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Board adopts two‑year budget after months of negotiation, citing $28 million restorations
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal 2026–27 and 2027–28 budget after a final reading, highlighting $28 million reinstated to community programs, $8 million annually to replace fire trucks, and $1.3 billion in reserves, officials said.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted its two‑year budget during the July 28 meeting, the board president announced without objection. Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Connie Chan said the package restores more than $28,000,000 in previously proposed cuts and preserves frontline jobs while maintaining a $1,300,000,000 reserve.
"We will restore more than $28,000,000 in cuts to vital services, retain frontline jobs, and safeguard more than $1,300,000,000 in reserve funds," Chair Chan said, outlining investments that also include $8,000,000 annually to replace fire department apparatus. Supervisor Matt Dorsey praised Chan's leadership and the collaborative negotiations that led to the final plan.
The budget was presented as the final reading for items 19 through 26 on the agenda and was taken as a block; the clerk read the items and the board adopted the ordinances and resolutions on final passage. Supporters described the package as prioritizing services for seniors, behavioral‑health workforce investments, immigration legal defense funds, and full funding for free city college.
Advocates recognized the role of community organizations during the budget process: Anya Worley Zigman of the People's Budget Coalition was thanked by supervisors for organizing broad stakeholder input that, officials said, helped secure reinstated funding. The board concluded the budget item and moved on to other business.
