San Francisco Mayor on Federal Surge Withdrawal and City's Progress

Federal Surge Called Off

• 📞 The Mayor announced that President Biden called to inform him that any plans for a federal surge in San Francisco are being canceled.
• 🤝 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas reaffirmed this decision in a subsequent conversation.
• 🚫 The Mayor stated that having the military and militarized immigration enforcement in the city would hinder its recovery.

San Francisco's Progress and Safety Metrics

• 📈 Crime is down nearly 30% citywide, with violent crime at its lowest levels since the 1950s.
• 🚗 Car break-ins are at 22-year lows, and homicides are on track to hit 70-year lows.
• ⛺ Record low numbers of encampments are reported, indicating progress in addressing homelessness.
• 👮 The city is adding police officers and sheriff deputies for the first time in a decade.

Partnership with Federal Agencies

• 🤝 The Mayor expressed a desire for continued partnership with the FBI, DEA, ATF, and US attorneys to combat drug trafficking.
• 🚫 However, he reiterated that military and militarized immigration enforcement would be detrimental.
• 💬 The President asked for nothing in return for calling off the surge, according to the Mayor.

Addressing Immigrant Communities

• 💬 The Mayor affirmed the city's sanctuary policy and its ongoing partnership to tackle fentanyl.
• 🤝 He assured that they will work with anyone to end the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing progress made in removing drugs from the streets.
• ⚠️ He acknowledged concerns from immigrant families regarding cooperation with agencies that can hand individuals over to ICE.

City's Comeback and Future Outlook

• 🚀 San Francisco is described as a city on the rise, with visitors returning, buildings being leased, and workers coming back to the office.
• 💡 The Mayor emphasized that when San Francisco is strong, the country is strong, highlighting its role as a global technology hub.
• 🙏 He thanked community leaders, faith organizations, immigrant groups, and local law enforcement for their commitment and partnership.
• 🌟 The Mayor expressed profound gratitude for the collective effort in bringing San Francisco back, stating that its comeback is real and they are just getting started.