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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

San Francisco has always stood on its own two feet. We can — and we will — shape our own future.

Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

What will make a difference are proven, long-term strategies — like a drug market intervention approach that treats addiction, supports recovery, and restores safety and dignity to our neighborhoods.

I’ve urged the Mayor to move quickly on this, because SF deserve results not govt overreach.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

Using armed forces for that purpose sets a dangerous precedent and will only deepen the mistrust in communities like the Tenderloin, a place that’s long been a haven for immigrants, refugees, and working families.

Let’s be clear: Federalizing our National Guard well set us backwards, not forwards.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

We know the rhetoric coming out of the Trump Administration isn’t about helping people; it’s about taking power and inciting fear.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

The conditions in downtown are a heartbreaking result of decades of bad policy. People are struggling, and we need action — but real action, not political theater. Federalizing our National Guard won’t fix the root causes of what’s happening.

It’s a headline, not a solution.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

The reactionary rhetoric from billionaires who don’t live here isn’t leadership — it’s overreach.

Letting the federal government invade and take control of local issues isn’t how our democracy works, it’s the textbook definition of fascism.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

San Francisco has always stood on its own two feet. We can — and we will — shape our own future.

Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

What will make a difference are proven, long-term strategies — like a drug market intervention approach that treats addiction, supports recovery, and restores safety and dignity to our neighborhoods.

I’ve urged the Mayor to move quickly on this, because SF deserve results not govt overreach.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

Using armed forces for that purpose sets a dangerous precedent and will only deepen the mistrust in communities like the Tenderloin, a place that’s long been a haven for immigrants, refugees, and working families.

Let’s be clear: Federalizing our National Guard well set us backwards, not forwards.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

We know the rhetoric coming out of the Trump Administration isn’t about helping people; it’s about taking power and inciting fear.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

The conditions in downtown are a heartbreaking result of decades of bad policy. People are struggling, and we need action — but real action, not political theater. Federalizing our National Guard won’t fix the root causes of what’s happening.

It’s a headline, not a solution.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 4d

Vegan baklava in the Haight?? And it's halloween themed!

Come to the newly opened Cafe Velora, a small business started by a mother-son duo from Algeria.

Make sure to stop by and say hi to the founder Samia!

📍1317 Haight St, San Francisco

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 5d

Some of these strategies will see results immediately, while others will take time. But we remain committed to adapting as necessary, and doing everything possible to protect our community.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 5d

In the past month, we deployed beat officers to identified hotspots. Additionally, traffic restrictions have been added to deter illegal parking by drug dealers at key intersections. And we have increased multiagency coordination to develop long-term prevention frameworks.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 5d

Working closely with Tenderloin Police Captain Sullivan, we are actively developing new strategies to deter and prevent crime - block-by-block.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

As a next step, my office is bringing your feedback to MTA to help determine where to place this life-saving infrastructure — thank you to everyone who participated!

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

🚸Raised crosswalks: identified as priorities on busy streets and crossings, such as along Golden Gate Park in the Haight and in Hayes Valley

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

🚸Speed humps and cushions: requested on high-density residential corridors in Lower Haight, Western Addition, and the Tenderloin

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

🚸Painted safety zones: frequently requested at intersections with high pedestrian volume, like in Japantown and on Divisadero

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

Earlier this year, my office asked for your input on where to allocate nearly $600k for traffic safety infrastructure. The results are in, and here's what we learned from over 300 responses from across the district:

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

We discussed the need for more affordable housing, safe and clean streets, new senior housing projects in District 5, and increased enforcement against drug dealing.

Thank you CCDC for hosting!

Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

It was a delight to meet seniors from the Tenderloin and Chinatown at the monthly Community Tenants Meeting hosted by the Chinatown Community Development Center.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

As a next step, my office is bringing your feedback to MTA to help determine where to place this life-saving infrastructure — thank you to everyone who participated!

Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

🚸Raised crosswalks: identified as priorities on busy streets and crossings, such as along Golden Gate Park in the Haight and in Hayes Valley

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

🚸Speed humps and cushions: requested on high-density residential corridors in Lower Haight, Western Addition, and the Tenderloin

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