The winner of this race will serve a new six-year term starting in January. November 2022 Voter Guide SPUR analyzed all local and state measures on the California, San Francisco, San Jos and Oakland ballots for the November 2022 election. The writers and editors involved in the news coverage of the campaigns do not participate in endorsement decisions. D in what kinds of projects would qualify for the faster timeline, how affordable they would be and whether supervisors retain control over approving city funds for each project. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Is Californias drought finally over? Looking at contested supervisors races, District 6 is considerably closer than District 4 so far as endorsements are concerned. By Guardian Editorial - May 9, 2022 Chesa Boudin There's plenty on the San Francisco ballot in June, but the defining issue is Prop. It needs a simple majority to pass. Yes on Prop. I, that would affirm the supervisors prior vote on JFK Drive, allowing the section of road in question to stay car-free in perpetuity. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Email: SFVote@sfgov.org Its judgments are made independent of the news operation, which covers the news without consideration of our editorial positions. Jenkins has a decisive lead among SF Standard poll respondents, though many voters remain undecided. 30 would increase the personal income tax rate by 1.75% for people who earn more than $2 million per year and use the money for programs to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; 80% would be for electric vehicles and 20% for wildfire prevention and firefighting. We encourage readers to follow the links to the full text of our endorsements to understand how we arrived at our decisions. Prop D allows homes which meet all relevant safety and development standards to bypass the political interference from the Board of Supervisors. Please see the candidates and measures SFWPC is supporting this November: Statewide + Regional Candidates: Governor: Gavin Newsom Complete and mail your ballot back in the postage-paid envelope by January 23rd. Because this is continuing an existing tax, there will be no impact on the cost of government. Padilla is a former engineer and former member of the governing board of MIT, so we know he values good education. Committee major funding from: Not authorized by any candidate, candidate's committee, or committee controlled by a candidate. We don't want addicts to go to jail, and neither does Brooke Jenkins. The measure needs a simple majority to pass. 10 people bidding on five homes always drives prices up and results in some people not having a place to live. Yes on Prop. The bond measure would be put toward infrastructure priorities. This is a relatively straightforward bureaucratic fix to allow the City to operate the underground parking facility near the museums in Golden Gate Park, rather than subcontract operation to another entity (the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority). Prop. I would also require private cars to be allowed on the Great Highway in both directions at all times. The First District Court of Appeal is based in San Francisco and hears civil and criminal appeals from Superior Courts in 12 counties in the Bay Area and coastal Northern California. Financial disclosures available at. This measure, while imperfect, would provide necessary funding. Brooke Jenkins is the only candidate with a plan to make San Francisco safer, treat victims with respect, and to hold criminals accountable for their actions. $2.8 billion to $4 billion of that would go toward zero emission vehicle programs, including electric vehicle charging stations. and Oakland Election: Latest results on propositions and key races, Voters are really angry: How S.F. Prop J will reaffirm the extremely popular JFK Promenade and turn it into a permanent park. As an award-winning journalist with a column in the SF Examiner, Engardio has been holding City Hall accountable. The Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #15 and Ballot Counting Update for the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election GrowSF endorsed Haney in the June Primary and we stand by that pick in November. The 2022 Kansas Attorney General election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of Kansas.Incumbent Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he would retire to run for Governor. 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. Proposition G is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will create a new fund (initially $11 million, growing to $60 million by 2037) that will be used for grants intended to support academic achievement and social & emotional wellness of students. ]The Community Justice Center is a unique court that works to connect the community to the criminal justice system and addresses issues that have led to a participants criminal justice involvement. Theres just one candidate running, and hes the incumbent: Joaqun Torres. Though we do find Supervisor Mandelman's housing platform lacking, we think his strengths in other areas provide more than enough reason to cast your vote for him. This measure would require kidney dialysis clinics to have a licensed physician, registered nurse or physician assistant on site during all treatment hours. Q:Article 34, a relic of Californias ugly history of racism, demands cities put new subsidized affordable housing developments to a vote. Even if a judge makes decisions we disagree with, if they're following the law and provide good reasoning for those decisions, then we can't necessarily argue they do not deserve to maintain their judicial position. This is the fourth time you'll be voting in an election between Matt Haney and David Campos this year. Check out more endorsements for key races and ballot propositions below. 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. 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. A new tax on their vacant unit doesn't change these economics they're still losing money on the unit (albeit, slightly more money). It was held concurrent with the 2022 statewide general elections. The California Democratic Party makes endorsements for federal and state office and state ballot measures. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Some of the revenue raised would be used for homeless services. City Hall must stop treating residents like an ATM and focus on getting basic services right. Once Prop D is enacted, three kinds of housing will be streamlined: This is fantastic! Dorsey's main opponent, Honey Mahogany, seeks to turn her time as Matt Haney's legislative aide into a stint as Supervisor. Mayor Breed appointed Green to this seat and this is his first time running to maintain the position. Avoid long lines by voting early. Even if you don't have kids in the public school system, you should still vote for these three highly competent women. This will dramatically decrease the cost of new housing and unblock thousands of homes for middle and low income families. But Mandelman's commitment to tackling the full complexity of the citys most intractable problems should be commended. Meeting begins at 1 PM, program starts at 2:15 PM. If both Prop. 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. In his GrowSF questionnaire, Kevin Mullin said it was too hard to open a new business, run a business, hire staff at a living wage, and obtain the various licenses and permits necessary to run a business. Contact the Department of Elections with specific questions. San Mateo Daily Journal November 2022 election endorsements Sep 9, 2022 Updated Nov 2, 2022 5 Congress District 15: Kevin Mullin Congress District 16: Anna Eshoo Assembly District 21:. 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. San Francisco, CA 94102 Read more about these ballot measures and why we have taken the following position on the Sierra Club California website. Peter Coe Verbica (R), a Certified Financial Planner, actually spells out some goals, unlike Lieber: Help the California County Tax Assessors get through their thousands of backlogs and relieve taxpayers of the burden of uncertainty, Ensure that California Taxpayers receive due process in their appeals whether the appeal is remotely heard via videoconference or in person, Help California County Tax Assessors properly interpret and apply Proposition 19 in the most taxpayer-friendly way possible within the letter of the law, Encourage other tax-gathering arms under the control of the Governor to develop and enhance their own Taxpayers' Rights Advocate offices, where the obligation is to the taxpayer rather than garnering revenues for the sovereign. The past 6 presidential election ballots have averaged 13 California Initiatives and 17 local Propositions. Mahogany is aligned with GrowSF on some issues, but we find her endorsement and vote history troubling. Follow here for live news updates and results. What is an "out there" change that you would make to state/local government policy, if you could? Unfortunately, we do disagree with Lara's policy to force insurance companies to cover structures at high risk of wildfires. This measure would allow in-person sports betting at the states 66 tribal casinos and four qualified horse racetracks. We do think she should retire and pass the torch, but none of her challengers are qualified to take her place. The penalties for keeping a unit vacant are steep climbing to $20,000 per unit by 2026. In fact only 1 of 7 Commissioners is required to have that kind of experience. Donors spent over $200,000 to get the 10,000 signatures necessary to get this measure on the ballot. Tony Thurmond: His first term wasnt without its struggles. Marie Hurabiell is an attorney and entrepreneur who brings a strong background in fiscal responsibility as well as the experience of serving on the Georgetown Board of Regents. It may seem like she has no chance of winning, but due to how this position is elected, candidates don't need to win over 50% they just need to be one of the top three vote-getters. The measure requests authorization to develop up to 3,000 more units of low-rent housing in the city. This measure would ban flavored tobacco products from California stores with exemptions for handmade cigars that cost at least $12, loose-leaf tobacco and shisha tobacco sold by licensed hookah retailers. 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. This sounds like a recipe for revolution, not reform. Proposition 30 is an Initiative Statute which would fund investments in fighting and preventing wildfires and reduce climate emissions and air pollution from vehicles by subsidizing installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, and purchases of electric and other zero-emissions vehicles. Yes on Prop. BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back Workers in S.F. But if housing is your #1 issue, you may want to vote for Kate Stoia instead. Prop E keeps in place "discretionary" permits, which means that nothing is guaranteed by law instead, elected officials decide who can build what and where; a process ripe with corruption. He is the only candidate with serious political experience. The citys Ethics Commission alleges misconduct in an unsuccessful campaign most notable for ads attacking Mayor London Breed. 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. Democrat Sally Lieber and Republican Peter Verbica face off to represent District Two, which stretches along the coast from Del Norte County to Ventura, on the Board of Equalization, the state's elected tax commission. Padilla, a Democrat, runs to continue serving his appointed term through the end of this Congress. Vote Yes on Proposition J. Prop D will start fixing some of these broken laws that prevent housing construction. We need her sober and competent leadership in the face of so much uncertainty. San Francisco's district attorney race. It needs a simple majority to pass. The San Francisco Standard. Mullin will bring his years of experience as a South San Francisco City Council member & Mayor to Congress. Matt Haney: The former San Francisco supervisor is a politically savvy progressive with nuanced views on mental health, criminal justice and transportation. This one would make it even harder in most cases. The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial Board has finished its endorsements for the November 2022 California general election. Prop D, which is supported by pro-housing State Senator Scott Wiener and Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, will make it easier, faster, and cheaper to build housing. Phone: (415) 554-4375 No on Prop. It was held on June 7, 2022, concurrent with the 2022 statewide primary elections. Take the first step and come to one of our events. This measure checks that box for Oakland. Register to Vote. Below is a roundup of our picks, including state ballot. Loren Taylor: A current city council member for District Six, Taylor stood out among a large crop of contenders as particularly thoughtful. Rob Bonta: For his robust enforcement of Californias housing laws alone, Bonta has earned our endorsement. Nice sounding words don't cut it for us, we need policy details. Yes on Prop. California voters should fund it. Review voter eligibility requirements and ways to register to vote. Our endorsements for the June 7 election. Yes on Prop. 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. Ten candidates are running for a four-year term. This measure would extend the citys 0.5% sales tax that helps fund transportation projects for 30 years. It's due to mismanagement, a lack of spending discipline, and declining enrollment. 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. Paid for by Coalition to Grow San Francisco - Grow SF PAC (growsf.com). March 1, 2023 at 1:46 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO A man and woman have been charged in federal court with robbing two San Francisco banks in the same day, court records show. Instead, Prop 29 will mandate that expensive doctors be required to be on-site during all patient treatments. There will be no change in the cost to taxpayers or in administrative overhead. Our complete endorsements for the June 7 election. Not only will five people fail to find a place to live, but the five who succeed will have to pay dramatically more for their home. Would also allow additional gamblingsuch as rouletteat tribal casinos. On the Presidio Trust, Hurabiell chaired the Finance and Audit Committee where she ensured issues flagged in audits were fixed. Proposition J is a Board of Supervisors initiative ordinance which will affirm the Board of Supervisors' ordinance which created the popular JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. Endorsements are made by writers and editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates. Craig Lee/The Examiner ELECTION 2022 Below are The San Francisco Examiner Editorial Board's endorsements for. Prop 27 also institutes over sixty pages of new rules around tax collection, spending, and social programs that can only be amended by the legislature with a five-sixths supermajority! Mano Raju: In a hyper-political climate, Raju appears to be committed to the work, not to public preening which these days in San Francisco, is all too rare. Libraries are cornerstones of our society. 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