From Harvey Rose

As Budget Analyst to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Ken Bruce was my Chief Assistant and worked for me for approximately 30 years. I cannot emphasize enough the numerous valuable contributions that Ken made to the Budget Analyst’s Office and to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Ken had a brilliant mind and he was able to quickly identify problems and make significant recommendations, resulting in millions of dollars of savings to the taxpayers of San Francisco. I cannot count the number of times that Ken was able to calm me down and steer me in the right direction in my presentations to the Board of Supervisors. I could always rely on Ken for the correct advice.

Ken’s knowledge of the City and County of San Francisco’s finances was enormous. As just one example, no one in the City, in my judgment, understood the complexities of the Police Department’s budget, as Ken did.

I will miss Ken both personally and professionally.

Harvey M. Rose
Budget Analyst, San Francisco Board of Supervisors