Homeless tent encampments: The right and wrong approach

STATE OF HOMELESS TENT ENCAMPMENTS San Francisco is experiencing a crisis of homelessness. It is the number one concern of residents citywide. One of the worst symptoms of this cri... Read More

Commentary, From our Assemblymember

Answering your questions about the city

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

What can the city do about ensuring we don’t have to endure massive budget cuts at the next economic downturn? Do we have a rainy day fund? Is it sufficient? As chair of our ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Homelessness in the city of St. Francis: Problems and solutions

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Homelessness is an intractable issue that has plagued San Francisco and cities and countries across the world for decades. Poverty, housing shortages, growing income inequality, s... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Supporting law enforcement, common sense reforms, and our neighborhoods

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

The San Francisco Police Department is going through incredibly challenging times. The recent officer-involved shooting deaths of Mario Woods, Luis Gongora, and Jessica William... Read More

Community

My ballot priorities for the June 7 primary election

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

In keeping with a tradition I started last November, I am providing my top recommendations for the local candidates and initiatives for the upcoming June 7, 2016, primary election ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Pursuing low-cost citywide gigabit-speed Internet for everyone

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

When you turn on the faucet, clean water comes out. When you turn on the light switch, the lights come on. And when you open your laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone, everyone should... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Housing development in District 2: A community approach to new development

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

San Francisco is in the midst of a serious housing shortage and crisis. For years, as a city, we simply have not produced enough housing to keep up with the growing demand. As a re... Read More

Community

A balancing act on Chestnut Street

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

With our city’s population marching higher month after month, some of those growing pains are felt on our city streets in the form of traffic congestion, crowded Muni buses, ... Read More

Community

2015: The year in review

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As we approach the end of 2015, there is much to be thankful for, from our streaking World Champion Golden State Warriors to our strong local economy and low unemployment numbers. ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Ensuring clean and safe parks for San Francisco

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Parks are one of our city’s great equalizers. Residents of any age group, demographic, and from any neighborhood can access and use any city park that they wish. From Golden ... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Public safety reforms needed after Kathryn Steinle murder

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

By now, most of us are aware of the incomprehensible tragedy that occurred on the night of July 1, at Pier 14, with the murder of Kathryn Steinle. As a parent of three young childr... Read More

Supervisor's Report

San Francisco’s city budget: Balanced, growing, and responsible

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Our city budget serves as a reflection of our shared priorities and values. As chair of our city’s Budget and Finance Committee for the past three years, I have led and conti... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Earthquake memorial update, crime report, and more

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

This month, Supervisor Mark Farrell is turning over his column to you, his readers and constituents and neighbors, to answer questions that concern you about the neighborhood and t... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Ensuring more parking for city residents

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

In what I am sure will come as a shock to no one – parking in San Francisco is scarce and often difficult to find in our neighborhoods and commercial areas. I know I have spent t... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Expanding broadband Internet connectivity should be a top priority

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Access to fast, affordable, and reliable Inter-net is no longer just a “nice to have” – I would argue it has become an economic right in today’s world. Years ag... Read More

Supervisor Mark E. Farrell