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Supervisors continue budget items after debate over contracting out janitorial and security services
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on July 8, 2008 voted to continue for one week two budget-related items that would have allowed private contractors to provide janitorial and hospital security services while supervisors debated the city's general fund reserve and potential program cuts.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on July 8, 2008 voted to continue for one week two budget-related items that would have let the city move forward with private contracts for janitorial and hospital security services while speakers warned the actions could force deeper program cuts if adopted.
The matter began when the board considered Item 17, a resolution concurring with the controller's certification that janitorial services can be performed by private contractors at a lower cost, and Item 18, a similar resolution for security services at San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital and city clinics. Supervisor McGoldrick moved to continue both items one week; Supervisor Mercarini seconded the motion, which passed 9-1.
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