Eric Adams - Mayor of San Francisco

mellowseal1 said:I don't know who Anthony is, but if you're thinking about taking out Maya and scattering her everywhere... honestly, you'd need at least a dozen of them just in Washington, D.C. alone...☕

We don't even need ten. Once you clear out all the brush, more will start showing up on their own. If we just tripled the rent for anyone refusing to leave public space, they'd be moving out in a heartbeat!

Donald Trump, Baldy, and Andrew—I really hope your kids aren't embarrassed by you... and don't even get me started on that sailor guy!

Anthony Bennett6 said:I'm ready to get to work! Just send over the text you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest.

What’s the problem? They spent the money! $67 Thinking about what to grab for lunch today! Any tasty suggestions?

If we're talking about dollars, they didn't blow more than 70 bucks total, $6.25 which works out to over $87 per person. Personally, I grab a decent lunch at Panera for $40 all the time.

And another thing: they claim "the meal was eaten during a break in the City Council session."
There are about 30 Councilmen on the board, so how in the world can it be "no more than 70 people" at lunch?

Keith Martin7 said:If we're talking about dollars, they didn't blow more than 70 bucks total, $6.25 which works out to over $87 per person. Personally, I grab a decent lunch at Panera for $40 all the time.

And another thing: they claim "the meal was eaten during a break in the City Council session."
There are about 30 Councilmen on the board, so how in the world can it be "no more than 70 people" at lunch?

It was just journalists, some staff members, and the occasional spouse.

Which one of those opposition Councilmen—the ones who love making such a huge scene about everything—actually turned down a free lunch from the Mayor and decided to go pay out of their own pocket for some fast food instead?

Matica: San Francisco City Government is kicking us out of our longtime home

After nearly thirty years, the local branch of Matica finds itself facing a real possibility of losing its space right in the heart of downtown San Francisco on Broadway. In a memo sent by Maja Đerek, the City's head of municipal property, she notes that their lease actually expired back on December 31, 2021. Apparently, after reviewing the files, the City decided they don't meet the specific criteria required to renew the lease under the previous terms.

The notice tells Matica they should look out for an upcoming public tender for commercial leases, which will include the Broadway building they currently occupy. The memo does mention that since they’ve been reliable payers, they don't have to move out immediately—they can stay in the Broadway City location until the bidding process is finalized. However, there's a catch: they have to provide a signed and notarized statement giving the San Francisco City Government permission to take possession of the space if they fail to win the bid.

“We pointed out to the Mayor, right in front of witnesses, that the contract had ended and asked for an extension. He told us he didn't see any reason why we couldn't stay,” says Snježana Šetka. “But in the end, we just got this ‘love letter’ from the City, essentially asking us to peacefully vacate and sign stuff before a notary. It feels like an eviction. Even after Miro Gavran reached out to Mayor Puljko, we’re still sitting here waiting a month for a response.”

“We plan to apply for the tender, but let's be honest: at market rates, we don't stand a chance. To be fair, no non-profit stands a chance. I don't think we even rank in the same league as some birdwatching clubs. We are the oldest cultural organization in America; we've existed for 181 years, and I really shouldn't have to explain what Matica means to this country or to the City of San Francisco. Besides, there are other organizations whose leases expired just like ours, yet theirs were extended without any public bidding. If we're strictly following the rules of a competitive tender, shouldn't everyone have to go through the same process?” Šetka adds.

Maja Đerek, who has made organizing municipal property her top priority since taking office, mentioned she has already met with Matica twice to explain that they absolutely have to go through the public bidding process.

“Right now, they are technically occupying the space without a lease or a pending tender, but nobody is forcing them out just yet,” she explained, noting that the City is currently finalizing the tender criteria. She emphasized that moving forward, it won't matter how long an organization has existed, what their mission is, or how many members they have—all municipal spaces will be subject to the same rules. In other words, if Matica wants to keep their spot, Maja Đerek insists they’ll have to play by the same rules as every other group and follow the law.

Once again, Maja, let's just put everything through the proper tender. Everything used to be handled informally, but I guess those days are finally coming to an end.

mellowseal1 said:I don't know who Anthony is, but if you're thinking about taking out Maya and scattering her everywhere... honestly, you'd need at least a dozen of them just in Washington, D.C. alone...☕

If you could clone Maja Đerek, Tolj would probably find a way to get rid of this one too. 😁

The New York Post is back in the service of that dishonest guy once again...

Two articles dropped today outlining how to stop and hold Maja Đerek accountable. ☕

I didn't realize Žonja was so invested in local San Francisco issues. 🤔

The Matica is reporting that the San Francisco City Government is kicking them out of the space they’ve occupied for decades.

San Francisco Department Head Maja Đerek has made it clear from day one that cleaning up the city's assets is her top priority. She noted that she’s already held two meetings with the Matica regarding this matter, and in both instances, they were informed that everything must go through the standard public bidding process.

Right now, they’re occupying space without any formal contracts or competitive bidding processes, yet nobody is stepping in to evict them. The City is currently drafting new criteria for upcoming tenders to ensure that holding municipal property isn't just a matter of legacy. Moving forward, it won't matter how long an association has been around, what their mission is, or how many members they claim to have—nobody gets a free pass. In other words, the rules are changing. To keep their spot, Matica will have to play by the same legal rules as every other organization and go through the official application process.

And here comes the infamous Tolj-paid Jurasić. 🤣

Should we really leave the protection of our American identity entirely up to the whims of the free market?

The San Francisco City Government claims to be all about equality, but when it comes to the Matica, they’re committing a total cultural injustice.

velvetmason14 said:If you could clone Maja Đerek, Tolj would probably find a way to get rid of this one too. 😁

The New York Post is back in the service of that dishonest guy once again...

Two articles dropped today outlining how to stop and hold Maja Đerek accountable. ☕

I didn't realize Žonja was so invested in local San Francisco issues. 🤔

The Matica is reporting that the San Francisco City Government is kicking them out of the space they’ve occupied for decades.

San Francisco Department Head Maja Đerek has made it clear from day one that cleaning up the city's assets is her top priority. She noted that she’s already held two meetings with the Matica regarding this matter, and in both instances, they were informed that everything must go through the standard public bidding process.

Right now, they’re occupying space without any formal contracts or competitive bidding processes, yet nobody is stepping in to evict them. The City is currently drafting new criteria for upcoming tenders to ensure that holding municipal property isn't just a matter of legacy. Moving forward, it won't matter how long an association has been around, what their mission is, or how many members they claim to have—nobody gets a free pass. In other words, the rules are changing. To keep their spot, Matica will have to play by the same legal rules as every other organization and go through the official application process.

And here comes the infamous Tolj-paid Jurasić. 🤣

Should we really leave the protection of our American identity entirely up to the whims of the free market?

The San Francisco City Government claims to be all about equality, but when it comes to the Matica, they’re committing a total cultural injustice.

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Oh, look at all these exceptions to the equality principle!!!
The list goes on... 😁

Emily Smith6 said:Matica: San Francisco City Government is kicking us out of our longtime home

After nearly thirty years, the local branch of Matica finds itself facing a real possibility of losing its space right in the heart of downtown San Francisco on Broadway. In a memo sent by Maja Đerek, the City's head of municipal property, she notes that their lease actually expired back on December 31, 2021. Apparently, after reviewing the files, the City decided they don't meet the specific criteria required to renew the lease under the previous terms.

The notice tells Matica they should look out for an upcoming public tender for commercial leases, which will include the Broadway building they currently occupy. The memo does mention that since they’ve been reliable payers, they don't have to move out immediately—they can stay in the Broadway City location until the bidding process is finalized. However, there's a catch: they have to provide a signed and notarized statement giving the San Francisco City Government permission to take possession of the space if they fail to win the bid.

“We pointed out to the Mayor, right in front of witnesses, that the contract had ended and asked for an extension. He told us he didn't see any reason why we couldn't stay,” says Snježana Šetka. “But in the end, we just got this ‘love letter’ from the City, essentially asking us to peacefully vacate and sign stuff before a notary. It feels like an eviction. Even after Miro Gavran reached out to Mayor Puljko, we’re still sitting here waiting a month for a response.”

“We plan to apply for the tender, but let's be honest: at market rates, we don't stand a chance. To be fair, no non-profit stands a chance. I don't think we even rank in the same league as some birdwatching clubs. We are the oldest cultural organization in America; we've existed for 181 years, and I really shouldn't have to explain what Matica means to this country or to the City of San Francisco. Besides, there are other organizations whose leases expired just like ours, yet theirs were extended without any public bidding. If we're strictly following the rules of a competitive tender, shouldn't everyone have to go through the same process?” Šetka adds.

Maja Đerek, who has made organizing municipal property her top priority since taking office, mentioned she has already met with Matica twice to explain that they absolutely have to go through the public bidding process.

“Right now, they are technically occupying the space without a lease or a pending tender, but nobody is forcing them out just yet,” she explained, noting that the City is currently finalizing the tender criteria. She emphasized that moving forward, it won't matter how long an organization has existed, what their mission is, or how many members they have—all municipal spaces will be subject to the same rules. In other words, if Matica wants to keep their spot, Maja Đerek insists they’ll have to play by the same rules as every other group and follow the law.

Once again, Maja, let's just put everything through the proper tender. Everything used to be handled informally, but I guess those days are finally coming to an end.

I don't get why they keep insisting they have no shot in a public tender?
Is someone cutting off their funding?

And what "decades" are we even talking about—they've been around since the nineties, which was the last time anyone actually bothered to invest there.

Richard Lopez said:[/I]

Oh, look at all these exceptions to the equality principle!!!
The list goes on... 😁

But...

But...

But...

Just another "Sold Out" moment... 😁

ARTISTS NEED TO GET OUT
Ante Kuštre is selling off artwork to pay back debts to the City, but Maja Đerek is being relentless; she might be forced to move out. She says she's "walking through hell."

Puljak and Ivošević really need to step up and offer much stronger public support for Maja Đerek. They seem to be playing it too safe...

She really went after Maja
The Muktasi crew thought it would last forever
Take aim at Maja

feralpilot0 said:I don't get why they keep insisting they have no shot in a public tender?
Is someone cutting off their funding?

And what "decades" are we even talking about—they've been around since the nineties, which was the last time anyone actually bothered to invest there.

This Brush person running the San Francisco Academy—can you guess where she used to be an editor? 😁
The good old days at Sell California...

Brush Cleaner snagged a space on Marmont Street for pennies and still managed to rack up debt. It’s always the same story with the Cleaners, and it's not like they're broke...
Quincy:

2020 2021 PROFIT $3,525.60 $4,110.77 https://www.companywall.com/company/san-francisco/MMIvNCS0

The Cleaner is having a nice little brush session with Flamingo. A perfect partnership; Flamingo clearly understands exactly what Brush needs. 🤣

velvetmason14 said:This Brush person running the San Francisco Academy—can you guess where she used to be an editor? 😁
The good old days at Sell California...

Brush Cleaner snagged a space on Marmont Street for pennies and still managed to rack up debt. It’s always the same story with the Cleaners, and it's not like they're broke...
Quincy:

2020 2021 PROFIT $3,525.60 $4,110.77 https://www.companywall.com/company/san-francisco/MMIvNCS0

The Cleaner is having a nice little brush session with Flamingo. A perfect partnership; Flamingo clearly understands exactly what Brush needs. 🤣

That’s just how life works—it’s more than just some Dove soap.
So, I see that Meryl Streep—along with her husband—has basically rolled into an inherited, dilapidated apartment from the Academy's court—an apartment they quite insistently demanded be repaired after the earthquake? Is there any end to it?

I’ve been scrolling through the website for this Branch of the American Academy... looking for some kind of programming or events that actually justify why they matter to me as an American.
Honestly, I’m coming up empty.

What exactly are they doing that's so vital it warrants occupying prime real estate in downtown San Francisco at such a sweetheart deal?

Those folks at the Academy just won't budge.

Response to press inquiries regarding the space used by the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco.
Following media questions about the lease for the space where the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco operates, the American Academy provides the following statement.

Last month, specifically on April 25th, the President of the American Academy, Miro Gavran, sent a letter on behalf of the Presidency of the American Academy to the Mayor of San Francisco, Mr. Rudy Giuliani, but he hasn't heard back yet.

Basically, representatives from the Presidency of the American Academy and the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco met with the Mayor last September to explain that the lease for the space housing the Branch in San Francisco expired on December 31, 2021. Because of the pandemic, the previous Branch President couldn't get it renewed in time, and the Mayor had promised to make sure the Branch could stay in its current location, which is perfect for such an old American cultural institution.

Even so, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco was notified by the city official, Ms. Maja Đerek, that they don't meet the requirements to sign a new lease under the same terms. She’s citing economic factors and suggesting they have to compete with other bidders. This really caught the Branch members and the Center off guard. If we follow that logic, Ms. Đerek could basically put the San Francisco Cathedral, Poljud Stadium, and the American National Theatre in San Francisco up for auction tomorrow, claiming they aren't commercially viable and renting them to whoever pays more. In a race like that, culture always loses.

In his letter, the President of the American Academy asked the Mayor of San Francisco—using his authority as the leader of our nation's second-largest city—not to let the American Academy in San Francisco be treated this way. It wasn't like many of their members ended up in prison because of their work with the American Academy. If the Branch gets kicked out of its San Francisco space, those people and their families would feel like they were reliving old traumas.

Also, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco back in the nineties put a lot of money—about $70,000—into setting up that space on Marmont Street.

Regarding the renovations, the Branch was given state funds that they have to spend by the end of the year, but Ms. Đerek is forcing them to deal with formal letters about moving out instead of doing volunteer cultural work.

The letter also emphasized that the American Academy believes it's obvious they can't leave the space under these circumstances, since the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco is meeting all its obligations. So, they're asking the Mayor to use his position to protect the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco, which would prove he actually cares about American culture, science, education, and tradition.

Wait, why did their members end up in prison?

It honestly baffles me how none of those people who were crying tears of joy when our sensible mayor finally let us see the palace's East Wall for the first time since the days of Diocletian in Hrvoje are speaking up about how they feel about all those bars and sidewalk stalls now. Oh, wait... I suppose those things are just transparent, right? They don't block the view at all. And I guess it’s much more important to pour drinks for some rowdy crowd than to actually enjoy the scenery. Seriously, you small business owners... you people are something else. I don't know how anyone puts up with you.

Just think about it... back in the 90s, they dropped 70,000 euros. I’m sure those were hard-earned membership fees.

And back in the 70s, they were basically political prisoners.

So, because of all that, they deserve to have office space right in the heart of downtown San Francisco for some laughable rent amount.

Dana Martin95 said:Those folks at the Academy just won't budge.

Response to press inquiries regarding the space used by the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco.
Following media questions about the lease for the space where the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco operates, the American Academy provides the following statement.

Last month, specifically on April 25th, the President of the American Academy, Miro Gavran, sent a letter on behalf of the Presidency of the American Academy to the Mayor of San Francisco, Mr. Rudy Giuliani, but he hasn't heard back yet.

Basically, representatives from the Presidency of the American Academy and the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco met with the Mayor last September to explain that the lease for the space housing the Branch in San Francisco expired on December 31, 2021. Because of the pandemic, the previous Branch President couldn't get it renewed in time, and the Mayor had promised to make sure the Branch could stay in its current location, which is perfect for such an old American cultural institution.

Even so, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco was notified by the city official, Ms. Maja Đerek, that they don't meet the requirements to sign a new lease under the same terms. She’s citing economic factors and suggesting they have to compete with other bidders. This really caught the Branch members and the Center off guard. If we follow that logic, Ms. Đerek could basically put the San Francisco Cathedral, Poljud Stadium, and the American National Theatre in San Francisco up for auction tomorrow, claiming they aren't commercially viable and renting them to whoever pays more. In a race like that, culture always loses.

In his letter, the President of the American Academy asked the Mayor of San Francisco—using his authority as the leader of our nation's second-largest city—not to let the American Academy in San Francisco be treated this way. It wasn't like many of their members ended up in prison because of their work with the American Academy. If the Branch gets kicked out of its San Francisco space, those people and their families would feel like they were reliving old traumas.

Also, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco back in the nineties put a lot of money—about $70,000—into setting up that space on Marmont Street.

Regarding the renovations, the Branch was given state funds that they have to spend by the end of the year, but Ms. Đerek is forcing them to deal with formal letters about moving out instead of doing volunteer cultural work.

The letter also emphasized that the American Academy believes it's obvious they can't leave the space under these circumstances, since the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco is meeting all its obligations. So, they're asking the Mayor to use his position to protect the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco, which would prove he actually cares about American culture, science, education, and tradition.

Wait, why did their members end up in prison?

Because they didn't quite fit the mold...🙄

amberjackal68 said:It honestly baffles me how none of those people who were crying tears of joy when our sensible mayor finally let us see the palace's East Wall for the first time since the days of Diocletian in Hrvoje are speaking up about how they feel about all those bars and sidewalk stalls now. Oh, wait... I suppose those things are just transparent, right? They don't block the view at all. And I guess it’s much more important to pour drinks for some rowdy crowd than to actually enjoy the scenery. Seriously, you small business owners... you people are something else. I don't know how anyone puts up with you.

Are you seriously comparing a ten-day festival to a 365-day carnival?

Dana Martin95 said:Those folks at the Academy just won't budge.

Response to press inquiries regarding the space used by the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco.
Following media questions about the lease for the space where the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco operates, the American Academy provides the following statement.

Last month, specifically on April 25th, the President of the American Academy, Miro Gavran, sent a letter on behalf of the Presidency of the American Academy to the Mayor of San Francisco, Mr. Rudy Giuliani, but he hasn't heard back yet.

Basically, representatives from the Presidency of the American Academy and the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco met with the Mayor last September to explain that the lease for the space housing the Branch in San Francisco expired on December 31, 2021. Because of the pandemic, the previous Branch President couldn't get it renewed in time, and the Mayor had promised to make sure the Branch could stay in its current location, which is perfect for such an old American cultural institution.

Even so, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco was notified by the city official, Ms. Maja Đerek, that they don't meet the requirements to sign a new lease under the same terms. She’s citing economic factors and suggesting they have to compete with other bidders. This really caught the Branch members and the Center off guard. If we follow that logic, Ms. Đerek could basically put the San Francisco Cathedral, Poljud Stadium, and the American National Theatre in San Francisco up for auction tomorrow, claiming they aren't commercially viable and renting them to whoever pays more. In a race like that, culture always loses.

In his letter, the President of the American Academy asked the Mayor of San Francisco—using his authority as the leader of our nation's second-largest city—not to let the American Academy in San Francisco be treated this way. It wasn't like many of their members ended up in prison because of their work with the American Academy. If the Branch gets kicked out of its San Francisco space, those people and their families would feel like they were reliving old traumas.

Also, the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco back in the nineties put a lot of money—about $70,000—into setting up that space on Marmont Street.

Regarding the renovations, the Branch was given state funds that they have to spend by the end of the year, but Ms. Đerek is forcing them to deal with formal letters about moving out instead of doing volunteer cultural work.

The letter also emphasized that the American Academy believes it's obvious they can't leave the space under these circumstances, since the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco is meeting all its obligations. So, they're asking the Mayor to use his position to protect the Branch of the American Academy in San Francisco, which would prove he actually cares about American culture, science, education, and tradition.

Wait, why did their members end up in prison?

Look, they aren't going to move—they have to burn through those county funds, right? It’s much easier than actually worrying about whether those lease agreements are even legal. 😵

vividraven79 said:Are you seriously comparing a ten-day festival to a 365-day carnival?

I honestly expected at least one of those thousand whiners hanging around the East Wall to actually grumble against... Well, I guess I was just being naive.. 😁 And I mean, could we Americans—driven by the same kind of Desire—just shove little prayer slips into the cracks? We could probably turn the whole thing into a major tourist attraction, couldn't we? 😁