Not sure how long the city has been doing this, but if you look at the December expense report apparently we need to fund religious orgs in town now;
YMCA (YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN OF SF): $16,416.63, Operating Support
Besides being kind of an odd amount and giving money to a religious organization without the consent of the public or even the city council is NOT a good look. Also, if you check their tax filing from 2020 they are part of a National organization that pulls in millions from donors and grants;
This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Mens Christian Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a “Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation” by the IRS.
They even describe themselves as a religious organization. It would be like the taxpayers giving money to the Catholic Diocese. I know we have been giving to them for awhile on different programming but after they f’d up the deal with Sanford on the west side rec center, essentially forcing us to purchase the place because Sanford was loosing money on the facility, they shouldn’t get another penny from us!
The entire expense report is fascinating to read because it provides little detail for massive handouts, like this;
LLOYD COMPANIES: $992,331.40, Various Projects
Closed government at it’s best!
Speaking of that, the salaries finally posted Friday afternoon, AFTER, they were printed in the Dakota Scout and distributed. I have not done a deep dive yet, but if you compare to last year, some folks got some massive raises!