Commissioners weigh approval for 2270 McKinnon project amid job concerns

The San Francisco City Commission meeting on July 4, 2025, highlighted significant community concerns regarding a proposed development project at 2270 McKinnon. Local residents and workers voiced their opinions, emphasizing the project's potential impact on employment and the legacy of the last standing cab company in the area.

Greg Hardeman, a representative for elevator constructors and a San Francisco native, urged the commission to approve the project, citing high unemployment rates and the promise of living wages and benefits for workers through a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). He emphasized the community benefits that the project would bring to Bayview, a neighborhood in need of economic support.

Conversely, Mary Maguire, a long-time cab driver, expressed deep concern over the demolition of the National Cab company, which she described as a vital legacy business. She highlighted the emotional toll on workers who may lose their jobs without adequate notice and called for transparency from the developers regarding their plans for the cab company’s employees. Maguire urged the commission to condition the project’s approval on assurances for the workers' future.

Support for the project was echoed by representatives from various labor unions, including Local 38 Plumbers and Steamfitters and Local 300 Cement Masons. They praised the developers for their commitment to a skilled workforce and the potential for job creation in the community.

As the meeting concluded, the commissioners were tasked with weighing the economic benefits of the project against the potential loss of jobs and community heritage. The discussions underscored the delicate balance between development and preserving local businesses, reflecting broader concerns about the future of employment in San Francisco. The commission's decision will be pivotal in shaping the community's economic landscape and addressing the fears of those who may be displaced by the project.