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Supervisors approve bond package to fund hospitals, clinics, shelters and fire stations amid dispute over animal shelter funding
Summary
The Board approved a general obligation bond and an election ordinance sending a capital package focused on hospital, public health clinics, homeless service sites and neighborhood fire stations to voters, 10–1, after heated debate about last‑minute changes that moved the animal shelter out of the bond.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Feb. 9 to place a multi-project general obligation bond and an accompanying ordinance calling a special election on the June 7 ballot, approving the measures on the first reading by a vote of 10–1. Supervisor Aaron Peskin cast the sole no vote, citing concerns about last-minute changes to the capital plan and process.
What passed: The board approved a resolution declaring public interest and necessity for capital projects and an ordinance calling a June 7 election on the bond package. Supporters and city staff said the package includes major allocations for health and safety projects that city leaders…
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