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Dear Neighbors,
Happy new year! As we start off 2026, I want to thank all of our community members for their advocacy and pride for our district. Together, we continue to fight for maintaining and increasing resources for our youth, families, elders, and most vulnerable populations.
Recent highlights:
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My Tenant Protections Ordinance passed the Board of Supervisors unanimously, strengthening tenant protections against evictions caused by demolition and redevelopment.
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I introduced a Letter of Inquiry regarding service support systems for fire victims, following the fires impacting District 11 and across the city over the holidays to identify gaps in case management services, strengthen coordination between agencies, and ensure every fire victim receives timely and effective support.
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I introduced a resolution to affirm our city's commitment to human trafficking prevention, providing services for survivors, and dedicating January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in San Francisco.
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I introduced a resolution demanding that state and federal partners initiate a third-party investigation into all ICE-related deaths nationwide and calling for a moratorium on ICE until corrective action is implemented.
Please continue to reach out to my office with questions, concerns, or comments in-person at City Hall, or via phone or email: (415) 554-6975 or Chen...@sfgov.org. For more regular updates and resources, check my Instagram: @chyannechensf.
All my best,
Supervisor Chyanne Chen |
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I appeared on SFMTA’s Taken with Transportation Podcast
on the episode “The Road to City Hall”, where I talked about my commute from District 11 to City Hall on the 49, and the importance of MUNI and reliable public transit in the city.
You can listen to the episode HERE. |
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🌟 New Trash Can by Excelsior Playground Park🌟
Working in collaboration with community members and the Department of Public Works (DPW), a new trash can was installed by Excelsior Playground on the intersection of Russia and Edinburgh to have a place for dog walkers to properly dispose of their waste. Since this trash can was added, it has seen high use and traffic. We have heard from neighbors that this receptacle needs more regular servicing, and in response our office has requested Recology to ensure proper service to this location twice a day. Signs to remind neighbors to pick up after their pets and to prevent illegal dumping are available to pick up at my office at City Hall. For guidance posting signs please visit
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🚸San Jose and Geneva Traffic Improvements 🚸
We have been hearing from residents about the need for improved traffic safety and circulation at the intersection of San Jose and Geneva. Our office has asked the SFMTA to conduct a traffic analysis to identify effective solutions, especially to address the dangerous pedestrian and turning conditions during peak traffic hours. While waiting for the completion of the study, these are the immediate changes to be implemented:
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Installation of signage warning drivers to keep clear of the intersection to deter drivers from crowding the intersection after the light change has occurred. The impact of these signs will be monitored for efficacy.
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Restriping the crosswalk to ensure a safe and visible path of travel for pedestrians.
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The SFMTA is pausing the installation of the Red Lanes on Ocean Avenue that was originally planned to begin this month as part of the
K Ingleside Rapid Project
. District 11 Supervisor Chen’s office and District 7 Supervisor Melgar’s office will be organizing a working group to discuss potential transportation improvements on Ocean Avenue and ensure responsiveness to potential impacts to residents and small businesses along this corridor.
To receive updates on this project or information about future Town Hall meetings sign up HERE. |
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🚗Excelsior Residential Parking Permit
The request to extend the existing Area “V” Residential Parking Permit (RPP) to various blocks in the Excelsior
, has been initiated by residents in the area. The SFMTA is conducting an online petition for residents of the proposed RPP blocks. Petitions of support must be received from a minimum of 50% of residential units on each proposed block (defined as both sides of the street, between two cross-streets) to initiate the change. This petition allows residents to express their support or opposition to residential parking for their block.
Currently less than 20% of the total residential units in the identified area have completed the survey.
Find more detailed information about the Excelsior RPP and the survey HERE.
If you are interested in initiating an RPP request in your neighborhood, find more details about the program HERE.
🛝McLaren Park Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal
As part of the Rec and Park Playground Renewal Program, the Louis and Sutter Upper Playground at McLaren Park will be receiving renovations. This renewal project will replace all play equipment and playground surfacing within the existing playground, complete minor fence and gate improvements, and ensure the playground is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Share your feedback with Rec Park
HERE
. The design feedback survey is open through Saturday, January 31st.
🏞️Rec and Park General Manager Updates
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission wants to hear from you as it begins its search for the next Rec and Park general manager. Share the qualities, experience, and leadership skills you believe are needed to guide the department forward through this survey or at the third and final community meeting taking place virtually on Monday, February 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. See the meeting details
HERE.
🚧Mission St and Geneva Ave Infrastructure Improvement Project
SFMTA contractors are working on Segment III of the project, located on Mission Street between Russia Avenue and Theresa Street. Crews continue raised crosswalk installation, traffic signal upgrades, curb ramp and bulb-out work, and bus pad installation. The bus pad work will require the contractor to saw-cut, excavate and compact the area at bus stops. Crews will then pour a concrete pad at the bus stop.
Please note, although bus pad work is expected to take 2-3 days to complete at each location, the area will remain closed to ALL vehicle traffic for approximately 10 days for proper curing. During this time, bus stops will be temporarily relocated up/down the street.
For full project updates, visit HERE.
📄SF Treasurer Business Registration Updates
All San Francisco businesses must renew their business registration by March 2, 2026, which is earlier than in prior years.
San Francisco has moved to a single Annual Business Registration and Tax Form with one annual deadline, replacing the prior May 31 registration renewal deadline and separate business tax filings. The new online form will guide businesses through renewing their registration and filing any business taxes.
Most small businesses with $5 million or less in gross receipts will only need to renew their registration. Visit sftreasurer.org for more information. |
📚 SF Rec and Park Community Opportunity Fund
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is accepting applications for the Community Opportunity Fund (COF) from January 2026 through March 2026. The Community Opportunity Fund is a citywide capital involvement program funded by General Obligation Funds that provides an opportunity for neighbors, community groups, park advocates, and partners to nominate their park project ideas for funding.
This is the COF's sixth application cycle and the City has allocated $6 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond for this round of project awards. Awards of up to $1.5M will be offered for large projects and up to $500K for small projects
Please visit the program's website for more details about the program. If you would like to receive further updates on the Community Opportunity Fund (COF), please select updates for "Rec Park Improvements | Initiatives: Community Opportunity Fund (COF)"
HERE.
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📃SFPUC Webinar: Understanding the Changes Coming to Your Electric Bill
The SF Public Utilities Commission is hosting an informative webinar that details future changes to upcoming electric bills. CleanPowerSF is proposing to lower rates by 25% for residential customers starting in March. Join their free webinar on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00AM to learn about the proposed rate decrease and other changes coming to electric bills. Live interpretation in Chinese and Spanish will be available.
RSVP to join the webinar HERE. |
📢OEWD’s Community Budget Town Halls
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development is hosting a Virtual Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, February 11 from 5:30-7:30PM. OEWD plays a critical role in supporting residents, businesses, and communities through policy, resources, and programs. In preparation for budget season, OEWD would like to hear from community members to receive direct feedback on economic development, downtown revitalization, and business support.
RSVP to join HERE. Feedback may also be shared through this
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🍃 Zero Emission Landscaping
Starting January 1, 2026, the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment by professional landscapers, property owners, business owners, and the public is prohibited per San Francisco’s Healthier, Cleaner, Quieter Communities Act. City Departments and their contractors began complying with this ordinance on July 1, 2024. Making the switch from gas-powered to electric landscaping equipment will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution as well as decrease the high noise levels associated with gas-powered equipment. More information is available at
sfenvironment.org/landscaping.
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🏬Storefront Opportunity Grant Program
OEWD’s Storefront Opportunity Grant Program for Excelsior, Visitacion Valley, and Tenderloin is now open. The Storefront Opportunity Grant provides comprehensive commercial broker and leading services as well as a grant opportunity between $50,000 - $100,000 to eligible businesses to open a storefront in the community. Applications are due by Friday, February 13 at 4:00PM. For full program eligibility and to apply, visit HERE. |
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📢Join in on the community protest/vigil on the intersection of Geneva and San Jose Avenue every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00PM, organized by Glenda Hope and community members. Show up and engage in solidarity with community at demonstration of strength against violations of human and constitutional rights.
🧹Spread community pride and care at the community clean up in the OMI on Saturday, February 7th from 9:00AM-12:00PM at Brotherhood Mini Park. Coffee and clean up supplies will be provided.
🐎🧨Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Avenue on Saturday, February 28th from 12:00 - 3:00PM at Unity Plaza (1002 Ocean Ave). Join in for an afternoon of exciting cultural performances, family-friendly activities, vendors and more.
✍️Calling all Bay Area K-12 Students. Let’s Talk Unite, a youth-led non profit, is hosting “The Future of Politics” Editorial Contest. Make your voice heard in an opinion piece. Submissions must be emailed to letsta...@gmail.com by March 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm. Visit letstalkunite.org or email letsta...@gmail.com for any questions. |
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