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.

CA Lawmakers Address Homelessness

By sf-admin • Better Government, Housing, News

JUNE 29, 2016

SACRAMENTO, CA – On the eve of the State Legislature’s final vote on a new multibillion dollar program to confront homelessness, Assembly members Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) and Phil …
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8 years ago

Legislation Requiring SF Companies to Offer Fully Paid Parental Leave Moves Forward

By sf-admin • Better Government, News, Politics

Legislation that would require San Francisco companies to provide fully paid parental leave to employees was approved in committee today and will go before the full Board of Supervisors next …
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8 years ago

New City Website Allows Businesses to Register and Pay Fees Online

By sf-admin • Better Government

San Francisco Treasurer Jose Cisneros has launched a new website intended to make it easier for businesses to register and pay fees quickly online.

Anyone engaging in business in …
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8 years ago

Five New California Laws to Know for 2016

By sf-admin • Better Government, News

Minimum Wage Increase

The final portion of a 2008 bill to raise the California minimum wage to $10 per hour in steps went into effect on January 1, 2016 of this …
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8 years ago

New Law Will Help Millions of Californians Better Understand Their Medical Prescriptions

By sf-admin • Better Government, News

Last month, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) that will help 6.5 million Californians with limited English proficiency better understand their …
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8 years ago

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO

By sf-admin • Better Government, Events, News

Today is Election Day in San Francisco, do you know what’s on the ballot and where you can vote? San Franciscans have the opportunity to vote for several candidates and take a …
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