San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Advised to Prioritize Organizational Culture Following Corruption Scandal
The latest assessment in the Controller’s and City Attorney’s Public Integrity Series scrutinizes three San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) procurements that were the subject of a federal criminal investigation. Former SFPUC General Manager Harlan Kelly, who oversaw the contracts in this assessment, was sentenced on March 18, 2024 to four years in prison for honest services bank fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy.The Controller’s Office and City Attorney’s Office concluded that while there are some improvements to be made, the abuse of City processes was...
Mayor Breed and City Officials Mark 10 Years of Vision Zero and Next Steps in Street Safety
San Francisco has celebrated a decade of the Vision Zero Policy, a road safety initiative aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and reducing severe injuries. Mayor London Breed and City officials gathered at City Hall to reflect on the progress made over the past ten years and discuss future plans to enhance street safety in the city.Mayor Breed emphasized the importance of the Vision Zero efforts, stating, “Our efforts are about saving lives and preventing injuries on our streets, but they are also about making our City a more livable, vibrant city that supports...
City and County of San Francisco Issues RFQ for Transitional Supportive Housing
The City and County of San Francisco’s Juvenile Probation Department has announced a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for transitional supportive housing and services for young people aged 18-25 reentering the community from the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC). The RFQ seeks qualified suppliers to provide proposals for this important initiative.According to the announcement, interested parties must meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the RFQ document to be considered. The deadline for proposal submissions is April 23, 2024, at 3pm.The RFQ is a re-issued version,...
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The San Francisco Department of Elections Certifies Consolidated Presidential Primary Election
The San Francisco Department of Elections has officially certified the results of the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to John Arntz, the Director of the Department, the final turnout was 46.61%, with 233,465 votes cast by San Francisco's 500,856 registered voters.Arntz also mentioned that the Department's website provides both summary and detailed reports of the election results, which can be accessed at https://sfelections.org/results/. Additionally, all voted ballot cards cast in the election have been made available for public...
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The Department of Elections Issues Preliminary Results Report #12 for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the 12th preliminary election results report for the votes cast in the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes most ballots requiring processing for this election." The report also includes ballots that previously needed manual review or voters' actions to cure.The Department anticipates certifying the election on Friday, March 22, allowing voters to cure their ballots until two days...
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San Francisco Launches First-Ever Career Center at City Hall
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed expressed the importance of the newly opened City Career Center at City Hall, stating, “Our workforce makes our City run and delivers the services our residents rely on. This Career Center will help us to attract new workers in the future and support our current employees as we work to create a stronger, more resilient workforce."Carol Isen, Human Resources Director, highlighted the significance of the Career Center, stating, “This is the culmination of years of work to ensure that we are able to effectively recruit new employees to the...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Preliminary Results and Remaining Ballots for March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its 11th preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to the Department of Elections, "Today, the Department of Elections issued the 11th preliminary election results reports of votes cast in the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election."In the latest update, the Department revealed that there are still approximately 3,240 ballots left to be processed and counted. The Department stated, "The Department must...
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Department of Elections Provides Update on Presidential Primary Election Ballot Count
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its 10th preliminary election results report, shedding light on the ongoing ballot counting process for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department, today's report includes the counting of 300 vote-by-mail ballots and nearly 950 provisional ballots since the last update. The total number of ballots yet to be processed and counted stands at approximately 5,700, encompassing 500 vote-by-mail ballots and 5,200 provisional ballots.Director John...
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Mayor Breed, Supervisors Melgar and Ronen, Propose an Increase in Capacity in Family Shelter
Mayor London Breed, alongside Supervisors Myrna Melgar and Hillary Ronen, have put forward a proposal aimed at addressing the growing needs of family homelessness in San Francisco. The initiative focuses on increasing the capacity of the city's family shelter system to accommodate the rising number of families in need of emergency support.According to Mayor London Breed, "San Francisco has made significant strides in addressing family homelessness over the last several years, but right now we are seeing the need for more emergency support and we are responding." The Mayor...
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The Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #9 and Update on the Number of Ballots Left to Count for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election
Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #9 and Updates on Ballot CountSan Francisco, March 12, 2024 - The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the ninth preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes 2,488 vote-by-mail ballots and 306 provisional ballots counted since the previous results report issued yesterday." The report also indicates that "The Department must still...
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Step 1: - "The SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit returns April 29!" - "AGENDA AND SPEAKERS ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED." --- The SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit Returns on April 29
The SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit is set to return on April 29, as announced recently. The event, now in its 14th year, serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to come together and address the current challenges facing the sector.Scheduled to take place in-person at 49 South Van Ness Ave, 1st Floor, Conference Center Rooms, the Summit will also be live-streamed on SFGovTV. The event will commence at 1:00 pm and run until 5:00 pm, with a Networking Happy Hour planned at a yet-to-be-announced location from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.The Summit aims to facilitate...
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City and County of San Francisco Issues Request for Proposals for Intensive Services Foster Care
The City and County of San Francisco’s Juvenile Probation Department has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Intensive Services for Foster Care clients. According to the announcement, the department is seeking qualified suppliers to provide proposals for these services. The deadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, April 2, 2024, no later than 3pm.Those interested in accessing the RFP document and all Attachments can do so by following a provided link and locating Event ID: 0000009343 under “View Opportunities”. The link to access the documents is:...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Presidential Primary Election Ballot Count
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the eighth preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to Director John Arntz, the report includes 6,332 vote-by-mail ballots counted since the previous results report.In the update, it was mentioned that there are approximately 9,100 remaining ballots to be processed and counted. This includes 2,600 vote-by-mail ballots and 6,500 provisional ballots. The Department's personnel will be working diligently until 5 p.m. today...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Number of Ballots Left to Count for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its seventh preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to John Arntz, the Director of the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes 22,898 vote-by-mail ballots counted since the previous results report issued yesterday." The report also revealed that "Today’s preliminary results report includes votes from approximately 45,796 ballot cards since the ballot is comprised of two cards."As the...