The shelter-in-place order that has directed San Francisco residents to stay home except to conduct essential business will be in effect indefinitely, though certain previously restricted businesses will soon be allowed to re-open. Meanwhile, the city’s mask order will be expanded, now requiring everyone to cover their noses and mouths within 30 feet of another person.
Category: Government & Politics
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Government & Politics, Housing
Tenants and Landlords Alike Begin April Fearful of Coronavirus Fallout
Advocates for both groups say landlords and tenants should start open communication to negotiate an approach that works for both sides to keep everyone in place.
Posted inCoronavirus, Government & Politics, Labor
Labor Groups Push to Expand Worker Protections Amid COVID-19 Crisis
One side effect of the coronavirus crisis appears to be labor unrest across the country. In California, political leaders and union advocates are pushing for new labor protections and expanded workplace rights in response to the pandemic’s impacts on workers and the economy.
Posted inCoronavirus, Government & Politics, Health
Medical Exams Canceled for Federal Disability Claims
The federal agency that administers disability benefits instructed state officials nationwide on Tuesday to cancel all medical appointments they manage for people claiming disability benefits. The change may delay benefits for some but open an opportunity to improve processing.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Government & Politics
Dissonant Public Statements Erode Trust in Government During Pandemic
Trust in institutions, business and government is critical during times of crisis and never more so than during a worldwide pandemic that brings with it panic buying and stock market collapse.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, California, Elections, Environment, Government & Politics, Homelessness, Housing, News, San Francisco March 2020 Nonpartisan Election Guide
Assembly Member Phil Ting Advocates for Electric Cars, Criminal Record Reform, Housing Investment
Assembly member Phil Ting represents District 19, having been elected to that seat in 2012.
Posted inElections, Government & Politics, San Francisco March 2020 Nonpartisan Election Guide
March 2020 Election Guide: Prop C
Retirement Benefits for Certain Public Employees —
Proposition C would provide health care benefits to a small subset of City Hall workers upon retirement.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Elections, Government & Politics, News, San Francisco March 2020 Nonpartisan Election Guide
Republican Business Tax Attorney Seeks State Assembly Seat
John McDonnell is a business and tax attorney born and raised in San Francisco. He’s running to challenge State Assemblyman Phil Ting for the seat for District 19, which covers western San Francisco.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, California, City Hall, Government & Politics, Homelessness, Housing, San Francisco March 2020 Nonpartisan Election Guide, Transportation
Housing, Homelessness Crises Are ‘Of Our Own Making,’ Says David Chiu
David Chiu, the state assembly member representing California’s District 17, the Eastern side of San Francisco, is running unopposed for re-election this year. He spoke with “Civic” about his recent legislative work.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Elections, Government & Politics, News, San Francisco March 2020 Nonpartisan Election Guide
State Sen. Scott Wiener: “I Push the Envelope” on Housing, Criminal Justice, LGBT Rights
In the final episode in our series of interviews with the candidates running for state senate, current State Senator Scott Wiener discusses his legislative record.