City College is in bad financial shape, but it's not due to lack of revenue. [1] California uses a nonpartisan blanket primary, in which all candidates regardless of party affiliation appear on the same primary ballot and the two highest-placing . The fact that the tribes have spent nearly $80 million for this initiative shows just how interested they are in writing their own rules. Joel leads Stop Crime SF, a grassroots group that consistently advocates for a safe city for everyone. No endorsement: Catherine Stefani is running unopposed. https://t.co/DOTsTpKeFo. Proposition B is a partial repeal of November 2020's Prop B, which GrowSF opposed. And, extremely importantly and undiscussed, it provides a legal mechanism to enact rule-of-law over all housing over time. 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. This is an open seat for the state's chief fiscal officer, who conducts audits and serves on 70 state boards and commissions. Matt Haney: The former San Francisco supervisor is a politically savvy progressive with nuanced views on mental health, criminal justice and transportation. The San Francisco Democratic Socialists and Supervisor Dean Preston collected the requisite number of signatures to place this new tax on the ballot. What will happen, instead, is that the existing nonprofits who get paid by the city to run our poor services will get appointed to the commission and guarantee that their nonprofits keep getting paid, regardless of the quality of service. Longtime Congresswoman Jackie Speier retired this year after 14 years of service. The Examiner endorses: Ann Hsu, Lainie Motamedi and Lisa Weissman-Ward. Campaign based on a lie about the number of vacant homes, America is at a historically low vacancy rate, Marginal disincentive to building housing, Nearly two people are dying every day of drug overdoses, arresting and charging dealers who clearly don't care that their product is killing people, he called Ukrainians defending their country "neo-nazis", defund the prosecutors in the District Attorney's office, go work for recalled District Attorney Chesa Boudin, legislation to get drug addicts the help they need, Affordable Homes Now ballot measure (Prop D), Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, How San Francisco Makes It Insanely Hard to Build Housing, Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF), shores up important water treatment infrastructure, vast majority of these homes are vacant temporarily, American Federation of Teachers local 2121, competitor's answers to our questionnaire, flavors a "major driver" of youth e-cigarette usage, "they are available in flavors, such as mint, candy, fruit, or chocolate", sales of regular tobacco products to decline 25%, Teacher Educator, Recalled Board of Education Commissioner, Appointed Trustee, Community College Board, Assessor-Recorder, City and County of San Francisco, President, San Francisco County Supervisors, For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use, California State Board Of Equalization Member, Appointed Attorney General Of The State Of California, Engardio supports teaching algebra in middle school, Mar opposes it, Engardio supports merit-based admissions at Lowell High School, Mar opposes it, Engardio helped collect tens of thousands of signatures to recall the School Board, Mar opposed the School Board recall. 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. The 2020 Prop B broke apart the Department of Public Works (DPW) into two departments: DPW and the Department of Sanitation and Streets (DSS), and created a new commission to oversee DSS, called the Sanitation and Streets commission. David Campos, whom Haney defeated in the special election, is also on the ballot, but he is not campaigning in the general election. Rafael Mandelman has been a strong supporter of small businesses and pushed forward important social services for the homeless and the addicted. Stefani supported the School Board recall and was the first Supervisor to support the recall of Chesa Boudin. This is a simple good-governance ballot measure. Sally Lieber (D) says that she "will fight to ensure that everyday people are heard; that our tax system is fair and equitable for homeowners, renters, people living with disabilities, small businesses, and communities of color; that utilities and other big money interests pay their fair share; and that every state agency works to combat climate change". TTY: (415) 554-4386, Language Access Unlike the other contests on this ballot, the Controller's race has two highly qualified candidates. Santos is not who we thought he was, said San Francisco donors who gave thousands to the questionable congressman. Rob Bonta must continue this vital work to ensure cities follow the law for fair and abundant housing. Learn about different ways to cast a ballot in San Francisco elections. This can be achieved through changing zoning laws, supporting economically diverse neighborhoods through multifamily housing, streamlining housing approvals, stabilizing rents, and preventing displacement. Gordon Mar opposed the School Board recall and the Chesa Boudin recall. This measure would allow in-person sports betting at the states 66 tribal casinos and four qualified horse racetracks. Alex Padilla is running against a suite of mostly unserious challengers. But it will introduce new, costly bureaucracy and a new surveillance tool for City Hall. Print our voter guide for easy in-person sharing. In Engardio's own words: We need to change how money is spent in San Francisco. San Francisco Elections in 2022. Know Your City! We don't want addicts to go to jail, and neither does Brooke Jenkins. The members have spoken! We MUST stand with our students. It requires a simple majority to pass. No on Prop. District 10 deserves better options. January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 . Our recommendations for San Francisco propositions, plus state and federal props and races inside State, federal offices: The Examiner's endorsements in the November 2022 election Our . Proposition 29 is an Initiative Statute which would require that kidney dialysis clinics enact staffing requirements that force clinics to have at least one physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with "at least six months of experience providing care to end-stage renal disease" onsite during patient treatments. The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (DHSH) is now spending nearly $1 billion per year on homelessness services and desperately needs an audit. In politics, regulatory capture is a form of corruption of authority that occurs when a political entity, policymaker, or regulator is co-opted to serve the commercial, ideological, or political interests of a minor constituency, such as a particular geographic area, industry, profession, or ideological group. We need her sober and competent leadership in the face of so much uncertainty. Prop D allows homes which meet all relevant safety and development standards to bypass the political interference from the Board of Supervisors. The Chronicle has made recommendations on all statewide and city races and. Children will no longer be able to learn how to ride bikes safely, young couples won't be able to have peaceful and safe dates, adults and the elderly will no longer have a safe place to enjoy the sun or get some exercise, and people with mobility impairments or other disabilities will lose a unique, safe, and peaceful space for outdoor recreation. 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. This measure would allow online sports gambling, with 85% of the money it generates through a 10% tax on gross online sports betting revenue going toward homeless services. 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. That's especially true when it comes to local and . The powerful SEIU union is abusing the California initiative process in service of their labor dispute. Read his full questionnaire here. The long version is much more confusing, and is explained in greater detail of page 2 of the Legislative Digest. Being a voter is just one way to be civically engaged. Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who was appointed by the governor after predecessor Alex Padilla became a senator, runs for a full term. Want to share this at your bus stop, farmers market, or favorite coffee shop? Vote for Joel Engardio to bring a focus on public safety, education, and fiscal responsibility to City Hall. FPPC # 1433436. She will return to the city this Friday for a roundtable . 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. 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. 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. San Francisco's district attorney race. Honestly, it barely matters who you vote for. We can help you get involved in issues that matter in our San Francisco community. We benefit as a community when everyone has a home. SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Today, the Department of Elections issued the 15th preliminary election results reports of votes cast in the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Election. However, many of his ambitious proposals are scaled back by his anti-change colleagues on the Board of Supervisors. And 65% of the Sunset voted in favor of the Chesa Boudin recall. Murrell Green: Green would bring pragmatism, experience and care to the board. Lainie Motamedi, Lisa Weissman-Ward, Alida Fisher, Brigitte Davila, John Rizzo and Thea Selby. Yes on Prop. By Guardian Editorial - May 9, 2022 Chesa Boudin There's plenty on the San Francisco ballot in June, but the defining issue is Prop. Taxes that are reserved for a specific purpose, rather than the General Fund require a 66 2/3% supermajority. Here's a revealing excerpt from Wikipedia: On June 27, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law legislation stripping the Board of many of its powers. She undoubtably has the better housing platform. The specialized care that this law mandates is not necessary at dialysis clinics patients have their own regular doctors to see for end-stage renal disease. In this case, Native American tribes currently have a monopoly on gambling, granted and enforced by the State of California. Go to a Polling Place:If you prefer to vote in person,polling places will be open for in-person voting from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Election Day. So this tax won't raise considerable funds, nor will it incentivize landlords to rent vacant units. 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. Like Prop 26 and Prop 27, Prop 29 is another example of regulatory capture the regulated industry writing its own rules. 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