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Network of Billionaires Squaring Off Against Teachers Union for Control of City College’s Future

Network of Billionaires Squaring Off Against Teachers Union for Control of City College’s Future

Four out of the nine candidates for City College's board of trustees have been endorsed by two separate billionaire PACs, GrowSF and Abundance San Francisco.

Student Worker Funds Fluctuate Mid-Semester

Student Worker Funds Fluctuate Mid-Semester

A bid to restore $300,000 for student workers failed 3-4. Department chairs, some who've lost thousands of assumed budget for their student lab aides, meet with administrators Oct. 1.

All By Her Lonesome: Ferguson Unopposed In Trustees Race

All By Her Lonesome: Ferguson Unopposed In Trustees Race

Board of Trustees Member Ruth Ferguson is up for election, with no competition in sight.

Ballot Beat: Julio Ramos, Ben Kaplan, and Aliya Chisti Outline Their Strategies for a Sustainable City College

Ballot Beat: Julio Ramos, Ben Kaplan, and Aliya Chisti Outline Their Strategies for a Sustainable City College

With four seats in play, more than half of the board, and the priorities of voters could have a greater impact on the future of City College, its Free City program and budgetary goals, and the trajectory of public higher education in San Francisco.

Ballot Beat: Ruth Ferguson, Luis Zamora, and Leanna Louie Lay out their Visions as Potential Trustees

Ballot Beat: Ruth Ferguson, Luis Zamora, and Leanna Louie Lay out their Visions as Potential Trustees

Locally, elections like the Community College Board could have a meaningful impact on the city, both how it makes use of funds like those generated by Proposition W and the future of its historic institutions and programs: City College and Free City.

Ballot Beat: Board Candidates Alan Wong and Heather McCarty and their Plans to Avert a Fiscal Freeze

Ballot Beat: Board Candidates Alan Wong and Heather McCarty and their Plans to Avert a Fiscal Freeze

Leading up to the election The Guardsman will be interviewing candidates, providing context for current issues facing the college and proposals to address them in an ongoing segment.