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Panel narrowly backs charter amendment to require mayoral sign-off on certain SFMTA revenue changes

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · October 23, 2023

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Summary

The Rules Committee voted 2–1 to recommend to the full board a charter amendment requiring the mayor’s affirmative written approval for certain SFMTA actions (fares, parking-meter rates/hours); proponents said the change increases accountability, opponents warned it could constrain transit revenue tools amid a large SFMTA shortfall.

Supervisor Asha Safaie presented a charter amendment to require the mayor’s affirmative written approval for SFMTA proposals that would change fares or parking-meter rates and hours. Safaie said the change brings decision-making accountability to an elected…

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