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
June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election Ballot Questions (PDF)
| Bonds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information | Proponent Argument Author(s)* | Opponent Argument Author(s)* |
| A |
MUNI Reliability and Street Safety Bond |
Board of Supervisors | nabil@kmm-strategies.com |
Mayor London Breed |
Larry Marso |
| Charter Amendments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information | Proponent Argument Author(s)* | Opponent Argument Author(s)* |
| B |
Building Inspection Commission |
Board of Supervisors | Malia Aiavao (415) 615-0322 MaliaA@bmwl.net |
Supervisor Myrna Melgar |
No Official Opponent Argument Submitted
|
| C |
Recall Timelines and Vacancy Process |
Board of Supervisors |
Supervisor Aaron Peskin |
Coalition to Grow San Francisco - Grow SF |
|
| Ordinances and Declarations of Policy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information | Proponent Argument Author(s)* | Opponent Argument Author(s)* |
| D |
Victims and Witness Rights |
Catherine Stefani |
Malia Aiavao (415) 615-0322 MaliaA@bmwl.net |
Supervisor Catherine Stefani |
David Pilpel
|
| E |
Behested Payments |
Aaron Peskin |
Tim Hester timhestersf@gmail.com 415.355.4507 |
Supervisor Aaron Peskin |
Catherine Stefani
|
| F |
Refuse Collection and Disposal |
Board of Supervisors | Tim Hester timhestersf@gmail.com 415.355.4507 |
Supervisor Aaron Peskin |
David Pilpel
|
| G |
Public Health Emergency Leave |
Board of Supervisors |
Supervisor Gordon Mar |
No Official Opponent Argument Submitted |
|
| Recall | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | City and County Propositions | Proponent(s) | Proponent(s) Contact Information / Paid Arguments | Elected Official Statement / Paid Arguments | |
| H |
District Attorney |
Mary Jung
|
393 7th Avenue, Suite 301
San Francisco, CA 94118
|
No Elected Official Statement Submitted |
|
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 June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election, local and district ballot measure list will become final after the submission deadline:
- Initiative Measures – February 7, 2022
- Local Measures – March 4, 2022
- District Measures – March 11, 2022
| Draft Title of Proposed Measure | Submitted for Title & Summary | Title & Summary Issued | Submission Deadline | Proponent(s) & Contact Information | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Initiative: Use of Herbicides on City Property |
11/17/2021 | 12/1/2021 | 05/30/2022 | Anastasia Glikshtern
Matthew Steen
|
Initiative in circulation. Awaiting signatures. |
|
Initiative Ordinance: Tax on Keeping Residential Units Vacant |
02/07/2022 | 2/18/2022 | 8/17/2022 |
Maya Chupkov Shanti Singh |
Initiative in circulation. Awaiting signatures. |
|
Initiative Charter Amendment: City Approval of Affordable Housing |
3/3/2022 | 3/15/2022 | 9/12/2022 | Kion Sawney | Initiative in circulation. Awaiting signatures. |
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Initiative Ordinance: Gross Receipts Taxes for Guaranteed Income Programs and Small Business Assistance |
4/28/2022 | 5/13/2022 | 11/9/2022 |
John Elberling Kaylah Williams |
Initiative in circulation. Awaiting signatures. |
|
Initiative Ordinance: San Francisco Workforce Education and Reinvestment in Community Success Act |
5/12/2022 | TBD | TBD | Mary Bravewoman | Awaiting City Attorney Title and Summary. |
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.
June 7, 2022, Calendar for Ballot MeasuresNovember 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. June 6, 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.
