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.

The Great Solution: Finding How California Can Create Revenue, Jobs, and Forge A Future

By sf-admin • Better Government, Education, Jobs

By: Kelsey Rugani, CORO Fellow 2012

I am soaking up my last few weeks of freedom. Freedom from what you ask? Paying back my student loans. June 12, 2012 …
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12 years ago

Building A 21st Century Democracy

By sf-admin • Better Government

In today’s media landscape of 140 character statements and 30-second sound bites, it’s easy to score points with buzzwords like open government and transparency. From President Barack Obama to leaders …
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12 years ago

BuzzFeed Reveals Its Kickstarter Favorites While GE Asks #WhatWorks?

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

By: Kelsey Rugani

Reset follows crowdfunding ideas pretty closely. With state and local governments still struggling to pay bills – new money needs to come from somewhere, right? Even President …
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