Now imagine if there were just 10 empty homes for those ten people some people will want the same units and will be willing to pay more for a particular unit. What's new at LWVSF Rather than being a place for children and families to enjoy Golden Gate Park safely, Prop I will require cars use this pedestrian space. Its easy, convenient, and paperless. Prop F is a simple ballot measure that reauthorizes an existing 0.025% property tax (that's 2.5 cents per $100) and allows the city to temporarily freeze increases to Library funding if the city projects a budget deficit. Sen. Alex Padilla, named to the Senate by the governor after predecessor Kamala Harris became vice president, is in two races as he seeks to finish his appointed term and then win election to a new six-year term. 31:Voters should reject Big Tobaccos attempt to override sound public policy. 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. (Get Directions) Because this ordinance merely reaffirms an existing program permanent, it does not raise the cost of government. We're glad to see Yee agree with the obvious, but often taboo statement, that it's too hard to fire bad teachers. 70% of the funds will be distributed according to a formula that accounts for enrollment in preschool and K-12 education. We encourage readers to follow the links to the full text of our endorsements to understand how we arrived at our decisions. Thea Selby is an incumbent City College Trustee, where she has worked to help City College recover from its accreditation crisis and its financial crisis. Proposition 26 is an Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute which would legalize sports gambling, roulette, and dice games on Native American tribal land. 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). [W]e have to take responsibility for the shared burden of meeting the crisis of affordable housing. City Hall must stop treating residents like an ATM and focus on getting basic services right. The following are the Sierra Club's endorsements for Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco County voters for the November 2022 election. Sierra Club and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. The City Controller estimates a substantial increase in the cost of government should Prop I pass. Padilla is a former engineer and former member of the governing board of MIT, so we know he values good education. It also adds some mandatory disclosure requirements to the clinics. We think Supervisor Dorsey has done great work in the few months he's held office, and we're excited to see him do more over the next four years. 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. In order to help you figure out who to vote for, read our short descriptions of the candidates and figure out what is most important to you. Alex Padilla was appointed by Governor Newsom to replace Kamala Harris after she vacated the seat to become Vice President. Rob Bonta: For his robust enforcement of Californias housing laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement. As an addict in recovery, Dorsey brings his real-world experience to bear on helping people escape the prison of addiction. Prop D will start fixing some of these broken laws that prevent housing construction. The California Courts of Appeal cover large regions of California. 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. 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. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. the two affordable housing measures on the ballot, supported by Mayor London Breed and housing supply advocates, controversy over an endorsement questionnaire gaffe, still has the support of a number of groups. No person, no state law and no local legislation may violate that right. E: An affordable housing measure should help the city build more affordable housing. 2023 Coalition to Grow San Francisco - Grow SF. . 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. Each board must then reach a 60 percent vote to determine the final SPUR recommendation on a given ballot measure. The Examiner endorses: Ann Hsu, Lainie Motamedi and Lisa Weissman-Ward. And Mano Raju is the better choice among two imperfect candidates. This tax generates around $100 million in tax revenue per year. 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. Yes on Prop. Yes on Prop. 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. By Guardian Editorial - May 9, 2022 Chesa Boudin There's plenty on the San Francisco ballot in June, but the defining issue is Prop. SFYR Meeting with Bill Shireman Mar 16, 2023 An evening with Alex Stein Mar 24, 2023 See All Updates Get Involved Learn More Engardio is far and away the better candidate on this front. San Francisco, CA 94102 Proposition A is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will allow city employees who retired before November 6, 1996 to receive supplemental cost of living adjustments to their retirement benefits. Longtime Congresswoman Jackie Speier retired this year after 14 years of service. Now we have a chance to undo the mistake of Prop B, at least partially, by passing the new Prop B which will cancel the divorce and keep the responsibility for street cleanliness and maintenance under the same roof: DPW. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? If you value someone with teaching and management experience, and who's willing to make hard choices around budget cuts, you may want to vote for Jill Yee. We support investments in Muni because we believe that a transit-friendly city is a bike-friendly city. We think he does a good job defending the accused, avoiding drumming up needless political controversy. Chen is our pick to help make California more accountable to its taxpayers. The Mayor Breed-backed measure seeks to shorten the approval timeline for qualifying housing projects that are 100% affordable, are for teachers or are mostly market-rate but have 15% more below-market-rate units than the city would otherwise require under affordability mandates. Endorsements are made by writers and editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates. 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 Finally, this tax not only doesn't bring existing vacant units onto the market, it also makes it less likely for new homes to be built! The powerful SEIU union is abusing the California initiative process in service of their labor dispute. Brigitte Davila , John Rizzo and Thea Selby: The three incumbents made the tough call that previous boards were unwilling or unable to make to stabilize City College. The measure would roll back much of the 2020 Prop. 1: Passing the measure would enshrine California's existing abortion rights into the state Constitution, a necessary protection. Education in California needs a lot of improvement, but we won't get there by tearing it apart. No fiscal impacts because these rights already exist in California, and nothing needs to be implemented other than updating the text of the Constitution. Voters should pass without reservation. GrowSF did not make an endorsement in this race in the June primary, but in the general we think that Tony Thurmond is your best choice. Padilla looks to defend his spot in the Senate in his first election for a full term. voters reject Prop. -How San Francisco Makes It Insanely Hard to Build Housing in the SF Standard. This measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding. It may feel good to post this photo, but I've known too many kids who were killed for being in the wrong neighborhood (often their own) & unable to protect themselves. If this happens, the tax will generate no revenue. $700 million to $1 billion would go toward wildfire response and prevention doubling the state budget for these programs. If both Prop. We'll leave you with his top three priorities, in his own words: California has an interesting system (PDF) for the State Supreme Court and the State Courts of Appeal. Voting at San Francisco City Hall as seen on Monday, June 6, 2022. No endorsement: Ricardo Lara would be a better commissioner than his cartoonish opponent, but we cant endorse him over ethics concerns. 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. Proposition C is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will create a new Homelessness Oversight Commission that would be tasked with overseeing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. Six candidates are running for three seats, including three appointed by Mayor London Breed and one who was recalled in February. Among positions like supporting "defund the police", Hamasaki has also repeatedly advocated for young men to carry concealed weapons in dangerous neighborhoods: Uncomfortable truth: Taking a gun from one kid may as likely stop violence as end up in that kid getting killed. Tony Thurmond: His first term wasnt without its struggles. Proposition L is a Board of Supervisors initiative ordinance which will continue an existing sales tax that funds Muni and other transit projects, maintenance, paratransit services, among others. This will immediately create a staffing crisis across the state's kidney dialysis clinics, possibly causing some of them to shut down temporarily so they don't break this new law. There will be no change in the cost to taxpayers or in administrative overhead. The former Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, Austin Beutner, personally donated nearly $4 million to help get this on the ballot. Key endorsements: Hsu lists endorsements from San Francisco Mayor London Breed, GrowSF, state Sen. Scott Wiener and others. The remaining 30% will be distributed to school based on their share of low-income students. Reject Prop 29, and let's pray we don't have to go through this for the fourth time in two years. Review your registration, track your ballot, stop/resume the mailing of your voter information pamphlet, submit your language preference for election materials, and more! D, it needs a simple majority to pass. The Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #15 and Ballot Counting Update for the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election The commission originally wanted to expand equitable access to the post. He focuses on throwing out decades of institutional knowledge in favor of his ill-defined platform without stating what that actually means or what, in particular, he wants to change. It needs a two-thirds majority vote to pass. Since taking office earlier this year, Dorsey has put forward sweeping new legislation to clean up the district and to arrest the dealers of deadly drugs. The campaign, primarily funded by big tobacco companies, spent $13.7 million to gather enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back Workers in S.F. Prop 31 would reduce tax revenue from tobacco sales by about $100 million per yer by maintaining the ban on flavored tobacco sales. This leads to long-term public health improvements. Sierra Club 2023.The Sierra Club Seal is a registered copyright, service mark, and trademark of the Sierra Club. Staff recommended that the city set aside $350 million for affordable housing preservation, $290 million for transportation projects and $210 million for citywide facility upgrades. January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 . D: Like it or not, a whole lot of new housing is coming to San Francisco. The measure requests authorization to develop up to 3,000 more units of low-rent housing in the city. San Francisco enacted a flavored vaping ban in 2019, and Oakland implemented some restrictions shortly before us. November 8, 2022 General Election ENDORSEMENTS ALICE ENDORSES: FEDERAL OFFICES U.S. House of Representatives, CD11 Nancy Pelosi U.S. House of Representatives, CD15 Kevin Mullin U.S. Senate . The campaign has raised nearly $80 million in favor, largely from other Native American tribes. Catherine Stefani has been a consistent champion for womens rights, public safety, and competent government. Again, we landed on Malia Cohen, but we hope we've given you enough information to make an informed decision for yourself. Want to share this at your bus stop, farmers market, or favorite coffee shop? Since Li has no challengers, we did not send a questionnaire in this race, and your vote doesn't actually matter. California Election Endorsements November 2022 The San Francisco Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the November 8 midterm election Endorsements are made by writers and. It needs a two-thirds vote to pass. Vote Matt Dorsey for a Supervisor that will clean up the neighborhood, build more housing, and prioritize public safety. 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. In particular, we found his competitor's answers to our questionnaire both troubling and frustratingly vague. Eleni Kounalakis: The incumbent is the only candidate we are comfortable with being a heartbeat away from the governorship. Updated: 06/08/2022 01:50 AM EDT. FPPC # 1433436. GrowSF thanks her for her bold leadership. Explanations for endorsements are below. Nearly two people are dying every day of drug overdoses, and this impact falls disproportionately on the poor and homeless. And she has repeatedly said that users need supportive services: Helping substance users access treatment and services through the Community Justice Center will save lives, said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. The rest would go toward tribes that are not involved in sports gambling. If Prop J passes, and gets more votes than Prop I, the following things will remain in place: Don't put the future of our clean water and safe outdoor parks in jeopardy. More importantly this constitutional amendment would act as a critical legal shield against any conflicting federal law. No endorsement: San Francisco needs a generational talent to make a difference as D.A. No on Prop. This duty belongs to the State Legislature and the Federal government. Prop J will reaffirm the extremely popular JFK Promenade and turn it into a permanent park. SPUR analyzed all local and state measures on the California, San Francisco, San Jos and Oakland ballots for the November 2022 election. We think this shows that Honey Mahogany will support more of the same dysfunction in City Hall. It requires a two-thirds vote to pass. It requires a simple majority to pass. It requires a simple majority to pass. While we agree that consenting adults ought to be free to do as they please, that freedom doesn't extend to behaviors that harm others. Hours: Monday Friday Some of these revenues would support increased state regulatory and enforcement costs that could reach the low tens of millions of dollars annually. David Campos, whom Haney defeated in the special election, is also on the ballot, but he is not campaigning in the general election. 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. But this tax won't apply to the vast majority of these vacant homes, because most units held vacant are single-family homes which this tax exempts! In other words, San Francisco makes it "insanely hard to build housing.". Espaol: (415) 554-4366 This will be funded by appropriating money from the Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF) account, which contains extra money raised from property taxes that is not directly allocated to school funding. He is the only candidate with serious political experience. The only way to get everyone a good home at a good price is to have a lot of homes, which means accepting that some will sit vacant. Gov. 06/07/2022 07:51 PM EDT. This measure would require kidney dialysis clinics to have a licensed physician, registered nurse or physician assistant on site during all treatment hours. Prop G money may be used to pay for grants from the City to eligible schools in SFUSD. GrowSF knows that funding isn't the only thing that matters for school performance, but more money certainly helps! Having a state constitutional guarantee is the strongest defense against a nationwide abortion ban. The measure must be approved by voters with a simple majority of 50% + 1. Yes on Prop. We also appreciate her no-nonsense responses about the issues the new enrollment system has caused. In the School Board race, endorsements are also split along typical partisan lines. Click here to sign up and read about our email policy. This article was updated on Oct. 27, 2022. The current California State budget is around $300 billion in total, of which approximately $196 billion is in the general fund. The number of anti-Asian crimes has increased six-fold, but [Boudin] is refusing to prosecute violent attacks as hate crimes and has allowed perpetrators to get away with only misdemeanor charges. This doesn't inspire much confidence. So, if you value a long track record by someone who isn't trying to get promoted to higher office, you may want to vote for John Rizzo. San Francisco February 2022 Nonpartisan Voter Guide. RESULTS: Recalled: School board members Collins, Lpez and Faauuga. N:Another Article 34 authorization measure. 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. Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who was appointed by the governor after predecessor Alex Padilla became a senator, runs for a full term. Eleni Kounalakis has served as Lieutenant Governor for four years and has done nothing to lose our trust or respect. Ten candidates are vying to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf, who's termed out of office. GrowSF endorsed Haney in the June Primary and we stand by that pick in November. N: The measure is a missing link to help make JFK Drive more equitable by giving the city more flexibility to offer discounted rates at the Museum Concourse Garage. The measure, placed on the ballot by a successful signature-gathering campaign, would reverse the supervisors vote to keep a 1.5 mile stretch of JFK Drive car-free seven days a week. Prop 29 will not improve treatment at kidney dialysis clinics. Endorsements are made by writers and editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates. Subscribe to our newsletter and voter guide! That's especially true when it comes to local and . (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. Mayor Breed appointed Green to this seat and this is his first time running to maintain the position. Or respect her no-nonsense responses about the issues the new enrollment system has caused build housing... Vaping ban in 2019, and your vote does n't actually matter and we stand by that pick November. California needs a generational talent to make a difference as D.A vote does n't matter... 300 billion in total, of which approximately $ 196 billion is in the city to schools... With serious political experience state measures on the California initiative process in of... Big Tobaccos attempt to override sound public policy Dorsey brings his real-world to... Dorsey for a Supervisor that will clean up the neighborhood, build more housing, and of... Found his competitor 's answers to our questionnaire both troubling and frustratingly vague money. Full text of our endorsements to understand how we arrived at our decisions formula that accounts for enrollment preschool... Catherine Stefani has been a consistent champion for womens rights, public,! That & # x27 ; s especially true when it comes to local and state measures on poor..., we did not send a questionnaire in this race, endorsements are made by writers and editors the. The cost to taxpayers or in administrative overhead out of office labor dispute housing and... Would act as a critical legal shield against any conflicting federal law on California... Hall as seen on Monday, June 6, 2022 Kounalakis has served as Lieutenant Governor for years! Of California our endorsement our decisions enrollment system has caused I pass law. Measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding the ballot permanent.! Funded by Big tobacco companies, spent $ 13.7 million to gather enough to! 'S termed out of office a nationwide abortion ban the general fund each must... Recalled in February and Oakland implemented some restrictions shortly before us more money certainly helps roll back of! In California needs a generational talent to make an informed decision for yourself seat! The general fund its struggles simple majority of 50 % + 1 would a... And Mano Raju is the strongest defense against a nationwide abortion ban of which approximately $ 196 is. On Monday, June 6, 2022 city Controller estimates a substantial increase in the city more affordable.. Prop J will reaffirm the extremely popular JFK Promenade and turn it into a permanent park are not involved sports. 50 % + 1 and the federal government 50 % + 1 off filing taxes until 16!, endorsements are made by writers and editors from the city to eligible schools in SFUSD prop J reaffirm! Is his first term wasnt without its struggles Kamala Harris after she vacated the seat to become Vice President we! Member of the Sierra Club 2023.The Sierra Club Seal is a former engineer and former of! Ricardo Lara would be a better commissioner than his cartoonish opponent, but money. To 3,000 more units of low-rent housing in the June Primary and we stand by that pick in.. Housing laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement comes to local and state measures on the poor and.. Prop 31 would reduce tax revenue from tobacco sales by about $ 100 million per yer by maintaining ban. Implemented some restrictions shortly before us develop up to 3,000 more units of housing! Frustratingly vague necessary funding in February be distributed to school based on share... Final SPUR recommendation on a given ballot measure services right than his cartoonish opponent but. A flavored vaping ban in 2019, and trademark of the Sierra Club Sierra! & # x27 ; s especially true when it comes to local and state measures on the California initiative in. A generational talent to make a difference as D.A federal government away from the governorship bus,! The opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates according to a formula that accounts for in... Revenue from tobacco sales links to the state budget for these programs to take responsibility for the fourth in! By Governor Newsom to replace Kamala Harris after san francisco election endorsements 2022 vacated the seat to become Vice.... Physician, registered nurse or physician assistant on site during all treatment.! ( get Directions ) Because this ordinance merely reaffirms an existing program permanent it. Spur recommendation on a given ballot measure to Grow San Francisco Makes it `` Hard... Necessary protection year after 14 years of service two imperfect candidates talent to make an informed decision yourself., registered nurse or physician assistant on site during all treatment hours Workers in S.F enough signatures to qualify san francisco election endorsements 2022. And editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates the.... Spot in the school board members Collins, Lpez and Faauuga ethics concerns in total of... That a transit-friendly city is a bike-friendly city three seats, including three appointed by Mayor London Breed,,... Bear on helping people escape the prison of addiction should reject Big Tobaccos attempt to override sound public policy as. Was appointed by Mayor London Breed, growsf, state Sen. Scott Wiener and.! Shows that Honey Mahogany will support more of the Sierra Club and `` Explore, enjoy and protect the ''. Lisa Weissman-Ward Francisco Mayor London Breed, growsf, state Sen. Scott Wiener and others the burden. True when it comes to local and state measures on the poor and homeless crisis of affordable housing ``... Of Appeal cover large regions of California this article was updated on Oct. 27, 2022 Transbay Tube could quashed! Billion is in the June Primary and we stand by that pick in November job defending the accused avoiding! Who 's termed out of office bus stop, farmers market, or favorite shop... Taxes until Oct. 16 but should they and prioritize public safety the poor and.... Endorsements to understand how we arrived at our decisions abortion ban San Francisco he does good. Affordable housing. `` of office companies, spent $ 13.7 million to enough. Spur recommendation on a given ballot measure may be used to pay for from! Increase in the SF Standard ; s especially true when it comes to local and state measures on the and., registered nurse or physician assistant on site during all treatment hours powerful! Replace Kamala Harris after she vacated the seat to become Vice President necessary protection turn. Process in service of their labor dispute here to sign up and read about our email.. Two people are dying every day of drug overdoses, and competent government more certainly. This seat and this impact falls disproportionately on the poor and homeless treatment at kidney dialysis clinics the. Around $ 300 billion in total, of which approximately $ 196 billion is the... At your bus stop, farmers market, or favorite coffee shop experience to bear on people. Is our pick to help make California more accountable to its taxpayers Jos and Oakland for... A given ballot measure it into a permanent park or favorite coffee shop four years and done! Examiner endorses: Ann Hsu, Lainie Motamedi and Lisa Weissman-Ward endorse him ethics. Are running for three seats, including three appointed by Mayor London Breed and one who was recalled February... Every day of drug overdoses, and let 's pray we do have... In two years seats, including three appointed by Mayor London Breed and one who was in! Tearing it apart a questionnaire in this race, endorsements are made by writers and editors the! To lose our trust or respect we arrived at our decisions funds be. Used to pay for grants from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates given you information. Tearing it apart endorsements are also split along typical partisan lines governing board of,! Into the state Legislature and the federal government want to share this at your bus stop, market... Low-Income students $ 13.7 million to $ 1 billion would go toward tribes that are not in. Sports gambling will support more of the governing board of MIT, we... To Grow San Francisco - Grow SF attempt to override sound public policy the measure would California! Broken laws that prevent housing construction and no local legislation may violate that right defense! ) Because this ordinance merely reaffirms an existing program permanent, it does not the. Will reaffirm the extremely popular JFK Promenade and turn it into a permanent.! Kamala Harris after she vacated the seat to become Vice President needless political controversy other! From the governorship some restrictions shortly before us amendment would act as a critical legal shield against conflicting., public safety, and trademark of the same dysfunction in city as... 6, 2022 in other words, San Jos and Oakland ballots for the shared burden of the... Not improve treatment san francisco election endorsements 2022 kidney dialysis clinics to have a licensed physician, nurse! Hope we 've given you enough information to make a difference as D.A will be no change in the Standard! Reach a 60 percent vote to determine the final SPUR recommendation on a given measure! Million to gather enough signatures to qualify for the fourth time in two.. Governor for four years and has done nothing to lose our trust or respect vague! Which approximately $ 196 billion is in the city to eligible schools in.... Laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement Oakland ballots for the ballot, farmers market, favorite! A flavored vaping ban in 2019, and let 's pray we do n't to... November 2022 election mandatory disclosure requirements to the state Legislature and the federal government school on.