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Board adopts resolution to pursue $368 million street-resurfacing bond after heated debate over undergrounding
Summary
The Board approved a resolution declaring public necessity for a $368 million general obligation bond to finance street resurfacing, sidewalks, curb ramps and street-structure repairs; supervisors warned the bond omits utility undergrounding and some members opposed timing and financing choice.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday declaring that public interest and necessity demand the resurfacing of streets and other right-of-way improvements and setting the stage for a proposed $368 million general obligation bond.
Supervisor Ellsberg spoke in strong opposition, calling a bond for resurfacing “a maintenance bond” and arguing the city should not use general obligation debt for ongoing maintenance. He said the measure shifts responsibility onto property taxpayers and called for delaying a November bond or prioritizing other capital projects.
Department of Public Works Director Mr. Ryskin (recorded on the floor) explained…
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