The gig is up for the gig economy corporados

The last couple of months have revealed serious flaws in the “too big to fail” house of cards held up by the pillars of the gig economy. San Francisco has long put out ... Read More

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Budgets, Trump’s budget and its impact on San Francisco

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Government budgets are moral documents. They are a true reflection of a government’s priorities and values. Budgets detail exactly how government is choosing to spend to addr... Read More

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A public safety investment that rocks — before we get rocked

By Aaron Peskin

Last month we celebrated the 111th anniversary of the Great Earthquake and Fire. Per tradition, city and community leaders gathered at Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street (one ... Read More

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City labor, retail, and Trump: Answering your questions

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

For this month’s column, I will be answering some of your questions regarding my recently introduced project labor policy, helping small businesses, and responding to the fir... Read More

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An environmental and transit-first agenda requires many hats

By Aaron Peskin

There’s a lot on my plate, not just as a supervisor, but with many of the other hats I get to wear through public service. Last month, I was honored when Senate Pro Tem Kevin... Read More

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Congestion management solutions for the ‘crookedest’ street

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Lombard street, known as “the crookedest street in the world,” is a famous tourist attraction and landmark. People from around the world recognize and visit this world-... Read More

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Lasting change starts at home

By Aaron Peskin

Over a month into the new regime in D.C., and the effects of the Trump administration’s antidemocratic agenda of hate, lies, corruption, and xenophobia are on full display co... Read More

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Who we are: Tribute to community

By Aaron Peskin

My office spent 2016 in a near-constant state of bustling activity, tackling a robust legislative agenda that many of you are familiar with at this point. What you may not be famil... Read More

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Transitioning from budget chair to land use and transportation chair

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

For last month’s column, I briefly touched on what was in store for my office in 2017. One of the biggest changes for the year ahead is that after four years as chair of our ... Read More

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Looking back on 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

As we head into 2017, i want to take a moment to reflect on 2016 — to reflect on the work of our office with the community, our residents, and our businesses throughout the year.... Read More

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To a season of real sharing

By Aaron Peskin

I hope you had a restful holiday with loved ones and you are ready to face the new year with a renewed sense of hope and purpose. We’re going to need each other in the days a... Read More

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Season’s greetings follow a season of change

’Tis the season for reflection — and gratitude

By Aaron Peskin

Looking back over this past year, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I co-authored legislation mandating the highest affordability requirements in the na... Read More

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Fighting for San Francisco values under a Trump presidency

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Donald trump is our country’s president- elect. His election shocked and surprised many. Unfortunately, his campaign and ultimate election has caused growing anxiety and fear for... Read More

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Whose units? Our units. Protecting the city’s housing assets

By Aaron Peskin

I put Proposition C, the Affordable Housing Preservation Bond, on this November’s ballot because creating new housing isn’t enough. San Francisco has allowed thousands of exist... Read More

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Stopping the dark money game

Progressive campaigns bankrolled by taxpayer-funded affordable housing scam

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

A recent article from the san Francisco Chronicle brought to light a local “affordable housing” developer who has been donating hundreds of thousands of dollars of dark money t... Read More

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