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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

🚸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 · 2d

🚸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 · 2d

🚸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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

🚸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 · 2d

🚸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 · 2d

🚸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 · 3d

We owe this not only to Mr. Alexander and his family, but also to the seniors, immigrants, and children he served in our community.

Every strategy we implement brings us closer to a San Francisco where we can all live and serve without fear.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

We remain committed to adapting and doing everything possible to protect our community. In the Tenderloin, we will continue to enforce our laws, and those who come to cause harm — to themselves or others — will be held accountable.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

* Deployed beat officers on regular patrols in neighborhood hotspots

* Launched traffic restrictions to deter drug dealers from illegally parking

* Improved multiagency coordination and deployment in the neighborhood

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

His death is a direct result of the drug crisis in our streets, and honoring Mr. Alexander means our words must be met with action.

Together with SFPD and the Mayor's office, we are working on new strategies to deter and prevent crime. In just the last month, we have:

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

Mr. Alexander's passing reminds us that those who stand on the frontlines to serve in our city's most challenging conditions deserve protection, recognition, and support.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

Urban Alchemy has served as a model for what community-based safety programs can look like when rooted in dignity and humanity, and are vital in complementing our city's public safety network.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 3d

Today, we stood shoulder to shoulder in the face of an unimaginable tragedy to honor the life of Urban Alchemy Practitioner, Joey Alexander, a man who was taken too soon by senseless gun violence — simply for being brave enough to serve our community.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 4d

This project wouldn’t be possible without Street Soccer, friends of Elm Alley, and advocacy from youth and community members. Special shout out to Scott Bravmann for encouraging our youth dream big and helping those dreams come to life.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 4d

It’s soccer take over in the Tenderloin! This weekend, I joined volunteers to help put in a turf soccer field by Elm Alley, creating a new outdoor space for community to play.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilalmahmood.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrating 75 years of St. Anthony’s incredible work that transforms lives and builds a healthier, happier, and more connected community. Cheers to the next 75 years!

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