The San Francisco Board of Supervisors opened their recent meeting with a formal acknowledgment of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of the San Francisco peninsula. This recognition emphasized the ongoing responsibilities of the Ohlone as caretakers of the land and affirmed their sovereign rights as the first peoples.

Following this acknowledgment, the board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with unanimous support from all supervisors present. The agenda then moved to a special appearance by Mayor London Breed, who addressed the board regarding the importance of integrity and transparency in city governance.

Mayor Breed highlighted her administration's commitment to ethical reforms, noting that significant steps have been taken to enhance accountability within city institutions. She reported the implementation of over 60 good government reforms aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and corruption, as well as the suspension of 14 contracts for non-compliance, which had previously accounted for over $10 million in city work.

In her remarks, the mayor also announced new contract reform legislation designed to provide additional oversight and ensure public funds are managed effectively. This legislation aims to prevent misuse of funds for political activities and to streamline the contracting process across city departments.

Breed concluded her address by expressing her commitment to ongoing reforms, including efforts to simplify permitting processes for small businesses and to initiate charter reforms. She called for collaboration with the board to advance these initiatives in the coming weeks.