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Supervisor Tang introduces overhaul of Language Access Ordinance

3006070 · April 16, 2025

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Summary

Supervisor Tang introduced legislation to amend the Language Access Ordinance to remove a phased tiered system, centralize complaint handling with the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OSEA), streamline reporting and require signage and website translation; the item was introduced for committee review.

Supervisor Tang introduced legislation on Nov. 4, 2014, proposing a substantial revision to the city's Language Access Ordinance (LAO) intended to expand and standardize language services across city departments.

Tang said the city needs to close remaining gaps in language access and asked colleagues to review a…

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