YIMBY Action's guide on how to vote pro-housing in San Francisco, with specific endorsements for upcoming elections. Subscribe to our newsletter and voter guide! Prop D, which is supported by pro-housing State Senator Scott Wiener and Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, will make it easier, faster, and cheaper to build housing. And, importantly, they are not career politicians. Check out more endorsements for key races and ballot propositions below. Sierra Club California 2022 endorsements of candidates for state legislative and statewide offices. . Ultimately, Cohen edged out her competitor for our endorsement, but you might come to a different conclusion than we did. According to Article XVIII of the California Constitution, amendments to the California Constitution initiated by the State Legislature must first be approved by a supermajority of both houses and the amendment must then be approved by voters with a simple majority of 50% + 1. However, by maintaining the status quo of bureaucratic delays, the existing costs to taxpayers will remain. As we said in 2020, cracking apart one department into two would not guarantee better outcomes or accountability, but would instead create more bureaucracy and expense for the city. GrowSF declined to make an endorsement in this contest. This measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding. 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. We also appreciate her no-nonsense responses about the issues the new enrollment system has caused. The California legislature enacted the ban on flavored tobacco products in 2020, but it has been held in legal limbo due to this referendum. Sierra Club California's tax exemption status - 501(c)(4) - allows us to make endorsements for candidates and ballot measures. It needs a simple majority to pass. The past 6 presidential election ballots have averaged 13 California Initiatives and 17 local Propositions. Phone: (415) 554-4375 Ashley Crowder, 40, and . Like Prop 26 and Prop 27, Prop 29 is another example of regulatory capture the regulated industry writing its own rules. Chen was endorsed by the LA Times, which described him as a fiscal watchdog that is "independent from the party in power." We agree with Kevin that it's too hard to expand or redevelop your own home, build subsidized and market-rate housing, and build homeless shelters. Commissions let elected officials escape accountability by passing crucial oversight responsibility to unelected people (who are almost always politically connected via donations or other means) who lack the authority or expertise to actually fix anything. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Email: [email protected] Craig Lee/The Examiner ELECTION 2022 Below are The San Francisco Examiner Editorial Board's endorsements for. Paid for by the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (www.sfdemocrats.org). SF Ballot Measures F-J Endorsements in the November 2022 Primary Election "NONE" INDICATES GROUP DECLINES AN ENDORSEMENT. Some of the revenue raised would be used for homeless services. While it doesn't matter if you vote in this race, we still think you should vote for Joaqun. The money would be available for schools in grants of up to $1 million per year to support students academic achievement or their social or emotional wellness. It needs a simple majority to pass. So, while this year's Prop B isn't perfect and we'll still end up with an extra, totally unnecessary commission, we at least end up slightly better off than before, so you should vote Yes. Again, we landed on Malia Cohen, but we hope we've given you enough information to make an informed decision for yourself. But his opponent, Rebecca Young, quit the Public Defender's office to go work for recalled District Attorney Chesa Boudin. BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back Workers in S.F. The Library Preservation Fund is currently set to expire in June 2023. These appointments must then be confirmed by the people of California in retention elections (that's what we're voting on now). Prop 13 mandates that all new taxes be subjected to a vote of the public. GrowSF heartily endorses Jenkins for District Attorney based on her policies alone. VICK CHUNG BRIGITTE DAVILA MARIE HURABIELL ANITA MARTINEZ JOHN RIZZO THEA SELBY Click herefor more information on Same-Day Registration. This website offers functionality that requires JavaScript. Proposition 1 is a Legislative Constitutional Amendment which will enshrine the right to privacy of reproductive choice into the California constitution. The California Courts of Appeal cover large regions of California. The writers and editors involved in the news coverage of the campaigns do not participate in endorsement decisions. GrowSF knows that funding isn't the only thing that matters for school performance, but more money certainly helps! The First District Court of Appeal is based in San Francisco and hears civil and criminal appeals from Superior Courts in 12 counties in the Bay Area and coastal Northern California. Tuesday marked another day of coast-to-coast primaries, with voting in California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, New Jersey and Mississippi. Prop 31 would reduce tax revenue from tobacco sales by about $100 million per yer by maintaining the ban on flavored tobacco sales. Scroll down to read our full San Francisco voter guide, or print our cheat-sheet to share in person. We recognize that students from wealthier families will typically have easier access to arts and music education, so we think this distribution formula that spends a little more on students from low-income families makes a lot of sense. What is an "out there" change that you would make to state/local government policy, if you could? While both Prop 26 and Prop 27 do some good things (legalize and regulate more types of gambling, raising taxes for public services including homelessness, mental healthcare, and gambling addiction treatments, etc), they are transparent attempts at regulatory capture. The referendum must then be approved by voters with a simple majority of 50% + 1. Proposition D is a Charter Amendment introduced by citizens which will make it easier, faster, and cheaper to build three types of housing: This is accomplished by streamlining the approvals that home builders must obtain from the City, and which are usually blocked by the anti-housing Board of Supervisors. They came up empty, Jenkins declares victory in S.F.s D.A. Because this ordinance merely reaffirms an existing program permanent, it does not raise the cost of government. 2022. . It requires a simple majority to pass. We heard from a ton of incredible candidates during our August meeting and heard about their plans and priorities, and how they plan on fighting for progressive values across the City. 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. No fiscal impacts because these rights already exist in California, and nothing needs to be implemented other than updating the text of the Constitution. SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Today, San Francisco Department of Elections Director John Arntz certified local results for the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election. When regulatory capture occurs, a special interest is prioritized over the general interests of the public, leading to a net loss for society. Within months, she was nominated and unanimously confirmed as chief justice. We also agree that we need state or federal intervention in San Francisco's too-strict zoning code, which makes it illegal to build things like a duplex or triplex in almost 80% of the city. City Hall, Room 48 Matt Dorsey is a strong voice for public safety, personal responsibility, and for holding drug dealers accountable. Proposition M is a citizen signature initiative ordinance which will impose a new tax on apartments which are vacant for longer than 6 months. November 8, 2022, Endorsements. There are several candidates with good qualifications, but we were not able to definitively make a recommendation. Joel's opponent, Gordon Mar, is out of touch with his district. Learn about different ways to cast a ballot in San Francisco elections. This year, Lara faced a feisty primary battle with a Democratic challenger, Assemblymember . Prop. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. ]The Community Justice Center is a unique court that works to connect the community to the criminal justice system and addresses issues that have led to a participants criminal justice involvement. Supervisor and board President Shamann Walton is running against technical writer Brian Sam Adam in District 10, which includes the Bayview. This, alone, is reason enough to be a strong Yes on Prop D. But equally important, and for some reason not discussed in other voter guides or the press, is provision 16.126(d)(2), which states: [] the city may enact ordinances applying the [streamlining] controls of [this law] to additional forms of housing or housing projects. Unfortunately, we do disagree with Lara's policy to force insurance companies to cover structures at high risk of wildfires. Read both questionnaires and vote your conscience. She has done a good job in office, and GrowSF believes she will continue to do the job well. Taxes that are reserved for a specific purpose, rather than the General Fund require a 66 2/3% supermajority. 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. It will also require the City abandon its preferred implementation of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. The writers and editors involved in the news coverage of the campaigns do not participate in endorsement decisions. Her opponent lacks the background and experience to do the job better. Home; Current Endorsements; Past Elections. GrowSF is not thrilled with either candidate in this race. We're glad to see Yee agree with the obvious, but often taboo statement, that it's too hard to fire bad teachers. Gordon Mar opposed the School Board recall and the Chesa Boudin recall. The remaining 30% will be distributed to school based on their share of low-income students. Prop A eliminates the full-funding requirement for the SF Employee Retirement System (SFERS) for people who retired before November 6, 1996 but also imposes a supplemental cost-of-living adjustment cap of $200 per month when the retirement system is not fully funded. Being a voter is just one way to be civically engaged. . More importantly this constitutional amendment would act as a critical legal shield against any conflicting federal law. This measure would eliminate the nascent Sanitation and Streets department. Looking at contested supervisors races, District 6 is considerably closer than District 4 so far as endorsements are concerned. Sierra Club 2023.The Sierra Club Seal is a registered copyright, service mark, and trademark of the Sierra Club. So while the 40,000 vacant unit number is a deliberate misrepresentation of the US Census data, there are still some homes that stay vacant for a relatively long time. 10 people bidding on five homes always drives prices up and results in some people not having a place to live. 31:Voters should reject Big Tobaccos attempt to override sound public policy. But if housing is your #1 issue, you may want to vote for Kate Stoia instead. November 8, 2022 General Election The San Francisco Democratic Party endorses municipal candidates and local ballot measures. Everyone's journey to recovery is different and San Francisco needs to help. Track Your Ballot: Sign-up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automated notifications about your ballot by email, text (SMS), or voice call. If you didn't register to vote by mail by the deadline, you can register to vote in . The November 8, 2022 general election in San Francisco has over 40 contests to vote on. Guerrero was appointed to the high court in March 2022. Since assuming office, she has filed felony drug sale charges against 125 alleged dealers not users. Read his full questionnaire here. Thats why weve joined together to enshrine abortion rights into the California Constitution with Proposition 1 this fall. Equally important, Kevin Mullin knows that it's too hard to build housing and has the legislative chops to help solve our housing shortage. Proposition 30 will help California prepare for the reality of climate change by funding wildfire response and prevention, and helping California move away from fossil fuel. This election is to fill the rest of Harris' term, which expires on Jan. 3, 2023. Prop J will reaffirm the extremely popular JFK Promenade and turn it into a permanent park. Now more than ever, we must show the rest of the country that we cannot go backward, that we must affirm abortion rights and we must protect the most vulnerable among us. $2.8 billion to $4 billion of that would go toward zero emission vehicle programs, including electric vehicle charging stations. Proposition J is a Board of Supervisors initiative ordinance which will affirm the Board of Supervisors' ordinance which created the popular JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park. On the Presidio Trust, Hurabiell chaired the Finance and Audit Committee where she ensured issues flagged in audits were fixed. [W]e have to take responsibility for the shared burden of meeting the crisis of affordable housing. This leads to long-term public health improvements. Proposition I will shut down the extremely popular JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park, which is enjoyed by thousands of families, seniors, and children every day. We are generally happy with the job that Mano Raju is doing as the incumbent Public Defender. Meteorologist Gerry Daz examines why Februarys storm door was left wide open and when more Yosemite breaks snow record; park closed indefinitely, The epic California snowpack is inching toward record levels. Both Fiona Ma and her main opponent are licensed CPAs (certified public accountants). Elected: Assessor-Recorder Torres. It needs a simple majority to pass. Defending democracy. Something went wrong. D, it needs a simple majority to pass. Rob Bonta: For his robust enforcement of Californias housing laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement. Volunteer Events Contact GOP Volunteer Clubs Register to Vote 2022 Resolutions . Because a city this offbeat deserves a newsletter with some This doesn't inspire much confidence. Joel Engardio knows our West side families need to feel safe and their kids deserve a great education. Santos is not who we thought he was, said San Francisco donors who gave thousands to the questionable congressman. Vote for Joel Engardio to bring a focus on public safety, education, and fiscal responsibility to City Hall. No person, no state law and no local legislation may violate that right. Unlike the other contests on this ballot, the Controller's race has two highly qualified candidates. Matt Dorsey, on the other hand, has made clear to voters that his top priorities as public safety, clean streets, and building more housing. Regardless of your position on personal drug use, it's clear that what's happening on our streets right now is inhumane. Currently, nothing in San Francisco is guaranteed by the rule of law: all housing is subject to meddling by the Board of Supervisors, open to lawsuits on spurious environmental grounds, and subject to years-long delays over minor shadows. 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