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Hundreds testify at Bielenson hearing as supervisors weigh proposed public-health cuts
Summary
More than 200 people testified at the state-required Bielenson hearing on proposed cuts to the Department of Public Health; supervisors and the health commission questioned mayoral cuts to substance abuse, HIV, mental-health and homeless services.
The Board of Supervisors held a mandated Bielenson hearing on proposed reductions in the Department of Public Health budget and heard extended public testimony from program providers, clients and city commissioners.
Supervisor Daly opened the public hearing with a forceful critique of the administration's proposed reductions to substance abuse, HIV, mental health and homeless services, arguing the cuts were unnecessary in a budget year with increased overall appropriations and saying the proposals amounted to "a charade" that forced constituents to return repeatedly to restore vital services. He urged his colleagues to reject the mayor's cut list.
Health Commission members and department staff described programs at risk and urged that back-filled items previously restored by the board be retained in this…
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