San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu
to Brief Faith Leaders on the Work
of the San Francisco Economic Recovery Task Force
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
8:30 am - 9:30 am
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In addition to the widespread physical health repercussions of COVID-19, the precautionary "Shelter-in-Place" measures have had a dramatic impact on the economy, sparking the closure of businesses, catalyzing unparalleled spikes in unemployment, as well as putting at risk access to food, housing and health care for our most vulnerable residents. Anticipated City budget deficits over the next two years are estimated at $1.7 billion and higher, which means inevitable cuts in contracts, staff and programs that provide the safety-net for those who cannot care for themselves. In response, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board of Supervisors President Norman Yee called for the creation of the
San Francisco Economic Recovery Task Force. The Task Force is charged with guiding the City's efforts through the COVID-19 recovery, sustaining and reviving local businesses and employment, mitigating the economic hardships already affecting the most vulnerable San Franciscans, and building a resilient and equitable future. City Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, Co-Chair of the Task Force, will be the featured guest for this week's "Online Briefing for Faith Leaders,"
hosted by the
San Francisco Interfaith Council
in collaboration with the
Department of Emergency Management's
Community Branch.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY ONLINE BRIEFING MODERATOR
Michael G. Pappas, M.Div., Executive Director
WELCOME & READING OF SFIC STATEMENT
John McKnight, Treasurer
MEDITATION
Father Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.,
President
(Introduction of Guest Presenter and Presentation by
SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Carmen Chu
Carmen Chu is the elected Assessor for the City and County of San Francisco. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of the California Assessors' Association and past President of the Bay Area Assessors' Association. As Assessor, Chu runs an organization of 200 professionals. Her efforts in overhauling the operations and performance of the office and in successfully reversing a decades old backlog earned her office the prestigious 2020 Good Government Award, an honor recognizing excellence in public sector management and stewardship. In addition, Chu serves on the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System Board where she oversees the investments and policies of a $26 billion public pension system. She also provides direction on the Executive Board of SPUR. Recently, she is tasked to co-chair the City's Economic Recovery Task Force to help San Franciscans get back on our feet after the COVID-19 crisis.
The Task Force is co-chaired by San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu; San Francisco Treasurer Jose Cisneros; Rodney Fong, President and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; and Rudy Gonzalez, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council. The Task Force is charged with guiding the City's efforts through the COVID-19 recovery to sustain and revive local businesses and employment, mitigate the economic hardships already affecting the most vulnerable San Franciscans, and build a resilient and equitable future.
PANEL QUESTIONS TO GUEST PRESENTER
Panelists
Nancy Nielsen,
Deputy Director
Mario Paz,
Executive Director
Good Samaritan Family Resource Center
Kaushik Roy, Executive Director
CLOSING REMARKS/NEXT STEPS
SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas
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