Driving The City Toward Bankruptcy

When people cast their ballots, feel good measures like health care and paid sick leave are hard to vote against. Most people view ballot measures like these from the individual perspective. They think about themselves working the line at a restaurant, the long hours and the stress. When you think about it in this context, these measures sound like a pretty good idea.

What people don't consider are the ramifications of such measures. When small businesses start packing up for Daly City, San Franciscans will start scratching their heads and wonder why that cute little bistro down the street closed up after a great 25 year run. Only the corporate chains will be left, something the Board of Supervisors is also trying to legislate out of our lives (Prop G, Nov-06)

Questions I want answered

Homeless:

1. How big is the homeless industry in San Francisco?
2. What is the ratio of homeless people to those working full time to help the homeless?
3. How many special interest groups, non-profits, charities, etc. exist in San Francisco who's primary mission is to help homeless people?

Education:

1. What percentage of SF High School students matriculate into 4 year colleges / universities?
2. How much money gets allocated to the SFUSD each year?
3. how much voter-approved bond money has been approved over the past 5 years?

Housing:

1. How many SF residents rent?
2. How many SF residents own the place where they live?
3. What is the average age of a renter?
4. What is the average age of an owner?