San Francisco’s landmark universal health care program was amended by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday despite strong opposition from the business community, and now the focus is on whether Mayor Ed Lee will cast his first veto since coming into office nine months ago. Read More
Mayor Ed Lee is poised to issue his first veto since coming into office in January, and this one carries with it some serious ramifications. Lee, who is running for mayor against 10 other main contenders, is seen as the front runner. Lee has basically avoided controversial decisions while in office so far, and has attempted to play the role of a consensus builder, which includes playing up his “progressive” roots. Read More
One of the tensest political battles going on these days is over San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance, the groundbreaking law that ensures the uninsured can have affordable access to health services. Read More
