Posts Tagged ‘Gavin Newsom’

The gray lady of daily newspapers covers the increasing sharing of government data on the internet.

The Mayor proposes legislation to encourage developers to put sticks in the ground.

Chron columnist Nevius and Ex columnist Garcia look at the reasons behind Newsom’s departure from the race, and offer their ideas about what might be next.

The Guardian takes issues with some of the decisions by our new Police Chief.

A new Mayor’s Office proposal seeking to contract out environmental reviews for private developments is being met with concern by city unions.

The Chronicle reviews the practice of corporate donations to charitable causes that are favorites of Mayor Gavin Newsom.

It’s been a bumpy ride for many of San Francisco’s commuters to get to their destinations safe and sound.  Not only do you have to navigate the swerving drivers on our City’s streets, but also the uneven surfaces that can cause quite the tumble.  The City wants to help, but without sufficient funding we may end up stuck on this journey much longer than we would like.  So buckle up, wear those helmets, and cross your fingers!

The SF Weekly reports that the SF Department of the Environment has been searching for new ways to spend some green since Mayor Gavin Newsom’s GreenFinanceSF program was shut down, leaving the agency with a couple mil to put towards environmental efforts in our city.  Show me the money!

Mayor Gavin Newsom and Supervisor John Avalos put the budget battle on hold to get behind San Francisco Giant Pablo Sandoval as the race for a spot on the National League All-Star team comes to a close. Voting ends at 1pm today so get on it, people.

Mayor Gavin Newsom hopes to change the way San Franciscans eat.  If this somehow gets between me and a good burrito, I’m moving to Canada… er, Mexico.

Dignitary protection costs will now be detailed by the SFPD, after Prop E is victorious at the polls.

The folks at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals send Mayor Gavin Newsom a request to ban horse-and-buggy combos from our City Streets.  The Mayor’s ever-witty press secretary makes the most of this opportunity.

Our city’s progressive newspaper takes a look at Newsom’s proposed budget and does not like what it sees.

The Mayor considers using $7.7 million in stimulus funding for energy efficiency programs that would help reduce utility bills for public and private buildings.

The Chronicle considers the Mayor’s job creation efforts in the city at the same time public sector positions are being cut.

The Chronicle weighs in (pun intended) on the debate over Mayor Gavin Newsom’s soda tax, praising the legislation for taking action to help curb obesity, diabetes and heart disease.  And as long as we’re taxing bad behavior…

Our Mayor shows his displeasure with the Governor’s plan to borrow money from counties to help deal with the state deficit.

The Mayor rolls out a family rewards partnership modeled after an Oakland program that gives families money for hitting key goals.

The Board’s Budget and Finance Committee has approved Mayor Newsom’s proposed 33 cent tax on cigarettes.  The price hike could hit shelves as early as October 1, providing San Francisco smokers yet another reason to quit.

The NRA files a lawsuit against the City’s law restricting the storage of handguns.

Mayor Gavin Newsom asks the Board of Supes to consider a resolution that would urge federal agencies in charge of the 2010 Census to recognize same-sex couples.

Mayor Gavin Newsom commandeers a bulldozer at the groundbreaking for the SFPUC’s new water treatment plant near Tracy.

As the first installment of San Francisco’s “pavements-to-parks program,” a half block of 17th Street is celebrated as a new pedestrian plaza for city residents.

The MTA is set to vote on new system that will change how Taxi medallions are secured. Not surprisingly, some people applaud the steps while others are not so thrilled. Personally, I put my full support behind anything that will put a taxi in front of me when I want it (which is often).

The Chronicle reports on Mayor Newsom’s project to rename Third Street after Willie Brown by a Board of Supervisors vote and Newsom’s personal history behind the issue.