What happened on Friday, 21 May 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fifteen organizations demand San Francisco create a climate justice plan by year's end
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO plans renewable energy initiatives and public banking oversight in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments stress urgent need for local clean energy jobs and utility reform in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City Hall closures protect employees and public during ongoing COVID-19 crisis
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve funding for public broadband to support clean energy projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council plans special meeting on June 4 to finalize budget before June 15 deadline.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Organization advocates for legalizing reintegration plans to assist ex-offenders in society.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Eric Brooks advocates for energy choice alongside Our City in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO proposes budget adjustments to support clean energy projects and public banking initiatives.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO approved a proposed FY2021–22 general fund budget of $427,685 and requested the statutory $341,240 from the City and County of San Francisco; the work plan prioritizes Clean Power SF oversight, public bank oversight, and a limited survey of app‑based workers, with flexibility for local build‑out planning.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO voted unanimously May 21 to send a letter supporting AB 1581, an omnibus CALAFCO bill making technical clarifications to the Cortese‑Knox‑Hertzberg Act. Executive Officer Brian Goble also told commissioners that their renewable‑energy consultant will not extend its contract when it expires in July.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Senate committees heard testimony May 21, 2021, on two bills (S.144 and S.147) that would prohibit employment discrimination for having a criminal record and limit when and how employers and licensing boards may use criminal-history certificates. Agencies and advocates agreed on the goal of reinsertion but clashed on definitions, statutory conflicts and victim protections.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFPUC Director Michael Himes told LAFCO that Clean Power SF now serves more than 409,000 accounts, reported about 16,250 residential accounts 90+ days delinquent, and outlined PCIA‑driven bill pressure and staff proposals for rate adjustments and SB 612. Public commenters urged LAFCO to push for a local clean‑energy build‑out and debt relief.