Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in South San Francisco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general with high priority
Project Labor Agreement Push
Vice Mayor Nagales pushed the council to finally take up whether city construction projects should use project labor agreements or contractor pre-qualification. Staff will bring back an analysis and recommendation before the end of July.
Anti-Displacement Roadmap
The city's study found Latino families in downtown down nearly 40% and seniors at growing risk of homelessness, with rents and home values up over 75%. Near-term steps include tenant-landlord rights workshops in May, a possible rental inspection program, expanded Launch Local space, and a small-business emergency fund.
City Manager Hiring
South San Francisco has a new city manager! This is a pretty big deal because they'll be in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Keep an eye on who they picked and what their priorities will be.
Garbage Rates
Get ready to pay more for trash pickup in South San Francisco. The city council just gave the green light to raise garbage rates, so your next bill is going to be a bit heftier.