Local Government Archives

City Hall

After more than a century, PG&E is finally on the ropes in San Francisco

Tim Redmond - August 1, 2021

The city's moving to establish a public-power system—but we should also talk about accountability for the politicians and media that enabled an illegal monopoly for so long.

Housing

Wiener’s housing bill could encourage even more sprawl

Zelda Bronstein - July 20, 2021

Read the fine print: Obscene development in Tassajara Valley could qualify for special protection under SB 10.

City Hall

Is City Hall a “toxic” environment?

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2021

Or was it way worse when Ron Conway—a world-class political bully—was calling the shots behind the scenes and getting away with it?

Housing

A sneak attack on rent control and affordable housing in Sacramento

John Elberling - June 4, 2021

Little-noticed state bill would allow local government agencies to overturn ballot initiatives that protect renters or limit bad development.

Business + Tech

State Legislature moving to give telecom companies immense power

Tim Redmond - May 10, 2021

Bills would block any local control over placement of cell towers and antennas -- and it's passing with almost no opposition.

News + Politics

Oversight — of Recology, the Ferris Wheel deal ….

Tim Redmond - March 14, 2021

... and commercial landlords. Plus the Chron's neo-liberal editorial page editor retires. That's The Agenda for March 15-22.

News + Politics

Is the US finally talking about taxing the rich?

Tim Redmond - March 2, 2021

In Congress, and in New York, progressive legislation is on the agenda. Still waiting for California.

Housing

SPUR, Yimbys say stealth state laws can force more housing

Zelda Bronstein - February 17, 2021

But what happens if developers don't want to build anything but luxury condos -- and maybe not even those?

News + Politics

Leaders under 30: SF Youth Commissioner Jayden Tanaka on valuing diverse young voices

Isabel Ostroff - February 10, 2021

A high school student talks about the role of young people in the political process -- and why we need more affordable housing.

News + Politics

Leaders under 30: Assemblymember Alex Lee on the impact of engagement

Isabel Ostroff - January 25, 2021

The youngest member of the state Legislature in a century and the first openly bisexual member ever talks about running for office at 25.

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After more than a century, PG&E is finally on the ropes in San Francisco

Wiener’s housing bill could encourage even more sprawl

Is City Hall a “toxic” environment?

A sneak attack on rent control and affordable housing in Sacramento

State Legislature moving to give telecom companies immense power

Oversight — of Recology, the Ferris Wheel deal ….

Is the US finally talking about taxing the rich?

SPUR, Yimbys say stealth state laws can force more housing

Leaders under 30: SF Youth Commissioner Jayden Tanaka on valuing diverse young voices

Leaders under 30: Assemblymember Alex Lee on the impact of engagement

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