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SF Board of Supervisors
Butting Heads Over Environmental Appeal Reform
Two competing pieces of legislation that both aim to reform the environmental appeal process in the city left supporters and opponents pitted against each other.
San Francisco Condo Conversion Law Still Up in the Air
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors postponed for a third time Monday a vote on the controversial legislation that eases the path for condominium conversions.
Democrats Push for a Mother on SF Board of Supervisors
Some leading San Francisco Democrats want Mayor Ed Lee to appoint a mother to the Board of Supervisors in order to boost the political representation of both women and families in the city.
San Francisco Opposes Federal Indefinite Detention Law
With a resolution introduced at the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, San Francisco expresses its opposition to a federal law that civil rights groups fear undermines constitutional rights by allowing the indefinite detention of American citizens without charge and trial.
Safer Living for Seniors and the Disabled in San Francisco
New legislation introduced on Monday at a San Francisco supervisor committee meeting seeks to make living safer for seniors and people with disabilities in Single Room Occupancy hotels.
Supervisor President Vote ‘Setback’ for Powerbroker
The new term for the Board of Supervisors began Tuesday with a surprisingly unified vote for incumbent President David Chiu.
Questions on Radiation at Treasure Island Remain
A City Hall hearing Tuesday did not dispel the concerns of residents of possible radioactive threats on San Francisco’s Treasure Island.
