Bilal Mahmood

Rule Changes

In office

San Francisco voters approved Proposition C, which will expand the city's affordable housing trust fund, with about 82% support. They rejected Proposition I, which would have sent half the transfer tax on $10 million-plus property sales to housing, 52% to 48%.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Leading the Grocery Affordability Initiative pilot

San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's District 5 pilot would let independent grocers and nonprofits pool their produce orders to win bulk wholesale prices. His office estimates wholesale costs could fall about 10% and shelf prices by up to 25%.

Updated Nov 2

Rule Changes

Won final Board approval of the SHADE Act 8-1 on October 20; Mayor Lurie signed it October 23

For years, a building's shadow was a legal weapon in San Francisco. Opponents used shade a project cast on a park to appeal its approval, stalling construction for years.

Updated Oct 27

Built World

Cosponsor of the Freedom West 2.0 development agreement legislation

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie introduced legislation on Oct. 20, 2026, that would give Freedom West a 25-year development agreement for its four blocks in the Western Addition. The plan covers nearly 2,400 homes, more than 17% of them affordable, and District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood is a cosponsor.

Updated Oct 26

Rule Changes

Mapped more than 1,000 public drug use reports filed through 311 and said most were near city-funded housing

San Francisco's 311 app now sends public drug use reports to police. The city added the 'public drug activity' category on Oct. 22, after hundreds of drug-use complaints filed through the app were closed without being forwarded to officers.

Updated Oct 24

Rule Changes

Introduced the 'No Hidden Rent' act

San Francisco landlords must now show one number on every listing and lease: the total estimated monthly cost, including rent and any required fees. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for the rule on Oct. 20.

Updated Oct 21

Money Moves

Active in pushing for Tenderloin investment

The pilot's first public showcase came Oct. 17, when the inaugural Market Street Arts & Theater Festival put more than 50 programs into 35 venues across six blocks. The 12-month effort funds public art, interactive lighting and subsidized leases for cultural tenants in vacant storefronts.

Updated Oct 20

Rule Changes

Led the Oct. 1 hearing; committee approved subpoenas 2-0 for a Dec. 3 follow-up.

San Francisco supervisors voted 2-0 on Oct. 1 to subpoena Domus Management and the boards behind three Western Addition affordable housing complexes after none of the invited managers or owners appeared at a hearing. The subpoenas compel Domus executives Anthony Sandoval and Christine Mason, co-op board members, Allen Community Development Corporation officers and attorney Mercedes Gavin to testify at a continued hearing set for Dec. 3.

Updated Oct 20

Money Moves

Proposed the Market Street Arts & Theater District in February 2026 and sought $5 million in philanthropist funding

The Mid-Market arts district held its launch festival Saturday, October 17, across 35 venues on six blocks from Fifth Street to Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco Chronicle coverage of the event asked whether art can help bring downtown back to life.

Updated Oct 19