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.

New App “Brigade” Hopes to Transform Civic Engagement

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

By: Isabella Jaye

With voter apathy climbing to dangerously high levels in California and voter turnout falling to historic lows, it’s time for a new kind of civic engagement platform …
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10 years ago

New Browser Extension Shows Us the Money

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

By: Matt Calvert

A new browser extension for Chrome, Safari and Firefox displays key contribution data for every U.S. Senator and Representative on any webpage by simply hovering over their …
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Cities Lead in Government Innovation, Newsom Says

By sf-admin • Better Government

California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is full of big ideas about technology’s effect on citizen engagement. He addressed a small audience at the University of California, Berkeley about the topic …
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Straightforward Methods For Getting A Short Term Loan

By sf-admin • Better Government

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12 years ago

San Francisco Tech Dems To Host Discussion On Open Data With Supervisor David Chiu

By sf-admin • Better Government

By: Wei Zheng

On Wednesday, March 20th, the San Francisco Technology Democrats will host a conversation with the President of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors, David Chiu.

Dedicated to promoting tech …
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12 years ago

Vote For San Francisco in Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge!

By sf-admin • Better Government

Last June, we introduced the Mayors Challenge and asked our city government to participate. We’re excited to announce that San Francisco is one of the top 20 finalists!

The Mayors …
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