Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to limit the practice of officials soliciting donations from city contractors.

Police Commission President Cindy Elias is asking for another four years.

A bill by state Sen. Scott Wiener promises to cut red tape for housing permits to sail through the city’s arduous approval process.

Two proposals to allow more housing on the westside were debated on Monday in the push to hit state housing mandates.

Sharon Lai is running to represent District 3, which includes the Financial District, Chinatown, North Beach, Nob Hill and Russian Hill.