Mark Farrell Proposes Public Safety Overhaul in San Francisco Mayoral Race

Former Mayor Mark Farrell outlines a series of public safety initiatives, including a street vending ban and allowing retired police officers to return to duty, as key components of his mayoral campaign.

• Mark Farrell, running for mayor of San Francisco, emphasizes public safety with proposals to improve police staffing and restrict park hours.
• Farrell plans to allow retired police officers to return to active duty without pension penalties and to impose a street vending ban to tackle illegal activities.
• He aims to make certain troubled parks, including Civic Center Plaza and Jose Coronado Playground, operate during daylight hours only to curb late-night crimes.
• Farrell's campaign also includes a proposal to replace the current Police Chief, Bill Scott, and to outsource police background checks to expedite hiring.
• The proposals come in response to residents' concerns over public safety and are part of Farrell's effort to distinguish his campaign in a competitive mayoral race.

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