Two SF Neighborhoods elect to tax themselves

This is a great idea, IMHO... Two neighborhoods, Fisherman's Wharf and Mission Street between 21st and 22nd Streets, have decided to tax themselves (via taxes to businesses) for basic upkeep and neighborhood services. The San Francisco Business Times has a great story on this. They also note a few other neighborhoods that appear to be headed in the same direction.

When city funds fail, the neighborhoods might need to help take care of themselves...