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.

FINALLY. San Francisco Gets Closer to Citywide Wi-Fi

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

By: Mahmoud Abunie

San Francisco city parks, plazas, and recreation centers are all getting free Wi-Fi. The 32 city parks are scattered across the city with easy accessibility.

Thank you, …
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10 years ago

Assemblymember Ting’s new bills will protect the rights of Non-Native English Speakers

By sf-admin • Better Government

Late last week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills, authored by California State Assembly Member Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), both of which will provide improved rights to non-native English …
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10 years ago

Rare Opportunity To House Veterans Downtown

By sf-admin • Better Government, Housing

San Francisco’s Worst SRO Renovated To House 130 Homeless Veterans

On any given Friday, around 5:00 p.m., if you take a quick stroll down Kearny Street, on your way to …
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10 years ago

IS UTAH ON ITS WAY TO TRULY ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS?

By sf-admin • Better Government, Housing

A simple program has allowed Utah to reduce its homeless rate by 74% since 2000. Housing First is a model that is adopted by many non-profit organizations which focuses …
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