Shahram Speaking Out

Shahram stands out uniquely among the San Francisco mayoral candidates, residing in the SoMa neighborhood amidst issues that have gained global attention. His daily reality, shaped by the challenges faced in his surroundings, fuels his unparalleled motivation to address and improve the conditions of San Francisco's streets. There is no escape from the harsh realities he encounters.

Below are actual photos of the building where Shahram resides, documenting persistent vandalism over the past several years.

What adds further astonishment is the narrative surrounding a vandalized mural. The city has attempted to impose fines on Shahram and his neighbors for not restoring the mural. However, it turns out that the mural is owned by the original artist based in New York, who quoted $200,000 for its restoration. The building is composed entirely of affordable housing, rendering the residents financially incapable of meeting these expenses.

The video below captures a city hall public hearing event where Shahram and his neighbors tirelessly advocate for the government to overturn local art laws. They seek permission to replace the mural at a fraction of the cost, emphasizing the building's status as 100% affordable housing. Unfortunately, this struggle has persisted for years without any elected official coming to the aid of the residents of 1400 Mission.

In the course of a city hall meeting, members of the public typically receive a two-minute time limit to speak. In the video's conclusion, Shahram passionately speaks on behalf of himself and his neighbors. He attempts to highlight various illegal activities involving the city, but the two-minute mark strictly limits his discourse. While others manage to exceed the time limit, officials abruptly cut off Shahram, preventing him from shedding light on the city's involvement in illegal activities with the residents of 1400 Mission over the years.