Better Government

We all know San Francisco faces serious challenges. We can identify the problems, but politics are clouding our efforts to find the solutions. Over the past decade, the cost of city government has increased from $4.2 billion to $6.6 billion, while the city continues to experience a growing deficit each year. Our government is spending nearly 58 percent more than a decade ago – but are voters experiencing a city that is 58 percent better? We can – and should – make sure our city government is as efficient, as creative, and as progressive as San Francisco itself. I am convinced that the single most progressive thing we can do right now is to make sure government works. We need the type of bold ideas and leadership that will move San Francisco City Hall away from fighting about the few issues that divide us – and move toward collaborating on the practical solutions that will drive our city forward.

13 years ago

San Francisco Releases Five Year Technology Plan

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

The City just released it’s first every long-term government technology plan – and you can read it here.

San Francisco, which once led in Gov 2.0 technology initiatives, has been …
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Nobody’s Talking Trash About Our Great Garbage Service, But Should It Be Put Out To Bid?

By sf-admin • Better Government, Neighborhood

In a city where so much seems to be broken, San Francisco garbage pick up is one of those things that always seems to work right. But one Supervisor is …
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13 years ago

Can You Balance San Francisco’s Budget?

By sf-admin • Better Government

Today, Mayor Ed Lee announced the San Francisco Budget Challenge – an online tool that allows the public to look at budget-saving options at City Hall. The website provides San …
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Is New York City Taking the Lead as the Capitol of America’s Digital Economy?

By sf-admin • Better Government

New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg has just unveiled the “Road Map for the Digital City: Achieving New York City’s Digital Future” – an impressive 65-page plan that highlights the city’s …
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A Reset San Francisco Inspiration

By sf-admin • Better Government

Would the government work better if you had more say?

At Reset San Francisco – we think the answer to that question is absolutely yes, which is why we were …
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13 years ago

Happy People, Happy Cities

By sf-admin • Better Government

Since one of the fundamental principles of Government 2.0 is responding to data and facts, Reset San Francisco is always tracking how governments are gathering and using information. Here’s what …
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