San Francisco is grappling with an $820 million budget deficit that could lead to over $9.5 million in cuts to essential nonprofit services, including support for at-risk youth and legal aid. Advocates from the People's Budget Coalition emphasize the life-saving nature of these services, warning of dire consequences like increased domestic violence without adequate support for vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ teens. Community leaders voiced their concerns at a recent city meeting, pressing Mayor Daniel Lurie to reconsider these cuts before the June 1 budget proposal deadline.
"These programs are critical and absolutely life-saving," said Anya Worley-Ziegmann of the People's Budget Coalition.
"It's plain and simple," said Worley-Ziegmann. "People are going to die from domestic violence disputes. Our LGBTQ teens are going to be without support."
"I've seen so many community members, you know, in completely desperate situations coming through our doors," said Adrian Tirtanadi, executive director of Open Door Legal, adding that the cuts would force the agency to close one of its offices.
The mayor has until June 1 to present his budget proposal. We reached out for comment on the proposed cuts and have not heard back.
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