Remarks by Shamann Walton
12 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Thank you so much, Madam Clerk. First, colleagues, I have just a couple of very quick external board updates. Caltrain has really been focused on safety and continuing the trend of performing better than national average for the reportable injury rate, only two in 2026. Ridership, 79% of pre-pandemic levels, and weekend ridership is 200% of pre-pandemic levels. The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council continues to use state funds to support the innovative approaches to SF juvenile justice that came out of the planning process of the last few years, including the closed juvenile hall work…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Clerk. Colleagues, today I have one in memoriam. I am honoring the life and legacy of Vivian Ann Hopkins, a true daughter of San Francisco. Vivian was raised in Potrero Hill and graduated from Mission High School in 1970. She carried with her throughout her life the values she learned from her mother and grandmother. hard work, determination, integrity, and a deep commitment to community. Vivian built an extraordinary career spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, nonprofit service, and public administration. She brought her talent for organizing, problem solving,…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Mandelman. Colleagues, today I have the privilege of recognizing someone whose story is a powerful testament to transformation, redemption, and service to our community, Damian Posey. Damien's journey is one of resilience and purpose. After returning home from prison, he made a life-changing decision to transform his experiences into a mission of giving back. Rather than allowing his past to define him, Damien chose to dedicate his life to helping others create broader futures. Today, he is a respected community leader and mentor whose work has touched the lives…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Matherman. And I just wanted to add emphasis to Supervisor Chen's statement around Kaiser not showing up This afternoon, I think it is extremely disrespectful that Kaiser is not here, not just for the fact that fair bargaining practices should be basic for an employer, but when this Board of Supervisors makes a request for an employer to attend a hearing, they most certainly should make sure that they are in attendance. So I just wanted to emphasize how disrespectful that is, that Kaiser has done that, And they need to take note that we know that is disrespectful.…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Melvin, Supervisor Fielder.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Supervisor Walton. Thank you, President Mandelman. I just want to say that I think it's great that the city attorney, city departments, and board of supervisors, and everyone but the public had a chance to weigh in on this dense document, which affects everyone. These reporting requirements are in place for a reason. So I think you should be proud to make so many changes without anyone knowing what's happening. This really should have been separated and taken up after recess with a public process. There is a lot of information in here. There are a lot of changes in here. This document is very…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Mandelman. Colleagues, in honor of Disability Pride Month, I want to proudly recognize Antonio Babytone Garcia for his unwavering kindness. Babytone, if you could come up and stand at the podium. I want to honor him for his dedication to service and the joy he brings to everyone around him. From day one, Baby Tone has been one of my biggest supporters. He has volunteered at countless community events. He has helped share information with families, greeted neighbors with a smile, and always stepped up when help was needed. Whether lifting boxes during the COVID-19…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Mendelman. I do just want to state on the record that I think it is arbitrary to extend the Housing Trust Fund and increase the Housing Trust Fund and at the very same meeting vote to decrease occlusionary housing. To me, this makes no sense, but I am going to support this because I do believe that this is necessary, but to do this in the very same agenda, support decreasing inclusionary housing, makes absolutely no sense. Thank you, President Mandelman.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Clerk. Colleagues, today I am introducing a resolution and also a BLA request. First, I'm introducing a resolution in support of continuing the Bayview shuttle. District 10 residents continue to face urgent transportation inequities that limit access to jobs, healthcare, education, grocery stores, and other essential services. This resolution is to encourage continued and sustainable funding and long-term support for the Bayview Community Shuttle Program, a critical equity and access initiative serving Bayview-Hunters Point. Far too long, transportation inequities have…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you so much President Mendelman. I know you do see my name listed as a co-sponsor and I do want to say I'm going to support this this afternoon but I do think that it's arbitrary to support this legislation to support more resources going into the housing trust fund, and then turn around and support reducing the amount of affordable housing. It just doesn't make sense. So I can say that I support this today, but I cannot say that I won't advocate against this in the next couple of weeks as we move forward. Thank you, Mr. President.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 7, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Mandelman. Colleagues, today it is my great honor to recognize an extraordinary community leader, dedicated volunteer, and steadfast champion of San Francisco, Keith Goldstein. Thank you. Keith's life is a testament to hard work, resilience, and service. Keith's journey began in the council flats of London's East End, where he was raised alongside his two brothers. While many expected his path to follow a familiar course, Keith earned a scholarship to university, arriving as a young man intent on becoming a statistician. But life had other plans. He left…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 7, 2026
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“Supervisor Walton. Thank you, President Malamud. One, I would like to be added as a co-sponsor, but two, I just want to kind of echo Supervisor Dorsey's comments. But I want to say that I have seen KGO really be bold in who they put in front of the camera. particularly the last few years at a time where we have seen the same anchors across TV stations and most of our channels and taking risk and bringing such a diversity, particularly in the morning and doing it over the past several years. And I just love to see it from not only race, ethnicity, but also from age and just allowing…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 7, 2026