Supervisor Chen Newsletter

Dear Neighbors,

Happy Pride Month! This month of June is also significant because our City is deliberating on the city budget. I am committed to fighting for our district’s core services to be funded and accessible, and to resist balancing our city’s budget on the backs of our most vulnerable, immigrants, youth, seniors, and working families.

My May 2025 highlights:

Convened 20+ District 11 service providers and groups to meet with Mayor Lurie, sharing our community stories and priorities – from senior services to job placement programs to food security. We secured support from the Mayor to have regular visits to our district, engage with our small businesses and organizations, and collaborate with us to get a new Ocean View library
Supported worker rights at the youth-led rally on May Day
Joined a 12-hour fast to support restoring state funding to education, food assistance, and Medicaid
Advocated for vital acupuncture benefit to be restored in the state budget for Medi-CAL
Learned about the systems and challenges involved in supporting families facing homelessness
Hosted coffee hour chats to meet with constituents directly in the district
Helped organize a fire safety workshop for seniors at Self Help for the Elderly’s Geneva Center
Celebrated AAPI Month at events like the inauguration of the Pacific Islander Cultural District and CHOW FUN food festival
Welcomed several new small businesses – Ink City Studio and Diana Maradiaga Boutique – at their grand openings in District 11
Biked with transit advocates and students to school
Continued meeting with constituents and stakeholders to learn about their budget needs

Please follow me on Instagram: @chyannechensf and reach out to our office with any questions or concerns: (415) 554-6975 or ChenStaff@sfgov.org.

All my best,
Supervisor Chyanne Chen

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Community Updates

SFMTA installed and activated Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacons at the Sagamore, Brotherhood, and Alemany intersection! A high-traffic intersection for pedestrians and sometimes confusing intersection for drivers, we hope the flashing beacons can improve pedestrian safety. (Photo credit to SFMTA)

M Ocean View Transit and Safety Project
SFMTA is installing a transit lane on San Jose Avenue, in order to improve reliability for the M Ocean View’s 18,000 daily riders, help reduce traffic speeding on San Jose Ave, and make San Jose Ave safer for all who use it.

The City’s Refuse Rates Administrator will propose a new rate schedule to the Refuse Rate Board after negotiating with Recology to protect consumers. Some important things to note about the Administrator’s proposed monthly refuse collection rates and the rest of the proposal:

Rates have not kept up with costs increase over the past few years and stayed low compared to other nearby Bay Area cities
Administrator successfully negotiated down the increases original proposed by Recology
Administrator is implementing stringent regulatory controls to prevent future misuse of funds

Residential property owners can formally protest the proposed refuse rate increases, either by mail or in person.
Submit a written protest By Mail:
Office of the Controller, Attn: Refuse Rates Administrator
SF City Hall, Rm 316, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102

In Person: Refuse Rate Board Hearing at City Hall Room 400, June 25 | 12:30–3:30 pm
For details, visit sf.gov/refuse218 or email con.refuserates@sfgov.org

PUC and SFPD did a joint operation at the District 8 and District 11 border to resolve encampment-related issues while protecting a vital high pressure water line.

Second half of the fence project on Alemany Blvd at Justin to Rousseau was completed.

SFMTA is partnering with neighborhoods, community organizations, merchants, and other agencies to to create a Mobility Hub at Balboa Park Station. Their goal is to create inviting spaces near major transit points that bring together buses, trains, bikes, pedestrians, wheelchairs, other travel options, community services, amenities, and programming in one convenient location to encourage alternative transportation options. Please share your input by filling out this survey.

Caltrans will soon rehabilitate 4 areas of SF’s major freeway arteries, referred to as the Fab-4 Rehab projects to create safer and smoother driving experiences in and around SF. Two of these projects are along the Bayshore and Central freeways US-101 and I-80. A third project will be repaving the entire 19th Ave (SR-1) between the Golden Gate Bridge and SF State University. The fourth project is the rebuilding of an outdated pedestrian overcrossing on the I-280 near Cayuga Park. Read more about these projects here , and contact Lori Shepherd, the Caltrans Public Information Officer, at Lori.Shepherd@dot.ca.gov if you have any questions.

Events

🚶🏽🚌The Transportation Authority has launched community outreach for the San Francisco Transportation Plan 2050, or SFTP+, the blueprint for the city's transportation system development and investment over the next 30 years, and wants to hear from you!

The plan analyzes all transportation options like transit, walking, driving, and biking to set investment priorities and advance the city’s goal to build an effective, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. Your input will shape how SFTP will improve economic vitality, safety and livability, transportation equity, and sustainability in SF.

Take the online survey (through June 13) in English, Chinese (中文), Spanish (Español), or Filipino (Tagalog)

Attend one of the virtual town halls. Both events will feature the same information, and interpretation will be available in Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog:
- Wednesday, June 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register here
- Saturday, June 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register here

Saturday, June 7, 2025

🏞️ Community Climate Action Day at McLaren Park’s Jerry Garcia Amphitheater | 9am - 2:30pm
🎨 Painting Figures at Cayuga Park | 10am | Come and paint with us! Bring your old paint, wear your painting clothes, bring a snack, water bottle and sun hat. Recommended to park on Alemany and walk down Naglee street stairs, directly in front of the park.
👖 Cayuga Neighborhood Garage Sale at Cayuga neighborhood (see map) | 10a - 3p

🥳 Ocean View Library 25th Anniversary at 345 Randolph Street|11am - 5:30pm
🤹🏽‍♀️ Summer Kickoff Carnival at Balboa Park | 2-5pm

June 10 🌳 Panel: Cross-Sector Climate Leadership for a Low Carbon City at SPUR, 654 Mission St | 1 - 2:30pm

June 11 🛣️ Town Hall: I-280 Ocean Ave Off-Ramp Project at City College (Harry Britt Building Rm 140) | 6-7pm

June 12 🏫 APRI Info Sessions for jobs, housing, financial literacy, and business development at India Basin Shoreline Park | 11am - 1pm

June 19 🧑🏽‍💼 Business Advising Office Hour at Excelsior Action Group 35 San Juan Ave | 10am - 3pm | 415-937-7232

June 21 🏠 Home SF Resource Fair and Help Center at USF Mclaren center 2130 Fulton St | 10am - 3pm

June 22 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Block Party at the CHECK-IN LOUNGE | 2-5pm

July 3 🧑🏽‍💼Business Advising Office Hours at Ocean Ave Association 1720 Ocean Ave | 12pm - 3pm | 415-937-7232

July 14 🍸 Webinar: New Available Type 87 Restaurant Liquor Licenses on Zoom | 2-3pm

July 26 ♻️ D11 Recology Weekend Cleanup Day on Alemany Blvd between Crystal St and Sagamore St (webpage will update as event date nears)

Resources

The Rose Pak Community Fund's annual scholarship application is approaching its deadline! online application here. Up to seven applicants will be selected, with each scholarship recipient receiving an award of $5,000, to be paid directly to the school's financial aid office towards tuition costs. Submission deadline is June 15, 2025 at 5:00pm.

DCYF's Youth Empowerment Project Cohort Application is Now Open! It is a 13-week summer opportunity for SF youth ages 18–24. Inspired by the principles of youth empowerment and DCYF's ongoing commitment to uplift youth voices, the program offers a space to learn about local government, develop leadership skills, connect with peers, and collaborate to influence policies and decisions that impact children, youth, and young adults in San Francisco. Check out cohort details and the application here.

Rebuilding Together SF is a group that supports low-income families and community spaces with home repairs in order to prevent displacement, improve home safety, and preserve affordable housing. Learn more and apply for home repairs on their website.

SF Transit Riders is seeking D11 community input on transit needs and priorities. Fill out their needs assessment survey (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog) for a chance to win a $250-500 gift card or SFTR shirt!

MUNI Safety: Your voice matters. Don’t be shy to ask Muni staff for information or report incidents of harassment

Learn what the SFMTA’s Safety Equity Initiative is doing to keep Muni safe

📞 Emergencies? Call 911 and request a police report number

📲 Non-emergencies? Report to 311 or SFMTA.com/Harassment—you can stay anonymous

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