San Francisco task force recommends cutting over 40% of city’s boards and commissions

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News February 4, 2026February 3, 2026

A member of the public addresses the San Francisco Commission Streamlining Task Force during a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. In its final report released last week, the task force is recommending the elimination or consolidation of 40% of the city's 152 boards and commissions. (Alise Maripuu/Bay City News)

San Francisco may be reducing or consolidating the number of its boards and commissions following a report examining their efficiency and necessity.

The San Francisco Commission Streamlining Task Force is recommending that of the city eliminate or consolidate more than 40% of its boards and committees, according to the task force’s final report that was submitted Jan. 30.

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Alise Maripuu, Bay City News

Alise is a general assignment reporter with a focus on covering government, elections, housing, crime, courts and entertainment in San Francisco and on the Peninsula. Alise is a Bay Area native from San Carlos. She studied history at University of California, Santa Cruz and first started journalism at Skyline College’s school newspaper in San Bruno. She has interned for Bay City News and for Eesti Rahvusringhääling, or Estonian Public Broadcasting. She has covered everything from the removal of former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to the divisive battle over the Great Highway on San Francisco’s west side. Please send her any tips.

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