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The ordinance changes how expenditure ceilings are applied in the public financing program for mayoral and supervisor candidates.
The ordinance requires campaign consultants to provide information for full disclosure of campaign spending.
The ordinance modifies the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to change the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates. It replaces continuous adjustments of expenditure ceilings with a “one‑and‑done” approach, raises the campaign contribution limit from $500 to $1,000, and allows the Ethics Commission to adjust the limit for inflation.
What's happening
Why it matters
The reforms simplify campaign finance rules and increase the amount individuals can contribute, affecting how candidates raise funds.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Ordinance changing campaign public financing and contribution limits” passed (Ayes: 3 - Sherrill, Mahmood, Fielder Page 4 City and County of San Francisco Printed at 10:45 am on 7/20/26 July 16, 2026Government Audit and Oversight Committee Meet; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 16, 2026.
The ordinance amends the Labor and Employment Code to reduce the required work days for city employees to qualify for paid parental leave from 180 to 90 days.
What's happening
Why it matters
It allows city workers to access parental leave benefits sooner, supporting families and employee well‑being.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Change parental leave eligibility to 90 days” was amended in committee.
Decided Jul 16, 2026.
The ordinance amends the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require campaign consultants to provide information needed for full disclosure of campaign spending. It also repeals the requirement for consultants to register with the Ethics Commission and removes the need for board members to file recusal notices after a financial conflict of interest.
The ordinance would remove statement of intention, disclosure, and reporting requirements for candidates seeking election to the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board.
What's happening
Why it matters
Removing these disclosure rules reduces public transparency about who is running and who is financially supporting or opposing them, affecting voter oversight of board elections.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: monique.crayton@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment period listed.
Decision update
The item “Amend rules on candidate disclosure for retirement board elections” was continued.
Decided Jul 16, 2026.
The ordinance would require campaign consultants to provide information needed for full disclosure of campaign spending.
What's happening
Why it matters
It increases transparency of campaign finances and reduces administrative burdens on consultants and board members.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Require campaign consultants to disclose spending info” was continued.
Decided Jul 16, 2026.
Residents who cannot attend the meeting may submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board or the Clerk of the Committee before the hearing begins.
The ordinance modifies the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates, removing expenditure ceilings after a spending threshold is met.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes how candidates raise and report money, potentially affecting campaign competitiveness and donor influence.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Update campaign finance limits and public funding” was amended in committee.
Decided Jul 16, 2026.
The committee will consider an ordinance amendment that lowers the required work days for city employees to qualify for paid parental leave from 180 days to 90 days.
The regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM is cancelled.
The scheduled Performing Arts Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 at 6:15 PM was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed at this time.
The commission will welcome new commissioner Nabil Saad.
The commission will consider approving the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.
Staff and commissioners will give reports and make announcements.
The commission will vote to adopt the minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting as a record of what was discussed and decided. The staff report recommends approval.
Commission members will vote to accept the minutes from the June 17 meeting as an accurate record. The recommendation to approve the minutes was made by the staff report.
The commission will receive and consider requests for future Public Works & Transportation Commission agenda items.
Commission appointed Commissioner Pulido as Chair and Commissioner Sims as Vice Chair for the term ending May 31, 2027.
Members of the public may provide comments by sending an email to engineering@cityofepa.org, submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the raise‑hand feature when called upon. Comments can also be given during the virtual Zoom session.
Approve the draft minutes from the June 3, 2026 Zoning Administrator meeting.
Members of the public may raise issues that are not listed on the agenda.
Residents can speak in person, via Zoom, or submit written comments by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
The City would increase the Sigillo plumbing supplies contract by $12,310,000, raising the total limit to $15,510,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Increasing the plumbing supplies contract could raise city maintenance expenses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Increase Sigillo plumbing supplies contract by $12.31 M” was approved with amendments (Ayes: 3 - Chan, Dorsey, Sauter Page 7 City and County of San Francisco Printed at 9:38 am on 7/17/26 July 15, 2026Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 15, 2026.
