Brief

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, seconded by Curren D. Price Jr., moved to create a Management Analyst position within the Community Investment Department dedicated to garment and fashion industry initiatives. The motion was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and Economic Development and Jobs Committee on May 21, 2026, and remains pending in both committees.

Full summary

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a budget motion on May 21, 2026, asking the City Administrative Officer, with help from the Chief Legislative Analyst and Community Investment Department, to study the feasibility and cost of adding one Management Analyst I position to the Community Investment Department focused on the garment and fashion industry. The motion amends the Budget and Finance Committee's report on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026-27 and carries no net cost change at this stage, as it only directs a feasibility study rather than immediately appropriating funds. If created, the position would carry a broad set of responsibilities. The analyst would coordinate program development and services with WorkSource and BusinessSource Centers in collaboration with the Garment Worker Center, and would gather industry data to identify future policy needs. The role would also work with the Mayor's Office and the Garment Worker Center to pursue philanthropic funding to co-develop an upskilling and employment pipeline — including worker ownership pathways — for garment workers. Additionally, the analyst would oversee a promotional campaign and website highlighting ethical local designers, manufacturers, and creative entrepreneurs, using the City's channel websites and social media platforms to elevate the industry's history and talent. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. and referred the same day to both the Budget and Finance Committee and the Economic Development and Jobs Committee. No committee hearings or further actions have been recorded. The file remains open and does not expire until May 2028.

Activity (1)

• 2026-05-21 Motion referred to Budget and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Jobs Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-21 Motion · motion