The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, featured a significant call for action regarding climate change. Sarah Greenwald, a resident of District 2 and a representative of 350 San Francisco, urged the committee to prioritize a climate bond in 2024.

Greenwald emphasized that the current plan lacks adequate funding for proactive climate action, focusing instead on reactive measures such as seawall construction to address damage already caused by climate inaction. She criticized the plan for deferring essential climate projects for up to ten years, arguing that this approach fails to address the urgent need for clean energy and improved public transit.

In her remarks, Greenwald highlighted the health implications of climate inaction, particularly for vulnerable communities, stressing that a climate bond would not only be a financial investment but also a necessary step to ensure cleaner air and safer neighborhoods. She concluded by stating that investing in climate initiatives now would ultimately be less costly than dealing with the consequences of inaction.

The meeting also included a call for additional public participation, with several listeners on the phone and others waiting to speak. The discussions reflect a growing concern within the community about climate resilience and the need for immediate action to safeguard public health and infrastructure.