San Franciscans who live, work or window shop in downtown SF seem to be at the end of their ropes. Newsom’s “pet peeves” comment section on his website is overflowing with vitriol from residents sick of the crime, drug use and filth that plague SF streets, particularly in the Civic Center, Tenderloin, and Mission District neighborhoods. Newsom, free from any stiff competition in the upcoming mayoral race, seems to be gearing up for some changes in the coming term. But will anything get done, and are his ideas feasible? An open letter to the Chronicle from Mayor Newsom and District Attorney Kamala Harris sets forth a proposition to create a Community Justice Center in the Tenderloin. A buzzing one-stop shop where cops would bring offenders, hearings will take place, punishment will be doled out and social services will be offered—within 30 minutes or your money back (or something like that—I recommend you read his proposal).

This system supposedly did wonders in NYC, and I’m all for New York sharing their secrets with us, even if it is admitting they bussed all their non-compliers out west to O’Farrell St.

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 \ 3:54 am \ Uncategorized
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