SAN FRANCISCO – Protesters unfurled banners inside San Francisco‘s City Hall on Monday afternoon, demanding city leaders save critical programs from proposed budget cuts.
Budget cuts coming to San Francisco
What we know: — The city is facing an $800 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
The Board of Supervisors is now considering the mayor’s budget proposal, which includes $185 million in cuts to nonprofit programs or contractors.
Hundreds lined the halls waiting for their turn to let the board know which programs should be spared.
Critical services on the chopping block
“I am asking the city to reinstate the $4.2 million for general legal services from the mayor’s office for housing and community development to ensure that all young people, regardless of income, can receive legal aid and know their rights,” said Lucas Liang.…