Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting summary
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The Committee met with a quorum and heard the Mayor’s proposed budgets, appropriation ordinance, and proposed annual salary ordinance for multiple City departments; department directors and the Budget Director presented and answered questions, a member of the public commented, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman was excused, and the hearings for Files 260482, 260472, and 260473 were continued to May 20, 2026.
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What this means
The committee reviewed the Mayor’s proposed budgets and the list of positions for several city departments but did not approve them at this meeting. City budget staff and department heads presented information and responded to questions, and one member of the public spoke. The committee postponed further consideration to May 20, 2026, so there will be another public opportunity to comment and for supervisors to deliberate. You may submit written comments to brent.jalipa@sfgov.org or by mail to City Hall, Room 244.
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- Excused Supervisor Rafael Mandelman from the May 13, 2026 meeting.
- Heard presentations on the Mayor’s proposed budget (File 260482), proposed budget and appropriation ordinance (File 260472), and proposed annual salary ordinance (File 260473) for selected departments.
- Continued the hearings on Files 260482, 260472, and 260473 to the Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting of May 20, 2026.
- Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m.
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Budget and Appropriations Committee (5/13/2026 1:30 PM)
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