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Supervisors hear $11M short‑term request to begin funding San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan
Summary
City environment staff asked the Budget Committee for $11 million over two years to begin implementing the 2021 Climate Action Plan; departments warned limited discretionary funding and staffing will otherwise hamper the city’s ability to capture federal grants and electrify buildings and vehicles.
San Francisco’s Department of the Environment told the Board of Supervisors on June 8 that it needs immediate funding to begin implementing the 2021 Climate Action Plan and to position the city to compete for federal climate grants.
Acting Director Tyrone Joo and Climate Program Manager Cindy Comerford outlined a short‑term two‑year request of $11 million to hire staff, backfill work orders, provide community grants and incentives, and fund a Climate Equity Hub to prioritize…
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