Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Supervisor's Report

Looking back on 2017, and what is ahead for 2018

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As we prepare to head into 2018, I want to reflect on the past year. PUBLIC SAFETY, HOMELESSNESS Every day I hear from constituents about crime and public safety concerns. While vi... Read More
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Protecting the public and first responders from toxic chemicals

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Protecting the public and keeping our families, children, and pets healthy and safe is a top priority. Whether it’s enhancing public safety, or implementing common-sense policies... Read More
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The value of sister-city relationships for San Francisco in today’s world

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Our country’s reputation around the world has taken a severe hit with the election of Donald Trump. His actions, words, and demeanor during his short time in office have caused m... Read More
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About that alt-right rally on Crissy Field . . .

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

In mid-August, San Francisco — and the Marina District in particular — was thrown into turmoil with National Park Service’s announcement that the Patriot Prayer group, an org... Read More
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Fighting for more female representation

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Despite comprising half of the population in the United States, women at the most comprise 20 percent of elected officials, media figures, and private sector leadership roles acros... Read More
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The rebirth of Mountain Lake Park Playground: The three amazing women who made it happen

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Parks and open spaces are San Francisco’s great equalizer. They are free to anyone, from any age and neighborhood, to use and enjoy as they wish. They enhance our quality of life... Read More
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Fighting for equal pay for equal work

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Everyone deserves equal pay for equal work. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many workers across the country and here in San Francisco — especially for women. Women compri... Read More
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Budgets, Trump’s budget and its impact on San Francisco

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Government budgets are moral documents. They are a true reflection of a government’s priorities and values. Budgets detail exactly how government is choosing to spend to addr... Read More
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City labor, retail, and Trump: Answering your questions

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

For this month’s column, I will be answering some of your questions regarding my recently introduced project labor policy, helping small businesses, and responding to the fir... Read More
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Congestion management solutions for the ‘crookedest’ street

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Lombard street, known as “the crookedest street in the world,” is a famous tourist attraction and landmark. People from around the world recognize and visit this world-... Read More
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Transitioning from budget chair to land use and transportation chair

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

For last month’s column, I briefly touched on what was in store for my office in 2017. One of the biggest changes for the year ahead is that after four years as chair of our ... Read More
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Looking back on 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As we head into 2017, i want to take a moment to reflect on 2016 — to reflect on the work of our office with the community, our residents, and our businesses throughout the year.... Read More
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Fighting for San Francisco values under a Trump presidency

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Donald trump is our country’s president- elect. His election shocked and surprised many. Unfortunately, his campaign and ultimate election has caused growing anxiety and fear for... Read More
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Stopping the dark money game

Progressive campaigns bankrolled by taxpayer-funded affordable housing scam
By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

A recent article from the san Francisco Chronicle brought to light a local “affordable housing” developer who has been donating hundreds of thousands of dollars of dark money t... Read More
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My ballot priorities for the November election

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Elections matter. elections have consequences. If you’re eligible to vote—please do not sit this election out. From the presidential race down to voting for your local school b... Read More

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