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. into the post-COVID world. Not only do they provide access to a wide array of books and research materials for students, they also provide computer and internet access for people who don't have them at home. Mr. Chen was endorsed by the LA Times, which described him as a fiscal watchdog that is "independent from the party in power." 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. Committee major funding from: Not authorized by any candidate, candidate's committee, or committee controlled by a candidate. Joel Engardio: A housing advocate on the board from San Francisco's west side could be transformative. Because of the General Fund's current surplus, supporters don't anticipate the funding to result in cuts from other places in the state budget. The measure would be in effect for eight years, with any year's unused units being carried over each year. Commissions let elected officials escape accountability by passing crucial oversight responsibility to unelected people (who are almost always politically connected via donations or other means) who lack the authority or expertise to actually fix anything. Engardio is far and away the better candidate on this front. The 2022 San Francisco District Attorney recall election was a successful special recall election to remove San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office. This commentary is from The Chronicles editorial board. That's especially true when it comes to local and . No endorsement: San Francisco needs a generational talent to make a difference as D.A. Unfortunately, neither candidate returned our questionnaire so we can't make an informed decision on the least-bad option. But, if San Francisco voters boot the trio, that would . Alex Padilla is running against a suite of mostly unserious challengers. Democracy needs defenders like you every day. AA:Yet another Article 34 authorization measure. Some of the revenue raised would be used for homeless services. According to Article II, Section 8 of the California Constitution, amendments to the California Constitution may be introduced by collecting signatures (8% of the votes cast in the most recent Governor's race). But she's shown that she's pretty good at her job, so cast that vote anyway! Libraries are cornerstones of our society. Prop 28 doesn't raise taxes while ensuring the state spends nearly $1 billion annually to fund arts and music education in public schools. Shirley Weber is the incumbent Secretary of State, having been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to replace Alex Padilla. As Supervisor, Joel will advocate for parents, small businesses, and aspiring homeowners, because kids should be able to get a quality public school education; entrepreneurs should be able to open a busines without roadblocks from City Hall; and families should feel safe and be able to afford to live here. SF Ballot Measures F-J Endorsements in the November 2022 Primary Election "NONE" INDICATES GROUP DECLINES AN ENDORSEMENT. Sign up for GrowSF's weekly roundup of important SF news. No more bribes to public officials, no more extortive lawsuits from NIMBY groups, no more uncertainty. Notably, the Chinese-Language news outlet Sing Tao Daily endorsed her exclusively. That their neighbors are encouraged to weigh in on and influence their housing decisions does not occur to most people before they find themselves caught in the web of procedural mess that we have created here. We're glad to see Yee agree with the obvious, but often taboo statement, that it's too hard to fire bad teachers. The recall effort was unsuccessful, and running the special election a year ahead of the 2022 election cycle is estimated to have cost California taxpayers an additional $200 million. Associate Justice Goodwin Liu is on the ballot because his 12-year elected term is up. The past 6 presidential election ballots have averaged 13 California Initiatives and 17 local Propositions. Read more about these ballot measures and why we have taken the following position on the Sierra Club California website. The City Controller estimates a substantial increase in the cost of government should Prop I pass. 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. Aminzadeh is the candidate more willing and able to do what it takes to get things done. TABLE: MIKE EGE SOURCE: SF STANDARD, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED SEPT 28, 2022 Get the data SF Ballot Measures L-O Endorsements in the November 2022 Primary Election GrowSF believes in treating students as whole people, and especially in assisting students that come from disadvantaged or unstable homes. Lt. Gov. Electric vehicles are absolutely crucial for mitigating climate change, and that means we need to plan 30 years ahead to make sure the grid can handle it. The national Sierra Club is responsible for federal candidates endorsements. This tax will be ineffective at achieving its stated goals: bringing long-time vacant apartments onto the market. GrowSF recommends confirming the appointments of Associate Justices Tracie L. Brown and Jeremy M. Goldman to the Court of Appeal, First District, Division Four. District 10 deserves better options. Tuesday marked another day of coast-to-coast primaries, with voting in California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, New Jersey and Mississippi. California State law already protects the right to privacy of reproductive choice. At our current vacancy rate of around 3%, we should, instead, be trying to drive vacancy rates UP, not down. GrowSF was unable to reach consensus on who to endorse in this race. GrowSF recommends confirming the appointment of Associate Justice Therese M. Stewart to the Court of Appeal, First District, Division Two. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, runs for re-election to a second term against Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle of Bieber (Lassen County). Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org. BLANK BOX REPRESENTS NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu District Attorney (Sole Endorsement) Brooke Jenkins Assessor-Recorder (Sole Endorsement) At schools with more than 500 students, 80% of these funds will be used for teacher salaries, and the remainder used for training and materials. Oversight might. The added uncertainty and cost will be passed on to the bank, which will demand higher interest rates to account for the risk, which may make an entire new apartment building impossible to finance. He won the special election to fill Chu's seat in February 2022 and is now running for a full term. 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. Our analysis includes the background behind the measures, equity impacts, pros and cons, and a recommendation on how to vote. 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. California will not be bullied by right wing extremists looking to chip away at our fundamental rights. Of the two affordable housing measures on the ballot, Proposition Ethe measure backed by most of the Board of Supervisorshas racked up more endorsements from major endorsing organizations than rival measure Proposition D. The latter is supported by Mayor London Breed and housing supply advocates. Yes on Prop. At least Ricardo Lara's website outlines both what he has done and what he will do if elected to another term. In economics, this is called a marginal disincentive the tax presents new risk and a new cost on home builders that need to finance their project. The Chronicle editorial boards full list of endorsements in the June 7 California primary election. Mahogany is aligned with GrowSF on some issues, but we find her endorsement and vote history troubling. His 25+ years of experience in government (LA City Council, State Senate, and Secretary of State) have prepared him well for the difficulties of the US Senate. The Sunset deserves a representative who is more interested in helping the community than their own political career. If you think that experience on successful academic boards and a strong fiscal management background are important, you may want to vote for Marie Hurabiell. Our Endorsements. $700 million to $1 billion would go toward wildfire response and prevention doubling the state budget for these programs. Engardio has also pledged he will support more public magnet schools in language, arts, and sciences. 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. The 2022 San Francisco District Attorney special election was held on November 8, 2022, following the successful recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. In 2012 City planners acknowledged mounting evidence of sustained coastal erosion over the next several decades and the risk it posed to a critical wastewater treatment plant. GrowSF thanks her for her bold leadership. Padilla is a former engineer and former member of the governing board of MIT, so we know he values good education. The penalties for keeping a unit vacant are steep climbing to $20,000 per unit by 2026. But if housing is your #1 issue, you may want to vote for Kate Stoia instead. The campaign, primarily funded by Lyft, spent $8.5 million to collect enough signatures to get this on the ballot. Fax: (415) 554-7344 ), and Prop 30 will help ensure even low-income families can switch without breaking the bank. This measure would renew a fund that supports city library operations and services for 25 years. If landlords can't be taxed into offering their vacant unit for rent, then this new tax will raise some revenue until those owners figure out how to either offload their asset (sell their home) or restructure it into a different legal fiction that insulates them from the tax. November 8 2022 voter guide Folder: Get Involved. GrowSF admires Jenkins' dedication to the Asian-American community and her efforts to treat anti-Asian hate crimes with the serious attention they deserve. Nancy Pelosi is the only person qualified for this position who aligns with our values. In the past few years we've seen what happens when we let the grid stagnate, so let's learn from those mistakes and start fixing what needs fixing and building what needs building. City College. 2023 Coalition to Grow San Francisco - Grow SF. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Board of Equalization, Seat 2 Sally Lieber, Prop 26: New Types of Gambling No Position, Prop 29: Kidney Dialysis Patient Protections Yes, District Attorney (#1) John Hamasaki , (#2) Joe Alioto Veronese, Supervisor, District 2 Catherine Stefani, BART Board of Directors, District 8 Janice Li, Board of Education Alida Fisher, Lisa Weissman-Ward, Lainie Motamedi, City College Trustree - 2 Year Murrell Green, City College Trustree - 4 Year Susan Solomon, Anita Martinez, Vick Chung, Prop B: Eliminating Department of Sanitation and Streets Yes, Prop C: Homelessness Oversight Commission Yes, Prop E: Affordable Housing Production Yes, Prop F: Library Preservation Fund Renewal Yes, Prop H: Increase Voter Participation Yes, Prop I: Uses of the Great Highway and JFK Drive No, Prop N: Golden Gate Park Parking Garage Yes. We think Rafael Mandelman has shown consistent leadership and a nose-to-the-grindstone dedication to passing desperately needed reforms. 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. 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. However, the Board does continue to appraise and audit public utilities, railroad companies and properties owned by counties outside of their own jurisdictions, known as 'state-assessed properties', and hear appeals from its own staff appraisals. Yes on Prop. All charter amendments must be approved by a 50% + 1 majority. Shirley Weber: The appointed incumbents experience and deep commitment to free, fair and informed elections make her the best candidate. 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. It needs a simple majority to pass. We invite you to express your views in a letter to the editor. First, let's fix the governance that threatens the very existence of City College, then let's consider increasing their funding for a job well done. GrowSF recommends confirming the appointment of Presiding Justice Alison M. Tucher to the Court of Appeal, First District, Division Three. For the 2022 general election, DSA SF endorses three local ballot propositions for the 2022 general election - vote YES . Cohen is endorsed by the current controller, Betty Yee and has secured the endorsements of labor unions and other top Democratic figures like Nancy Pelosi, Dianne Feinstein, and Barbara Lee. San Francisco Oakland California Print Voter Guide Court of Appeal justices appear on the ballot periodically for retention elections, in which voters make yes-or-no decisions on whether to give a justice a new term, without any opposing candidate. Prop 30 also gives subsidies to families to help them switch from gas cars to electric cars! J is a rival measure to Prop. This means that for every one renter there are two good choices, and they don't need to outbid anyone in order to find a place to live. Proposition C is a Charter Amendment introduced by the Board of Supervisors which will create a new Homelessness Oversight Commission that would be tasked with overseeing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. If a justice is denied retention by a majority of the voters, the governor can nominate a successor, who would seek confirmation from the state Commission on Judicial Appointments and then appear on the next general election ballot. The California Constitution requires a city's voters to grant approval before any federal, state or local public entity develops low-rent housing projects. H, the effort to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin. 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. The campaign, paid signature gatherers nearly $18 million to get this on the ballot. Endorsements are made by writers and editors from the opinion pages after researching the issues and interviewing the candidates. Call in 760-375-7548, The meeting is TODAY at . 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