Measures
For information about state ballot measures, visit the website of the California Secretary of State.
Qualified Local and District Measures
The Director of Elections determines the title and letter designation of each measure. The title of each measure is subject to change prior to letter designation. If the Department of Elections receives more than one proposed proponent or opponent argument for a measure, the Department will select one proponent and one opponent argument according to priority levels and, if necessary, by lottery. If an argument designated by motion of the Board is not submitted, the Department will select according to the next priority level.
The Department requests permission from each measure’s proponent to make contact information available to the public. If there is no contact information for a particular measure on this page, the proponent has not authorized the Department to release this information.
*Persons who are entitled to submit the proponent or opponent argument for a particular measure may assign the right to submit the argument to another person or persons, provided that the assignee is eligible to submit an argument
November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election Local Ballot Measure Questions (PDF)
| Charter Amendments | |||||
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| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information | Proponent Argument Author(s)* | Opponent Argument Author(s)* |
| A |
Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment; Retirement Board Contract with Executive Director This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Supervisor Ahsha Safai | No Official Argument Submitted
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| B |
Public Works Department and Commission, Sanitation and Streets Department and Commission This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Ben Gurewitz, Campaign Manager ben@oversightdoneright.com 415-886-7702 |
Supervisor Aaron Peskin | Matt Haney Rachel Ryan raquelbradley@gmail.com 415.613.6924
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| C |
Homelessness Oversight Commission This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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info@homelessnessaccountabilitynow.com 415-371-9504 |
Supervisor Ahsha Safai
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No Official Argument Submitted |
| D |
Affordable Housing – Initiative Petition This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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contact@affordablehomesnow.org www.AffordableHomesNow.org |
Habitat for Humanity Greater SF | Race & Equity in All Planning Coalition |
| E |
Affordable Housing – Board of Supervisors This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Supervisor Connie Chan | GrowSF | |
| F |
Library Preservation Fund This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Camryn McNab, camrynm@bmwl.net Reese Isbell, reese.isbell@gmail.com |
Mayor London Breed | No Official Argument Submitted
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| G |
Student Success Fund – Grants to the San Francisco Unified School District This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Supervisor Hillary Ronen | No Official Argument Submitted | |
| H |
City Elections in Even-Numbered Years This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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California Common Cause | Richie Greenberg press@richiegreenberg.org www.noproph.com |
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| Ordinances and Declarations of Policy | |||||
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| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information | Proponent Argument Author(s)* | Opponent Argument Author(s)* |
| I |
Vehicles on JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Camryn McNab, camrynm@bmwl.net Danny Baldocchi, danielb@bmwl.net |
Howard Chabner | Hilary Ronen |
| J |
Recreational Use of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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hello@safeparksforall.com https://SafeParksforAll.com |
Kid Safe SF | Howard Chabner |
| K | Measure K was removed from the ballot by order of the San Francisco Superior Court (PDF) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| L |
Sales Tax for Transportation Projects This measure requires 66 2/3% affirmative votes to pass |
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Supervisor Rafael Mandelman | Larry Marso (415) 271-1781 lmarso@gmail.com |
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| M |
Tax on Keeping Residential Units Vacant This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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San Francisco Democratic Party | San Francisco Apartment Association | |
| N |
Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility; Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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Mayor London Breed | No Official Argument Submitted
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| O |
Additional Parcel Tax for City College This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass |
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American Federation of Teachers 2121 | San Francisco Apartment Association | |
Potential Local and District Ballot Measures
Potential measures are posted upon submission to the Department of Elections. There may be other potential measures under consideration by the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, or another agency that are not included on this page.
When a potential ballot measure is submitted to the Department of Elections, the Department requests permission from the measure’s proponent to make contact information available to the public. If there is no contact information for a particular measure on this page, the proponent has not authorized the Department to release this information.
For the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election, local and district ballot measure list will become final after the submission deadline:
- Initiative Measures – July 11, 2022
- Local Measures – August 5, 2022
- District Measures – August 12, 2022
| Draft Title of Proposed Measure | Submitted for Title & Summary | Title & Summary Issued | Submission Deadline | Proponent(s) & Contact Information | Status |
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Calendar for Ballot Measures
Ballot measure submission deadlines and related schedules are set by law and cannot be extended under any circumstance. To learn more about what activities must occur during specified periods, consult the calendar below. Use the drop-down menu to filter the list for ballot measure activities.
November 8, 2022, Calendar for Ballot Measures
Resources for Ballot Measures
The San Francisco Department of Elections has prepared a guide that summarizes the requirements and procedures for qualifying Charter Amendments, Ordinances, and Declarations of Policy for the ballot through the initiative process. This guide is intended to answer common questions about the initiative process and is not intended to be all-inclusive. This guide does not have the force and effect of law, regulation, or rule, and interested parties should not rely on this guide as a substitution for consulting an attorney. This guide applies only to initiative Charter Amendments, Ordinances, and Declarations of Policy for the City and County of San Francisco. November 8, 2022 - Guide to Qualifying San Francisco Initiative Measures (PDF)
Other Resources
California Elections Code allows certain voter registration information to be made available to persons or groups for election, scholarly, journalistic, political, or governmental purposes as determined by the California Secretary of State. For information about requesting this file, see the Application for Voter Registration Information. Workshops and Presentations
The Department of Elections presents a series of candidate workshops designed to provide an overview of the process for running for Office of Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Community College Board in San Francisco. Workshops are hosted by elections personnel and are designed to assist candidates and campaign representatives in preparing for campaign season.
As new events and presentations are scheduled, more information will be made available on this page. To learn more about candidate workshops and presentations, call the Department or use our appointment form.
