What happened on Thursday, 27 January 2022
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Bill 54 passes unanimously in the Utah Senate, honoring veterans and moving to the House.
House Political Subdivisions Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
State assumes responsibility to protect regional natural asset after establishing homeless resource center.
San Francisco County, California
City officials address need for quantifiable affordable housing units for low income seniors.
San Francisco County, California
Planning Department explores solutions for seniors to downsize and free homes for families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials consider strategies to meet housing goals and avoid state intervention.
San Francisco County, California
Housing element draft promotes diverse units in District 14725 to enhance community mobility.
House Political Subdivisions Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
South Salt Lake officials advocate for bill supporting Jordan River area improvements and community benefits.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss strategies to create fully subsidized housing for very low-income seniors.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Private First Class Byrd received the Silver Star for life-saving actions under enemy fire.
San Francisco County, California
City agencies present plans to address growing housing needs for seniors and disabled residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Chan highlights need for flexibility in housing element draft amid changing work trends
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted unanimously to send an amended ordinance to the full Board requiring quarterly Police Department and District Attorney reports on domestic-violence cases involving certain abuse against minors and DA reporting on victims served. Public comment on the ordinance was nil.
House Political Subdivisions Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Jordan River Recreation Area sees increased usage and funding for improvements amid community challenges.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House passes several budget bills including education, natural resources, and social services.
San Francisco County, California
City officials focus on affordable housing policies for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
San Francisco County, California
Committee emphasizes urgent need for housing solutions for vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission emphasizes resource allocation and tenant safeguards in upcoming housing initiatives
Apple Valley Town Big Plains Special Service District, Apple Valley, Washington County, Utah
Controversy erupts over Junior's rehiring as fire chief amid allegations of favoritism and procedural violations.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors heard five city departments describe current senior- and disability-focused housing programs and gaps — including loss of board-and-care beds, limited federal funding, and a modest pipeline — and asked the Budget and Legislative Analyst to analyze needs and options for a citywide senior housing master plan. Public commenters urged more 100% subsidized units and preservation of residential care facilities.
San Francisco County, California
City invests in supportive housing and dementia care initiatives for vulnerable populations
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Weiler introduces fourth substitute for Senate Bill 85 to enhance expungement process.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Representatives seek guidance and understanding as they commence state business with a prayer
San Francisco County, California
Joint letter highlights urgent need for affordable housing reforms for seniors and disabled in San Francisco.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
The board discussed potential changes to employment calendars — moving some roles to 12 months or adjusting months/stipends — with staff and employees present; no final decisions were made and the board requested more detail on duties, coverage and compensation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners propose setbacks and regulations to mitigate housing development effects on neighbors.
San Francisco County, California
State officials plan to expand funding for residential care facilities for seniors by February
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses barriers and funding solutions for affordable housing to meet RHNA targets.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah House passes key budget bills with unanimous support, funding education and various agencies.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah Senate passes House Bill 5 and honors Jordan Byrd with highway memorial designation.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Board members agreed to pursue study of site consolidation and to convene a stakeholder committee; members discussed legal steps, required public meetings and the potential need for ballot language if the district pursues property sales.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 112 aimed to tighten penalties for animal fighting fails to pass in Utah.
San Francisco County, California
City discusses resource limitations and collaborative strategies to enhance senior care and housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Homeowners call for action on parking violations and safety concerns at Port Side Garage.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 112 — which would expand animal-fighting prohibitions beyond dogs, broaden prohibited paraphernalia and ban minors from attending fights — was amended on the floor and then narrowly failed in the House, 36-37, on Jan. 27, 2022.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate gave consent to multiple gubernatorial appointments transmitted under Utah Code, including reappointments and new members to advisory commissions and state councils, by a roll-call vote with 24 yeas and 0 nays.
San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health enhances specialized programs for older adults and those experiencing homelessness.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing advocates demand equitable development and rejection of profit-driven market rate strategies.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Interim Superintendent Dr. Sweeney told the board the middle‑school fire alarm control panel is ‘fried’ and needs replacement; staff expect a 4–5 week timeline, will request Schools Facilities Board cost‑sharing and have interim monitoring in place.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
On Jan. 27, 2022 the Utah House approved a series of Senate-originated budget bills — including the $2.2 billion higher-education base budget — and passed multiple policy bills with largely unanimous support as it moved appropriations to the Senate for signature.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Chan emphasizes the need for community-controlled affordable housing amid market challenges.
San Francisco County, California
Seniors discuss housing issues and advocate for eviction protections during board meeting.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Teachers and the FHEA representative told the board that staffing shortages, large special‑education caseloads, inconsistent PBIS implementation and limited professional development have left staff overworked and raised concerns about student safety and service quality.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 54 to designate SR-179 (Mid Valley Highway) in Tooele County as the Jordan M. Byrd Memorial Highway in honor of a fallen soldier awarded the Silver Star.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents of the Portside condominium complex told the Planning Commission that a garage serving 401 Main Street has repeatedly violated conditions of its conditional use permit and that enforcement has been ineffective; they urged the commission to schedule a hearing to modify the CUP and review enforcement actions.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Bill 85, a bill to allow expungement of stalking injunctions and protective orders under certain conditions, was replaced with a fourth substitute and then "circled" by the Senate to solicit more community feedback before further action.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Rabbi Yalet Cohen inspires attendees to support vulnerable communities during state gathering.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Advocates urge reform of rent control to equitably benefit communities of color in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses new housing policies to support vulnerable low-income communities in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Planning Department staff told the Planning Commission that revenues are expected to fall modestly because of fewer large projects, and described a budget equity assessment that will guide resource allocation and community engagement spending in FY2022–23.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders urge updates to housing element draft to prioritize BIPOC and low-income residents.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate, under suspension of rules, advanced and passed four House base-budget bills — HB1 (public education), HB5 (natural resources), HB6 (executive offices and criminal justice) and HB7 (social services) — approving multi-billion-dollar appropriations and technical corrections to previously submitted language.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators honor Holocaust victims and welcome Sandy's new mayor during state assembly.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 7–0 to adopt site and massing standards to govern ministerial SB 9 reviews in San Francisco while continuing work with architects on detailed architectural standards; the action added a 4‑foot interior lot‑line setback, permeability/landscaping requirements, a ban on second‑floor rear roof decks and a minimum 800 sq ft second unit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Draft housing plan aims to address racial equity and housing accessibility challenges in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends ordinance requiring quarterly domestic violence reports from police and district attorney.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff presented Draft 2 of the Housing Element as an equity‑centered plan to meet state RHNA targets; dozens of public speakers and organizations urged either stronger anti‑displacement, binding equity commitments or faster upzoning and objective tenant protections. Commissioners asked staff for a clearer funding plan and site inventory for Draft 3.
San Francisco County, California
Official highlights the urgent need to preserve and expand affordable senior housing options.