The Commission on Equity and Public Safety is organized to recommend policies and procedures that impact equity, safety, and security across City departments. This Commission bolsters community participation and decision-making and increases transparency and accountability. The Commission on Equity and Public Safety focuses on a holistic approach to community safety. It applies an equity lens to advance equitable practices in housing, social services, policing, and other areas.

The Commission was developed as a key recommendation from the prior SSF Commission on Racial and Social Equity, which was tasked to meet for one year and produce a Racial and Social Equity Action Plan. The South San Francisco Commission on Racial and Social Equity concluded their yearlong initiative to identify issues of racial and social injustice, investigate their causes, and to create systems for positive change in policies and processes. The Commission has culminated in a Final Report and an Action Plan, linked below, which were presented to the South San Francisco City Council. The Executive Summary, Action Plan, and full Final Report are available in Spanish, Tagalog, and Traditional Chinese as well. As a result of this work, the City of South San Francisco has formally established a Commission on Equity and Public Safety.  

Translation Services

The City of South San Francisco proactively provides live interpretation and translation of agendas for community members who are not proficient in English. Materials can be translated into Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese (Cantonese).

How to Request These Services

To ensure the availability of services, members of the public must request assistance 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Members of the public can email the staff liaison, Devin Stenhouse, at devin.stenhouse@ssf.net, and the City Clerk’s office at All-CC@ssf.net to request these services. If email is not an option, you can also reach them at (650) 829-3817 or (650) 877-8518.