Public Services

What's happening

• 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.

Why it matters

It allows city workers to access parental leave benefits sooner, supporting families and employee well‑being.

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• 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.
• It would also eliminate third‑party disclosure requirements for independent expenditures supporting or opposing those candidates.
• The bill deletes related training, audit, and enforcement provisions.

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

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What's happening

• The ordinance would 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 changes recusal notice rules for board members.

Why it matters

It increases transparency of campaign finances and reduces administrative burdens on consultants and board members.

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What's happening

• The ordinance modifies the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates, removing expenditure ceilings after a spending threshold is met.
• It raises the contribution limit for local office candidates from $500 to $1,000 and allows future CPI adjustments.

Why it matters

It changes how candidates raise and report money, potentially affecting campaign competitiveness and donor influence.

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What's happening

• The City would increase the Sigillo plumbing supplies contract by $12,310,000, raising the total limit to $15,510,000.
• The contract term would be extended to run from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2031.

Why it matters

Increasing the plumbing supplies contract could raise city maintenance expenses.

Who is affected

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