Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement from Congress After Historic Speakership

Pelosi's Farewell and Legacy

• 💖 Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election to Congress in January 2027, concluding a decades-long career.
• 🗣️ She became the first woman Speaker of the House, a historic moment for the country and her community.
• 🎤 Pelosi emphasized her role as a voice for the people of San Francisco, stating, "no matter what title they have bestowed upon me, speaker, leader, whip, there has been no greater honor for me than to stand on the House floor and say, I speak for the people of San Francisco."

Achievements for San Francisco and Beyond

• 💰 Billions of dollars were brought home for San Francisco and California, funding progress in healthcare, transportation, housing, and environmental initiatives.
• 🏥 Key healthcare achievements include advancements in fighting HIV AIDS, the Affordable Care Act, and pioneering community-based care systems that informed national legislation like the Ryan White Care Act.
• 🚆 Transportation projects included extending BART, electrifying Cal Train, creating the Third Street light rail, the Central Subway, and strengthening the Golden Gate Bridge.
• 🏘️ Housing initiatives supported affordable, low-income, community-based housing through the low-income housing tax credit.
• 🌳 Environmental efforts focused on protecting clean air and water, taking action on climate, and transforming a former military post into a national park.

Broader Policy Impact

• 🌍 San Francisco's impact extended beyond city limits with national priorities like the Affordable Care Act and Wall Street reform stemming from the city's vision and values.
• 🇺🇸 Pelosi expressed pride in representing her city and country globally with patriotism and pride.

Message to San Francisco

• ✨ Pelosi's final message to San Francisco is to "know your power," emphasizing their history of making progress and leading the way.
• ✊ She urged continued full participation in democracy and fighting for American ideals to ensure the city remains a beacon of hope, justice, and peace.
• 🙏 She concluded with gratitude for the trust placed in her and a blessing for the city and the United States.