""The city cannot afford to take over the zoo and spend tens of millions of dollars to shut it down or keep it afloat," said San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. "Instead, we are doing what our administration has always done and investing responsibly -- with accountability -- in San Francisco families.""
""First, we needed to see a change in leadership," Lurie told ABC7 Eyewitness News on Wednesday. "We saw that.""
""When new leadership identifies a problem and comes to the city with a clear, responsible plan to fix it, we should do everything in our power to support their efforts," said District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar."
The San Francisco Zoo is in a financial crisis, prompting city leaders to propose a $6.5 million loan. The city is responsible for the zoo's property and animals. Alternative options, such as finding a new operator or shutting down the zoo, would incur costs exceeding $42 million and $45 million, respectively. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasizes the need for responsible investment. New CEO Cassandra Castello has improved conditions at the zoo, and city officials support her leadership and plans for the future.
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