Supervisors introduce small‑business relief, shared‑housing and other measures for future hearings

During introductions at the July 1 San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting, board members presented several new resolutions and ordinances that will advance to committees and public hearings.

Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution urging the city to establish a small‑business relief fund for merchants expected to be affected by the Islais Creek bridge replacement project along the Third Street Bayview Corridor. Walton said construction could begin as early as January 2027 and last about three years, and that the project would close Third Street between Moran Street and Cargo Way, cutting off direct access for customers and posing “a serious risk to the neighborhood's small businesses,” many of which he said are immigrant‑ and Black and Brown‑owned. The resolution (introduction only)…