Mission Dispatch

Send Us Your Scraps
By Gavin Newsom, SF Mayor, Sep 25, 2009
Tossing your empty Coke cans and water bottles in the recycling bin has become an important part of reducing waste. However, there is still more to be done and fortunately it’s as easy as adding another bin to the bunch. Recently, I signed the nation’s first mandatory composting law requiring residents and businesses in San Francisco to compost food scraps. This legislation will assist us in reaching our goal of diverting 75 percent of our resources from landfill by 2010 and achieving zero waste by 2020.

Shop S.F.: Get More For Your Money
My Gavin Newsom, S.F. Mayor, Feb 26, 2009
Even in these tough economic times, most of us still went holiday shopping. But how we choose to spend our money is of particular importance. Heading to discount chains and box stores searching for bargains might have eased your financial pains in December. But January and February is what we really need to be thinking about. That’s why I want to emphasize another strategy that can be part of the solution: shop local. Far more of the money spent at local businesses is reinvested in the community. This helps other local businesses, which creates greater diversity and helps the community maintain its unique appeal. Shopping local is environmentally friendly, too - it creates less traffic and pollution.

S.F. Values We Can All Agree With
By Gavin Newsom, SF Mayor, Dec 29, 2008
Television pundits love to attack San Francisco as anti-military. And to be clear, our politicians have fueled the attacks: Some are trying to eliminate JROTC in our schools, others criticize the Blue Angels, and every so often a local politician will go on national TV to say foolish things about the role of the military. But, it is important to acknowledge and honor the fact that our city has a rich history of partnership with the U.S. milita

S.F. Communities Receive Awards
By Gavin Newsom, SF Mayor, Apr 22, 2008
San Francisco is considered by many as one of America’s greatest cities. With our iconic landmarks, world-class shopping and dining and renowned diverse neighborhoods and communities, our city continues to be a top travel designation for millions of visitors each year. San Francisco also takes great pride in being one of America’s Greenest Cities as recently named by Popular Science Magazine.

Universal Healthcare for All: San Francisco Continues to Lead by Example
By Gavin Newsom, SF Mayor, Mar 18, 2008
As Mayor of San Francisco, I am committed to the health and well-being of San Francisco residents and of our communities. Last year, under my direction, the San Francisco Department of Public Health launched the Healthy San Francisco program (HSF). Over 11,000 residents are currently participating in the program.

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