SF Mayor-elect volunteers, offers thoughts ahead of inauguration
SF Mayor-elect volunteers, offers thoughts ahead of inauguration
As San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie prepares to take the oath of office on Wednesday, he spent the weekend doing some volunteering. Lurie hit the streets on Saturday with volunteers from the Civic Joy Fund for a day of trash clean-up.
SAN FRANCISCO - As San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie prepares to take the oath of office on Wednesday, he spent the weekend doing some volunteering.
Lurie hit the streets on Saturday with volunteers from the Civic Joy Fund for a day of trash clean-up.
"The San Francisco comeback starts today," said Lurie. "What better way to start inauguration week than with a call to service?"
Lurie said the hands-on work reflected his belief that everyone could play a role in improving the city.
"Every single person in San Francisco can do their part. We have a whole country and the world telling us what we are," said Lurie. "We’re the only ones that should be defining us, and that starts with doing one small thing every single day."
Lurie steps into office after a contentious election centered on issues ranging from homelessness and affordable housing, to drugs and crime on city streets.
"We’re going to bring a sense of accountability, service, and change to San Francisco. The San Francisco comeback begins now, and I couldn’t be more excited and honored to take on the role of mayor starting on Wednesday," said Lurie.
The inauguration ceremony for the city's new mayor will take place on Wednesday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The hour-long event at Civic Center will include speeches and performances, followed by an open house inside City Hall. Two thousand seats will be set up for ticketed guests.
"Everybody is welcome to come and witness this historic moment and be a part of this changing moment in SF history," said Max Szabo, a spokesperson for Lurie's transition team.
Afterward, a night market will take over a two-block stretch of Grant Avenue from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
One hundred thousand firecrackers will be lit in front of the historic Far East Restaurant, with lion dancers to celebrate Lurie. The mayor-elect has been credited by local leaders with funding similar events long before the election, and helping Chinatown with its economic recovery efforts.
This night market on Wednesday is expected to offer yet another boost to the area.
"It's the first time a mayor has ever selected Chinatown as the site for inauguration night festivities, and we're extremely grateful," said Mark Young, inauguration banquet co-chair.