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@timburchett Because they are arresting and killing US citizens you rusty bucket of nails

Why would she care? I thought illegals didn’t vote.

@Susan_Shelley This sounds wonderful! It would mean that boomers would actually contribue to our tax burden instead of just absorbing wealth and resources

Tom Steyer has proposed destroying Proposition 13 and raising taxes on commercial property, reassessing business properties to current market value every year. If you think California is unaffordable now, wait until you do the math on that. And homes would be next.

@Devin_Walker2 @Jon_Roser @ChrisVernonShow blink twice if you aren’t allowed to talk about Ubiquity. Odd that zero mention of @PabloTorre this week 🤔

@CKlosterman Curt Cignetti reminds me of the head coach from “Execute Again,” i wonder what his players’ futures hold

@BillAckman I rarely agree with your takes but this is a very practical. We should also end unfair treatment of long term gains and the mortgage interest deduction both of which disproportionately impact the ultra wealthy

On the topic of billionaires and wealth taxes in California, I am opposed to wealth taxes because they effectively represent an expropriation of private property and have many unintended and negative consequences that have occurred in every country that has launched such a tax. I am however strongly in favor of a fairer tax system. To that end, it doesn’t seem fair that someone can build a valuable business, create a billion or more in wealth and pay no personal income taxes by living off loans secured by stock in the company, (and even if the loans are unsecured). Apparently, this approach is used by many super wealthy people. A small change in the tax code would address this unfairness. In short, personal loans taken in excess of one’s basis in the stock of a company should be taxable as if you sold the same dollar amount of stock as the loan amount. One shouldn’t be able to live and spend like a billionaire and pay no tax. I welcome arguments to the contrary as to why this is somehow unfair to the billionaire or even the hundred millionaire, but I don’t think there is a good one. The favorable current tax treatment of this approach also encourages the use of leverage which is not good for society. And with respect to California’s budget problem, the issue is not a lack of tax revenues. The problem is how the money is being spent. I have a bunch more ideas on other changes to the tax code that are hard to argue with if anyone cares.

There should be a word for the magical days where work is on holiday but childcare is not

@JWright929espn How can you bet on Auburn with 3 different play callers? Wrong team is favored!

watching my dawgs get paid 🐻💰

Wouldn’t it be easier to teach astronauts to drill than roughnecks to be astronauts?

@bilalmahmood Can you also explore arresting people who steal? The grocery business has extremely low margins so daily theft of $7K by repeat offenders is prohibitive for any retail existing here

The Safeway has been a lifeline for the Fillmore and Japantown for years and the loss to the community is going to be severely felt. I met with members of the community today to discuss finding a sustainable solution to the future of the site, one that works collaboratively with our Mayor’s office, the community, and the private sector to ensure equitable access to food, banking, and pharmacy services in the neighborhood. I look forward to working alongside the community in the new year.

"Tell her who's better, tell her who's better" is WILD lmao

Buying a dog stroller is the final stage of enlightenment, my ego is now dead

@AaronPeskin When major corridors of the city are abandoned, it makes the nice parts more attractive. Please focus on fixing our city wide issues then being involved with one off lease negotiations. Your role should think bigger!

@LondonBreed Can you please just arrest drug dealers, enforce traffic violations, and get us more trash cans? You keep chasing after new shiny objects, I just want a boring yet functioning municipal government

San Francisco will be the first city in California to create new Entertainment Zones, starting with Front Street in Downtown. This legislation will bring new economic opportunities and vitality to our city by allowing restaurants and bars to sell open beverages during outdoor events. Thank you Senator @Scott_Wiener for changing state law to allow us to support our small businesses and make San Francisco an even more vibrant place to live and visit. Stay tuned for more Entertainment Zones news as we work with our partners @UnionSquareSF , Thrive City @ChaseCenter , @HarringtonsBar , @ROYALEXCHANGESF , and Market Street Arts.

@LondonBreed Can you please just bust up the drug markets and give us some functioning schools?

I am proud to see our small businesses, like Fabulosa Books, leading the way in promoting inclusivity and fighting censorship. Their grassroots effort to send LGBTQ+ books to places where they're most needed is a testament to the spirit of our city. By supporting initiatives like "Books Not Bans," this City continues Harvey Milk's legacy of hope and acceptance, ensuring that every young person has the chance to see themselves represented in literature. Let's stand together against book bans and champion our local small businesses that make such a difference. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@LondonBreed Thanks for the pandas but can you please focus on the rampant drug use, property crime and empty buildings?

Back in SF after an incredible trip to China! As many of you may know, we're thrilled to be welcoming our very own pandas soon. I wanted to share a bit of my experience visiting them at the Shanghai Wildlife Park. Here in San Francisco, preparations for their arrival are moving full steam ahead, and we are starting local fundraising efforts to support this wonderful mission. I've introduced a resolution to facilitate fundraising for the Giant Panda enclosures at the SF Zoo, which will be funded by philanthropic efforts, not taxpayer dollars. This allows us to engage directly with private entities to rally funding support for this project that stregnthen our cultural ties and tourism efforts. The timeline for the panda's arrival will become clearer as we progress, but the wheels are already in motion. This past week, engineers from the Beijing Zoo came to meet with the San Francisco Zoo on the design for the Giant Panda enclosures. In May, a delegation from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association will visit to finalize the details. Can’t wait to see these furry friends arrive in SF!

@AaronPeskin Pro housing…just not near your special neighborhood. There should be a name for that!

At this point, i just accept cookies based on my emotional state

@Josh_Koehn @sfstandard This title is horribly misleading, the expenses were paid for by private funds NOT the city of SF

EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco spent $8 million on a party for President Joe Biden at the Exploratorium during last month's APEC summit. Costs included $1.1 million for pop star Gwen Stefani to perform a brief concert. More details 👇 sfstandard.com/2023/12/22/gwe…

San Francisco’s problems stem from three issues: drugs, corruption, and a desire to address national issues rather than local ones