What happened on Wednesday, 29 June 2022
San Francisco County, California
Activists advocate for restoring cost-of-living benefits to retired city workers in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Mandelmann and Chan discuss amendments to enhance affordable housing development eligibility.
San Francisco County, California
Board evaluates measure to standardize rent control for all future residential upzonings.
San Francisco County, California
Board considers ordinance to extend half cent sales tax for 30 years to support transit.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Asha Safaei and Melgar introduce amendment to restore benefits for pre-1996 retirees.
San Francisco County, California
Ronan and Melgar introduce charter amendment for a $60M annual Student Success Fund.
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USU extension highlights $2M county impact and new youth STEM programs in Utah County.
San Francisco County, California
Residents criticize Chan’s measure and urge support for Affordable Homes Now ballot initiative.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers urge rejection of Proposition K, criticizing financial management and lack of public trust.
San Francisco County, California
Dennis Williams advocates for November ballot to support retirees struggling in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Ronan and Melgar introduced a Student Success Fund to provide up to $60 million a year for evidence‑based academic and social‑emotional interventions in SFUSD schools. The measure drew broad support from educators, parents, community organizations and many labor leaders; authors adopted multiple amendments on administration, outcomes, and recessionary protections and continued the item to July 6 to finalize language with unions.
San Francisco County, California
Committee moves forward with tax renewal ordinance following April MTC approval.
San Francisco County, California
Community members voice opinions on housing development and rent cap proposals in San Francisco.
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Health Department explores strategies to maximize funding and improve community health services.
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Experts discuss grape variety trials and drip irrigation techniques at Utah County meeting
San Francisco County, California
Authority plans to renew 0.5% sales tax for transportation improvements through 2022 ballot.
San Francisco County, California
Ronan pushes for key charter amendment enhancing educational funding for children impacted by COVID-19.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss housing amendments to streamline affordable and market rate housing development.
San Francisco County, California
A charter amendment to align mayor, sheriff, district attorney, city attorney and treasurer elections with even‑numbered statewide and presidential cycles advanced through the Rules Committee with technical edits; proponents cited increased turnout and cost savings while some called for careful planning around bond timing and special elections.
San Francisco County, California
City and DCYF partner to provide grants up to $1 million for school support.
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Council members support water acquisition while expressing frustration over past communication issues.
San Francisco County, California
Board passes charter amendment for faster approval of affordable housing projects.
San Francisco County, California
The committee heard a charter draft that would allow administrative forfeiture of employer pension contributions when clear and convincing evidence shows an employee committed a crime involving moral turpitude tied to duties; authors said the measure is a deterrent, unions sought additional definitions and limits, and the item was continued to allow further meet‑and‑confer edits.
San Francisco County, California
New expenditure plan aims to enhance transit, safety, and accessibility over the next 30 years.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advocate for measure K to secure funding for San Francisco's transit system.
San Francisco County, California
Maren Melgar thanks drafting committee and supporters for upcoming ballot measure campaign.
San Francisco County, California
A charter amendment was introduced that would make rent stabilization apply automatically to new housing that benefits from city upzonings; proponents said it protects tenants, while the Controller and developers warned it could reduce assessed values and project feasibility. The committee continued the item for technical amendments and further study.
San Francisco County, California
Charter amendment aims to boost voter turnout by aligning elections with presidential cycles.
San Francisco County, California
Only 8% of students at Bret Hart Elementary read at grade level amid educational crisis.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Finance Committee on June 29 voted to forward an ordinance to place a 0.5% local transportation sales tax renewal and a new 2022 expenditure plan on the Nov. 8 ballot; Transportation Authority staff said the plan would generate about $2.6 billion (2020$) over 30 years and prioritize transit, street safety and paratransit.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Connie Chan presented a charter amendment to accelerate approval of eligible 100% affordable projects and to add workforce standards; the item drew lengthy public comment from labor, housing advocates and community groups about competing measures and labor protections. The committee adopted author amendments and continued the item to July 6 for further changes.
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Utah County reports increasing victim services needs amid staffing challenges and grant funding cuts.
San Francisco County, California
Public testimonies reveal strong support for and opposition to Chan's housing amendment proposal.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted to forward a charter amendment to the full Board that would remove the 1996-era full‑funding requirement and allow a supplemental cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees who retired on or before Nov. 6, 1996. The Controller estimated about $15 million annually during early years; advocates urged ballot placement in November.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Chan emphasizes urgent discussions on construction workforce stability amid affordability challenges.
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Utah Botanical Center announces new drip irrigation fact sheet for drought support.
San Francisco County, California
Labor and building trades unite to support transit measure benefiting jobs and equity.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Chan moves amendments to enhance rent control and affordability standards in San Francisco.
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Officials evaluate WIC resource adjustments to meet evolving family needs in Utah communities.
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Developers and residents discuss lengthy challenges and necessary HOA adjustments for Eagles Landing project.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers advocate for the Student Success Fund to enhance resources for SFUSD students
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Expert reports reduced pain levels through gardening techniques and naloxone training in Utah County.
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Katie Fox of the Utah County Attorney's Office told the commission the office employs three victim coordinators (one partially VOCA-funded), that VOCA funds were cut by 25% in the last grant cycle and the county covered the shortfall, and that the office is seeing rising demand as courts resume trials.
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Utah State University Extension told commissioners it is running a summer bookmobile–based STEM program (since June 7), reported countywide 4-H enrollment of about 880 with a goal of 1,000 by August, described grape variety and drip-irrigation work with Thanksgiving Point, and outlined two grants: a roughly $500,000 farmer mental-health voucher program and a $90,000 small-farm wastewater grant (up to $10,000 per applicant, 20% match).
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Utah County commissioners adopted the county's 2022 tax-rate levies by a 3-0 vote. County Clerk Bert Harvey explained that the rates are set to produce similar revenue year-over-year and therefore decline when assessed values increase; commissioners noted the adoption represents a historically low rate for the county in recent memory.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation aims to accelerate affordable housing production and support local workforce development
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After extended public comment about missing infrastructure and disputed HOA rules, the commission approved a development agreement for Eagles Landing that requires a cash bond (125% of the engineering estimate, approximately $6 million) and fixes to water, roads and drainage; vote passed 3-0.
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Utah County Health Department Director Eric Edwards told commissioners the department faces rising personnel and supply costs, staffing shortages and an unsustainable draw from fund balance this year; he urged multiyear budgeting, said recent state funds will help, and requested follow-up on population and budget overlays.