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Board delays vote on Dignity Fund charter amendment after late amendment fight; sponsors to continue negotiations
Summary
A proposed Charter amendment to create a long‑term Dignity Fund for seniors and adults with disabilities drew extended debate over appointment authority and advisory‑committee appointments; an attempt to change appointment rules failed and the item was continued for one week for more negotiation.
A charter amendment to create a Dignity Fund — a new dedicated revenue vehicle to support seniors and adults with disabilities — drew lengthy debate on July 12 after supervisors and advocacy coalition members disagreed over how appointments to the new advisory bodies should be split between the mayor and the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced the draft charter amendment (item 61) after a months‑long coalition process that produced a proposal for a multi‑year funding…
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