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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is rolling out bold reforms to slash bureaucracy and boost efficiency, proposing three ballot initiatives that would empower the city administrator to control contracts, give the mayor authority to hire/fire department heads, and restructure agencies—all aimed at making City Hall more accountable and responsive. But the most contentious proposal would raise the signature threshold for citizen initiatives from 2% to 8%, sparking fierce debate: critics warn it favors the wealthy and sidelines everyday voters, while supporters—including local business owners—argue the current system is too slow and outdated, holding back progress as the city rebuilds. Additional changes would restrict the mayor’s power to unilaterally place measures on the ballot and require broader Board of Supervisors approval, setting the stage for a heated civic showdown over how San Francisco governs itself.

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