What happened on Friday, 14 July 2023
San Francisco County, California
Committee authorizes acquisition of property to create permanent supportive housing for youth.
San Francisco County, California
On July 14 the select committee forwarded multiple HSH items to the full Board with positive recommendations: a Homekey application for 42 Otis, extensions of three shelter hotel booking agreements, a long-term grant amendment for Oasis family shelter, and a 20‑year project‑based voucher agreement for City Gardens.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders urge ethics commission to grant waiver for Joanne Lee's leadership role.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco seeks $4.9 million Homekey funding for transitional housing acquisition at 42 Otis.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Joanne Lee seeks waiver to accept CMAQ position after city grant involvement
San Francisco County, California
Director Cohen details strategies for managing supportive housing and addressing neighborhood concerns.
San Francisco County, California
The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee voted July 14 to forward an amended resolution to the full Board authorizing HSH to acquire 1174–1178 Folsom Street for permanent supportive housing for transitional-age youth, after Supervisor Matt Dorsey secured amendments requiring community input, a good‑neighbor policy and regular reporting.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Coast Guard faces urgent accountability crisis over sexual assault failures and cultural issues.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Congress prioritizes Coast Guard funding amid recruitment challenges and Arctic operational concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Community members voice strong opposition to proposed supportive housing for youth in SoMa.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board grants waiver to Ms. Lee, emphasizing revitalization of Chinatown community and heritage.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Ethics Commission did not secure the three affirmative votes required to grant a limited six‑month waiver for Tracy Packer to consult at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. A motion to grant received two yes votes and one no; the commission continued the item for a future meeting.
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Coast Guard enhances Indo-Pacific operations amid climate challenges and equipment modernization needs.
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Coast Guard commits to eliminating sexual assault, enhancing accountability, and improving victim support systems.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speaker emphasizes beauty and happiness as central to existence amid technology's pitfalls.
San Francisco County, California
Board supports acquisition for permanent supportive housing addressing youth homelessness in District 6
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Joanne Lee requests a waiver to lead CMAC after her role at the Arts Commission.
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Coast Guard leaders commit to improving safety and accountability following past sexual assault failures.
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Coast Guard leaders face scrutiny for failing to address sexual assault cases and support victims.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission unanimously approved a narrowly tailored waiver allowing Joanne Lee, deputy director at the San Francisco Arts Commission, to accept the executive director job at the Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative's Edge on the Square. Staff had recommended denial, but commissioners cited community hardship and the project’s uniqueness.
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Coast Guard commits to urgent cultural reform and accountability to eliminate workplace assault.
Giles County, School Districts, Tennessee
Board adopts safety measures, asset disposals, and updates on teacher tenure policies.
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Coast Guard commits to transparency and accountability in addressing sexual assault and harassment issues.
Giles County, School Districts, Tennessee
The board approved budget amendments and accepted multiple grants including a time-sensitive Perkins CTE allocation and an eDynamics learning grant; it also approved a one-year athletic trainer contract and amended it to limit the district’s commitment to the 2023–24 school year.
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Coast Guard commits to improving sexual assault policies and transparency following past failures.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Coast Guard faces scrutiny over mishandling sexual assault cases and lack of transparency.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Coast Guard Commandant initiates review to address culture of sexual assault and harassment issues.
Giles County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Giles County Board of Education approved multiple state model policies in a single meeting, including policy 6.314 on corporal punishment; board members said the provision will remain a rarely used 'tool' and staff must follow new evaluation and documentation requirements before administering any corporal punishment.