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.

Japanese City Moves Government Website Entirely to Facebook

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

Here in San Francisco, city government has a Facebook page that updates followers on programs like Adopt-a-Street, as well as public safety concerns, like potential BART protests. This page is …
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SF Public Press Nails the Audit Story– City Leaving Millions on the Table.

By sf-admin • Better Government, Politics

One of our favorite local news communities is just nailing this audit story. Angela Hart at SF Public Press goes into detail about how many city departments are failing to …
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Are We Electing a Mayor Without a Mandate?

By sf-admin • Better Government, Politics

With the last-minute entry of Public Defender Jeff Adachi into the race for Mayor of San Francisco, the political situation remains opaque while the public policy dilemma facing the city …
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13 years ago

Creating a Civic Return on Investment Calculator – How to Deliver Better Services Without Endless Cuts

By sf-admin • Better Government

With ever-growing state and federal cutbacks now virtually guaranteed to strike the most vulnerable San Franciscans, our city government has a duty to address the key question head on: how …
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