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SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

Plan to 'streamline' commissions faces widespread opposition at supes hearing - 48 hills

Those with power prefer minimal Charter protections to maintain flexibility, while those without power seek Charter protections to preserve their governmental engagement opportunities.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

New push for LAPD oversight - and firing problem cops - moves toward November ballot

Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission approved proposals to increase police accountability, including enabling the LAPD chief to more easily fire problematic officers and giving elected leaders greater oversight of the police department.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes charter reform measures that consolidate power in the mayor's office at the expense of the Board of Supervisors and City Hall commissions.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. City Council should expand to 25 members, charter reform commission says

Los Angeles City Council should expand from 15 to 25 seats to improve representation for smaller ethnic groups and reflect current population of 3.9 million residents.
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US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Charter Reform Commission, L.A. City Council look to impose transparency rules

Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance requiring Charter Reform Commission members to disclose private communications with elected officials and staff to boost transparency.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F moves to combine building inspection, planning and permitting into one department

San Francisco will merge Building Inspection, Planning, and PermitSF into a single permitting agency to improve coordination, reduce time and cost, requiring charter change by mid-2027.
SF politics
from48 hills
4 months 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
4 months 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
6 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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