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Nordstrom is abandoning San Francisco after 35 years.
A spokesperson for the company said the “dynamics” of the city have “changed dramatically over the past several years.”
In other words, the Democrat-run city has embraced far-left policies that resulted in rampant crime, homelessness, drug use, and other problems. (Poll: Is America Better Off Under Biden? VOTE)
The Nordstrom spokesperson said the “dynamics of the downtown San Francisco market have changed dramatically over the past several years, impacting customer foot traffic to our stores and our ability to operate successfully.”
Since 2020, critics have condemned liberal cities like San Francisco that implemented overly restrictive coronavirus-related lockdowns.
The city is accused of failing to effectively prosecutor criminals, allowing them to freely enter into the city and reoffend.
"You can't harmonize 10,000 homeless people sleeping on the streets every night, trading in illegal substances… and try to convince my customers 'San Francisco is just the way it was, please come back.' That's a fantasy," says @gumpssf'sOwner @John__Chachas. pic.twitter.com/oirk6jUi3O
— Last Call (@LastCallCNBC) August 18, 2023
Law enforcement is demoralized and incentivized not to take action against crime.
Shoplifting is effectively decriminalized because under $1,000 is a misdemeanor in some areas.
Store owner John Chachas of iconic luxury department store “Gump’s” in San Francisco said there is a “litany of destructive” policies in the city.”
Chachas placed blame on Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrat Mayor London Breed.
“Gump’s has been a San Francisco icon for more than 165 years,” he began. “Today, as we prepare for our 166th holiday season at 250 Post Street, we fear this may be our last because of the profound erosion of this city’s conditions.”
Although Chachas acknowledged problems stemming from COVID-related lockdowns, he argued the cities left-wing policies have been “equally devastating” beyond the pandemic.
“Equally devastating have been a litany of destructive San Francisco strategies, including allowing the homeless to occupy our sidewalks, to openly distribute and use illegal drugs, to harass the public and to defile the city’s streets,” Chachas continued.
“Such abject disregard for civilized conduct makes San Francisco unlivable for its residents, unsafe for our employees, and unwelcoming to visitors from around the world,” Chachas said, adding, “San Francisco deserves better.” (Trending: Ex-Capitol Police Chief Drops Bombshell About Jan 6)
"I have to step over human waste, and needles and garbage. Forget it… the customers tell us all the time," said Gump’s Chairman and owner John Chachas. @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/IOCXrpf7gT
— Betty Yu (@bett_yu) August 15, 2023
Chachas suggested that elected officials can start addressing problems by removing homeless camps and cleaning the streets. In reference to the fact customers won’t visit stores, he said, “The customers tell us all the time… I have to step over human waste, and needles and garbage. Forget it.”
He argued that law enforcement should be allowed to enforce the local and state laws that were already in place. (Poll: Is CNN ‘Fake News’? VOTE)
“We will continue to support the compassionate efforts of helping those in need. But we believe failed public policies must be abandoned and a renewed focus must be brought to restore the city we all love,” he concluded.
Key Takeaways:
• Nordstrom is closing its San Francisco store after 35 years due to the city’s changing dynamics, which have been impacted by crime, homelessness, and drug use.
• Critics blame the city’s far-left policies and ineffective prosecution of criminals.
• Store owner John Chachas of Gump’s luxury department store also criticized policies that allow homeless camps and the open distribution of drugs.
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