Rafael Mandelman
Rafael Mandelman is a heavy hitter who turns bills into law, authors a high volume of legislation, an almost-automatic yes vote. Primary beat: Transportation.
Rafael.Mandelman@sfgov.orgFocus areas
Authored legislation
- Resolution#260374PassedJun 12, 2026
A formal position or approval by the Board: Recognizing April 6, 2026, as the 100th Anniversary of United Airlines and its central role in San Francisco’s economy and global connectivity. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
- Ordinance#260398PassedJun 11, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $195,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from Series 2026A Healthy, Safe, and Vibrant SF GO Bonds to the Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Public Works (DPW), Recreation and Park Department (REC), and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for acquisition and improvement of real property for various healthcare, nursing, and mental health facilities. In short: it commits city money.
- Resolution#260520PassedJun 11, 2026
A formal position or approval by the Board: Retroactively allow the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the not to exceed amount of $2,169,952 and to expend interest earned or accrued on grant funds for the grant term of April 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.
- Motion#260652PassedJun 9, 2026
An internal Board decision: Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to schedule a Committee of the Whole hearing on June 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to consider the an official statement allow the Director of Transportation to enter into a loan agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission as lender, for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency public transit operating purposes, up to a maximum principal amount of $200,000,000, for a 12 year term from July 1, 2026, through June 3, 2038, pursuant to Assembly Bill No. In short: it commits city money.
- Ordinance#26057030 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Alexander Adams Home, located at 1450 Masonic Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
- Ordinance#26057130 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Born Home, located at 99 Divisadero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
- Ordinance#26057230 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Charles Katz Home, located at 1200 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
- Ordinance#26057330 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Charles L.
- Ordinance#26057430 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the De Urioste Home - James C.
- Ordinance#26057530 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home, located at 2173 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
- Ordinance#26057630 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Early Haight Ashbury Farmhouse, located at 11 Piedmont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
- Ordinance#26057730 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Elliott M.
- Ordinance#26057830 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Engine Company No.
- Ordinance#26057930 Day RuleJun 9, 2026
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Guerrero Street Double Stick Eastlake Home located at 1415-1417 Guerrero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
Recent votes
- Aye
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund; revise the purpose of the Fund; establish the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, or other agency designated by the Mayor, as administrator of the Fund with delegated duties; and update provisions regarding the Fund to reflect state law changes relating to fees collected by the County Clerk for the Fund.
Rules Committee · Jun 15, 2026
- Aye
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund; revise the purpose of the Fund; establish the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, or other agency designated by the Mayor, as administrator of the Fund with delegated duties; and update provisions regarding the Fund to reflect state law changes relating to fees collected by the County Clerk for the Fund.
Rules Committee · Jun 15, 2026
- Aye
Motion reappointing Maria Davis, term ending July 1, 2030, to the Entertainment Commission.
Rules Committee · Jun 15, 2026
- Aye
Motion appointing Athena Bing-Ying Ng, term ending January 1, 2028, and Raymond Deng, term ending January 1, 2027, to the Behavioral Health Council.
Rules Committee · Jun 15, 2026
- Excused
Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 12, 2026
- Excused
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2026, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 12, 2026
- Excused
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 12, 2026
- Excused
Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 11, 2026
- Excused
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2026, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 11, 2026
- Excused
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 11, 2026
- Excused
Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2026, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Excused
Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Excused
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Excused
Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Excused
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2026, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Excused
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
Budget and Appropriations Committee · Jun 10, 2026