Overview

The City and County of San Francisco is a consolidated local government that carries out both municipal and county responsibilities for residents, businesses and visitors. It runs public health, policing and fire protection services, while also maintaining streets and parks and operating public transit. An elected mayor and Board of Supervisors set policy and approve public spending, with departments and commissions responsible for day-to-day administration. Taxes, service fees and intergovernmental funding support its programs, alongside revenue earned by public enterprises. The consolidated government was established in 1856 and is based in San Francisco, California.