We support investments in Muni because we believe that a transit-friendly city is a bike-friendly city. If this happens, the tax will generate no revenue. of SF politics and culture. Padilla looks to defend his spot in the Senate in his first election for a full term. San Francisco is in the First Appellate District, which covers the Bay Area and Coastal NorCal. That's a worthy goal. California State law already protects the right to privacy of reproductive choice. To ensure your ballot is counted either: Use a Ballot Drop Box:You dont have to go far from home to vote. Padilla, a Democrat, runs to continue serving his appointed term through the end of this Congress. The legislation created two new departments controlled by the governor responsible for the Boards statutory duties, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and the California Office of Tax Appeals. This technocratic change is revolutionary and will actually allow San Francisco to dig itself out of the hole we've dug. The Chronicle has made recommendations on all statewide and city races and. Once Prop D is enacted, three kinds of housing will be streamlined: This is fantastic! https://t.co/DOTsTpKeFo. It was held on June 7, 2022, concurrent with the 2022 statewide primary elections. Prop D will start fixing some of these broken laws that prevent housing construction. (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. March 1, 2023 at 1:46 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO A man and woman have been charged in federal court with robbing two San Francisco banks in the same day, court records show. Ultimately, Cohen edged out her competitor for our endorsement, but you might come to a different conclusion than we did. This measure checks that box for Oakland. Runoff: Assembly candidates Haney and Campos, beating Mahmood and Selby. Get the latest news and results on elections from around the Bay Area, California and country. Thurmond may not be perfect, but he doesn't want to burn the system down. The campaign spent roughly $6.4 million to collect enough signatures. This election is to fill the rest of Harris' term, which expires on Jan. 3, 2023. The Sunset deserves a representative who is more interested in helping the community than their own political career. It also adds some mandatory disclosure requirements to the clinics. Joel is the only candidate in the District 4 Supervisor race who supported both recalls. What's new at LWVSF 2022 San Francisco elections Election dates Filing deadline: November 19, 2021 (special), March 11, 2022 (primary/special election), June 14, 2022 (supervisors) August 12, 2022 (general) Primary election: June 7, 2022 General election: February 15, 2022 (special), June 7, 2022 (special), & November 8, 2022 Election stats We want to give him the chance to prove his chops and we believe that, as a Mayoral appointee, he will be aligned with the Mayor's broader goals of fiscal responsibility and educational outcomes. Read about our endorsement process here. GrowSF's philosophy on judicial retention elections is to confirm the justices unless they have committed gross misconduct, violated the trust of the public, or are otherwise failing to perform their job. Still need to vote in San Francisco's special election? San Francisco Oakland California Print Voter Guide S.F. -How San Francisco Makes It Insanely Hard to Build Housing in the SF Standard. Updated Aug 30, 2022: The Edwin M. Lee Asian Pacific Democratic Club (ELDC) PAC and Board meets to recommend endorsements for our membership. Because a city this offbeat deserves a newsletter with some In reality, the US Census shows that the vast majority of these homes are vacant temporarily because: If you trust the US Census (which you should), that leaves about 11,000 homes held vacant for longer than six months. Lara became the California's first openly gay statewide officeholder . A: As inflation worsens and the cost of living in the Bay Area rises, its imperative that retired and aging city workers do not have to choose between rent, medication or food each month. Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org. VICK CHUNG BRIGITTE DAVILA MARIE HURABIELL ANITA MARTINEZ JOHN RIZZO THEA SELBY 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. It requires a two-thirds vote to pass. But we are also left asking: given that Rizzo has overseen a growing fiscal mismanagement crisis and an accreditation crisis is Rizzo's tenure actually the problem? ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 2022 GENERAL ELECTION August 19, 2022 by sfwpcgeneral We want to thank all of the candidates, campaigns, and members who participated in our process. Lainie Motamedi, Lisa Weissman-Ward, Alida Fisher, Brigitte Davila, John Rizzo and Thea Selby. In economics, this is called a marginal disincentive the tax presents new risk and a new cost on home builders that need to finance their project. The SF native and veteran columnist talks about the citys politics in the post-Trump era, and where he thinks progressives need to head. 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. Associate Justice Goodwin Liu is on the ballot because his 12-year elected term is up. David Mourra for Emeryville City Council- WON! Prop 29 will not improve treatment at kidney dialysis clinics. John Rizzo has been serving on the City College Board of Trustees for 15 years, and given that long tenure he believes that the current board has finally made an impact and gotten City College back on track. Her opponent lacks the background and experience to do the job better. It's not passing anything new, rather it lets the voters put their full support behind an existing ordinance, passed by the Board of Supervisors and supported by the Mayor, and provides a counter to Prop I which will shut down JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park. Use our official Pro-Equality Voter Guide below to make a plan to vote! 70% of the funds will be distributed according to a formula that accounts for enrollment in preschool and K-12 education. L: This measure would generate about $100 million a year, totaling $2.6 billion through 2053, for much-need transportation projects to bring S.F. 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. We admire her career and personal history. ]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. YIMBY Action's guide on how to vote pro-housing in San Francisco, with specific endorsements for upcoming elections. Among her suggestions to help City College deal with its financial crisis, she recommends consolidating some classes (she says she "counted 163 classes available to satisfy a 3 unit general education requirement") and to stop deficit spending. Voters should pass without reservation. We don't think someone who wants to shut down the DA's office should be in charge of running it. Committee major funding from: Not authorized by any candidate, candidate's committee, or committee controlled by a candidate. None of the other mandatory requirements will result in good governance, fiscal responsibility, or good outcomes for our homeless residents. This good-sounding policy just ensures that people continue to live and work in disaster-prone areas and will lead to more death and destruction. Not only has Mahogany endorsed Aaron Peskin and Dean Preston (the two Supervisors that fight growth the most), but when it came to a recent important vote she failed us: unlike housing champion Scott Wiener, Mahogany did not vote against Prop E as a member of the Democratic County Central Committee, which determines the official position of the Democratic Party. The office has such limited powers that either candidate would probably do a fine job. In 2012 City planners acknowledged mounting evidence of sustained coastal erosion over the next several decades and the risk it posed to a critical wastewater treatment plant. The California Democratic Party makes endorsements for federal and state office and state ballot measures. Money for the fund comes from an annual property tax set-aside of 2.5 cents per $100. Read GrowSF's voter guide to learn more about the candidates and ballot measures to make an informed decision. In fact, the Federal government already requires that kidney dialysis clinics have a medical director who is a board-certified physician that oversees the clinic and is responsible for ensuring high-quality medical care and staff are adequately trained to handle all aspects of dialysis treatment. SF Ballot Measures F-J Endorsements in the November 2022 Primary Election "NONE" INDICATES GROUP DECLINES AN ENDORSEMENT. The Board still has its constitutional powers to review property tax assessments and insurer tax assessments, and its role in the collection of alcohol excise and pipeline taxes. Upcoming Meetings & Events SFGOP March Meeting Mar 1, 2023 SFPRA March Meeting Mar 4, 2023 This month's guest speaker is Kevin McGary, "Let's Stand Against Wokeism!". 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. According to Article II, Section 8 of the California Constitution, amendments to the California Constitution may be introduced by collecting signatures (8% of the votes cast in the most recent Governor's race). Our current housing crisis must be addressed by preserving and drastically increasing affordable and market-rate housing stock and expanding tenant protections. Some of these revenues would support increased state regulatory and enforcement costs that could reach the low tens of millions of dollars annually. The campaign, primarily funded by big tobacco companies, spent $13.7 million to gather enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. We can help you get involved in issues that matter in our San Francisco community. We collected signatures from roughly 80,000 San Francisco residents. This measure would move the citys mayoral elections to presidential election years starting in 2024. Nancy Pelosi is the only person qualified for this position who aligns with our values. 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. Unfortunately, we do disagree with Lara's policy to force insurance companies to cover structures at high risk of wildfires. Read his full questionnaire here. Taxes introduced via signature collection must then be approved by voters with a simple majority of 50% + 1. AA:Yet another Article 34 authorization measure. Vote Yes on Proposition J. You can also sign up for a monthly email newsletter to get news, events, and campaign highlights delivered to your inbox. 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. For 2022 congressional endorsements (U.S. House and Senate), clickhere. Yes on Prop. Our Endorsements. Ten candidates are running for a four-year term. This measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding. Hours: Monday Friday Especially when those organizations already have a sweetheart deal granting them a total monopoly on a particular activity. Summary of endorsements for San Francisco & California candidates and propositions from 32 community organizations SFEndorsements We collected all the endorsementsandvoter guidesfor the November, 2022San Francisco local, state, and national electionsin one placefor every political affiliation See all endorsements The rest would go toward tribes that are not involved in sports gambling. Under Bonta's leadership, California has rejected illegal "housing element" plans from cities that seek to exclude new residents by keeping the supply of housing artificially small. Matt Haney: The former San Francisco supervisor is a politically savvy progressive with nuanced views on mental health, criminal justice and transportation. No fiscal impacts because these rights already exist in California, and nothing needs to be implemented other than updating the text of the Constitution. Back. Unfortunately, neither candidate returned our questionnaire so we can't make an informed decision on the least-bad option. California State-wide Offices. Read her full questionnaire here. 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. Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying S.F. And he supports advanced classes for high-performing students and a school assignment system that would let kids walk to a neighborhood school instead of having to be shuttled across town. By signing up, you are opting in to receive periodic communications from the Sierra Club. voters reject Prop. Proposition H is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will change the election for Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney, and Treasurer to be elected in the same election as President of the United States and Supervisor districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Joel Engardio has been a community leader in San Francisco for years. It also gives the city the ability to set reduced parking costs for low-income, elderly, or disabled visitors. Joel's opponent, Gordon Mar, is out of touch with his district. Sierra Club and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. Unfortunately Supervisor Waltons challenger, Brian Sam Adam, doesnt align on most of our policies, either. It remains to be seen how much weight those endorsements will carry: The SF Standards fall poll suggested that votersarent too finicky about what kind of housing should be built, though the similarly-named housing measures are likely to generate some voter confusion. The measure requests authorization to develop up to 3,000 more units of low-rent housing in the city. I would also require private cars to be allowed on the Great Highway in both directions at all times. 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