Fiona Ma is the incumbent, and during her tenure California has achieved record budget surpluses. The measure would allow the city to develop, construct or acquire 13,000 affordable rental housing units by removing a state barrier that prevents local governments from developing or buying "low-rent" housing without a majority vote from taxpayers. It needs a simple majority to pass. Read her full questionnaire here. Given that over 70% of San Franciscans are unhappy with the direction of the city, we think higher turnout elections will result in the unhappy majority gaining the ability to fix the city. And world-class transit needs to be funded well enough to do necessary maintenance, invest in long-term projects, and improve the level of existing service. While Phil Ting is qualified for the job, his behavior disqualifies him from our endorsement. City College's crisis won't be solved by yet another property tax it will only be fixed by competent leaders. It needs a simple majority to pass. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. The Democratic County Central Committees consider and issue endorsements in local and municipal election contests. If elected, she would be California's first Black controller. It requires a simple majority to pass. Call in 760-375-7548, The meeting is TODAY at . The San Francisco Women's Political Committee has completed our endorsement recommendations for the November 8, 2022 election! Prop 29 will not improve treatment at kidney dialysis clinics. We can help you get involved in issues that matter in our San Francisco community. 30 would increase the personal income tax rate by 1.75% for people who earn more than $2 million per year and use the money for programs to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; 80% would be for electric vehicles and 20% for wildfire prevention and firefighting. Statements are published as submitted. A Yes vote maintains the ban on flavored tobacco products (the original law stays in effect). She is facing Republican Angela Underwood Jacobs, a senior vice president at California Bank and Trust. The editorial positions of The Chronicle, including election recommendations, represent the consensus of the editorial board, consisting of the publisher, the editorial page editor and staff members of the opinion pages. Vote for Joel Engardio to bring a focus on public safety, education, and fiscal responsibility to City Hall. This amount is less than one-half of one percent of the state general fund budget. Even if a judge makes decisions we disagree with, if they're following the law and provide good reasoning for those decisions, then we can't necessarily argue they do not deserve to maintain their judicial position. It would eliminate a requirement that the San Francisco Employees Retirement System has to be fully funded based on the prior years market value of the systems assets. The board has also given its recommendations on how to vote on San Francisco ballot measures and other races across the Bay Area. All charter amendments must be approved by a 50% + 1 majority. Within months, she was nominated and unanimously confirmed as chief justice. Endorsements are made by writers and editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates. Regardless of your position on personal drug use, it's clear that what's happening on our streets right now is inhumane. Malia Cohen (D) currently serves as the chair of the California Board of Equalization and is a former San Francisco Supervisor for District 10. Paid for by Sierra Club Political Committee, www.sierraclub.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. D: Like it or not, a whole lot of new housing is coming to San Francisco. Yes on Prop. Students can only achieve to the best of their ability when they are safe, healthy, and receive the academic support they need. November 8, 2022 Final Election Results - Summary English Espaol Filipino Summary of results Ranked-choice voting and detailed reports Statewide results Voter Turnout: 62.32% XML Number of Ballots Cast: 310,071 Voter Registration: 497,561 Final Update: December 01, 2022 3:56 PM Compare turnout to previous elections The San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters membership voted to endorse the following candidates and ballot measures for the November 2022 election. This measure checks that box for Oakland. It sets a precedent that housing is more important than NIMBY concerns about the character of the neighborhood. Click herefor more information on Same-Day Registration. 30 is a crucial effort to meet the urgency of the moment. Fewer people would start and continue smoking due to the absence of fruit-flavored tobacco. Prop I throws these plans out the window and orders the city to figure something else out spending up to $80 million over twenty years in the process, according to the City controller. GrowSF was unable to reach consensus on who to endorse in this race. 10 people bidding on five homes always drives prices up and results in some people not having a place to live. We must prevent recalled commissioner Gabriela Lpez from returning to the School Board. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is running against laywer Kate Stoia in District 8, which includes the Castro. Proposition F is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will renew the Library Preservation Fund for an additional 25 years. This tax has the possibility of raising $20 million in tax revenue, but that is only if the tax is ineffective at changing the behavior of large landlords. S.F. (For example: changing how elections work, creating a Bay Area regional government, etc.) In this case, Padilla is highly qualified and will do the job well, but the party should not be picking the winners. But in a race between two flawed candidates, we're obligated to pick the least-bad, and that's Ricardo Lara. We think he does a good job defending the accused, avoiding drumming up needless political controversy. Being a voter is just one way to be civically engaged. TTY: (415) 554-4386, Language Access Add your info below to receive action alert emails and make a difference in local environmental issues. Proposition 31 is a referendum on Senate Bill 793 of 2020, which banned sales of flavored tobacco vaping products except for hookah tobacco, loose-leaf tobacco, and premium cigars. November 8, 2022 General Election June 7, 2022 Primary Election February 15, 2022 Special Election November 3, 2020 General Election March 3, 2020 Primary Election November 5, 2019 General Election November 6, 2018 General Election 1390 Market Street, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 545-8228 [email protected] The full-funding requirement was created in November 2011, but due to a legal challenge and ruling, it was not imposed on anyone who retired after November 6, 1996. No on Prop. According to Article II, Section 9 of the California Constitution, citizens may introduce referendums to approve or reject previously enacted laws and ballot measures by collecting signatures (5% of the votes cast in the most recent Governor's race). Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying S.F. Proposition 1 will change the California Constitution to say that the state cannot deny or interfere with a persons reproductive freedom and that people have the fundamental right to choose whether or not to have an abortion, and whether or not to use contraceptives. Lisa Weissman-Ward: Weissman-Ward brings a formidable intellect to the position, with a focus on finding comprehensive solutions to seemingly intractable problems instead of waging painful ideological battles. Vote in Person. David Campos, whom Haney defeated in the special election, is also on the ballot, but he is not campaigning in the general election. By Guardian Editorial -May 9, 2022 (sfbg.com) Chesa Boudin There's plenty on the San Francisco ballot in June, but the defining issue is Prop. Climate: I would like to address contributors to climate change and more climate resiliency programs. Meeting begins at 1 PM, program starts at 2:15 PM. This helps low-income people find and apply for jobs, helps people connect with city services like job training and low-income housing, and even provides respite from heat waves. In fact, she was president of the Board of Trustees in 2017 when City College escaped its first accreditation crisis. It was held concurrent with the 2022 statewide general elections. Honey Mahogany opposed both the School Board recall and the Chesa Boudin recall, but the neighborhood voted strongly in favor: 72%, 68%, and 65% of voters recalled School Board commissioners Alison Collins, Gabriela Lpez, and Faauga Moliga, and 58% voted to recall Chesa Boudin. Voting at San Francisco City Hall as seen on Monday, June 6, 2022. As Supervisor, Joel will advocate for parents, small businesses, and aspiring homeowners, because kids should be able to get a quality public school education; entrepreneurs should be able to open a busines without roadblocks from City Hall; and families should feel safe and be able to afford to live here. Prop 30 will raise between $3.5 billion and $5 billion per year (growing over time) from the wealthiest Californians. Complete and mail your ballot back in the postage-paid envelope by January 23rd. October 13, 2022 San Francisco Foundation We work every day to create a Bay Area where everyone has a chance to get a good job, live in a healthy and affordable home, and have a strong political voice. D and E pass, the one with the most votes goes into effect. As an award-winning journalist with a column in the SF Examiner, Engardio has been holding City Hall accountable. Proposition B is a partial repeal of November 2020's Prop B, which GrowSF opposed. of SF politics and culture. Alida Fisher: The special education advocate and adoptive and foster parent would bring a compassionate perspective to the board, and was impressive in our endorsement interview. It requires a simple majority to pass. SF Ballot Measures F-J Endorsements in the November 2022 Primary Election "NONE" INDICATES GROUP DECLINES AN ENDORSEMENT. Sara Aminzadeh: California needs results, not just good ideas and good intentions. There will be no change in the cost to taxpayers or in administrative overhead. Matt Haney: The former San Francisco supervisor is a politically savvy progressive with nuanced views on mental health, criminal justice and transportation. Get the latest news and results on elections from around the Bay Area, California and country. According to a city analysis, the tax could make about 4,500 vacant units available over a two-year period and generate more than $38 million in annual revenue. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution does not protect the right to privacy of reproductive choices and does not protect the right to seek and obtain abortions, regardless of the health impacts to the mother. We support investments in Muni because we believe that a transit-friendly city is a bike-friendly city. It was created by Liana Wilcox, Sylvie Sturm and Lila LaHood, who are part of the team that brings you " Civic ," our local public affairs radio show and podcast. Mayor London Breed following the recall of Chesa Boudin. They have plenty of space. Lainie Motamedi: A well-balanced candidate who speaks with candor of someone who isnt looking to move up the political ranks, but is determined to keep the focus on San Franciscos kids. Not only do they provide access to a wide array of books and research materials for students, they also provide computer and internet access for people who don't have them at home. In the coming weeks, voters will decide if Brooke Jenkins, the mayor-appointed district attorney, will retain her role as San Francisco's top prosecutor. Because of the General Fund's current surplus, supporters don't anticipate the funding to result in cuts from other places in the state budget. GrowSF fundamentally believes that the legislature ought to write and enact laws, and if the people are unhappy with those laws, then we should vote out those lawmakers. A comprehensive rundown Sierra Club and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a climate event at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco on Oct. 18, 2022. Proposition B is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will partially repeal a ballot measure from 2020 which split the Department of Public Works into two departments: Department of Public Works and the Department of Sanitation and Streets. Fax: (415) 554-7344 Espaol: (415) 554-4366 If Prop H passes, the majority of voters in San Francisco will be asked to complete 6 ballot cards, select 18-20 candidates, and rank another 15-20 candidates for the 5-6 ranked-choice offices. Financial Disclosures available atsfethics.org. She holds a BA in political science from Fisk University, and a Masters of Science in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University. He's qualified and we have no reason to think he'll do a bad job. Prop N may save taxpayers money by allowing the city to refinance the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority debt. We don't think someone who wants to shut down the DA's office should be in charge of running it. Oversight might. Marie Hurabiell is an attorney and entrepreneur who brings a strong background in fiscal responsibility as well as the experience of serving on the Georgetown Board of Regents. But his district voted overwhelmingly in support of the recalls: 84%, 82%, and 79% to recall School Board commissioners Alison Collins, Gabriela Lpez (note: she's running again!, and Faauuga Moliga, respectively. Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who was appointed by Mayor London Breed, is running against former supervisor aide Honey Mahogany and two other candidates for District 6, which includes SoMa. Avoid long lines by voting early. This measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding. (Past endorsements: June 2022; February 2022; November 2020; March 2020; November 2019), Note: we're still missing endorsements for a few organizations (, Organizations whose websites explain the reasoning behind their endorsements are highlighted in gray with an, Wanderlog, a tool to plan vacation travel, SPUR (Planning / Urban Research Association), Major San Francisco Bay Area daily newspaper with the largest average daily circulation, Free San Francisco daily newspaper published since 1863, Local branch of the Democratic Party, the dominant party in San Francisco and the more liberal/left-leaning of the two major US parties, Online-only newspaper that reports and promotes left-wing, progressive issues, A group of political enthusiasts formed with the goal of building a progressive majority in San Francisco government, Pro-housing advocates trying to increase supply of housing and bring down cost of living, Group of volunteers who want San Francisco to invest in growth, with focus on more housing, better transit, and reducing homelessness, SF chapter of the national Green Party: part of the Green movement that works to encourage non-violence, ecological respect, grassroots democracy, and social justice, Group founded by Bernie Sanders supporters from the 2016 election to support a populist, progressive movement on the Left, Non-profit that advocates for and educates renters and tenants on their rights, The San Francisco Bay Chapter is the local branch of the Sierra Club, America's largest and most effective grassroots environmental organization, Local body of the AFL-CIO labor union federation: consists of 150 unions representing 100,000 members in the Bay Area, Local chapter of the Service Employers International Union, representing 60,000 members in Northern California, Non-profit that seeks to protect and improve the local environment, including public transit, public spaces, natural resources, and sustainability, Largest women's organization in SF that promotes women in leadership, gender parity, and women's issues, A civic planning organization that promotes good urban planning (affordable housing, controlled sprawl, better transit) in the Bay Area, Organization that encourages voting and informed participation in politics: formed originally as part of suffrage movement in early 1900s, Bicycle education and advocacy group that aims to make San Francisco a more bicycle-friendly city, Local branch of the Republican Party, the more conservative/right-leaning of the two major US parties, Democratic Party club representing SF District 11, covering Excelsior, Ocean View, Ingleside, and Visitacion Valley, Democratic Party club founded in 2007 representing Potrero Hill, Democratic Party club that supports LGBTQ and progressive issues and people of marginalized backgrounds, Democratic Party club founded in 2016 that represents a diverse group of Democrats advancing goals of social justice, protecting the vulnerable, and providing economic opportunity for all, Democratic Party club that hopes to engage Asian Pacific Islanders (API) and support API leaders, First LGBT-centered Democratic Party club in the country; advocates for LGBT issues and candidates, Democratic Club founded in 1988 in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, Democratic Club established in 1958 that advances causes of the Chinese American community, Democratic Club established by certain residents of eastern SF -- Districts 3, 6, and 10 (North Beach through FiDi/SOMA, Potrero, and Bayview/Hunters Point), Democratic Club established by certain residents of the Noe Valley neighborhood, Democratic Club that represents progressive issues of young people in San Francisco founded in 1947, Democratic Club focused on promoting policies that help home-sharing/short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb) hosts and guess, Community of Republican Party supporters age 18-40 in San Francisco. 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