The San Francisco County government meeting on July 4, 2025, featured a presentation by the Director of Economic Recovery Initiatives from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. The primary focus was on two resolutions aimed at amending existing grants to enhance community safety and tourism in the city.

The first resolution pertains to the Tenderloin community safety plan, which involves collaboration with the Mid Market Foundation. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the streets, which officials identified as a key priority for economic recovery. The safety ambassadors, contracted through Urban Alchemy, play a vital role in this plan by providing a trauma-informed, non-police response to individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and behavioral health issues.

The second resolution addresses the San Francisco tourism improvement district, specifically funding for the downtown welcome ambassadors. This funding is intended to support the ambassadors' operations over the next two years.

The Director emphasized that the safety ambassadors program covers an extensive 82-block area, stretching from Van Ness to Powell Street Station and up to the Orpheum Theatre. The request includes an expansion of the existing grant with the Mid Market Foundation through June 2025, reflecting a total budget of $37.5 million for the program.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting tourism as part of its broader economic recovery strategy. Further discussions and approvals regarding these resolutions are anticipated in upcoming sessions.