.

“Nothing changes as we move forward for these next four years in terms of what we are going to continue fighting for,” Walton said.

&#8220;We’re going to continue to fight for justice in the city, to fight racism, to continue to fight for the voiceless, disenfranchised and isolated. That’s never going to change,” he said.

"We’re going to continue to fight for justice in the city, to fight racism, to continue to fight for the voiceless, disenfranchised and isolated. That’s never going to change,” he said.

&#8220;We’re going to continue to fight for justice in the city, to fight racism, to continue to fight for the voiceless, disenfranchised and isolated. That’s never going to change,” he said.

In shock vote, Peskin elected board president after 17 ballots

The Standard Staff

In the final installment of The Standard’s 2022 election debate series, San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton and challenger Brian Sam Adam took the stage Wednesday at the <a href="https://bvoh.org/">Bayview Opera House</a> to discuss key issues affecting District 10.

In the final installment of The Standard’s 2022 election debate series, San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton and challenger Brian Sam Adam took the stage Wednesday at the <a href="https://bvoh.org/">Bayview Opera House</a> to discuss key issues affecting District 10.

Walton, who currently serves as president of the Board of Supervisors, is seeking a second term while Adam is a newcomer to running for office and works in the city’s Department of Technology. District 10 is made up of the Bayview-Hunters Point, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.

Walton, who currently serves as president of the Board of Supervisors, is seeking a second term while Adam is a newcomer to running for office and works in the city’s Department of Technology. District 10 is made up of the Bayview-Hunters Point, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.

The SF Standard hosts a debate for District 10 Supervisor between incumbent Supervisor Shamann Walton and candidate Brian Sam Adam at the Bayview Opera House in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. | Chris Victorio for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SFX10050-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89653"/><figcaption>The SF Standard hosts a debate between District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton and candidate Brian Sam Adam at the Bayview Opera House in San Francisco on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. | Chris Victorio for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

core/image

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SFX10050-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89653"/><figcaption>The SF Standard hosts a debate between District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton and candidate Brian Sam Adam at the Bayview Opera House in San Francisco on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. | Chris Victorio for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

The supervisor touted his accomplishments in restoring Muni routes that were shut down during the pandemic and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/new-shuttles-will-serve-this-transit-starved-san-francisco-neighborhood/">expanding transit access</a>, as well as helping <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/when-the-lights-come-up-in-the-city-bayview-seven-businesses-to-visit/">small businesses in the Bayview thrive</a> while hundreds of companies across the city were forced to permanently close their doors.

The supervisor touted his accomplishments in restoring Muni routes that were shut down during the pandemic and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/new-shuttles-will-serve-this-transit-starved-san-francisco-neighborhood/">expanding transit access</a>, as well as helping <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/when-the-lights-come-up-in-the-city-bayview-seven-businesses-to-visit/">small businesses in the Bayview thrive</a> while hundreds of companies across the city were forced to permanently close their doors.

Walton also noted his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisors-preview-a-hunters-point-reckoning/">efforts to get full transparency</a> from federal regulators on what they are doing to ensure residents are not affected by toxic soil surrounding the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.

Walton also noted his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisors-preview-a-hunters-point-reckoning/">efforts to get full transparency</a> from federal regulators on what they are doing to ensure residents are not affected by toxic soil surrounding the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/frustrated-san-francisco-voters-poised-to-flip-the-script-this-election/">Polling shows</a> that city residents feel the Board of Supervisors have not done enough to improve conditions in San Francisco. As the leader of the board, Walton said he would let his constituents be the judge if he deserves to continue serving in his post.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/frustrated-san-francisco-voters-poised-to-flip-the-script-this-election/">Polling shows</a> that city residents feel the Board of Supervisors have not done enough to improve conditions in San Francisco. As the leader of the board, Walton said he would let his constituents be the judge if he deserves to continue serving in his post.

District 10 candidate Brian Sam Adam speaks during a debate with District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton at the Bayview Opera House in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. | Chris Victorio for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SFX20067-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89656"/><figcaption>District 10 candidate Brian Sam Adam speaks during a debate with District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton at the Bayview Opera House in San Francisco on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. | Chris Victorio for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Adam, a first-generation Assyrian American whose parents emigrated from Iraq, focused much of his time in Wednesday’s debate on building more collaboration between city departments and D10 residents to improve services.

Adam, a first-generation Assyrian American whose parents emigrated from Iraq, focused much of his time in Wednesday’s debate on building more collaboration between city departments and D10 residents to improve services.

During the audience portion of the debate, one resident questioned Adam on a negative attack ad—written in Chinese—that accused Walton of not caring about residents of this community. Adam said a volunteer in his campaign made a mistake in not translating the same campaign message verbatim. He apologized for the error.

During the audience portion of the debate, one resident questioned Adam on a negative attack ad—written in Chinese—that accused Walton of not caring about residents of this community. Adam said a volunteer in his campaign made a mistake in not translating the same campaign message verbatim. He apologized for the error.

The Standard also conducted debates for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/live-blog-sf-standards-district-4-supervisor-debate/">District 4</a>, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/live-blog-sf-standards-district-6-supervisor-debate/">District 6</a> and District 8.

The Standard also conducted debates for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/live-blog-sf-standards-district-4-supervisor-debate/">District 4</a>, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/live-blog-sf-standards-district-6-supervisor-debate/">District 6</a> and District 8.

Highlights from The Standard’s District 10 debate

George Kelly

A pair of San Francisco children are recovering from injuries sustained in a shooting barely a day into the new year.

A pair of San Francisco children are recovering from injuries sustained in a shooting barely a day into the new year.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers from the Bayview Station responded to a hospital shortly before 12:30 a.m. Jan. 2 to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Connecticut Street, between 25th and Wisconsin streets, in the city&#8217;s Potrero Hill neighborhood.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers from the Bayview Station responded to a hospital shortly before 12:30 a.m. Jan. 2 to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Connecticut Street, between 25th and Wisconsin streets, in the city's Potrero Hill neighborhood.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers from the Bayview Station responded to a hospital shortly before 12:30 a.m. Jan. 2 to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Connecticut Street, between 25th and Wisconsin streets, in the city&#8217;s Potrero Hill neighborhood.

When officers arrived, they spoke with a man who told them he had heard gunshots and then realized his two young girls had been struck.

When officers arrived, they spoke with a man who told them he had heard gunshots and then realized his two young girls had been struck.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/07/one-dead-shooting-outside-san-francisco-chase-center/">1 Dead After Shooting Outside San Francisco’s Chase Center</a>

Man shot dead outside San Francisco&#8217;s Chase Center identified

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/07/one-dead-shooting-outside-san-francisco-chase-center/">1 Dead After Shooting Outside San Francisco’s Chase Center</a>

The man brought them to a hospital for treatment of what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. SFPD spokesperson Allison Maxie told The Standard on Monday that she did not have an update on the girls&#8217; conditions.

The man brought them to a hospital for treatment of what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. SFPD spokesperson Allison Maxie told The Standard on Monday that she did not have an update on the girls' conditions.

The man brought them to a hospital for treatment of what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. SFPD spokesperson Allison Maxie told The Standard on Monday that she did not have an update on the girls&#8217; conditions.

Maxie declined to provide their ages, citing &#8220;the safety of the victims.&#8221;

Maxie declined to provide their ages, citing "the safety of the victims."

Maxie declined to provide their ages, citing &#8220;the safety of the victims.&#8221;

Officers who responded to the shooting scene recovered several spent casings. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. The department did not provide any additional details or a suspect description.

Officers who responded to the shooting scene recovered several spent casings. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. The department did not provide any additional details or a suspect description.

&#8220;The Bayview Station is investigating this horrible incident,&#8221; Supervisor Shamann Walton, who represents the area where the shooting occurred, told The Standard. &#8220;Organizations are working with the family and supported the family at the hospital.&#8221;

"The Bayview Station is investigating this horrible incident," Supervisor Shamann Walton, who represents the area where the shooting occurred, told The Standard. "Organizations are working with the family and supported the family at the hospital."

&#8220;The Bayview Station is investigating this horrible incident,&#8221; Supervisor Shamann Walton, who represents the area where the shooting occurred, told The Standard. &#8220;Organizations are working with the family and supported the family at the hospital.&#8221;

Two girls injured in New Year’s Day shooting in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood

Josh Koehn

San Francisco’s landmark hearing to discuss <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/will-san-franciscos-case-for-reparations-light-the-match/">reparations for the city’s Black community</a> has been postponed by more than a month because Supervisor Shamann Walton took a nearly weeklong vacation to party in Colombia and is experiencing flight issues getting home.

San Francisco’s landmark hearing to discuss <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/will-san-franciscos-case-for-reparations-light-the-match/">reparations for the city’s Black community</a> has been postponed by more than a month because Supervisor Shamann Walton took a nearly weeklong vacation to party in Colombia and is experiencing flight issues getting home.

Tuesday’s reparations hearing had been almost two years in the making after Walton authored a resolution in early 2020 for San Francisco to study harm done to the city’s African American community. A committee was formed, and it has met more than a dozen times since February 2022. The board and members of the public were scheduled to discuss <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=11602596&amp;GUID=AA2EC357-796B-4C41-AA76-544015EDD491" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a plan from the committee</a> that has numerous suggested steps to implement reparations.

Tuesday’s reparations hearing had been almost two years in the making after Walton authored a resolution in early 2020 for San Francisco to study harm done to the city’s African American community. A committee was formed, and it has met more than a dozen times since February 2022. The board and members of the public were scheduled to discuss <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=11602596&amp;GUID=AA2EC357-796B-4C41-AA76-544015EDD491" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a plan from the committee</a> that has numerous suggested steps to implement reparations.

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisor-walton-gives-protester-middle-finger-in-city-hall-confrontation/">Supervisor Walton Gives Protester Middle Finger in City Hall Confrontation</a>

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisor-walton-gives-protester-middle-finger-in-city-hall-confrontation/">Supervisor Walton Gives Protester Middle Finger in City Hall Confrontation</a>

Walton, who is the lone Black member of the Board of Supervisors, told The Standard in a text message that he went to Colombia for a birthday trip. He posted a picture on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shamannwalton/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> account Sunday at a Hooters restaurant in Medellín. The Standard captured a screenshot before it disappeared.

Walton, who is the lone Black member of the Board of Supervisors, told The Standard in a text message that he went to Colombia for a birthday trip. He posted a picture on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shamannwalton/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> account Sunday at a Hooters restaurant in Medellín. The Standard captured a screenshot before it disappeared.

Supervisor Shamann Walton posted this image to his Instagram account on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. | Screenshot

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_5266-1155x2500.png" alt="" class="wp-image-122929"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Shamann Walton posted this image to his Instagram account on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. | Screenshot</figcaption></figure>

Walton said he went on the trip because a group of friends all have birthdays in close proximity to one another.&nbsp;

Walton said he went on the trip because a group of friends all have birthdays in close proximity to one another.&nbsp;

“Our flight was delayed on Copa Airlines, and we couldn’t make the connecting flight,” Walton said in a text message. “This is not a delay for reparations. The final report is due in June. Most certainly, I have no control over the airlines and flight delays.”

“Our flight was delayed on Copa Airlines, and we couldn’t make the connecting flight,” Walton said in a text message. “This is not a delay for reparations. The final report is due in June. Most certainly, I have no control over the airlines and flight delays.”

Walton’s office said he began the personal trip last Wednesday and was scheduled to return in time for Tuesday’s meeting. However, he planned to miss Monday’s meeting for the city’s Rules Committee, of which Walton is one of three members.

Walton’s office said he began the personal trip last Wednesday and was scheduled to return in time for Tuesday’s meeting. However, he planned to miss Monday’s meeting for the city’s Rules Committee, of which Walton is one of three members.

Rev. Amos Brown, who served as one of the 14 people on the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, was shocked to learn the reparations hearing was being delayed by Walton‘s vacation to another country.

Rev. Amos Brown, who served as one of the 14 people on the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, was shocked to learn the reparations hearing was being delayed by Walton‘s vacation to another country.

“I’m stunned,” Brown said in a phone interview.

“I’m stunned,” Brown said in a phone interview.

He added, “Well, still, there need to be reparations for the people’s sake. The Black population in this county is on life support.”

He added, “Well, still, there need to be reparations for the people’s sake. The Black population in this county is on life support.”

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin filled in for Walton at Monday’s meeting. Peskin said he became aware that his colleague would miss Tuesday’s reparations hearing as well after he texted Walton on Monday morning to discuss the plan for the hearing.

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin filled in for Walton at Monday’s meeting. Peskin said he became aware that his colleague would miss Tuesday’s reparations hearing as well after he texted Walton on Monday morning to discuss the plan for the hearing.

“I was informed he was not able to get back to San Francisco from Colombia on time because his flight was canceled,” Peskin said.

“I was informed he was not able to get back to San Francisco from Colombia on time because his flight was canceled,” Peskin said.

Despite the delays caused by Walton’s vacation, it appears the reparations hearing could have taken place sooner than next month but was delayed further by the supervisor’s own wishes.

Despite the delays caused by Walton’s vacation, it appears the reparations hearing could have taken place sooner than next month but was delayed further by the supervisor’s own wishes.

Emails between Walton’s office and Peskin show that the board president offered up Feb. 21 for a special meeting or a regular meeting on Feb. 28.

Emails between Walton’s office and Peskin show that the board president offered up Feb. 21 for a special meeting or a regular meeting on Feb. 28.

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin sent this email to Natalie Gee, Supervisor Shamann Walton’s chief of staff, at 11:47 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2023. | Screenshot

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-06-at-7.44.56-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-123007"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin sent this email to Natalie Gee, Supervisor Shamann Walton’s chief of staff, at 11:47 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2023. | Screenshot</figcaption></figure>

However, Walton apparently preferred to avoid calling a special meeting and his staff instead suggested waiting until mid-March, which could end up delaying deliberations on another matter involving law enforcement.

However, Walton apparently preferred to avoid calling a special meeting and his staff instead suggested waiting until mid-March, which could end up delaying deliberations on another matter involving law enforcement.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-06-at-7.44.46-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-122982"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Shamann Walton’s staff sent this reply email to Supervisor Aaron Peskin at 1:28 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2023. | Screenshot</figcaption></figure>

The city&#8217;s reparations hearing is now scheduled for March 14.

The city's reparations hearing is now scheduled for March 14.

The city&#8217;s reparations hearing is now scheduled for March 14.

SF supervisor parties at Colombian Hooters, delays reparations hearing

At a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed answered questions about the city&#8217;s closely watched reparations proposal for Black residents.

At a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed answered questions about the city's closely watched reparations proposal for Black residents.

At a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed answered questions about the city&#8217;s closely watched reparations proposal for Black residents.

Asked by Supervisor Shamann Walton whether she was committed to reparations, Breed first acknowledged members of the city&#8217;s African American Reparations Advisory Committee for their work in the face of &#8220;outlandish behavior&#8221; in response to its proposal, which made national headlines.

Asked by Supervisor Shamann Walton whether she was committed to reparations, Breed first acknowledged members of the city's African American Reparations Advisory Committee for their work in the face of "outlandish behavior" in response to its proposal, which made national headlines.

Asked by Supervisor Shamann Walton whether she was committed to reparations, Breed first acknowledged members of the city&#8217;s African American Reparations Advisory Committee for their work in the face of &#8220;outlandish behavior&#8221; in response to its proposal, which made national headlines.

core/video

<figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay controls loop muted poster="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SFS_REPARATIONS_BREED-COMMENT.00_09_23_13.Still002.jpg" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SFS_REPARATIONS_BREED-COMMENT_INLINE.mp4" playsinline></video><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco Mayor London Breed addresses the Board of Supervisors in response to Supervisor Shamann Walton's question about her support of the reparations proposal on April 18, 2023.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay controls loop muted poster="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SFS_REPARATIONS_BREED-COMMENT.00_09_23_13.Still002.jpg" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SFS_REPARATIONS_BREED-COMMENT_INLINE.mp4" playsinline></video><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco Mayor London Breed addresses the Board of Supervisors in response to Supervisor Shamann Walton&#8217;s question about her support of the reparations proposal on April 18, 2023.</figcaption></figure>

&#8220;I know the committee is still working over the next couple of months to complete and issue the final report, and I look forward to reviewing those recommendations once they are finalized and make it clear in regards to my support at that time,&#8221; she said.

"I know the committee is still working over the next couple of months to complete and issue the final report, and I look forward to reviewing those recommendations once they are finalized and make it clear in regards to my support at that time," she said.

&#8220;I know the committee is still working over the next couple of months to complete and issue the final report, and I look forward to reviewing those recommendations once they are finalized and make it clear in regards to my support at that time,&#8221; she said.

The reparations committee issued a lengthy report earlier this year <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/next-steps-for-black-reparations-in-san-francisco-explained/">detailing historical injustices against Black residents</a> and made more than 100 recommendations for forms of restitution. Some of its more ambitious proposals, namely $5 million cash payouts to eligible individuals, sparked media backlash and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisors-to-grapple-with-new-police-contract-safe-consumption-site-funding/">criticism from the NAACP</a> and other activist groups.

The reparations committee issued a lengthy report earlier this year <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/next-steps-for-black-reparations-in-san-francisco-explained/">detailing historical injustices against Black residents</a> and made more than 100 recommendations for forms of restitution. Some of its more ambitious proposals, namely $5 million cash payouts to eligible individuals, sparked media backlash and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/supervisors-to-grapple-with-new-police-contract-safe-consumption-site-funding/">criticism from the NAACP</a> and other activist groups.

Breed didn&#8217;t discuss any specific recommendations, but pointed to her 2021 <a href="https://www.dreamkeepersf.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dream Keeper Initiative</a> as a source of effective investments in the city&#8217;s Black community. She said that the initiative had helped to steer funds to organizations training entrepreneurs, making small business grants, providing child care assistance and other means of support.

Breed didn't discuss any specific recommendations, but pointed to her 2021 <a href="https://www.dreamkeepersf.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dream Keeper Initiative</a> as a source of effective investments in the city's Black community. She said that the initiative had helped to steer funds to organizations training entrepreneurs, making small business grants, providing child care assistance and other means of support.

Breed didn&#8217;t discuss any specific recommendations, but pointed to her 2021 <a href="https://www.dreamkeepersf.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dream Keeper Initiative</a> as a source of effective investments in the city&#8217;s Black community. She said that the initiative had helped to steer funds to organizations training entrepreneurs, making small business grants, providing child care assistance and other means of support.

&#8220;We are facing serious challenges with our budget,&#8221; Breed said, alluding to San Francisco&#8217;s estimated <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/city-hall/san-franciscos-deficit-swells-to-780m-in-latest-sign-of-budget-distress/">$780 million two-year deficit</a>. &#8220;However, I know that these kinds of investments are making a tremendous impact in our city.&#8221;

"We are facing serious challenges with our budget," Breed said, alluding to San Francisco's estimated <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/city-hall/san-franciscos-deficit-swells-to-780m-in-latest-sign-of-budget-distress/">$780 million two-year deficit</a>. "However, I know that these kinds of investments are making a tremendous impact in our city."

&#8220;We are facing serious challenges with our budget,&#8221; Breed said, alluding to San Francisco&#8217;s estimated <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/city-hall/san-franciscos-deficit-swells-to-780m-in-latest-sign-of-budget-distress/">$780 million two-year deficit</a>. &#8220;However, I know that these kinds of investments are making a tremendous impact in our city.&#8221;

Asked by Walton whether she would support a $50 million budget appropriation to create an Office of Reparations, Breed said she had no plans to do so.

Asked by Walton whether she would support a $50 million budget appropriation to create an Office of Reparations, Breed said she had no plans to do so.

Watch: San Francisco mayor talks reparations for Black residents

Week 5: Nima Momeni trial

Join Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin Friday to talk about everything this week in the Nima Momeni trial from martial arts, stab wounds, reactions in the court and more.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi discuss the Niners' 2024 season.

Week 4: Nima Momeni trial

Developments in the Bob Lee murder trial: This Friday, Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin will talk about how Nima Momeni’s defense team is building its case. And, as always, we’ll answer your questions about the trial.

A post-election conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna

Join The Standard's Politics Editor Annie Gaus as she sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss the outcomes of the election and its implications for San Francisco and beyond.

Week 3: Nima Momeni trial

Join Standard reporters Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin as they share the week's updates they witnessed at the courthouse, and take viewers' questions about the past, present, and future of the trial.

Post-election Q+A with The Standard's Politics team

Reeling from Election day? Burning questions about what's next? Join The Standard's politics team to debrief, decompress, and discuss the results and open questions of the SF Election 2024.

Post-election Q+A with The Standard’s Politics team

Tech’s Political Shift: A Conversation with Roy Bahat

The technology industry has historically been one of Democratic candidates' largest sources of support, both with large dollar donations from its leaders and high support amongst employees. But this year's election cycle has cracked open a new chasm in the community. Kevin Truong sits down with Head of Bloomberg Beta, Roy Bahat, to discuss the split and what's behind it.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers & Chiefs

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi recap the 49ers' biggest game of the season: the Super Bowl rematch versus the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fixing City Hall: November ballot preview

Fed up with dysfunction at City Hall? Join The Standard's politics team to break down ballot measures aimed at fixing local government. We'll walk you through key ballot items and take questions to make sure you're in the know for Election Day.

Search Results for: shamann walton

In shock vote, Peskin elected board president after 17 ballots

Highlights from The Standard’s District 10 debate

Two girls injured in New Year’s Day shooting in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood

SF supervisor parties at Colombian Hooters, delays reparations hearing

Watch: San Francisco mayor talks reparations for Black residents