San Francisco Business Owner Fed Up with Crime and Government Neglect

Mark Sackett, a longtime business owner in San Francisco, blames the city's government for failing to address the drug use, violence, and filthy streets that have led to the decline of his businesses. Sackett faces financial ruin as he struggles to refinance his mortgage and anticipates the closure of his other businesses. Despite his efforts to beautify the area, the neighborhood continues to be plagued by crime and unsanitary conditions. Sackett criticizes city leaders for prioritizing bike lanes, nonprofits, and safe injection sites over the needs of small businesses. He highlights the irony of the city cracking down on business owners while allowing homeless encampments to flourish.