Supervisor Scott Wiener on Tuesday announced a deal that will add funding for streetlight repairs in San Francisco without amending an upcoming bond measure related to earthquake safety.
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Last week the Board of Supervisors postponed a vote on the $400 million Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond after Wiener proposed adding $25 million for streetlight repairs.
On Tuesday, Wiener released a statement saying the Mayor's Office and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission agreed to secure $9 million over the next two fiscal years. As part of the agreement, The City will also assess the needs of the long-term capital needs of streetlights citywide.
“For too many years, City Hall has allowed our streetlights to deteriorate and accumulate huge deferred maintenance,” Wiener said in a statement.…
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Last week the Board of Supervisors postponed a vote on the $400 million Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond after Wiener proposed adding $25 million for streetlight repairs.
On Tuesday, Wiener released a statement saying the Mayor's Office and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission agreed to secure $9 million over the next two fiscal years. As part of the agreement, The City will also assess the needs of the long-term capital needs of streetlights citywide.
“For too many years, City Hall has allowed our streetlights to deteriorate and accumulate huge deferred maintenance,” Wiener said in a statement.…
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