Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
I want to work on just things that don't make sense and are making the lives of every day people harder. Over time, every city accumulates regulations that may have been created with good intentions. But as the city evolves, some of those rules become outdated, overly complicated or simply unnecessary.
He was already thinking about whether he would propose kicking cars off the road at noon, or at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Also: How would the ballot measure language address potential permit requirements from the California Coastal Commission? The commission voted unanimously in 2024 to approve closing the Great Highway's to cars and turn it into a park. "If we're looking into getting Coastal Commission approval, there could be a need for the board to potentially amend the language later if necessary," he said.
