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.

Google Apps for Government Aid Gov 2.0

By sf-admin • Better Government

Our friends over at GovFresh are talking about Google Apps for Government. The City of Pittsburgh started off the New Year with a big change. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced that starting this week the …
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Ask an Expert!

By sf-admin • Better Government

Did you miss the Ask an Expert webcast with Phil Ting and Peter Hirshberg? Watch a great conversation about innovation and Government 2.0.

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Police Department Offers Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card For The Holidays

By sf-admin • Better Government, Public Safety

Once again this holiday season, the Santa Clara Police Department is offering local residents who are wanted on misdemeanor nonviolent offenses a way to avoid spending the holidays booked in jail. …
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12 years ago

Report Finds California Lagging In Online Voter Tools

By sf-admin • Better Government

A new study from the Pew Center on the States shows that Minnesota offers its voters much better online voter services than California. And Minnesota is not alone. Overall, the …
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12 years ago

SF Ethics Meetings To Be Televised

By sf-admin • Better Government

December 5, 2011

Starting in January the San Francisco Ethics Commission’s monthly meetings will be televised locally on Channels 26 and 78 and online at sfgovtv.org. The idea …
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12 years ago

Is E-Government More Effective Or Just More Hype?

By sf-admin • Better Government

If you were able to have a direct impact on how your city or county allotted its budget, would you be more likely to show up for municipal elections?