What is going on at SFUSD?
By Patrick Wolff There has been a lot of dramatic news about San Francisco’s public schools (SFUSD) over the last two weeks. Let’s break down what happened: September 17: A salacious news article…
Ranked choice voting education key to November election
With at least five serious candidates in the running for mayor, it's likely that no single candidate will secure more than 50% of first-choice votes in November---making it more important than ever…
What are San Francisco Board Committees?
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has 11 members who vote on legislation that determine how San Francisco operates. However, before legislation gets to the full board, it usually passes through a…
What's wrong with housing in San Francisco?
San Francisco is an awesome place to live — we have incredible weather, great job opportunities, and the only two Michelin-starred Thai restaurants in the country (and lots of other great food, but…
San Francisco is not a "Strong Mayor" City
From commissions, to appeals, to discretionary review - the Mayor of San Francisco lacks the power to actually act as an executive, leaving City departments to flounder under the mismanagement of the…
The impact of Prop 47 on crime in San Francisco
In November 2014, California voters approved Proposition 47, The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act . It sounded good—the description brought to mind images of preventative crime measures and a more…
No on Proposition I
Proposition I is a citizen signature initiative ordinance which will require the City to allow car traffic on the pedestrian-only JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park and end the popular Great Highway…
“Moderates” vs. “Progressives”: Breaking down the political factions in a one-party city
Officially, San Francisco’s local elections are a nonpartisan affair. In reality, San Francisco is a one party town, and hasn’t voted for a Republican President since Eisenhower, and the last…
