Public comments highlight concerns over senior care and municipal priorities in San Francisco
June 08, 2022 | San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, included a public comment segment that highlighted significant concerns from community members regarding the treatment of seniors and the allocation of city resources.
The meeting began with an invitation for public comments, allowing both in-person and remote participants to voice their opinions. However, there were no in-person speakers present, leading to a reliance on remote callers to express their views.
One notable speaker, Francisco De Costa, who has over 40 years of experience in long-term care for seniors, criticized the city’s approach to funding and resource distribution. He expressed discontent with the perception that the city was prioritizing certain segments of the population while neglecting the needs of people of color and vulnerable seniors. De Costa described the situation of seniors living in RVs at Pier 94 as akin to a "holocaust situation," emphasizing the dire conditions faced by many elderly individuals, particularly in areas like Chinatown, where he claimed COVID-19 had disproportionately affected them.
De Costa urged the supervisors to represent the entire community and not just select groups, calling for a more equitable assessment of the city’s needs. He also referenced a previous request made during a board meeting for the city attorney and controller to provide guidance to the supervisors on these issues.
The public comment segment was timed, with each speaker limited to two minutes, ensuring a structured approach to gathering community input. The meeting underscored ongoing challenges in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in San Francisco, particularly seniors facing health and economic hardships.
As the meeting progressed, it became clear that the concerns raised by the public would require further attention from the supervisors, highlighting the need for a comprehensive strategy to support all residents effectively. The session concluded with a call for continued dialogue and action to address these pressing issues.
The meeting began with an invitation for public comments, allowing both in-person and remote participants to voice their opinions. However, there were no in-person speakers present, leading to a reliance on remote callers to express their views.
One notable speaker, Francisco De Costa, who has over 40 years of experience in long-term care for seniors, criticized the city’s approach to funding and resource distribution. He expressed discontent with the perception that the city was prioritizing certain segments of the population while neglecting the needs of people of color and vulnerable seniors. De Costa described the situation of seniors living in RVs at Pier 94 as akin to a "holocaust situation," emphasizing the dire conditions faced by many elderly individuals, particularly in areas like Chinatown, where he claimed COVID-19 had disproportionately affected them.
De Costa urged the supervisors to represent the entire community and not just select groups, calling for a more equitable assessment of the city’s needs. He also referenced a previous request made during a board meeting for the city attorney and controller to provide guidance to the supervisors on these issues.
The public comment segment was timed, with each speaker limited to two minutes, ensuring a structured approach to gathering community input. The meeting underscored ongoing challenges in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in San Francisco, particularly seniors facing health and economic hardships.
As the meeting progressed, it became clear that the concerns raised by the public would require further attention from the supervisors, highlighting the need for a comprehensive strategy to support all residents effectively. The session concluded with a call for continued dialogue and action to address these pressing issues.
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