San Francisco supervisor unveils "dumb laws" contest to identify unnecessary, outdated city rules, regulations
A San Francisco supervisor is launching a "dumb laws" contest and is asking residents to help root out unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Supervisor Alan Wong is scheduled to host a media roundtable on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at City Hall to unveil the contest, inviting community members and small businesses to share examples of city laws or permit requirements that no longer make sense or create unnecessary barriers.
The submissions are expected to help inform future policy discussions or legislative efforts to update San Francisco's municipal code.
"As a Supervisor, part of my responsibility is making sure our city's laws reflect the needs of our residents and merchants. When rules become outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, it is important that we take a closer look," said Wong in a prepared statement. "Over time, every city accumulates regulations that may have been created with good intentions. But as the city evolves, some of those rules become outdated, overly complicated, or simply unnecessary. When that happens, they can create real frustrations for residents, small businesses, and community members who are just trying to navigate everyday life."
Selected submissions will be recognized by the supervisor's office and featured on social media. Residents and businesses interested in participating can submit their ideas through an online form.
The deadline for submissions is March 30, and winners will be announced sometime in April.