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SF official pushed $30K mystery payment to friendly political nonprofit
Kimberly Ellis, head of the Department on the Status of Women, overruled staff to push excess funds to a friendly political group, a source said.
Lawsuits are blowing a hole in San Francisco’s fiscal recovery
Despite the challenges, the $840 million budget deficit shrunk by about $20 million in the latest projection from City Hall.
How did the city spend $600K on a women’s conference? Massages, hotels, and a fashion show
A department spared no expense on flowers, plane tickets, a DJ, and fees for speakers — including one tasked with agency oversight.
Suspended city official paid $85K to ‘dear friend’ for ‘weird’ trainings
As director of the Department on the Status of Women, Kimberly Ellis used taxpayer money for a fancy Tahoe retreat — with a close pal at her side.
