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San Francisco committee forwards resolution opposing SB 50 unless amended after public outcry over displacement risks
Summary
On Dec. 11 the Government Audit and Oversight Committee sent to the full Board a resolution opposing state Senate Bill 50 unless amended; public commenters and tenant advocates urged outright opposition, citing fears the bill would limit local review and spur displacement; deputy city attorney advised procedural flexibility for later edits.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee on Dec. 11 forwarded a resolution opposing California Senate Bill 50 to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation for a Board hearing (sent for consideration without objection).
Supervisor Gordon Marr updated the committee on amendments to the city's resolution and said he had written to Senator Scott Wiener asking to work together. Marr said he amended the earlier resolution to specify the changes the city would need to see for San Francisco to remove…
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