Concerns over power outages on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena took center stage at the recent San Francisco Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. A representative from the public works department highlighted alarming statistics: residents on these islands experience over 18 outages annually, lasting four to five hours each time—four times the rate of outages faced by the rest of San Francisco.

The speaker emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that more than 60% of the residents in these areas are low-income, making them among the most disadvantaged communities in the city. "Everyone in San Francisco is entitled to safe and reliable electric power," he stated, calling attention to the failure of the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to provide adequate oversight and service.

A resolution passed by the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in February 2023 outlined necessary actions, including identifying responsible authorities and conducting engineering analyses to address the ongoing power failures. The speaker urged city officials to prioritize this resolution, stressing that while funding is available, what is truly needed is decisive action.

The meeting also featured supportive comments from other attendees, who praised the CAC's efforts and expressed a desire for continued collaboration on these pressing issues. As the city grapples with infrastructure challenges, the call for accountability and improvement in power services on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena remains a critical concern for community leaders and residents alike.