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Supervisors split on SB 79; board declines to adopt opposition resolution

5475474 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

The board rejected a resolution to oppose California Senate Bill 79 unless amended. Supervisors debated demolition protections, local control and the bill's transit‑oriented development goals before a 7‑4 vote against the resolution.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors considered and rejected a resolution (item 42) that would have opposed California Senate Bill 79 unless the bill were amended to give stronger local protection for rent‑controlled units and clearer priority‑equity language.

Supervisor Chan led the remarks opposing SB 79 as written, saying the city needs stronger protections against demolition of rent‑controlled units in small buildings and expressed concern that the bill as drafted allowed statewide demolition of…

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