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Philip Yu-Li Ting (born February 9, 1969) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024. He is a Democrat who represented the 19th Assembly District, which encompasses western San Francisco and northwestern San Mateo County. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he was the Assessor-Recorder of San Francisco.

Key Information

Career

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Ting began his career as a real estate financial adviser at Arthur Andersen and CBRE. He also previously served as the executive director of the Asian Law Caucus, as the president of the Bay Area Assessors Association, and on the board of Equality California.[1]

Assessor-Recorder

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In 2005, Ting was appointed San Francisco Assessor-Recorder by Mayor Gavin Newsom, becoming San Francisco’s highest-ranking Chinese-American official at the time. He was then elected to the post in November 2005, garnering 58 percent of the vote.[2]

As Assessor-Recorder, Ting cleared a five-year assessment backlog, which resulted in the collection of more than $200 million in unpaid property taxes.[3][4] In February 2012, Ting commissioned the country’s first real study of mortgage fraud that spurred national action,[5] uncovering "widespread mortgage industry irregularity" in San Francisco foreclosures.[6]

Specifically, Ting commissioned an audit of nearly 400 homes in the city that had been foreclosed upon in 2009–2011. The results of the audit, which demonstrated that more than 80% of the sampled foreclosures contained at least one clear legal violation, provided documented support for the state legislature to push for increased oversight of the mortgage industry.[7]

Ting was re-elected Assessor-Recorder in 2006 and 2010.[8]

California State Assembly

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A Democrat, Ting represents the state's 19th District, which includes the west side of San Francisco, in addition to Broadmoor, Colma, Daly City, and South San Francisco.[1] Ting was chair of the Assembly Committee on Budget and was the first Asian-American to hold the position. He is the chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Budget Process, Oversight and Program Evaluation, chair of the Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment Promotion, and is a member of the Committee on Business and Professions, the Committee on Utilities and Energy. He previously served as chair of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation and Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus.[1]

Ting is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.[9]

2013–2014 session

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On his first day in office Ting was appointed to the Assembly Leadership, being named the Democratic Caucus chair by Speaker John Perez.[10]

During his first term in the Assembly, Ting authored a law that helped set into motion the transformation of Piers 30–32 into what would become Chase Center the home of the Golden State Warriors.[11] He also helped protect seniors by enabling local governments access to state funds to make pedestrian crossing safer near senior centers.[12]

In 2014 Speaker Toni Atkins appointed Ting to chair the Revenue and Taxation Committee.[13] In 2014, Ting announced his support for a $100 million property tax-break for large corporations in San Francisco's Mid-Market District.[14]

2015–2016 session

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In 2015 Ting authored legislation that was signed into law which ensured free pedestrian and bicycle crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge,[15] and a created an incentive program to double the amount of food assistance benefits Californians receive if they purchase California grown fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables.[16]

In 2016 Ting was appointed Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee by Speaker Rendon. Ting’s appointment was historic as he was the first Asian Pacific Islander to chair the Assembly’s Budget Committee.[17]

He also successfully authored a number of new laws including; requiring single occupancy restrooms to be designated as gender neutral restrooms.[18] This received praise and condemnation from around the country as transgender individuals' use of public facilities including restrooms and locker rooms became a partisan issue.[19]

Ting also authored a bill to expand the list of individuals who could petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order, to help increase their use, however it was vetoed by Governor Brown.[20]

2017-2018 session

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In 2017 Ting helped secure $10 million in the State Budget to create an additional Homeless Navigation Center in San Francisco.[21]

In 2018 Ting passed legislation[22] to protect minority communities by setting minimum standards for law enforcement hate crime policies, protected renters by requiring landlords to accept payments by third-parties, gave hope to inmates serving long sentences by allowing prosecutors an avenue to recommend the re-sentencing of inmates who have been rehabilitated, increased accountability of law enforcement by requiring public disclosure of body camera footage, and supported California’s transition to EV’s by requiring the California Energy Commission to study EV infrastructure needs.[23]

Ting also reintroduced his bill to expand the list of individuals who could petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order, however it was again vetoed by Governor Brown.[24]

2019–2020 session

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In 2019 Ting also took action when the California Redemption Value (CRV) program virtually shuttered around the state, first by securing $5 million in the State Budget to support 400 low-volume recycling centers, and then by creating a mobile recycling pilot program to replace the hundreds of closed redemption sites around the state.[25]

Ting also responded to the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal by authoring a law to require colleges to disclose preferential admissions practices to the State.[26]

In 2020 Ting wrote laws which increased housing across California. One law prevents Homeowner’s Association from prohibiting rentals, while another allows cities and counties to declare “shelter crisis” to suspend regulatory hurdles to building emergency housing and safe parking programs.[27]

He also authored a law directed at creating green jobs in the state, by redirecting state budget funds to help public schools replace HVAC and plumbing, and requiring the California Public Utilities Commission to act on pending electronic vehicle infrastructure applications.[28]

2021–2022 session

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In 2021, Ting as the Assembly Budget Chair partnered with legislators and the Governor to take early budget action in February designed to help renters/small businesses and send qualified Californians $600 in relief checks to respond to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.[29]

Ting and the AAPI Legislative Caucus successfully got the $166.5 million API Equity Budget included in the state spending plan, bolstering resources and services for victims of hate against Asian American/Pacific Islander communities, while also investing in cultural institutions that promote greater understanding.[30]

Ting was able to get numerous pieces of legislation enacted include banning harmful PFAS chemicals from food packaging[31] and authorizing a pilot program for San Francisco to pay jurors more to see if that resulted in more diverse juries.[32]

In 2022, Ting led the Assembly Budget Committee through another budget surplus, crafting a historic state budget; with the centerpiece of the spending plan was tax rebates to fight inflation.[33] Because of the mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park, the Legislature acted early to pass Ting’s AB 1594, which holds the gun industry accountable for the harm their products cause, allowing private citizens, the state Attorney General and local governments to sue firearms manufacturers and retailers when break California’s strict gun laws.[34] Under Ting and Senate Budget Chair Nancy Skinner, lawmakers also took quick action when faced with an enrollment freeze at UC Berkeley, after neighbors sued under CEQA to stop enrollment growth authorized and funded under the state budget.[35] Phil Ting's "Freedom to Walk" bill to decriminalize jaywalking was signed into law by Governor Newsom.[36]

In 2023, Ting spearheaded the effort in the California Senate to pass AB 1633, which prevents use of the California Environmental Quality Act to block new housing developments that already comply with local and state land use and environmental regulations.[37]

Electoral history

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Mayoral Election

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Ting ran in the San Francisco Mayoral election of 2011 but was defeated by incumbent Mayor Ed Lee. Ting set a California record for highest campaign expenditures per vote after spending $500,000 on his 2011 campaign for San Francisco Mayor only to finish in 12th place.[38][39][40] The majority of the money came from the city's public campaign financing system which provided Ting's campaign with over $300,000.[39]

2012 California State Assembly

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In 2012, he was elected to the California State Assembly, defeating fellow Democrat Michael Breyer, son of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

See also: 2012 California State Assembly election
California State Assembly election, 2012
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting 38,432 56.4
Democratic Michael Breyer 14,991 22.0
Republican Matthew Del Carlo 11,646 17.1
Democratic James Pan 3,075 4.5
Total votes 68,144 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting 92,858 58.4
Democratic Michael Breyer 66,200 41.6
Total votes 159,058 100.0
Democratic hold

2014 California State Assembly

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See also: 2014 California State Assembly election
California's 19th State Assembly district election, 2014
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 45,103 77.6
Republican Rene Pineda 12,985 22.4
Total votes 58,088 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 81,103 77.0
Republican Rene Pineda 24,170 23.0
Total votes 105,273 100.0
Democratic hold

2016 California State Assembly

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See also: 2016 California State Assembly election
California's 19th State Assembly district election, 2016
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 95,046 83.6
Republican Carlos "Chuck" Taylor 18,686 16.4
Democratic Daniel C. Kappler (write-in) 22 0.0
Total votes 113,754 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 150,052 80.1
Republican Carlos "Chuck" Taylor 37,180 19.9
Total votes 187,232 100.0
Democratic hold

2018 California State Assembly

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See also: 2018 California State Assembly election
California's 19th State Assembly district election, 2018
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 86,304 80.5
Republican Keith Bogdon 16,785 15.7
No party preference David Ernst 4,084 3.8
Total votes 107,173 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 154,705 83.7
Republican Keith Bogdon 30,049 16.3
Total votes 184,754 100.0
Democratic hold

2020 California State Assembly

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See also: 2020 California State Assembly election
2020 California's 19th State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 111,464 82.0
Republican John Mcdonnell 24,530 18.0
Total votes 135,994 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 175,858 77.6
Republican John Mcdonnell 50,846 22.4
Total votes 226,704 100.0
Democratic hold

2022 California State Assembly

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See also: 2022 California State Assembly election
2022 California's 19th State Assembly district election[41][42]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 89,910 80.0
Republican Karsten Weide 22,509 20.0
Total votes 112,419 100.0
General election
Democratic Phil Ting (incumbent) 133,316 81.0
Republican Karsten Weide 31,252 19.0
Total votes 164,568 100.0
Democratic hold

Personal life

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Ting lives in San Francisco's Sunset District with his wife and their two daughters.[43] His parents are immigrants from Taiwan.[44]

On June 20, 2020, Ting admitted to having a "years-long" affair with a domestic worker whom he had met through a dating website. The worker had previously testified before the California State Assembly in favor of AB-5, a bill which Ting supported. Ting later released a statement denying that the affair had any influence on his voting record.[45]

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Philip Yu-Li Ting (born February 9, 1969) is an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the , representing the 19th District encompassing western and nearby areas from December 2012 to November 2024. A graduate of the , and Harvard University's School of Government, Ting began his public service career as of the Asian Law Caucus before being appointed by Mayor in 2005 to the city's Assessment Appeals Board and later elected as Assessor-Recorder, where he cleared a five-year assessment backlog and generated over $290 million in additional revenue through process reforms.
In the Assembly, Ting chaired the Budget Committee, influencing California's multi-trillion-dollar state expenditures, and previously led the Revenue and Taxation Committee and the Democratic Caucus; he sponsored legislation expanding access to Cal Grants for higher education, mandating handgun safety certificates, enabling urban agriculture initiatives, and providing tax relief for same-sex couples. His record also featured programs like GoSolarSF to promote adoption and Reset San Francisco for fiscal reforms. Ting's career drew scrutiny in 2020 amid #MeToo allegations of a sexual encounter with a domestic worker lobbying for labor protections, which he described as a "personal failure" while denying any impact on his legislative decisions, though the episode prompted internal party reviews without resulting in formal sanctions.

Early life and education

Immigration and family background

Philip Yu-Li Ting was born on February 9, 1969, in . His parents immigrated to the from , fleeing political instability in their native country before starting a family in . Following their arrival, Ting's father worked as a at in . The family later relocated to the , where Ting grew up.

Academic and early professional training

Ting earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in and from the , completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. He then attended Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he obtained a Master in degree in 1994. After graduate school, Ting entered the as a financial advisor, initially focusing on at before moving to CBRE, gaining experience in and advisory services that informed his later public roles. These positions provided foundational training in fiscal management and , aligning with his academic background in and .

Pre-political career

Accounting and financial roles

Ting began his career in finance as a financial advisor at , where he served from 1994 to 1996. In this role, he worked as a senior consultant, valuing properties such as apartment buildings, single-family homes, office spaces, and hotels. These responsibilities provided him with hands-on experience in fiscal management and property assessments. Following his time at , Ting held a position as a real estate financial advisor at CB Richard Ellis, continuing his focus on valuation and advisory services. This work emphasized in the real estate sector, aligning with his subsequent roles involving property taxation and assessment.

Service under San Francisco mayoral administrations

Phil Ting's initial service in San Francisco city government occurred under Mayor Gavin Newsom's administration. In early 2005, Newsom appointed him to the San Francisco Assessment Appeals Board, marking Ting's entry into public roles within the city. Earlier, in June 2004—shortly after Newsom assumed the mayoralty—Ting had been appointed by President to the seven-member Building Inspection Commission, which provides oversight of the city's Department of Building Inspection. These appointments preceded Ting's subsequent role as Assessor-Recorder and reflected his background in property appraisal from private-sector consulting at . No records indicate prior service under the preceding administration of Mayor Willie Brown (1996–2004).

San Francisco Assessor-Recorder

2010 election and appointment

In the November 2, 2010, for Assessor-Recorder, incumbent secured re-election by defeating challenger James Pan. , a Democrat who had been appointed to the office in July 2005 by Mayor following Mabel Teng's resignation amid controversies over mismanagement and delays in property assessments, ran on his record of operational improvements and technological upgrades to the office. Ting received 175,388 votes, representing 79.68% of the total votes cast in the race. Pan, a Republican and former city employee, obtained 43,961 votes or 19.97%, while write-in votes totaled 756 or 0.34%. The election utilized San Francisco's ranked-choice voting system for certain contests, but with Ting achieving a clear majority of first-choice votes, no runoff tabulation was required. This decisive victory extended Ting's tenure through 2014, during which the office processed over 1.2 million property assessments amid a recovering market post-2008 .

Tenure and administrative reforms

Ting was appointed San Francisco Assessor-Recorder in 2005 by Mayor , serving until early 2013. During this period, he prioritized operational efficiency, addressing inherited challenges such as outdated processes and revenue shortfalls in assessments and recordings. One major initiative involved clearing a five-year backlog in assessments, which had delayed collections; this effort recovered approximately $290 million in previously unpaid taxes for the city. Administrative reforms under Ting included technological and programmatic innovations to modernize the office. He launched GoSolarSF in 2008, San Francisco's inaugural municipal incentive program, which provided low-interest loans to homeowners for rooftop solar installations, facilitating over 2,000 projects and boosting local green energy adoption without relying solely on general fund subsidies. In parallel, Ting's office introduced online tools like Reset San Francisco to streamline public access to services and records, enhancing transparency and user interaction with assessor . Additionally, efforts to reform title recording and transfer processes were pursued, including updates to grantor-grantee indexing to reduce errors and improve document integrity. Ting also focused on foreclosure-related safeguards amid the . In February 2012, his office commissioned an independent —the first comprehensive local study of its kind—examining recorded documents, which revealed widespread irregularities such as improper notarizations and "robo-signing" by servicers, prompting national scrutiny and discussions on document fraud. Complementary programs like "Don't Borrow Trouble" offered outreach and to at-risk homeowners and tenants, partnering with city agencies and advocates to mitigate foreclosures through better . These measures, while yielding revenue gains and service improvements, faced isolated criticisms, including allegations of preferential tax billing adjustments for political associates, which Ting's office attributed to standard administrative corrections rather than impropriety.

2011 San Francisco mayoral campaign

Campaign platform and key issues

Ting's 2011 mayoral campaign revolved around the "Reset San Francisco" initiative, a crowdsourcing platform leveraging web 2.0 tools to solicit public input on policy matters and foster discussion among approximately 30,000 users, positioning him as a candidate focused on innovative, resident-driven governance rather than insider politics. He highlighted his experience as Assessor-Recorder, where he cleared a five-year backlog in property assessments, generating over $290 million in additional revenue for social services without new taxes, as evidence of his ability to enhance efficiency in city operations. On fiscal management and the budget, Ting identified ineffective administration as San Francisco's core problem, advocating for data-driven reforms to prioritize core services, reduce waste, and promote shared sacrifice across stakeholders, including opposition to measures like Proposition D that he viewed as unfairly burdening middle-class families. He supported Mayor Edwin Lee's overhaul, which required public employees to contribute 7.5% to 13.5% of salaries toward retirement costs, framing it as essential for long-term sustainability amid rising obligations. Regarding public safety, Ting proposed collaborative strategies between and communities to address , drawing on data-informed models from to emphasize prevention over reactive measures. In housing and development, he endorsed projects like Parkmerced with built-in tenant protections, expressed openness to expanding conversions if eviction risks were mitigated, and affirmed support for existing rent control policies without broadening them. For transportation, Ting called for Muni improvements through expert consultations and community engagement, citing the need to evaluate pilots like the N-Judah Express, which cost $2 million, to enhance reliability and ridership. On education, he prioritized bolstering public schools to retain families in the city, including backing school construction bonds to address infrastructure needs. Economic policies emphasized job creation via initiatives like eliminating the payroll tax, expanding green programs such as GoSolarSF (which created 450 jobs), and fostering international ties through ChinaSF (yielding 120 jobs).

Election results and aftermath

In the November 8, 2011, special election for mayor, conducted under ranked-choice voting, Phil Ting was eliminated in the fourth round of tabulation with 1,049 votes, equivalent to 0.54% of the total ballots exhausted or redistributed by that point. Incumbent interim mayor led from the first round with 59,775 first-choice votes (30.75%) and ultimately prevailed in the 12th and final round against John Avalos, securing 84,457 votes (59.64%) to Avalos's 57,160 (40.36%). Ting's low vote total reflected limited voter recognition and support despite his position as Assessor-Recorder, placing him among the lowest performers among the 16 candidates. Ting's campaign drew scrutiny in the aftermath for its inefficient use of public financing, with reports indicating he spent approximately $510 per vote received, the highest among major candidates and exceeding benchmarks from high-profile races like Meg Whitman's 2010 gubernatorial campaign. This figure stemmed from over $500,000 in taxpayer-funded matching dollars triggered by small donations, highlighting criticisms of San Francisco's public financing system for subsidizing long-shot bids without proportional electoral success. Following the defeat, Ting completed his term as Assessor-Recorder and did not seek re-election to that office in 2012, instead announcing a bid for the California State Assembly's 19th District seat, which he won in a special election that year. The mayoral loss underscored challenges in building a citywide coalition for an Asian American candidate outside targeted communities, though Lee's victory demonstrated viable pathways for such candidacies with stronger establishment backing.

California State Assembly service

District representation and elections

California's 19th State Assembly District, which Ting represented from 2012 to 2024, encompasses the western neighborhoods of —including the Sunset District, Outer Richmond, Inner Richmond, and parts of the Inner Sunset—as well as northern San Mateo County communities such as Daly City, Colma, and . The district is urban and suburban, characterized by a diverse population with significant Asian American communities, and it exhibits a strong Democratic voter registration advantage, with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans by more than 4 to 1 as of recent cycles. Ting first won election to the district on November 6, 2012, following California's 2011 , which created the new boundaries under the top-two primary system approved by voters in 2010. He advanced from the June 5 primary and defeated Republican opponent Oran Kee in the general election, securing the seat for the Democratic Party in a district redrawn to include portions of and adjacent areas previously represented by Assemblymember . Ting was reelected five times with substantial margins, reflecting the district's partisan leanings, where general election vote shares for Democratic candidates routinely exceed 80%. In 2014, he won the general election against Republican John P. McDonnell. In 2016, Ting defeated Republican Keith Bogdon by approximately 61 percentage points. The 2018 general saw Ting prevail over Bogdon again with 83.7% of the vote (154,705 votes to 30,049). In 2020, he garnered 82% in the primary against McDonnell and did not face a general election contest beyond the top-two. In his final reelection on November 8, 2022, Ting received 81% (133,316 votes) against Republican Karsten Weide's 19% (31,252 votes).
Election YearPrimary Opponent(s)Primary ResultGeneral OpponentGeneral Result
2012Multiple Democrats/IndependentsAdvanced to generalOran Kee (R)Won
2014John P. McDonnell (R)AdvancedJohn P. McDonnell (R)Won
2016Uncontested primary effectivelyN/AKeith Bogdon (R)Won by 61 pts
2018Keith Bogdon (R)AdvancedKeith Bogdon (R)83.7%
2020John P. McDonnell (R)82%None beyond top-twoN/A
2022Karsten Weide (R)AdvancedKarsten Weide (R)81%
Ting did not seek a seventh term in 2024 due to California's term limits, which cap Assembly members at 12 years; the seat was won by Democrat in a March 5, 2024, primary topping the field.

Committee assignments and leadership roles

Ting served on the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation, which he chaired from 2015 until 2016. He was subsequently appointed chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, overseeing the panel responsible for reviewing and approving California's annual state budget; he held this position through eight budget cycles until term limits ended his Assembly service in 2024. In addition to these fiscal-focused roles, Ting chaired the Assembly Democratic Caucus, influencing party strategy and legislative priorities within the Democratic . His other committee assignments included the Utilities and Energy Committee, the Fisheries and Committee, and service as vice chair of the Legislative Committee. These positions placed him at the center of debates on taxation, , and state spending, particularly during periods of multibillion-dollar surpluses and subsequent deficits in the and early .

Budget chairmanship and fiscal oversight

Phil Ting served as chair of the California State Assembly Budget Committee from 2015 to 2023. In this role, he oversaw the review and approval of the state's annual budget, which exceeded $200 billion by 2018-19, including allocations for , , and public safety. Ting collaborated with to enact the 2018-19 budget on July 6, 2018, which maintained funding levels amid while addressing recovery and infrastructure needs. During the , Ting managed responses to a projected $54.3 billion deficit for 2020-21, advocating for preserving core programs through federal aid integration and avoiding deep cuts to the prior year's appropriations. In 2021, as chair, he helped negotiate a deal that included $600 stimulus checks for low-income residents, expanded enrollment for in-state students, and investments in , finalized on June 2 amid surplus revenues. Ting emphasized fiscal oversight through subcommittee hearings on program accountability, particularly scrutinizing billions in homelessness expenditures; by 2023, the state had committed over $20 billion since 2018-19, yet Ting highlighted persistent gaps in outcome data, such as housing placements and cost per unit, during budget reviews. He publicly expressed frustration over delayed legislative reports—over 1,100 required evaluations of enacted laws remained undelivered by early 2024, complicating decisions on continuing or trimming underperforming initiatives like homelessness grants. This reflected broader challenges in data-driven fiscal management, where political priorities often preceded empirical assessments of program efficacy. Ting's tenure saw no major personal scandals tied to budget handling, though systemic critiques noted reliance on incomplete metrics for high-stakes allocations.

Legislative record

During his tenure in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024, Phil Ting sponsored numerous bills, many focused on , , , and environmental initiatives, with several becoming law after gubernatorial approval. As chair of the from 2016 onward, Ting played a central role in authoring annual Acts, including AB 157 (2024), which enacted the state's $297.9 billion spending plan emphasizing and reserve maintenance amid emerging deficits. Similarly, AB 158 (2023) implemented revisions to prior Acts from 2022 and 2023, directing surplus funds toward one-time investments in prevention and behavioral health services while preserving fiscal buffers. Ting authored AB 1184 (2018), which established a on ride-hailing services in to generate for transportation improvements, marking the first such statewide measure targeting app-based mobility companies and yielding approximately $30 million annually for local transit projects by 2020. In , he sponsored measures expanding Cal Grant eligibility, enabling thousands of additional low-income students to access state financial aid for tuition, with implementation tied to allocations that increased awards by up to 10% for qualifying recipients starting in the 2013-14 fiscal year. On housing and , Ting's legislation included provisions in trailers directing to cities and counties, such as $500 million in 2019-20 for encampment clearances and shelter construction, alongside bills facilitating credits under the to incentivize low-emission developments. He also authored AB 2594 (2022), signed into law to enhance regional by integrating data into funding formulas, supporting in the Bay Area with projected emissions reductions of 5-10% in targeted corridors. Environmentally, AB 2401 (2024) advanced California's adoption by mandating a "" strategy for fleet electrification, passing with bipartisan support to accelerate cuts through state procurement priorities. Other notable successes included AB 2178 (2024), which adjusted bed thresholds to optimize capacity amid , becoming law to enable reallocations saving an estimated $100 million in operational costs, and AB 1633 (2023), extending the Housing Accountability Act to override local denials for multifamily projects, aiming to add 20,000 units statewide by streamlining approvals. These efforts reflect Ting's emphasis on leveraging budget surpluses—peaking at $97.5 billion in 2022—for targeted spending, though critics noted insufficient long-term structural reforms to address recurring deficits projected beyond 2024.

Criticisms of legislative priorities and outcomes

Critics have argued that Ting's legislative priorities as Assembly Budget Committee chair emphasized expansive social spending without sufficient accountability measures, leading to suboptimal outcomes in addressing California's crisis. During his tenure from 2016 to , the state allocated over $20 billion to programs, yet the unsheltered population continued to rise, with statewide counts increasing from approximately 151,000 in 2019 to 171,000 in according to federal Point-in-Time estimates. Ting himself highlighted the lack of data tracking these expenditures, stating in a hearing that "we have appropriated billions and billions of dollars to this issue. And we don’t know where the money is going," underscoring failures in outcome measurement and program efficacy. This has drawn scrutiny from fiscal watchdogs, who contend that prioritizing unchecked funding over performance-based reforms exacerbated fiscal pressures, contributing to subsequent state deficits exceeding $50 billion by 2024. Ting's support for stringent labor regulations, including advocacy for Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) in 2019—which codified the ABC test to reclassify many independent contractors as employees—faced backlash for unintended economic consequences. Opponents, including freelance workers and platforms, criticized the bill for reducing job flexibility and prompting business relocations out of , with estimates from the California Chamber of Commerce indicating thousands of lost freelance opportunities in sectors like and music. The legislation's passage, which Ting backed amid union pressures, led to Proposition 22's overwhelming approval in 2020 (58% yes vote), effectively overriding parts of AB 5 for app-based drivers and highlighting voter rejection of its broad restrictions. Detractors argued this reflected a misalignment in priorities, favoring organized labor protections over market-driven employment models, resulting in higher operational costs and workforce disruptions without commensurate gains in worker security. Environmental initiatives sponsored or championed by Ting, such as repeated pushes to curtail paper receipts via the "Skip the Slip" bills (AB 161 in 2019 and reintroduced in 2023), were rejected by lawmakers citing minimal environmental impact relative to regulatory burdens on retailers. The 2019 version failed in the after business groups highlighted that receipts account for less than 0.1% of U.S. paper waste, questioning the policy's cost-benefit rationale. Similarly, Ting's 2020 proposal to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales—aimed at directing air regulators to develop a ban strategy—was dismissed as impractical, failing amid concerns over infrastructure deficits and consumer affordability in a state already grappling with high prices. Critics from industry and free-market advocates viewed these efforts as symbolic overreach, diverting legislative focus from achievable emissions reductions to measures with negligible causal impact on climate outcomes.

Political positions

Fiscal and economic policies

As chair of the Budget Committee from 2016 to 2024, Phil Ting prioritized increased state investments in , healthcare, and , overseeing budgets that expanded per-pupil K-12 spending to nearly $24,000 by 2024—the highest in state history—and broadened coverage for lower-income undocumented immigrants. These allocations reflected a focus on long-term reinvestment to strengthen the and address social needs, though Ting acknowledged that budget deliberations often relied more on political negotiations than comprehensive , with committees sometimes lacking detailed fiscal metrics during hearings. Ting's taxation stance emphasized fairness and targeted relief, including authoring legislation for equitable tax treatment of same-sex couples and expanding the state's via AB 1498 in 2023, which raised the minimum credit to $300 for low-income recipients earning under $30,520 and could distribute up to $1 billion annually to such families. He supported using budget surpluses for taxpayer rebates, such as the $9 billion in relief checks issued in 2022, describing the payments as substantial for individual households despite their limited macroeconomic impact. However, in 2018, amid a surplus, Ting argued against full refunds, calling it fiscally irresponsible for government to forgo savings built over years of restraint. He explored progressive measures like a proposed local income tax on earners over $1 million in 2017, while previously backing business incentives, including a $100 million abatement for corporations in San Francisco's Mid-Market district in 2014 to spur economic revitalization. On deficits, Ting advocated prudent use of reserves and unspent funds over deep cuts to core programs; in response to the projected $24 billion shortfall in late , his office highlighted billions in unobligated federal and state dollars as a buffer, asserting reserves could safeguard and other priorities without tax hikes. During the 2020 crisis, he warned that the $21 billion surplus risked evaporation amid economic downturns, urging preparedness for revenue volatility. Ting also sponsored AB 2488 in 2023, authorizing to create a revitalization financed by incremental revenues to convert vacant offices to and stimulate post-pandemic economic recovery. His prior role as Assessor-Recorder informed a pragmatic approach to revenue collection, recovering $290 million in unpaid es.

Social, environmental, and stances

Ting has supported expansive reproductive rights protections, including co-authoring a 2022 (Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1) to enshrine and contraceptive access in California's , which voters approved as Proposition 1 on , 2022, with 76.5% support. His legislative record aligns with 100% ratings from pro-choice groups, reflecting consistent votes for measures expanding access to services and opposing restrictions. On LGBTQ+ issues, Ting authored AB 1732 in 2016, requiring single-occupancy public restrooms to be available for use by any , signed into to promote nondiscriminatory access. He also sponsored earlier providing relief to same-sex couples facing federal penalties post-legalization of marriage in but prior to nationwide recognition, addressing disparities in spousal benefits. Additional bills include AB 2448 (2024), expanding civil rights protections against hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, and AB 1161 (2017), enhancing local reporting and response to bias-motivated incidents. These efforts earned him 100% scores from Equality California across multiple sessions. Ting advocated for stricter gun regulations, co-authoring AB 1594 (2022) to permit lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers for harms caused by products marketed irresponsibly, such as to minors or in ways contributing to , signed by Newsom on July 12, 2022. He introduced AB 281 (2019, reintroduced) to ban shows at the venue and supported expanding restraining orders beyond immediate family. These positions emphasize manufacturer accountability over Second Amendment expansions, consistent with California's regulatory framework. Ting sponsored multiple bills targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including AB 1200 (2021), banning their use in food packaging and cookware to reduce human exposure to these persistent "forever chemicals," effective January 1, 2023. AB 1817 (2022) prohibited PFAS in textile articles, requiring manufacturer certifications for compliance, and AB 347 (2025) introduced procurement limits on PFAS-containing products. He also authored AB 793, establishing standards for post-consumer recycled content in plastic packaging, and AB 2816 (2022), directing the Air Resources Board to prioritize zero-emission vehicle incentives for emissions reductions. An earlier proposal to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2040 failed amid industry opposition. As a member of the Assembly Climate Action Caucus, his environmental record garnered 100% ratings from groups like California Environmental Voters. In criminal justice, Ting focused on reentry and record relief, authoring AB 2978 (2020) to automatically seal records for certain misdemeanors and non-violent felonies after sentence completion, expanding eligibility to over one million Californians when combined with related measures like SB 731. AB 960 (2022) established compassionate release pathways for terminally ill or incapacitated inmates, aiming to alleviate prison overcrowding without early release for violent offenders. He supported resentencing reforms for long-term prisoners and backed AB 1076 (2019) for automated criminal record notifications to aid reentry. AB 2178 (2024) addressed prison bed capacity reductions while considering operational costs. These initiatives prioritize rehabilitation for low-risk offenders, earning high marks from reform advocates, though critics noted potential risks to public safety amid rising crime rates post-reform.

Controversies

Extramarital affair and power imbalance allegations

In June 2020, Communities Digital News, a conservative online publication, reported that State Assemblymember Phil Ting had engaged in a four-year extramarital affair with Carmel Foster, an independent contractor and worker whom he met on the dating website "What's Your Price," where users pay for companionship dates. The relationship reportedly began in 2016 and continued until early 2020, with Ting allegedly using a and claiming to be another assemblymember during initial online interactions to arrange meetings. Ting initially denied the allegations but admitted to the affair the following day via a post, describing it as a "personal failure" and apologizing to his wife and family while asserting it did not affect his legislative decisions. Foster alleged that Ting exploited the relationship to influence her public support for his legislative priorities, including Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), a 2019 law codifying the Supreme Court's Dynamex decision to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, and its partial rollback via Proposition 22 in 2020. She claimed Ting directed her to testify in favor of AB 5 and appear in campaign materials for related ballot measures, positioning her as a "prop" to demonstrate the bill's benefits for workers like herself, despite her personal opposition to its impacts on gig workers. Ting denied these claims, stating that Foster's involvement in advocacy was voluntary and unrelated to their personal relationship, and that he recused himself from matters directly involving her. Critics highlighted a power imbalance due to Ting's role as chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, which oversees billions in state spending and policy implementation, potentially giving him leverage over economic regulations affecting Foster's livelihood as a domestic and freelance worker. San Francisco political clubs, including the LGBTQ Democratic Club and the San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum, cited concerns over this perceived abuse of authority—rather than the itself—as reasons for withholding endorsements in Ting's 2022 reelection bid, despite his strong polling lead. No formal investigation was launched by the California Assembly or external bodies, though the incident drew #MeToo-style scrutiny in media reports questioning whether the relationship constituted a private matter or a violation given Ting's public influence. Ting maintained that the was consensual and separate from his professional duties, with no evidence of legislative emerging in subsequent reviews.

Ethical questions on legislative influence

In 2020, allegations surfaced questioning whether Phil Ting's extramarital relationship with Carmel Foster, a and advocate for labor protections, compromised his legislative independence, particularly in advancing bills like AB 5, which codified the Dynamex decision to classify workers as employees under the ABC test. Foster claimed she initially did not know Ting's identity as Assembly Budget Committee chair during the relationship's early stages, and critics argued the power imbalance—given his oversight of billions in state funding—could have enabled undue influence over policy favoring her advocacy interests, such as expanded worker classifications. Ting denied any linkage between the relationship and his legislative actions, asserting that his support for AB 5 and related measures stemmed from longstanding commitments to workers' rights, unaffected by personal considerations, and emphasizing that no votes or bills were altered for such reasons. Opponents of AB 5, including freelancers affected by its classifications, petitioned the Assembly Committee on Rules for an ethics probe, citing PAC donation patterns and legislative timing as suggestive of potential , though these claims relied on circumstantial correlations rather than direct evidence. The ethics committee declined to launch a formal investigation, determining the complaints lacked sufficient specificity to substantiate violations of legislative conduct rules, such as improper influence or conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act. No enforcement actions followed from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and routine audits of Ting's campaign committees by the Ethics Commission for prior local races identified no material violations warranting referrals. As chair from 2016 to 2024, Ting wielded significant influence over California's $300 billion-plus annual , prompting broader scrutiny of potential donor-driven priorities, but no verified conflicts beyond the Foster-related claims emerged in or investigations.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Philip Ting was born on February 9, 1969, in , to parents who immigrated from after fleeing political instability there. Ting married Susan Sun in 2005; the couple had two daughters, Isabella and Madeleine, before divorcing in 2024. Ting has resided in San Francisco's Sunset District, where he raised his family. In June 2020, Ting admitted to an extramarital affair conducted during his marriage, describing it as a "personal failure" and apologizing directly to his family for violating his marriage vows, though he denied any impact on his legislative work.

Post-term activities

Following the expiration of his term limits, Phil Ting concluded his service in the on December 2, 2024. In early 2025, Ting resumed teaching at the , where he is an alumnus. On January 28, 2025, he announced the commencement of classes for 180/ 190, describing it as continuing into "another year" and expressing enthusiasm for sharing campus experiences with students. These courses focus on topics including politics and finance, drawing on his prior legislative expertise. As of October 2025, no additional formal professional roles or affiliations beyond academia have been publicly announced, though Ting remains active in public discourse through posts on , books, and matters.

Electoral history

State Assembly elections

Phil Ting was first elected to the from District 19 on November 6, 2012. He won reelection on November 4, 2014, defeating Democratic challenger Caples, who received 49,044 votes. In the November 8, 2016, general election, Ting secured 120,282 votes (81.32 percent) against Republican Carlos Taylor's 27,663 votes (18.68 percent). Ting won the November 6, 2018, general election with 154,705 votes, equivalent to 83.7 percent of the total. On November 3, 2020, he was reelected with 175,847 votes (77.6 percent) over Republican John McDonnell's 50,845 votes (22.4 percent). Ting won his final term in the , 2022, , defeating Republican Karsten Weide; he was term-limited and did not seek reelection in 2024.

Other races

Ting was appointed San Francisco Assessor-Recorder by in 2005 following the resignation of the previous . He then won a competitive for the position on , 2005, defeating challenger Ronnie Santiago amid criticism over his short tenure and lack of experience in property assessment.
CandidateVotesPercentage
Phil Ting ()Majority reportedWinner
Ting secured re-election to a full term as Assessor-Recorder on November 2, 2010, under San Francisco's ranked-choice voting system, receiving sufficient first-choice votes to avoid redistribution. His campaign committee raised funds compliant with city rules, focusing on his record of reducing assessment backlogs and modernizing records.
CandidateFirst-Choice Votes
Phil Ting (incumbent)105,193
Ting resigned from the Assessor-Recorder office in 2012 to pursue a successful bid for the , marking the end of his local executive role. No other elective races beyond these and his Assembly campaigns are recorded in his political history.

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