An organization calling itself the People’s Budget Coalition and various community groups are rallying at San Francisco City Hall this week demanding that the mayor and Board of Supervisors restore funding to essential services, jobs, and community programs.
Protests are planned through Thursday outside and inside at city hall, organizers said.
“We are here to remind city hall to fight for a people’s budget,” said Anya Worley-Ziegmann, the main coordinator for People’s Budget Coalition.
“This week is not just about restoring the cuts, this is about fully funding our people and their needs in San Francisco.”
On June 1, Mayor Daniel Lurie presented his $16.9 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. According to a statement from the mayor’s office, the budget closes a deficit of about $642 million and reduces the city’s structural deficit by about $300 million.
Several organizations say they are losing crucial funding and support in the budget.
This week’s protests coincide with the final stretch of city budget negotiations. Action kicked off Monday morning with a Wizard of Oz-themed protest by senior and disability advocates.
Also, a community-based activist choir, Coro Nueva Era, sang on the steps of City Hall.
Immediately following the performance, members of the American Indian Cultural Center staged a Native American dance.
On Tuesday, community members and service providers plan to speak out against cuts to what they see as essential HIV services, behavioral health, and maternal health. The protests are planned at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors chambers, Room 250 in City Hall.
On Wednesday, the Coalition on Homelessness will offer an interactive game with elected officials at City Hall. Organizers said the activity is aimed at bridging the gap between elected officials and the public.
Also on Wednesday, The SF Latino Equity and Party Commission will have a silent protest centering on immigrant communities, language access, and equity services intended to help Latino families.
A Labor and Community Rally is also set for Wednesday. The rally will bring together frontline city workers, domestic workers and labor organizations like Service Employees International Union Locals 1021 and 2015.
On Thursday, The People’s Budget Choir will hold “Caroling to the Supervisors” at 9 a.m. on the steps of City Hall.
There will also be activities across Civic Center Plaza Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The events will include cultural performances, drag, dance, art making and resource sharing.
