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Ballot Proposals
10 picks
Proposition A: Revise and Update Provisions of City Charter Amendment
Recommended: vote no
The League of Women Voters of San Francisco strongly opposes Proposition A because it strips too much power from the people and hands it to City Hall, and that’s not good government. Framed as “small fixes,” the facts don’t back that up. This isn’t reform. It’s a large set of changes that weaken public control. People shouldn’t have to give up their power to get a government that works.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition A!
Proposition B: Create a Municipal Banking Corporation and Public Bank Amendment
Recommended: vote yes
Proposition B lets San Francisco unlock a lower-cost way to fund community needs by letting the government take steps to launch a public bank once its financially sustainable. A public bank keeps municipal dollars working for the public good rather than funneling fees to big for-profit banks.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition B
Proposition C: Revise Calculations of Contributions to the Housing Trust Fund Amendment
Recommended: vote yes
Proposition C grows our city’s commitment to the Housing Trust Fund — a program that works. It’s exactly the kind of government funding for affordable housing the League of Women Voters supports, because we believe a decent place to live should be possible for San Franciscans at all income levels.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition C
Proposition D: Change Requirements for Placing a Referred or Initiated Measure on the Ballot Initiative
Recommended: vote no
Proposition B locks regular people out of elections and gives power to whoever can buy their way onto the ballot. Fair elections depend on an inclusive process. This proposition puts an expensive paywall on our ballot process, one few San Franciscans can afford. The League of Women Voters of San Francisco strongly oppose this threat to democracy.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition D!
Proposition E: Amend Rules for Contract Approvals and Alter Term and Responsibilities of City Administrator Initiative
Recommended: vote no
Proposition E hands a lot more power to the unelected City Administrator, with little accountability to match. A decade in office, with no way to recall them and vastly expanded authority over how the government spends billions of dollars, is a lot of power with too few checks against abuse.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition E
Proposition F: Permit Mayoral Restructure of Executive Departments Initiative
Recommended: vote no
Proposition F hands the Mayor sweeping new power over our government and removes many checks and balances. It takes away the independence commissioners need and revives unelected deputy mayors, with no public oversight. We strongly oppose this proposition. It just isn’t good government.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition F!
Proposition H: Create 15-Year Property Tax to Fund Municipal Transportation Agency Initiative
Recommended: vote yes
San Francisco's Muni public transit system is running out of money and faces service cuts that would affect everyone, even people who don’t take public transit. This creates a parcel tax, with larger commercial properties paying more. The League of Women Voters of San Francisco endorsed Proposition H early on because reliable public transit is vital for our community.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition H!
Proposition I: Dedicate Half of Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax to Housing Programs Initiative
Recommended: vote yes
San Francisco needs a dedicated, reliable source of money for affordable housing, and this delivers one without increasing taxes. Proposition I takes money our government already collects on big real estate deals, and uses it to help solve the affordable housing crisis, at no extra cost to most San Franciscans.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition I
Proposition J: Discontinue Real Estate Transfer Tax Exemptions for Foreclosures Measure
Recommended: vote yes
Proposition J ends a tax break on large property foreclosures that has let big real estate lenders off the hook for years, and keeps the tax break in place for single-family homes, condos, and smaller apartment buildings. It could bring in $100 million to $150 million per year for the first five years — money our city badly needs.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition J
Proposition RTM: Create Sales Tax to Fund Regional Transportation Systems Initiative
Recommended: vote yes
This Regional Transit Measure would provide funding to maintain public transportation in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties. The Bay Area functions as one interconnected region, with residents regularly crossing county boundaries for work, education, healthcare, and community activities. Reliable transportation is essential to economic stability and independence.
The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area believes maintaining reliable regional transit, combined with the measure's accountability and accessibility provisions, is essential to the region’s economy, environment, and quality of life. The League encourages voters to carefully consider the measure’s importance to the Bay Area’s future and vote yes on the Regional Transit Measure.
Learn more at https://www.lwvbayarea.org/rtm-sb63
Vote YES on RTM!
The League of Women Voters of San Francisco strongly opposes Proposition A because it strips too much power from the people and hands it to City Hall, and that’s not good government. Framed as “small fixes,” the facts don’t back that up. This isn’t reform. It’s a large set of changes that weaken public control. People shouldn’t have to give up their power to get a government that works.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition A!
Proposition B lets San Francisco unlock a lower-cost way to fund community needs by letting the government take steps to launch a public bank once its financially sustainable. A public bank keeps municipal dollars working for the public good rather than funneling fees to big for-profit banks.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition B
Proposition C grows our city’s commitment to the Housing Trust Fund — a program that works. It’s exactly the kind of government funding for affordable housing the League of Women Voters supports, because we believe a decent place to live should be possible for San Franciscans at all income levels.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition C
Proposition B locks regular people out of elections and gives power to whoever can buy their way onto the ballot. Fair elections depend on an inclusive process. This proposition puts an expensive paywall on our ballot process, one few San Franciscans can afford. The League of Women Voters of San Francisco strongly oppose this threat to democracy.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition D!
Proposition E hands a lot more power to the unelected City Administrator, with little accountability to match. A decade in office, with no way to recall them and vastly expanded authority over how the government spends billions of dollars, is a lot of power with too few checks against abuse.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition E
Proposition F hands the Mayor sweeping new power over our government and removes many checks and balances. It takes away the independence commissioners need and revives unelected deputy mayors, with no public oversight. We strongly oppose this proposition. It just isn’t good government.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote NO on San Francisco Proposition F!
San Francisco's Muni public transit system is running out of money and faces service cuts that would affect everyone, even people who don’t take public transit. This creates a parcel tax, with larger commercial properties paying more. The League of Women Voters of San Francisco endorsed Proposition H early on because reliable public transit is vital for our community.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition H!
San Francisco needs a dedicated, reliable source of money for affordable housing, and this delivers one without increasing taxes. Proposition I takes money our government already collects on big real estate deals, and uses it to help solve the affordable housing crisis, at no extra cost to most San Franciscans.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition I
Proposition J ends a tax break on large property foreclosures that has let big real estate lenders off the hook for years, and keeps the tax break in place for single-family homes, condos, and smaller apartment buildings. It could bring in $100 million to $150 million per year for the first five years — money our city badly needs.
Learn more at https://lwvsf.org/ballot-recommendations
Vote YES on San Francisco Proposition J
This Regional Transit Measure would provide funding to maintain public transportation in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties. The Bay Area functions as one interconnected region, with residents regularly crossing county boundaries for work, education, healthcare, and community activities. Reliable transportation is essential to economic stability and independence.
The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area believes maintaining reliable regional transit, combined with the measure's accountability and accessibility provisions, is essential to the region’s economy, environment, and quality of life. The League encourages voters to carefully consider the measure’s importance to the Bay Area’s future and vote yes on the Regional Transit Measure.
