So, if you value the real-world experience of helping get City College back on its feet and don't want to change horses midstream, you may want to vote for Thea Selby. The Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #15 and Ballot Counting Update for the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election C: A yes vote will establish much-needed oversight for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. SPUR analyzed all local and state measures on the California, San Francisco, San Jos and Oakland ballots for the November 2022 election. 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. GrowSF declined to make an endorsement in this contest. Prop I is the worst of all possible worlds: it shuts down a popular new park space, it denies the reality of climate change, puts water treatment infrastructure at risk, and it may force the city to spend $80 million it otherwise wouldn't. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu District Attorney (Sole Endorsement) Brooke Jenkins Assessor-Recorder (Sole Endorsement) In fact, she was president of the Board of Trustees in 2017 when City College escaped its first accreditation crisis. To ensure your ballot is counted either: Use a Ballot Drop Box:You dont have to go far from home to vote. Print our voter guide for easy in-person sharing. Sign Up Our endorsements The current California State budget is around $300 billion in total, of which approximately $196 billion is in the general fund. SF Endorsements is maintained by Peter Xu (co-founder of Wanderlog, a tool to plan vacation travel). Lanhee Chen (R) would bring a political outsider's perspective to a vital government oversight office. The last day to vote is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Rather than making a full DSA SF voter guide, we use a democratic process within the chapter to officially make endorsements, and when we do endorse a candidate or measure, we put the full strength of DSA SF behind winning. The Republican nominee was former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, and the Democratic nominee was former police officer, prosecutor, and state securities regulator, Chris Mann. 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. 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. Equity . They came up empty, Jenkins declares victory in S.F.s D.A. Proposition I is a citizen signature initiative ordinance which will require the City to allow car traffic on the pedestrian-only JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park and end the popular Great Highway "weekend compromise", instead mandating vehicle traffic 24/7. San Francisco's district attorney race. Elections; CCC; Annual Summit; 2022 Endorsements. In the District Attorneys race, endorsements weve tracked are evenly split between appointed incumbent Brooke Jenkins and her most popular challenger, John Hamasaki, for first choice votes. [1] Gordon Mar doesn't understand what his constituents want and he doesn't align with their values. The San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters membership voted to endorse the following candidates and ballot measures for the November 2022 election. Rob Bonta: For his robust enforcement of Californias housing laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement. Her opponent lacks the background and experience to do the job better. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. The measure requests authorization to develop up to 3,000 more units of low-rent housing in the city. The fact that the tribes have spent nearly $80 million for this initiative shows just how interested they are in writing their own rules. 2022. Below is a roundup of our picks, including state ballot measures. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is running against laywer Kate Stoia in District 8, which includes the Castro. Our analysis includes the background behind the measures, equity impacts, pros and cons, and a recommendation on how to vote. The measure would let the city use public money to buy, operate or subsidize public parking in the underground Music Concourse Garage in Golden Gate Park. Some of these revenues would support increased state regulatory and enforcement costs that could reach the mid-tens of millions of dollars annually. The Chronicle editorial boards full list of endorsements in the June 7 California primary election. Filipino: (415) 554-4310, Permissible and Prohibited Election Activities, High School Poll Worker and Ambassador Programs, Attend Ballot Simplification Committee Meetings, Request for Proposals: 2023 Vote Restoration Outreach, New 2022 Voting Districts and Precincts page. GrowSF recommends confirming the appointment of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero to the State Supreme Court. This is necessary to implement certain safety and access improvements arising from turning JFK Drive into a public promenade. Chen graduated with degrees in law and political science from Harvard, served on the Social Security Advisory Board under President Obama, and currently teaches public policy at Stanford. 27: Studies from the United Kingdom show that online gamingis particularly ripe for addictive behavior, suggesting a heavy investment will be needed for problematic gaming prevention. In Oakland, these restrictions caused both the vaping and smoking rates to decline in Oakland high schools. Some of the revenue raised would be used for homeless services. That would increase funding by about $1 billion starting next year, according to an estimate from the attorney generals office. Unfortunately, neither candidate returned our questionnaire so we can't make an informed decision on the least-bad option. Verbica is endorsed by the Republican establishment. https://t.co/DOTsTpKeFo. The editorial positions of The Chronicle, including election recommendations, represent the consensus of the editorial board, consisting of the publisher, the editorial page editor and staff members of the opinion pages. 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 American Federation of Teachers local 2121 (the City College faculty union) collected enough signatures to put this on the ballot. Elected: Assessor-Recorder Torres. GrowSF stands with Ann Hsu, Lainie Motamedi, and Lisa Weissman-Ward for San Francisco School Board. All Rights Reserved. Attorney General Rob Bonta, who was appointed by the governor after predecessor Xavier Becerra joined the Biden administraton, runs for a full term. 26: We have no problem with expanding tribal gaming options in California, but this measure contains other hidden elements that belong in the Legislature, not the ballot box. As we move closer to Nov. 8, most unions, political clubs and other endorsing organizations have weighed in on the big issues facing San Francisco. 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. It needs a two-thirds vote to pass. Jenkins is also taking anti-Asian hate crimes more seriously than her predecessor. It needs a simple majority to pass. Eleni Kounalakis runs for re-election to a second term. Paid for by Coalition to Grow San Francisco - Grow SF PAC (growsf.com). 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. Increased state revenues, possibly reaching hundreds of millions of dollars annually, up to an estimated $500 million. Sign up for GrowSF's weekly roundup of important SF news. We think she would bring that fiscal experience to bear on the City College Board of Trustees. Register to Vote. We know it's a bit much. A No vote legalizes flavored tobacco products (repeals the law). These candidates arent that. Is Californias drought finally over? This will be funded by a new 1.75% income tax on people earning more than $2 million per year. This one would make it even harder in most cases. Passage is crucial for new affordable housing. No endorsement: Incumbent Fiona Ma is qualified, but we cant currently endorse her given the gravity of the harassment accusations against her. This measure would require the state to increase funding for arts and music education in K-12 public schools by an amount equivalent to 1% of its general fund budget for public schools the year before. Alex Padilla is running against a suite of mostly unserious challengers. 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. 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. San Francisco February 2022 Nonpartisan Voter Guide. Statewide Offices. Proposition O is a citizen signature initiative ordinance which will create a new parcel tax on real estate in order to send additional funds to City College. 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! 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. Past Endorsements. However, many of his ambitious proposals are scaled back by his anti-change colleagues on the Board of Supervisors. 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. FPPC # 1433436. 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. Yes on Prop. A Yes vote will allow the law to be implemented and let the legislature do its job. voters reject Prop. Attorney General: Rob Bonta - WON! At our current vacancy rate of around 3%, we should, instead, be trying to drive vacancy rates UP, not down. She graduated from UCLA with a Ph.D when she was only 26 years old, and taught for four decades at San Diego State. Environmental impacts can be interpreted broadly, and the Board of Supervisors has been accused of using CEQA as cover to tank projects for political reasons. If you believe people have a fundamental right to reproductive freedom which includes their fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and their fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives, vote YES on Prop 1. Increased state revenues, possibly reaching tens of millions of dollars annually. No on Prop. Honey Mahogany: One of the most well-rounded candidates in recent San Francisco political history, Mahogany has the courage to put aside political allegiances in pursuit of pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that meet the city's values of compassion and care. Read more about these ballot measures and why we have taken the following position on the Sierra Club California website. Only incomes above $2 million per year will be taxed to fund this initiative. This amount is less than one-half of one percent of the state general fund budget. Know Your City! November 8, 2022 General Election The San Francisco Democratic Party endorses municipal candidates and local ballot measures. He is smart, though, and does seem serious about fixing City College's problems even if he oversaw the creation of them in the first place. 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. He won the special election to fill Chu's seat in February 2022 and is now running for a full term. We think the Public Defender should focus on defense, not activism. As of Thursday, only about 20% of voters in the city have cast ballots in an election that features a recall against three school board members, an election for state Assembly and a vote on the city's unopposed assessor-recorder position.. Vote Yes on Proposition J. 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. 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. This brings pre-1996 retiree benefits in line with current benefits. He faces Republican Nathan Hochman, a former assistant U.S. attorney general. And, extremely importantly and undiscussed, it provides a legal mechanism to enact rule-of-law over all housing over time. 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. The research shows that higher-turnout elections tend to result in moderate candidates getting elected because they must appeal to a larger electorate rather than cater to small special interests. 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. There are several candidates with good qualifications, but we were not able to definitively make a recommendation. The citys Ethics Commission alleges misconduct in an unsuccessful campaign most notable for ads attacking Mayor London Breed. This blatant attempt for tribes and corporations to write their own laws that give them a permanent advantage over their competitors while handcuffing Californians with laws that are nearly impossible to alter should be opposed. Low vacancy rates drive up the cost of rent because renters are competing against fewer units. For the 2022 general election, DSA SF endorses three local ballot propositions for the 2022 general election - vote YES . While it doesn't matter if you vote in this race, we still think you should vote for Joaqun. But beyond all of these bad opinions, John Hamasaki also wants to defund the prosecutors in the District Attorney's office. Add your info below to receive action alert emails and make a difference in local environmental issues. Proposition 1 will change the California Constitution to say that the state cannot deny or interfere with a persons reproductive freedom and that people have the fundamental right to choose whether or not to have an abortion, and whether or not to use contraceptives. City College is in bad financial shape, but it's not due to lack of revenue. Rather than being a place for children and families to enjoy Golden Gate Park safely, Prop I will require cars use this pedestrian space. The supervisor-backed measure also seeks to streamline the creation of affordable homes, but differs in the details from Prop. No fiscal impacts because these rights already exist in California, and nothing needs to be implemented other than updating the text of the Constitution. J: JFK Drive's closure might be a recent high-water mark for good governance and agreement between S.F. November 8, 2022 General Election June 7, 2022 Primary Election February 15, 2022 Special Election November 3, 2020 General Election March 3, 2020 Primary Election November 5, 2019 General Election November 6, 2018 General Election 1390 Market Street, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 545-8228 [email protected] I would also require private cars to be allowed on the Great Highway in both directions at all times. Maintaining Muni's budget may not magically improve Muni's reliability or cleanliness, but shrinking the budget is sure to have much worse results. We think Rafael Mandelman has shown consistent leadership and a nose-to-the-grindstone dedication to passing desperately needed reforms. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution does not protect the right to privacy of reproductive choices and does not protect the right to seek and obtain abortions, regardless of the health impacts to the mother. Yes on Prop. 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