#charter-reform

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SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Can we 'reform' the City Charter without addressing economic inequality? - 48 hills

San Francisco's city charter is outdated, overly amended, concentrates too much mayoral power, and proposed reforms aim to rebalance authority while preserving district elections.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Urbanist think tank SPUR unveils plans to revamp S.F. charter

Proposed San Francisco charter reforms would increase mayoral authority, including unilateral hiring/firing of department heads and greater budget and structural flexibility.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Here's the reason why Oakland is on the 'wrong track,' according to voters

Most Oakland residents aren't happy with how their city is functioning. In fact, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey which found that 75% of Oaklanders say the city is on the "wrong track." Some blame the city charter, which they say, is dysfunctional and doesn't hold Oakland leaders accountable. People will tell you, Oakland has problems. Homelessness, illegal dumping, companies leaving the city, car break-ins, potholes and a budget crisis are only a few of them.
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