$360 Million San Francisco Infrastructure Bond Proposed for November Ballot

Published on May 3, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled plans April 29 for a $360 million bond aimed at bolstering the city through investments in health and shelter projects, street safety, and road repaving, as well as enhancements to public spaces, slated for the November ballot. “We are working every day to make San Francisco a vibrant and healthy city,” Ms. Breed said in the news release. “This bond will invest in our critical infrastructure and advance projects that create jobs and prioritize important civic needs.” Ms. Breed’s proposed bond funding is delineated into four primary categories. A $167 million allocation for public health infrastructure projects is earmarked for renovating and expanding institutions such as Zuckerberg San Francisco General, Laguna Honda Hospital, and the Chinatown Health Clinic....

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