
Bilal Mahmood
Bilal Mahmood is near-perfect voting attendance, an almost-automatic yes vote. Primary beat: Honorary / Symbolic.
Bilal.Mahmood@sfgov.orgFocus areas
Authored legislation
- Resolution#260853Mayors OfficeJul 21, 2026
This resolution supports a California bill that makes it illegal to enforce rules preventing grocery stores from operating on properties where they used to be. It aims to encourage the establishment of grocery stores in areas that may have lost them.
- Resolution#260852Mayors OfficeJul 21, 2026
This resolution designates July 18 to August 17, 2026, as South Asian American Heritage Month in San Francisco, highlighting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the South Asian community. It aims to affirm this diversity as a valuable aspect of the city's identity and inclusivity.
- Motion#260823KilledJul 14, 2026
The motion aimed to introduce a tax on properties that have been vacant or used for purposes other than grocery stores or pharmacies since 2017, starting in 2027. It was scheduled for a public hearing in July 2026 but has been killed and will not proceed.
- Resolution#260817Pending Committee ActionJul 14, 2026
This resolution proposes to rename Avery Street, between Geary Boulevard and Post Street, to "Boswell Way" in honor of Reverend Hamilton T. Boswell. It also directs the Municipal Transportation Agency and County Surveyor to create new street signs and update official records accordingly.
- Ordinance#260540PassedJul 10, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to modify provisions of the Fair Chance city law that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions.
- Ordinance#251213Pending Committee ActionJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to exempt 100% affordable housing developments from active use, ground floor commercial use, and mid-block alley requirements.
- Ordinance#26068030 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to require that online listings and lease agreements for residential rental units clearly disclose the total estimated monthly cost of the unit inclusive of rent and any required fees and charges.
- Motion#260692Scheduled for Committee HearingJun 9, 2026
An internal Board decision: Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, an city law changing the the city's business-tax rules to, beginning March 1, 2027, eliminate the real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for the transfer of all properties other than the transfer of residential and mixed-use properties with fewer than five residential units, and to make other non-substantive clarifications to the real property transfer tax.
- Motion#260693Pending Committee ActionJun 9, 2026
An internal Board decision: Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, an city law changing the the city's business-tax rules to impose an excise tax, commencing in tax year 2027, on persons keeping vacant or using differently parcels last used, in whole or in part, as formula retail grocery stores or formula retail pharmacies on or after January 1, 2017.
- Motion#260694KilledJun 9, 2026
An internal Board decision: Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, an city law changing the the city's operating rules to create a fund to receive and expend monies appropriated and any gifts, grants, or donations to be used to expand access to affordable, nutritious food for City residents.
- Resolution#260526PassedMay 29, 2026
A formal position or approval by the Board: Supporting California State Senate Bill No. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
- Ordinance#260539Pending Committee ActionMay 19, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to simplify and streamline procedures for local compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (state environmental law), including removing shadow analysis as a specific type of environmental impact, reducing the time to appeal state environmental law determinations to the Board of Supervisors from 30 to 15 days, and removing some procedures for environmental documents that are not required by state environmental law.
- Resolution#260497Pending Committee ActionMay 5, 2026
A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, Human Rights Commission, and Department of Public Health, to sign Lease for the real property located at 1050 McAllister Street to Booker T. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
- Ordinance#260415Pending Committee ActionApr 28, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Landmark Designation for Landmark No.
Recent votes
- Aye
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the number of guest rooms for Hotel uses permitted as a Conditional Use in RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family), RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family), RM-1 (Residential Mixed, Low Density), RM-2 (Residential Mixed, Moderate Density), RM-3 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density), RM-4 (Residential Mixed, High Density), RTO-1 (Residential Transit-Oriented Neighborhood), and RTO-M (Residential Transit-Oriented, Mission) Districts from five or fewer rooms to ten or fewer rooms; specify that the Planning Commission shall consider the effects on an existing home’s quality and viability as an independent Dwelling Unit where a Conditional Use application seeks to establish a Hotel within a single-family home; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution approving an Amendment between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Sigillo Supply Inc for plumbing supplies, extending the term by two years from November 30, 2029, for a new total term of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2031, and increasing the contract amount by $12,310,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $15,510,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology and the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Zones, LLC for Microsoft Enterprise Products, to increase the contract amount by $60,000,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $115,000,000; and to extend the term by 36 months from September 1, 2026, for a total term of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2029, with the option of three one-year extensions.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution approving and authorizing the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), and 1234 Great Highway LLC to finance predevelopment costs associated with the development of an approximately 216-unit multifamily residential project affordable to low-income and formerly homeless seniors, including a commercial shell for community serving space (the “Project”) on the property located at 1234, 1270, and 1280 Great Highway in a total amount not to exceed $27,248,500; adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to make certain modifications to the Loan Agreement, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 1939 Market Street (“Property”) with Mercy Housing California 109, L.P. for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 187-unit (including two managers’ units) multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households (the “Project”); adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Administrative Code Section 23.30; and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, and make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Lydia So to the Planning Commission, term ending June 30, 2030.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 On-Sale Beer and Wine - Public Premises liquor license to The Love Potion Library LLC, located at 284 Noe Street (District 8), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Del Rio Produce Market Inc., doing business as Del Rio Produce Market located at 2214 Clement Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Food Folk LLC, doing business as Food Folk, located at 210 Clement Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Motion appointing Robert Eaton, Gayle Geary, Catherine Ann Miller, Christopher Ingram (residency requirement waived) and Brandon Bracamonte (residency requirement waived), for one-year terms beginning upon the Council’s first meeting, to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution approving the second amendment to Contract No. 1000028798 between Children’s Council of San Francisco and the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”) for the provision of the Early Care Workforce Compensation and Administrative Services to support the City’s implementation of the San Francisco citywide plan for Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Development and Compensation Initiatives; increasing the agreement amount by $70,545,604 for a total amount not to exceed $234,891,608, for a term of October 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and authorizing DEC to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept an in-kind gift of consulting services provided by seven FUSE Fellows through the FUSE Fellows Program valued at $2,520,000 from FUSE Corp for the term to commence on August 1, 2026, and to expire October 20, 2028, to strengthen coordination, strategy, and systems across public health, housing, homelessness, and human services to improve service delivery for San Francisco residents; and the Director MOHCD (or designee) to execute a Master Agreement for the acceptance of the in-kind gift of consulting services.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17390 with JPPF 1300 Battery, L.P., a limited partnership, for approximately 4,635 square feet of a single-story restaurant space and 2,992 square feet of outdoor dining area located at 1300 Battery Street for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution and expiring on May 5, 2046, for a monthly base rent of $5,000 with a 15% base rent increase every five years, for a total base rent of $1,498,012.50; Percentage Rent of 1% of gross sales, and rent credit of up to $1,568.26 a month for 120 months of actual documented cost of landlord work and tenant improvements; and authorizing the Acting Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or the Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
- Aye
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco (“Port”) to execute the First Amendment to Management Agreement 16114 between the Port Commission and Pasha Automotive Services, a California corporation (“Pasha”), amending Management Agreement 16114 to discontinue a $50,000 monthly Management Fee paid by the Port to Pasha; adopt revised revenue sharing and special event provisions; restructure Pasha’s exclusive use of the Port’s Pier 80 terminal; and authorize the Port to enter into amendments or other modifications to the First Amendment to Management Agreement 16114 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or the Port.
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026