Mayor Edwin M. Lee issued this statement on the Executive Order banning immigration from seven Muslim countries:
“I commend the judge that granted the emergency stay today, allowing Muslim...
January 2016
Posted Date: 01/28/2017
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Orders:
“The announcements today are not new, or unexpected. I want to assure the residents of San...
Posted Date: 01/25/2017
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the death of former Fire Commission President Hadley R. Roff who served four San Francisco mayors including as Deputy Mayor for then Mayor...
Posted Date: 01/28/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced a new, free innovative data sharing partnership with Waze to help alleviate congestion in San Francisco, working in coordination with the Mayor’s Rush Hour...
Posted Date: 01/28/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that #SFWiFi, the City’s free municipal wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) service, will receive technology upgrades along Market Street, the City’s...
Posted Date: 01/27/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Board President London Breed today announced a $350 million Public Health and Safety Bond on the June 2016 ballot. The initiative will expand access to mental health services...
Posted Date: 01/25/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the passing of community stalwart Dr. Espanola Jackson: “I am saddened by the passing of Dr. Espanola Jackson, a true champion of our...
Posted Date: 01/25/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today during the Technology and Innovation Task Force of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 84th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. issued an Executive Directive to change San...
Posted Date: 01/20/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced two June 2016 ballot measures that would increase the production of affordable housing and improve San Francisco’s transportation network. “We have...
Posted Date: 01/19/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on celebrating life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.:“Today on this day we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, and we reflect...
Posted Date: 01/19/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the passing of San Francisco icon and civic leader Wilkes Bashford who lost his battle with cancer:
“San Francisco is deeply...
Posted Date: 01/17/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the death of cable car operator Reynaldo Morante, who was in a coma and on life support at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center...
Posted Date: 01/12/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement on the passing of William “Bill” Del Monte, the last known survivor of the San Francisco 1906 Great Earthquake and Fire:“I am...
Posted Date: 01/11/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced major bond rating agencies have upgraded and affirmed San Francisco’s strong credit after the City met with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s),...
Posted Date: 01/11/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced over the next five years, more than $250 million of development impact fee revenue is expected to be invested in several neighborhoods, including Rincon Hill,...
Posted Date: 01/07/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2016-17 balanced budget for the State of California:“The Governor’s proposed budget...
Posted Date: 01/07/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced plans for the Mayoral Inauguration Ceremony for his second term as Mayor of San Francisco on Friday, January 8, 2016 in City Hall.
“This is a celebration...
Posted Date: 01/05/2016
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement regarding the President’s new executive actions to reduce gun violence and make communities safer: “Senseless acts of gun violence...
Posted Date: 01/05/2016