The measure would centralize city procurement decisions related to acquiring goods, services and technology under the city administrator and extend the city administrator’s term from five to 10 years. It would also raise the threshold for allowing the Board of Supervisors to approve contracts from $10 million to $25 million. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes Argument
San Francisco’s existing contracting system is multilayered and inefficient. Proposition E would streamline various purchasing and contracting processes by placing these duties under one person, the city administrator, who would also be responsible for creating purchasing rules and regulations for city departments to follow.
No Argument
Proposition E would consolidate power for important decision-making under the city administrator, who is appointed by the mayor. The measure raises the threshold for board approval of contracts, reducing oversight and making it easier for some contracts to bypass public input and review by the Board of Supervisors.
Key Supporters
In Support
- Daniel Lurie, mayor, San Francisco
- Rafael Mandelman, Board of Supervisors president, San Francisco
- Nancy Pelosi, U.S. representative
- GrowSF
- San Francisco Democratic Party
In Opposition
- Bernal Heights Democratic Club
- Democratic Socialists of America, San Francisco
- Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club
- San Francisco Women’s Political Committee
- Small Business Forward