The special meeting of the San Francisco County Budget and Appropriation Committee convened on June 28, 2023, under the leadership of Chair Supervisor Connie Chan. The meeting was attended by Supervisors Asha Safaei and Shamone Walton, with Brent Talipa serving as the clerk. The session was hybrid, allowing both in-person and remote participation, with public comments scheduled for the agenda.

The primary agenda item discussed was an ordinance proposing the appropriation of $50 million from the general fund reserves to establish the Office of Reparations under the Human Rights Commission. This funding aims to implement recommendations from the African American Reparations and Advisory Committee, also known as the Reparations Task Force, which had previously received unanimous support from the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Walton opened the discussion by highlighting the board's commitment to reparations for the historical harms faced by Black residents in San Francisco. She expressed gratitude to the task force members and the Human Rights Commission for their ongoing efforts. Walton emphasized the importance of this funding to fully staff the Office of Reparations, support administrative functions, and facilitate research on individuals eligible for reparations.

Following Walton's remarks, she made a motion to continue the item to the call of the chair, which was seconded. The discussion underscored the significance of reparations work for the community and the city, with Walton being recognized for her leadership as the only Black elected member on the Board of Supervisors.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discussions on the funding and implementation of reparations initiatives, reflecting the board's ongoing dedication to addressing historical injustices in San Francisco.