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.

Open Source & the City: Making SFGov a Leader in Tech Policy

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

By: Charles Belle

The City of San Francisco and tech companies are more similar than most people realize: the City produces and owns software. Unfortunately, the City’s current policies neglect …
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San Francisco’s Fight to Save Small Businesses

By sf-admin • Better Government, Neighborhood

The recent closure of historic businesses has prompted City officials to seek legislative change to help protect them. Currently, San Francisco can landmark a building, but not a business. That …
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10 years ago

Join Assemblymember Phil Ting for the Covered California Enrollment Fair!

By sf-admin • Better Government, Healthy Living

Open enrollment in California’s new health insurance program, Covered California, starts November 15. Please join Assemblymember Phil Ting at the Covered California Fair, where you can get help enrolling …
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10 years ago

Prop. 47: California’s Big Step Towards Prison Reform

By sf-admin • Better Government, Politics

On Election Day last Tuesday, California became the largest state to widely defelonize drug use; a step many see as an important step in California’s criminal justice reform.

California Proposition …
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10 years ago

Make a Plan to Vote on Tuesday, November 4!

By sf-admin • Better Government, Politics

Election Day is tomorrow and San Franciscans will vote on a variety of local and statewide issues and candidates. The results of this election will greatly effect our city and state, …
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10 years ago

Bridging the Digital Divide … at SF Jails?

By sf-admin • Better Government, Tech

With the recent connection of 32 public spaces now offering free Wi-Fi, provided by the city, it seems that San Francisco is getting much closer to its goal of closing …
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