Policy & Advocacy
We work with policymakers at every level to create conditions where independent, community journalism can thrive.
Our coalition focuses on policies that directly impact the sustainability and effectiveness of community journalism.
Advocating for policies that create sustainable funding models for community journalism.
Current Priorities
Promoting transparency in media ownership and preventing harmful consolidation.
Current Priorities
Ensuring community and ethnic media receive fair share of public notice and advertising spending.
Current Priorities
Protecting journalists' rights and ensuring access to public information.
Current Priorities
Board of Supervisors Budget Committee
California State Assembly
City Administrator's Office
Our Position
"Local journalism is essential infrastructure for democracy. We advocate for policies that recognize this public good and create sustainable conditions for community news organizations to serve their readers."
— SF Independent Media Coalition Policy Committee
Want to support policies that strengthen local journalism? There are several ways to make your voice heard.