Articles Posted on August 5th, 2011

  • Adachi Pension Reform Measure Qualifies for Ballot

    Adachi Pension Reform Measure Qualifies for Ballot

    by Luke Thomas on Aug 05, 2011 | 1 Comment

    Voters will be asked to consider Adachi’s proposal and a “consensus” proposal sponsored by Mayor Ed Lee and backed by financier Warren Hellman, as well as police and firefighter unions. The consensus proposal includes pension and healthcare costs reforms. Adachi’s proposal is singularly focused on reforming pension contributions. The city’s largest union, SEIU Local 21, has not, to date, endorsed either proposals.

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  • Candidates Weigh In On Possible Ed Lee Candidacy

    Candidates Weigh In On Possible Ed Lee Candidacy

    by Luke Thomas on Aug 05, 2011 | 5 Comments

    The Board of Supervisors appointed Lee to the post of interim mayor in January to complete Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s term as mayor on the condition and explicit understanding that an appointed “caretaker” mayor would not use the position to run for a full-term. Lee acquiesced to the Board’s proviso, publicly and privately, before being sworn into office.

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