An Update from Supervisor Peskin on Local Protests

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Yesterday Mayor London Breed declared a local emergency and imposed a curfew following incidents of looting and vandalism in the wake of local protests over the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s office has reached out to the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association to reassure us of efforts to maintain public safety as well as to protect civil liberties. Here is a summary of his message:

“I know that this has been an incredibly challenging time for everyone, with COVID-19 shining a bright light on the long-existing inequities in our society. There are many in our community who are hurting, and struggling with everything from food insecurity, homelessness, mental and physical health, and societal ills such as racism and xenophobia. Our office wants to acknowledge all of this, extend our support for the ongoing work to address these issues and reiterate that we’re here to help in whatever ways that we can.”

Supervisor Peskin spent Sunday touring District 3 with Central Station SFPD Captain Robert Yick to check in with small business owners and assess damage from Saturday’s events. With a handful of exceptions along the Polk Street corridor and Fisherman’s Wharf, as well as several jewelry stores on Grant Avenue in Chinatown, the majority of vandalism and thefts were confined to Union Square. “We were able to assist with the necessary clean-up, and Supervisor Peskin has been coordinating a response and public safety plan for [Sunday night] with SFPD, SFFD, the Port and staff at the respective Community Benefit Districts. Everyone’s top priority is public safety.” Supervisor Peskin has also been in touch with St. Francis Memorial Hospital and Chinese Hospital to ensure there is a plan in place for patients and staff, including access to prescriptions and medication in light of the damage to many Walgreens stores.

Supervisor Peskin’s office continues to be a resource for constituents.  If you need masks, hand sanitizer, are having trouble accessing food or healthcare, or want to be connected to community health and wellness services, please contact Supervisor Peskin’s office at (415) 554-7450.

Lastly, “if you are out in the streets in the days ahead fighting the good fight and exercising your First Amendment right to protest the inequities ravaging our community, please be safe and look out for each other.” We are all in this together.

COVID-19 Updates: Mayor’s New Health Orders & District 3 News

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The city just released new health orders regarding the timeline for business reopening and wearing face coverings:

  • People must wear a face covering anytime they’re outside the home and are indoors (such as at work or other allowed activities) with some exceptions. This means that all of us who live in apartment buildings must wear masks in common areas such as elevators and laundry rooms. Please urge your management to email residents and post signs to educate them of this order. It also mandates masks when exercising with others in the vicinity (e.g., running, bicycling within 30 feet). Exceptions apply for children under twelve.
  • On a positive note, if everyone complies with the health orders, it’s more likely that the city will be able to reopen activities on its tentative timeline.

Here are some highlights from Supervisor Peskin’s May 16, 2020 Newsletter:

  • Curbside pick-up for small businesses: Over 200 District 3 small businesses have petitioned for this option
  • Slow Streets and public space for small business recovery: District 3 will add slow streets in the next phase of this program
  • SF COVID19 Data Tracker and Services: Check out San Francisco’s response to COVID-19 as guided by science and data
  • Increasing food needs in District 3: Food distribution has skyrocketed from 140 families per week to over 1,200 per week during this crisis. For those with food needs, please refer to this updated guide of food resources. Here’s how you can help: Donate to local foodbanks or give to SF COVID19 Response and Recovery fund
  • Check out the local resources list, especially for seniors and families in District 3

Get Free Thursday Dinner Delivery From North Beach Delivers!

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Our friends with North Beach Neighbors have launched an exciting initiative to support local restaurants called North Beach Delivers. Each week, one North Beach restaurant is highlighted and equipped with a team of volunteers to provide free Thursday dinner delivery to local residents. So far, the project has generated almost $10,000 for North Beach restaurants, while avoiding fees charged by delivery companies (Caviar, GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc.). This service has now expanded to the Barbary Coast neighborhood! This week, North Beach Delivers is partnering with Bask Restaurant for a great menu of tapas and sangria. Just place your order by Wednesday night to have dinner delivered for free on Thursday. Visit North Beach Delivers to learn more, place your order, and support our local restaurants!