Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce.

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During the 1990s, San Francisco lived through one of the most intense economic booms of...

During the 1990s, San Francisco lived through one of the most intense economic booms of...

San Franciscans know we live in the most beautiful city in the world, a jewel...

San Franciscans know we live in the most beautiful city in the world, a jewel...

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small...

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small...

Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting.

Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting.

Street and park trees provide tremendous benefits to cities.

Street and park trees provide tremendous benefits to cities.

The 21st Century has begun as an era of uncertainty, with a heightened focus on...

The 21st Century has begun as an era of uncertainty, with a heightened focus on...

As Mayor of San Francisco, I will work hard to ensure that, in the event...

As Mayor of San Francisco, I will work hard to ensure that, in the event...

As Mayor, I will fully support my Arts Commission and its professional selection committees so...

As Mayor, I will fully support my Arts Commission and its professional selection committees so...

We can build new housing while preserving the quality and character of adjacent residential districts...

We can build new housing while preserving the quality and character of adjacent residential districts...

Livable neighborhoods with a vibrant street life will stimulate our economic life as well.

Livable neighborhoods with a vibrant street life will stimulate our economic life as well.

Accessing capital to start a business can be a daunting process, especially for entrepreneurs who...

Accessing capital to start a business can be a daunting process, especially for entrepreneurs who...

San Francisco can no longer afford to be a city divided between downtown and neighborhoods,...

San Francisco can no longer afford to be a city divided between downtown and neighborhoods,...

Historically, San Franciscans have not valued street trees as much as other communities have.

Historically, San Franciscans have not valued street trees as much as other communities have.

San Francisco has long been a leader in the arts, nurturing generations of painters, sculptors,...

San Francisco has long been a leader in the arts, nurturing generations of painters, sculptors,...

The arts can play a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, using and improving vacant space,...

The arts can play a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, using and improving vacant space,...

San Francisco businesses face many challenges, including high rents, regulatory burdens, and the rising cost...

San Francisco businesses face many challenges, including high rents, regulatory burdens, and the rising cost...

Like any small business owner, I experienced the pressures of building a company from the...

Like any small business owner, I experienced the pressures of building a company from the...

The value of an arts education is widely accepted, especially in California.

The value of an arts education is widely accepted, especially in California.

We recognize that the arts are an essential part of San Francisco's cultural vitality.

We recognize that the arts are an essential part of San Francisco's cultural vitality.

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid...

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid...