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SF supervisors hear proposed $11.4M in senior program cuts

San Francisco Budget and Appropriations Committee: Supervisors heard $11.4M in proposed cuts to senior and disability programs. MOHCD would end 69 grants; DAS would reduce 14+ programs.
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San Francisco
Budget and Appropriations Committee Meeting
April 15, 2026

TL;DR

  • The Budget and Appropriations Committee held an informational hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget cuts to programs serving older adults; no vote was taken on the cuts.
  • MOHCD outlined $8.5M in proposed ongoing General Fund reductions, including elimination of 69 community-based service grants and digital equity programs.
  • DAS submitted $2.9M in proposed reductions across 14+ programs, including Community Center Extensions, the Reserve workforce program, Senior Escort, and Video Doorbells.
  • Mayor's Budget Director Sophia Kittler acknowledged on the record that the two-year deficit is closer to $690M, not the $1B figure used earlier.
  • More than 50 residents and providers spoke; the hearing was heard and filed 4-0, with Supervisor Mandelman excused.

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