The ordinance creates a Reparations Fund in San Francisco to provide financial support for initiatives aimed at addressing historical injustices and inequities faced by the Black community. It amends the Administrative Code to formalize this fund's establishment and management.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Reparations Fund.
How it got here
The legislation to establish the Reparations Fund originated from the recommendations of the San Francisco Reparations Plan 2023, submitted by the African American Reparations Advisory Committee.
The African American Reparations Advisory Committee was established by Ordinance No. 259-20 to develop a reparations plan.
The Human Rights Commission prepared and submitted the San Francisco Reparations Plan 2023, outlining methods for restitution and rehabilitation for affected individuals.
Supervisor Walton introduced the ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to establish the Reparations Fund, which was assigned under the 30-day rule.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance establishing the Reparations Fund.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the establishment of the Reparations Fund.
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