San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an ordinance creating a “Reparations Fund” framework that could eventually provide up to $5 million to eligible Black residents for historic discrimination and displacement, based on a 2023 advisory committee report.
The fund relies on private donations, not taxpayer money, amid the city’s $1 billion budget deficit. Lurie emphasized that no city funds will be allocated, prioritizing safety and cleanliness. The nonbinding report also recommended guaranteed income, new agencies, housing support, and business investments. No payments are guaranteed without separate legislation and funding approval.
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