Eric Adams - Mayor of San Francisco

What’s the actual plan for the weeds? Is this area just going to turn into a jungle before they finally fix it, or are they at least going to mow it down?

says: Seriously, you don't have to.

I’m clearly missing something here—someone please fill me in. I’ve got zero ties to the Republican Party, but from where I’m sitting, nothing is actually getting done. It’s just a bunch of empty promises and smoke and mirrors.

‘The Republican Party in San Diego is currently occupying prime downtown space illegally and owes the city roughly $20,000’

TIME: So, can we conclude that the Republican Party in San Diego is essentially an unauthorized occupant of high-value real estate right in the heart of the city? Yes, that is the current situation. They weren't notified about the return of the space, so they were issued an invoice based on market rental rates. Since we're talking about an elite location with significant commercial square footage, the monthly bill comes out to approximately $20,000, plus tax. We reached out to the head of the local Republican Party committee here in San Diego to try and inspect the condition of this municipal commercial space, but they wouldn't let us in. I mean, imagine that—the representatives of the actual property owners should be able to check on their own property whenever necessary. They told us they would get back to us. They still haven't. I suppose I don't quite understand why, given that I gave plenty of advance notice that we wouldn't be renewing contracts for political parties once they expired. Despite all that, there were some rather inappropriate reactions. Some people even claimed I was holding a grudge against the Republican Party. That’s complete nonsense; we have applied the exact same standards to every single party. My primary objective is to finalize the City Property Registry, which will be public, followed by regular, transparent bidding processes for leases and getting all commercial spaces fully operational. Additionally, I want to ensure the transparent allocation of apartments to citizens on the social housing waiting list and accelerate the sale of city-owned land. The goal is to boost revenue from commercial leases and land sales to benefit the city budget, which will then fund development projects and urban infrastructure.

The Mayor’s main Democratic Party partner is running out of patience: ‘We gave them a chance, but we aren't going to just sit here talking about street pillars. Nothing has actually started.’

- The most critical thing regarding this partnership is that our goal is to revitalize specific neighborhoods, yet halfway through this term, we have absolutely nothing to show for it. We want more affordable housing and long-term rental options, but there’s zero progress there. We want a new Planning Department master plan, and likewise, nothing. We want to ensure every child is enrolled in preschool this year, but I suspect that won't happen either. These are the actual issues we need to address. We have stated clearly that we will support anything that serves the best interests of the city of San Diego.

So far, we have supported certain initiatives out of respect for the current administration's electoral mandate, even though we don't fundamentally agree with their approach—specifically regarding how they handle staffing and appointments. However, it’s unreasonable to expect us to simply stay quiet and vote "yes" on everything, as some other council members seem content to do.

That is a right no one can take away from us, especially not through labeling or insults. Besides, San Diego doesn't need new elections every single year, and we certainly don't want election cycles to serve as an excuse for inaction or failure. They were given a chance, they have our support, and now we are just waiting for them to actually break ground on these projects.

- We all welcome the fact that some order is finally being introduced. However, if we spend the next two years merely discussing decorative street pillars, that's simply not enough. San Diego is struggling with skyrocketing rental prices, which creates massive instability for young people or those unable to qualify for loans. The real cancer in this city is its housing policy.

San Diego is stagnating. If you look back at campaign platforms from twenty years ago, the debates are always about the exact same things, yet nothing ever gets finished. Renovating the stadium, the Old Square, the eastern waterfront, various urban revitalization projects... the current administration talks about all of these things too. But as of now, nothing has truly begun...

Emily Smith6 said:The Mayor’s main Democratic Party partner is running out of patience: ‘We gave them a chance, but we aren't going to just sit here talking about street pillars. Nothing has actually started.’

- The most critical thing regarding this partnership is that our goal is to revitalize specific neighborhoods, yet halfway through this term, we have absolutely nothing to show for it. We want more affordable housing and long-term rental options, but there’s zero progress there. We want a new Planning Department master plan, and likewise, nothing. We want to ensure every child is enrolled in preschool this year, but I suspect that won't happen either. These are the actual issues we need to address. We have stated clearly that we will support anything that serves the best interests of the city of San Diego.

So far, we have supported certain initiatives out of respect for the current administration's electoral mandate, even though we don't fundamentally agree with their approach—specifically regarding how they handle staffing and appointments. However, it’s unreasonable to expect us to simply stay quiet and vote "yes" on everything, as some other council members seem content to do.

That is a right no one can take away from us, especially not through labeling or insults. Besides, San Diego doesn't need new elections every single year, and we certainly don't want election cycles to serve as an excuse for inaction or failure. They were given a chance, they have our support, and now we are just waiting for them to actually break ground on these projects.

- We all welcome the fact that some order is finally being introduced. However, if we spend the next two years merely discussing decorative street pillars, that's simply not enough. San Diego is struggling with skyrocketing rental prices, which creates massive instability for young people or those unable to qualify for loans. The real cancer in this city is its housing policy.

San Diego is stagnating. If you look back at campaign platforms from twenty years ago, the debates are always about the exact same things, yet nothing ever gets finished. Renovating the stadium, the Old Square, the eastern waterfront, various urban revitalization projects... the current administration talks about all of these things too. But as of now, nothing has truly begun...

The Republican Party is at it again—trying to muscle their way into controlling the city property registry just to screw over anyone who isn't part of their inner circle. It’s honestly pathetic. They’re pushing this move through the city committee to basically gatekeep the social housing waiting list, making sure their buddies get priority while everyone else stays stuck in limbo. The Planning Department is already breathing down everyone's necks about zoning, and now they want to meddle with how the Housing Authority manages everything? Give me a break. This whole thing feels like a blatant power grab designed to tighten their grip on Downtown resources. They talk about "transparency," but we all know it's just a smokescreen for more cronyism... typical stuff from these guys. Just another day of watching the local government try to rig the game.

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Mena Irki
Maybe it's just because you're all corrupt bureaucrats...

I can't even deal with this guy... just total nonsense.
So this guy—who basically just stumbled from the street right into the Mayor’s office and then straight into the party leadership—is calling someone else a corrupt bureaucrat? Please. This guy is the definition of a political hack. He runs his party, he runs his neighborhood where he doesn't even live, and he works alongside a crew that uses local government to screw over residents through housing management. It's all a racket. You only have to look at his own neighborhood to see the mess they've made... it's dangerous. They turned a perfectly good road into a one-way street just to squeeze out more parking, and now you've got traffic jams stretching from one end of the block to the other every single morning. Honestly, it's a miracle a kid isn't getting hit walking to preschool because of this absolute chaos...
Just to add—there’s nothing better for the Left or worse for the Republican Party than the Democratic Party falling apart. They were never actually the solution... just the lesser of two evils.
Just look at Grbin—a total parasite who actually had the nerve to stay party president. And then you’ve got this guy claiming he isn't just some political appointee, even though he somehow stumbled into a leadership role at both the Housing Authority and the Democratic Party overnight. Unbelievable...

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You wanted to be the Republican Party instead of just part of it. Get over yourself...

Those creeps are nothing but predators...
Here he goes—the absolute kamikaze, driving his car straight into a local diner like some kind of wannabe gangster. What is with this weird grudge San Diego has against the local Democratic Party? Seriously, the kid is getting as many votes as I have hairs on my head... which isn't much. He’s acting all tough, but the peacock act is over. Now he's just a clown.

Supervisory Station
It feels like there’s just a lot of pure animosity toward thieves...

Just a quick correction: it isn't the local government, it's the Housing Authority.

Charles Fox10 said:Just a quick correction: it isn't the local government, it's the Housing Authority.

And honestly, you're actually expecting those Republican Party bots to be literate? Good luck with that...

Charles Fox10 said:Just a quick correction: it isn't the local government, it's the Housing Authority.

Honestly, I think he wrote it that way on purpose... kind of like how people talk about California being occupied.😁

Veterans Outraged by Local Leadership Decisions: Disgraceful Failure to Observe Moment of Silence for Vietnam War Fallen

As he enters his third year in office, the current Mayor has finally dropped the academic facade, revealing a rather authoritarian streak underneath. During a recent formal session of the San Francisco City Council, he refused to allow representatives from the US Congress and the US Federal Government to speak. It feels like a calculated move—not just a display of poor etiquette, but an attempt to isolate San Francisco from federal authority and sever ties with vital national institutions. However, what has truly stung the veteran community, along with any citizen who respects the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War, is the historical decision to skip the traditional moment of silence for those fallen soldiers. This act of remembrance is standard at almost every official function, especially those organized by US institutions like federal ministries, state governments, or local municipalities. Apparently, this gesture is unacceptable to the current administration, which has chosen to abolish it. It’s just one more way to disrespect and belittle our veterans and their families. It seems the Mayor forgets that the very sacrifices made by people his own age—those who were fighting while he was busy getting an education—are what allowed him to hold this office in a free and democratic America today. On behalf of all our comrades, we sharply condemn the Mayor's shameful decision. He can try all he wants, but he will never succeed in diminishing the role of the American veterans who fought in the righteous struggle of the Vietnam War. The next time he tries to score political points at commemorations or events hosted by veteran organizations, he should remember this moment, because we certainly won't forget it. Moving forward, we will simply stand up and walk out of such events rather than participate in ceremonies that fail to honor the victims of the Vietnam War. This statement is issued by several regional veteran associations and military officer groups based here in San Francisco.

Well, it looks like the Republican Party has mobilized them. Instead of speaking up about how their colleagues are illegally occupying spaces in local government buildings, they've turned around to condemn the fact that they aren't being allowed to use those spaces for free anymore.

How touching—they’re suddenly acting concerned about why nobody from the US Federal Government spoke up.
It's pretty obvious which way the wind is blowing here.

Reference:

CITY HALL RESPONDS TO VETERANS: 'A minute of silence wasn't part of the official script in previous years either'

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Do you have any idea what time it is when a certain notorious figure goes off to do an interview with that guy from San Francisco? 🤣

Sure, those two have missed the mark lately, but having this specific critic call them out like that 🤦

It’s high time the leadership learned how actual opposition works. Maybe then the local Democratic Party will realize what a pathetic loser they’ve got leading them...

Did he end up giving his apartment to that reporter for free, or has the rate for a guy like him gone up to $200 a night? I haven't been keeping track...

The main partner is losing patience: "We gave them a chance, but we aren't just going to talk about pillars. Nothing has actually started."

He’s already getting ready for beach season if the current administration falls...

The art critic is still obsessing over that estate...

354th post on this topic 🤦

I don't recall this art critic digging into this specific issue before the current administration took over. Now, suddenly, he’s dropping maps showing septic tank locations 🤣 🙏

Honestly, the way the leadership and their crew are trolling him is fine; just put him on ignore. Let those big shots whine all they want...

A section of the estate is still relying on old septic systems dating back to the mid-century era. They used to keep the locations secret, but somehow they tracked them down...

Are the Hadezes gonna start whining now just because an unnamed US politician gave a doctor a place to stay to save kidneys?
They’d honestly rather see people die than give an unnamed US politician or an unnamed US politician a win for helping out folks.

The city followed the law by providing staff housing for the doctor.

Basically—based on recent announcements from the unnamed US political party and the relevant federal department—that unnamed US political party is finally launching its kidney transplant program at the end of the year after years of prep. It’s a multi-million dollar project aimed at saving lives. This would be the first center of its kind in California, since San Diego is unfortunately lagging way behind other major US cities when it comes to transplants. For context, Seattle started their kidney transplant programs over 50 years ago, and Washington, D.C. started theirs 35 years ago. That’s exactly why they brought in a top-tier specialist from Washington, D.C. a few years back—someone the previous city administration already decided to provide with staff housing, and someone who’s been paying rent faithfully ever since. As an unnamed US politician put it: "The City of San Diego is fully committed to finally establishing this massive surgical center here so our citizens don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C. for life-saving procedures." Right now, there are 36 patients on the waiting list in critical condition. The Department of Public Works felt an exception was necessary here and made sure everything stayed strictly within legal guidelines regarding the housing regulation to keep that staff apartment available. Given the nature of the job—emergency surgeries where every second counts—it's vital that the doctor stays in San Diego, ideally near the hospital. Bottom line: this person is essential to the city. We believe the unnamed US political party, being one of the biggest organ donors in the country, deserves this center, and the city is simply following the law by ensuring housing for the specialist making this life-saving program possible. Also, just a heads up—the resident currently owns a property over 47 miles away from San Diego, which would make getting to an emergency surgery on time impossible.

Eric Lopez79 said:Are the Hadezes gonna start whining now just because an unnamed US politician gave a doctor a place to stay to save kidneys?
They’d honestly rather see people die than give an unnamed US politician or an unnamed US politician a win for helping out folks.

The city followed the law by providing staff housing for the doctor.

Basically—based on recent announcements from the unnamed US political party and the relevant federal department—that unnamed US political party is finally launching its kidney transplant program at the end of the year after years of prep. It’s a multi-million dollar project aimed at saving lives. This would be the first center of its kind in California, since San Diego is unfortunately lagging way behind other major US cities when it comes to transplants. For context, Seattle started their kidney transplant programs over 50 years ago, and Washington, D.C. started theirs 35 years ago. That’s exactly why they brought in a top-tier specialist from Washington, D.C. a few years back—someone the previous city administration already decided to provide with staff housing, and someone who’s been paying rent faithfully ever since. As an unnamed US politician put it: "The City of San Diego is fully committed to finally establishing this massive surgical center here so our citizens don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C. for life-saving procedures." Right now, there are 36 patients on the waiting list in critical condition. The Department of Public Works felt an exception was necessary here and made sure everything stayed strictly within legal guidelines regarding the housing regulation to keep that staff apartment available. Given the nature of the job—emergency surgeries where every second counts—it's vital that the doctor stays in San Diego, ideally near the hospital. Bottom line: this person is essential to the city. We believe the unnamed US political party, being one of the biggest organ donors in the country, deserves this center, and the city is simply following the law by ensuring housing for the specialist making this life-saving program possible. Also, just a heads up—the resident currently owns a property over 47 miles away from San Diego, which would make getting to an emergency surgery on time impossible.

Basically, the opposition is throwing a fit because an unnamed US politician allowed a doctor participating in organ transplant programs to keep their staff housing. 😂
Is it actually possible that San Diego is fifty years behind Seattle in this regard? 🤦
The opposition is just lost in their own bitterness...

This part caught my eye, though. Who are these lucky winners in the lottery who got to buy up city apartments? It’s probably just supporters of an unnamed US person buying properties for pennies on the dollar...🤣

"The city has continued to provide staff housing for the physician in accordance with the law."

Additionally, all requests to purchase staff housing have been denied. "Previously, it was standard practice to offer these units through a 'public tender' at preferential rates, where the current tenants almost always ended up being the buyers." Unfortunately, this old way of doing things left us without enough available units for people who actually qualify based on social need during public tenders.

And finally, recent updates to the housing regulation now require the public disclosure of all city apartment tenants and any outstanding debts. Once the Department of Public Works completes a thorough audit of all units, they will release that information publicly," concluded the unnamed US politician.

Charles Fox10 said:Reference:

CITY HALL RESPONDS TO VETERANS: 'A minute of silence wasn't part of the official script in previous years either'

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Is it actually possible for these advocacy groups to be this clueless—like, they don't even bother fact-checking before they start barking?

Terry Howard said:Is it actually possible for these advocacy groups to be this clueless—like, they don't even bother fact-checking before they start barking?

There are certain people out there who are just pathetic and corrupt—people driven entirely by self-interest,
so they manipulate and screw over anyone naive enough to be well-meaning... they don't give a damn about anything except themselves.

Over the last decade, they managed to swipe funding meant for an entire preschool serving 200 kids. Just unbelievable!

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