A Community Forum on the Future of Muni
San Francisco’s essential Muni transit system is facing a projected $322 million budget deficit by 2026, threatening service levels and the future of public transportation in the city. While ridership is recovering, Muni continues to face financial challenges as traditional revenue sources shift and costs rise. City leaders are exploring new funding strategies, including fare adjustments, toll increases, and regional measures—but will it be enough?
Join the San Francisco Eastern Neighborhoods Democratic Club for an in-depth discussion on Muni’s fiscal crisis, the challenges ahead, and what solutions are on the table.
Moderated by Mike Chen, Board Director, SFMTA
Panelists:
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman – President, SF Board of Supervisors; District 8 Supervisor; Muni Funding Working Group
Supervisor Myrna Melgar – District 7 Supervisor; Board Chair, SF County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
Tim Omi - SF Council of District Merchants Associations
Dylan Fabris – Community & Policy Manager, SF Transit Riders; Muni Now, Muni Forever
Joel Ramos – Local Government Affairs Manager, SFMTA
The event kicks off with “Muni Funding 101”—a brief overview of how we got here, from shifting revenue sources to pandemic-era challenges and long-term structural issues. This will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 10th–Doors open at 5:30,
Program from 6:00 to 7:30
WHEN
April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WHERE
San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
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