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The Next 100 Days

An urbanist decision-making framework for San Francisco’s new mayor

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Purchasing Power

Improving San Francisco’s procurement process to deliver more equitable services

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Success on the Street

How California’s CEQA exemption can help cities build modern mobility faster

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Culture as Catalyst

How arts and culture districts can revitalize downtowns

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Closing the Electrification Affordability Gap

Planning an equitable transition away from fossil fuel heat in Bay Area buildings

Harnessing Local Support for Transit as National Uncertainty Deepens

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Pandemic relief funds for public transit are running out, and the funding environment for transit is likely to worsen under the incoming Trump administration and Republican-controlled congress. While regional consensus on a potential future ballot measure to fund transit has been elusive, finding support for additional funding here in the Bay Area is more critical than ever. ϴoffers five principles for a regional funding measure likely to offer the broadest appeal to legislators and voters.

November 2024 Election Results: Lots to Celebrate at the State and Local Levels

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This election, the ϴVoter Guide provided Bay Area voters with analysis and recommendations on 18 local and state measures. Many of our recommendations prevailed. Voters around the region chose to fund climate resilience, schools, public health facilities, violence reduction, and wildfire prevention, and they supported measures that aim to strengthen economic resilience, improve local governance, and prioritize walking and biking over cars.

What Happens Now? Filling an Unanticipated Open Council Seat in San José

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With the resignation of San José Councilmember Omar Torres, many in District 3 are wondering what comes next and who will be representing them on the City Council. ϴlooks at the two possible paths forward and the considerations for balancing city needs with community representation.

Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

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ϴCEO and President Alicia John-Baptiste reflects on the results of the presidential election. While things are not working for so many of us in this country, she argues, there is a different path forward we can still choose. One that builds a future based on love and cohesion rather than fear and division. We at ϴremain committed to this path and will continue turning toward our community — rather than away from it — in the days ahead.

November 2024 Voter Guide

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For the November 2024 election, ϴanalyzed local and state measures related to our policy areas on the California, San Francisco, San José, and Oakland ballots. Our analysis includes the background behind the measures, equity impacts, pros and cons, and a recommendation on how to vote.