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Board keeps San Francisco Housing Fund charter amendment on November ballot after members reject withdrawal motion
Summary
Despite appeals to delay or withdraw the measure, the Board of Supervisors voted to keep the San Francisco Housing Fund charter amendment on the November ballot. The session featured heavy public comment and close floor debate.
The Board of Supervisors considered whether to remove from the November 2008 ballot a charter amendment that would establish a San Francisco Housing Fund dedicated to affordable housing. A motion to withdraw the item from the ballot (mover Supervisor Ellsberg) was defeated; the board voted 8–3 against withdrawing the measure, leaving the charter amendment on the November ballot for voters to decide.
Supporters and opponents
Supporters—many community organizations and affordable‑housing advocates who spoke during public comment—urged…
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