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.

AB 1732 Requires Single-Use Restrooms to Be Accessible to All Genders

By sf-admin • Better Government, Public Safety

Public restrooms — and who is allowed to use them — have been a topic of much discussion and debate across the country over the past six months.

The conversations were largely sparked by …
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8 years ago

Homelessness: An Innovative Approach from Albuquerque, NM

By sf-admin • Better Government, Housing, Jobs

Here at Reset SF, we are committed to discovering and promoting innovative solutions to San Francisco’s crisis regarding homelessness.

Sometimes the best way to find new solutions is to study what other …
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8 years ago

Phil Ting’s AB 1838 Would Provide Support to Pregnant Foster Youth

By sf-admin • Better Government, Politics

AB 1838, which would provide increased funds to help pregnant and parenting youth in foster care, has now passed both the state Assembly and Senate, bringing it just a few steps …
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8 years ago

BART Town Hall: Make Your Voice Heard

By sf-admin • Better Government, Transportation

Over the course of the next six weeks, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will host a series of town hall meetings.

If you are a current BART rider (or would be, …
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8 years ago

Lawmakers Authorize Audit of the UC President’s Office

By sf-admin • Better Government, Education

Last week, state lawmakers authorized an audit of the UC Office of the President, located in Oakland.

The University of California system is headquartered at the Office of the President, …
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8 years ago

Market Match Program Expanded

By sf-admin • Better Government, Food, Healthy Living

It’s about thyme.

When California governor Jerry Brown signed a $167 billion state budget on June 27, it included $5 million for the California Nutrition Incentives Act, which sets up a …
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