Proposition F would give the mayor direct authority to fully reorganize and transfer functions within most city departments, appoint department heads and fire them without cause. It would restore the deputy mayor position, eliminated more than 30 years ago.
Author Archives: Lylah Schmedel-Permanna
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Proposition E Would Give More Power Over Contracts, Technology to City Administrator
Proposition E is a part of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s triplet of proposed changes to City Hall governance. The measure significantly alters how city departments adopt technology, raises the threshold on contracts needing Board of Supervisors approval by millions of dollars and doubles the city administrator’s term to 10 years.
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Proposition A Offers Sweeping Changes for City Governance
Proposition A offers what supporters call “110 small fixes” for local government, such as altering how the city approves legal settlements, restructuring departments and commissions, removing reporting requirements and giving the city administrator authority over the city’s real estate portfolio.
Posted inCity Hall, Food Systems, Health
As Food Insecurity Rises, Elected City Officials Explore New — and Revive Old — Strategies to Address It
Despite dire statistics, city officials disagree on how to address food insecurity. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood is proposing an ordinance to incentivize stores to open.
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For Shorter Ballots, Mayor Wants to Change How Some Measures Qualify
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s charter reform proposals, including one to shorten ballots, raise millions of dollars and questions about accessibility.
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Beyond Signatures: How Voters Can Provide Crucial Feedback on Ballot Measures
San Francisco voters will decide on a number of important races and issues this November. What many don’t know is that they can directly influence the language and details contained in measures that appear on their ballot.
Posted inCity Hall, Government & Politics, Homelessness
Civil Grand Jury Finds Sparse Oversight in How City Allocates $500 Million in Contracts to Address Homelessness
A new report finds that the city’s agency in charge of fighting homelessness is ignoring data available to ensure the quality, safety and accountability of its services.