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What we focus on.
Learn more about our missionBuild enough housing
End the affordability crisis by building dense housing on commercial corridors and cutting fees that make homes more expensive.
Clean and safe streets
Every child should be able to walk to school safely. Fully staffed police, neighborhood patrols, and better technology.
Tackle the drug crisis
More treatment beds, mental health facilities, street medicine teams, and court-ordered care for those in crisis.
Effective government
City Hall should be fast, transparent, and effective. Charter reform, modern tech systems, and accountability for results.
Help downtown recover
Office-to-housing conversions, cutting taxes in high-vacancy areas, and speeding up permits for small businesses.
Schools that put students first
Outcomes-focused school board, more magnet schools, walkable neighborhood schools, and advanced classes.
Our legislative priorities for the next year
With a pro-growth Board of Supervisors, we finally have the votes to fix the broken rules that hold San Francisco back.
Charter reform
Fix San Francisco's overly complex city charter - the longest in America. Simplify governance and remove barriers to effective city management.
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Commission reform
Streamline city government by reducing bureaucracy and improving decision-making. Support reforms that make City Hall more efficient and accountable.
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Family zoning
Allow families to build homes for their children and parents. Update zoning so high-opportunity transit corridors can welcome more neighbors.
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Latest Political News
Melgar Modifies Family Zoning Plan to Exempt Rent-Controlled Buildings
Supervisor Melgar cordons off three-unit rent-controlled buildings from upzoning.
PermitSF Contract: Scandal or Sound Decision?
Lurie's deputy overruled staff evaluations to award a $5.9M contract to OpenGov over cheaper, higher-rated Clariti for PermitSF overhaul.
California Passes Historic Transit-Housing Bill
Senator Wiener's SB 79 allows more homes near transit stops.
Restaurant Permits in SF Get Simpler and Smarter
New rules assign single inspectors and reduce equipment requirements.
More Common-Sense Housing Reforms Passed
The Board of Supervisors reduces housing development risk by deferring some fees until the building is completed.
State Finally Allows SF to Stop Sales of Stolen Goods
Sacramento fixes a problem of its own making, reversing failed decriminalization policies.Research & Analysis
Why the 6th floor of the Westfield is the perfect place for a new police academy
The San Francisco Centre is just right for a new police academy, it would provide new recruits with a much better training facility and breathe new life into downtown.The Commission Streamlining Task Force
San Francisco's government is about to undergo big changes; follow along!
Build a World-Class Police Training Pipeline at San Francisco’s Universities
San Francisco needs more qualified police officers. Today, just 1.3% of applicants to the SFPD academy graduate.
San Francisco’s Police Academy is a 1960s Elementary School – It’s Time That Change
San Franciscans want a fully-staffed, modern police force. We need the facilities to make that possible.
How popular is housing, really?
GrowSF has been polling on housing for three years. Now we're releasing all our data, and it shows that housing is super popular.
Why is it so hard to hire a police officer in San Francisco?
Fewer than 5% of applicants make it from application to graduation from the SFPD academy. Here’s how we can improve that.
About GrowSF
We Love San Francisco—So We're Fighting for It
Read our full storyGrowSF is a political organization focused on winning local elections, holding leaders accountable, and giving voters clear, honest information. We believe democracy works best when voters are informed and engaged—and we're here to make that happen.
What We've Accomplished
We started GrowSF four years ago with a single goal: win elections and flip the Board of Supervisors. At the time, the Board was 9 to 2 against growth. Today, it's 6 to 5 in favor—thanks in part to our work flipping four seats, including defeating incumbents Gordon Mar in 2022 and Dean Preston in 2024.
We also recalled an ineffective District Attorney, flipped the Board of Education to a student-focused majority, and helped elect a new Mayor. Today, GrowSF is the most influential political organization in San Francisco.
Our Impact
In a post-election poll, 45% of voters said the GrowSF guide influenced their decisions—more than The Chronicle, the SF Democratic Party, or any other political group in the city.
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