Committee approves solicitation waiver
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The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met May 7, 2026, with Chair Stephen Sherrill and Vice Chair Bilal Mahmood present. The Committee recommended a six-month waiver of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance to allow the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and their direct reports to solicit donations for economic revitalization. The Committee also held a hearing on ongoing master contract negotiations at San Francisco International Airport; the hearing was heard and filed. The meeting opened at 10:02 a.m. and adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
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What this means
The Committee approved a temporary, six-month exception that lets certain city officials ask nonprofits, foundations, and private organizations for donations to support San Francisco’s economic recovery. That means you may see more fundraising or partnership efforts led by the Mayor’s office and economic development staff. The Committee also received updates about labor and contractor negotiations at San Francisco International Airport but did not change policy during the hearing.
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- Recommended a six-month waiver of the Behested Payments Ordinance allowing the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and their direct reports to solicit donations for economic revitalization.
- Heard and filed the hearing on ongoing master contract negotiations at San Francisco International Airport.
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Government Audit and Oversight Committee (5/7/2026 10:00 AM)
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