Articles Tagged “Gavin Newsom”
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Supes Pass Solar Energy Incentive Programs
for Residents, BusinessesSan Francisco supervisors Tuesday approved programs offering incentive payments for city residents and business owners to install solar panels on the rooftops of their homes or businesses.
One 10-year, $3.5-million-a-year program would offer $3,000 to $6,000 for residents and up to $10,000 for businesses toward the purchase of the solar energy systems.
The Solar Energy Incentive Program ordinance, sponsored by Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting, and which also received the support of Mayor Gavin Newsom, passed Tuesday afternoon on an 8-3 vote.
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Election Roundup
Bay City News June 4, 2008 While much election activity in the Bay Area was overshadowed by developments on the national political stage Tuesday as Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic nomination for president, local…
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Newsom Announces 450 Layoffs
to Reconcile 2008-09 Budget ShortfallSan Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced his 2008-09 budget which includes 450 layoffs to help reconcile a $338 million budget shortfall. By Jesse Dungan June 2, 2008 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom released his…
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Supes Torpedo Newsom Sunshine Veto
Legislation authored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi intended to expand City Hall sunshine and transparency survived yesterday when the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to override a veto issued by Mayor Gavin Newsom. Photos…
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The CrackBerry Chronicles:
Mirkarimi draws two former mayors
to re-election campaign kickoffElaine Santore Photo by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore May 12, 2008 If Luke Thomas doesn’t photograph an event, did it really happen? Not to glorify my boss or anything, but I was wondering this…
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Newsom Vetoes Ordinance
Expanding City Hall Sunshine and Transparency
Mirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Citing budgetary constraints, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday his veto of legislation that would expand City Hall transparency and sunshine. “I support…
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The CrackBerry Chronicles:
Francesco’s Rock makes its debut in San FranciscoPaul Pelosi Jr., Elaine Santore, and Jennifer Siebel attended the unveiling of Francesco’s rock at the de Young Museum, April 24. Photos by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore April 28, 2008 The Heart of San…
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