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Board approves $9 million to launch 'Free City College' program, 9-1
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 9–1 to appropriate $9 million from new real property transfer-tax revenues to begin offering tuition-free enrollment at City College in fall 2017; debate centered on voter intent, budget trade-offs and program details.
Supervisor Kim introduced a supplemental appropriation to use $9 million in revenues tied to Proposition W to guarantee free City College tuition for San Francisco residents beginning in fall 2017.
The measure, advanced as an ordinance on first reading, drew broad praise for its aim to expand access to postsecondary training but also criticism about the timing and budgetary impact. Supporters said the appropriation follows promises made during the Prop W campaign and would create a pathway for residents to…
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