Economic Growth — Blog — Supervisor Joel Engardio

Sunset Night Market Returns at Double the Size

More than 10,000 people showed up to the first-ever Sunset Night Market. We’re bringing it back double the size.

Innovation, Joy, Small Business, Economic GrowthJoel EngardioJune 7, 2024

Get Free Financial Counseling with “Smart Money Coaching” Program

Struggling with debt? Trying to save to buy a home? Worried about paying off student loans? City Hall offers a program called “Smart Money Coaching” for anyone who lives, works, or receives services in San Francisco.

Innovation, Economic Growth, Fiscal ResponsibilityJoel EngardioJanuary 31, 2024

Hearing: Impact of Downtown Business Closures on San Francisco’s Economy

I led a hearing on the impact of downtown business closures on our local economy, tax base, and city budget.

Statements, Economic Growth, Small BusinessJoel EngardioNovember 3, 2023

First-Ever Sunset Night Market Exceeds All Expectations

More than 10,000 people showed up to the first-ever Sunset Night Market. What explains such a large crowd? Certainly people wanted a night market experience. But I believe the overwhelming response was because we needed it.

Innovation, Joy, Small Business, Economic GrowthJoel EngardioSeptember 26, 2023

Intern Voice: Veronica O’Brien on the Case for a Community Benefit District in the Sunset

Intern Voice features student interns in Supervisor Joel Engardio’s office who researched issues and wrote OpEds for their final project.

Small Business, Economic GrowthJoel EngardioAugust 4, 2023

Statement: No Fix Is Too Small to Help Small Businesses in San Francisco

There’s a gap in the existing law for store awnings. Fees are waived for replacement awnings only. We need an ordinance to cover new installations to help small businesses. Statement by Supervisor Engardio February 28, 2023

Statements, Economic Growth, Small BusinessJoel EngardioFebruary 28, 2023