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.

“I’m Voting” App Reflects New, Social Political Culture

By sf-admin • Better Government

With the help of social media, you can think of 2012 as the Year of the Voter. Ordinary citizens have more and more power in the democratic process thanks …
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12 years ago

#OpenData and Real-Time Information Saves San Francisco Over $1 Million

By sf-admin • Better Government

Over the weekend, San Francisco Chief Innovation Officer Jay Nath announced via Twitter that access to real-time transit data resulted in 21.7% fewer SF 311 calls – and at $2 per call …
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Michael Bloomberg Creates Contest Offering $9 Million for Best New Governing Ideas

By sf-admin • Better Government

Reset San Francisco is always working to activate our innovative community to participate and share their ideas for how to make our city faster, fairer and smarter. That’s why when …
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12 years ago

Game Changers in 2012: California Ballot Edition

By sf-admin • Better Government

Election Day is today, but it’s not too late to get informed about the important changes to our state ballot before you vote. As we launch a new Open Primary …
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12 years ago

Creating Energy Efficiency and Broadband Access in Our Increasingly Digital World

By sf-admin • Better Government, Environment

This week, the Center for Innovation Technology at the Brookings Institution held a forum on the future of energy efficiency and how it relates to the digital age. A panel …
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13 years ago

Making Access to Public Records Easier: Support California’s SB 1002!

By sf-admin • Better Government

By: Kelsey Rugani

SB 1002 is a California bill that would require government records disclosed electronically to be made accessible in machine-readable formats.SB 1002 is a California bill that would …
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