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Supervisors hear civil grand jury call for stronger flood governance as city cites ongoing planning work
Summary
The Government Audit & Oversight Committee reviewed the civil grand jury's "Come Hell or High Water" report on flood management. Grand jurors urged clearer financing and coordination; city staff said Climate SF and the 10‑year capital plan provide coordination and funding pathways but acknowledged gaps in public communication and project costing.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the civil grand jury’s “Come Hell or High Water” report on the city’s flood preparedness, with jurors urging stronger governance, clearer financing and more public communication.
Michael Carboy, the civil grand jury foreperson, opened the session by noting the jury’s concern that city respondents had frequently disagreed with the jury’s factual findings and urged the committee “to heed the civil grand jury's findings and recommendations.” Ralph Lane, presenting the jury’s flood report, said the jury could not find public records for some coordinating bodies and warned residents deserve more information about risks.
Lane highlighted potential costs tied to the US Army Corps…
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