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Ballot measure elections in the city and county of San Francisco are conducted by the San Francisco Department of Elections, which is under the supervision of the San Francisco Elections Commission.

Ballot measures can be put before San Francisco voters by referral from the city council or through a signature petition drive for an initiative, which proposes a new law, or a referendum, which puts a law passed by the city council before voters. San Francisco adopted the process of initiative and referendum in 1898, more than a decade before California as a whole authorized the use of initiative and referendum.

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Proposition A: San Francisco Bond Issue for Affordable Housing a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to increase its debt by issuing up to $600 million in bonds to fund affordable housing, with an estimated average property tax rate for repayment of $0.019 per $100 in value and a repayment period of 30 years.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing $600 million in bonds for affordable housing and leaving the city's property tax rates unchanged.

• Proposition B: San Francisco Disability and Aging Services Charter Amendment a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of changing the name of the city's Aging and Adult Services department and commission to Disability and Aging Services and requiring one member of the seven-member commission to be above 60 years old, one member to be disabled, and one member to have served in the U.S. military.

A no vote was a vote against this measure, thereby leaving the name of the city's Aging and Adult Services department and commission unchanged and leaving registration as a San Francisco voter as the only qualification requirement for the commission members.

• Proposition C: San Francisco Authorize and Regulate Sale of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapor Products Initiative d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of this initiative to do the following: authorize the sale of electronic cigarettes and other nicotine vapor products in the city; partially overturn 2019 city laws designed to ban vapor products not reviewed by the FDA (which currently includes all e-cigarette products) and flavored vapor products; require additional licensing and permitting for businesses selling vapor products, including online sales; enact additional age verification requirements, including scanned IDs, and maximum product sale restrictions; and enact rules regarding the advertisement of vapor products with regard to minors.

A no vote was a vote against this initiative, thereby leaving in place city laws designed to ban vapor products not reviewed by the FDA (which currently includes all e-cigarette products) and flavored vapor products starting in 2020 and leaving current regulations and restrictions on vapor product vendors and advertisements.

• Proposition D: San Francisco Ride-Share Business Tax to Fund Muni, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Services and Infrastructure a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of enacting a tax on ride-share companies, such as Uber and Lyft, at a rate of 1.5% of total fares on shared rides and rides in zero-emission vehicles and 3.25% of total fares on private rides, with revenue dedicated to improving and maintaining public transportation services and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

A no vote was a vote against enacting a tax on ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft, so that the city would continue to have no business tax on ride-share companies.

• Proposition E: San Francisco Reduced Zoning Restrictions for Affordable Housing and Educator Housing Projects a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of allowing residential development consisting of 100% affordable housing or educator housing on public zoning districts, reducing the zoning requirements and restrictions for such projects, and requiring expedited reviews.

A no vote was a vote against this measure to reduce restrictions and requirements on 100% affordable housing and educator housing, thereby continuing to prevent any kind of residential development in public zoning districts and leaving the existing residential development and zoning rules in place.

• Proposition F: San Francisco Campaign Contribution Restrictions and Advertisement Disclaimer Requirements a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of establishing the following requirements for campaign advertisement disclaimers and restrictions on campaign contributions: a ban on limited liability companies or partnerships contributing to candidate committees; a ban on contributions to a city supervisor, the mayor, the city attorney, or any candidates for these positions from someone with certain levels of financial interest in any matter concerning zoning, city planning, or land-use changes; and requirements that specify how advertisements must display funding and what donation threshold requires a disclaimer.

A no vote was a vote against changing the city's campaign contribution restrictions and advertisement disclaimer requirements, thereby leaving the current laws in place.

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Proposition B: San Francisco Personal Information Protection Policy Charter Amendment a
• Proposition A: San Francisco Embarcadero Seawall Improvement Bonds a
• Proposition C: San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax for Homelessness Services Initiative 
• Proposition D: San Francisco Marijuana Business Tax Increase a
• Proposition E: San Francisco Partial Allocation of Hotel Tax for Arts and Culture a

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Proposition D: San Francisco Commercial Rent Tax for Housing and Homelessness Services d
• Proposition H: San Francisco Tasers for Police Officers d
• Proposition C: San Francisco Commercial Rent Tax for Childcare and Early Education a
• Proposition A: San Francisco Revenue Bonds for Power Facilities Excluding Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy Charter Amendment a
• Proposition G: San Francisco Parcel Tax for the San Francisco Unified School District a
• Proposition I: San Francisco Local Policy Discouraging the Relocation of Established Sports Teams d
• Proposition B: San Francisco Restriction on Board and Commission Members Seeking Office Charter Amendment a
• Proposition F: San Francisco City-Funded Legal Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction a
• Proposition E: San Francisco Ban on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco a

• Regional Measure 3: Bay Area "Traffic Relief Plan" Bridge Toll Increase a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Proposition A: San Francisco Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Proposition B: San Francisco Community College a
• Proposition C: San Francisco Affordable Housing Bond Issue a
• Proposition D: San Francisco Vacancy Appointments d
• Proposition E: San Francisco City Responsibility for Street Trees and Sidewalks Amendment a
• Proposition F: San Francisco Youth Voting in Local Elections d
• Proposition G: San Francisco Police Oversight Amendment a
• Proposition H: San Francisco Establishment of a Public Advocate Office Amendment d
• Proposition I: San Francisco Funding for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Amendment a
• Proposition J: San Francisco Homeless Services and Transportation Funds Amendment a
• Proposition K: San Francisco Sales Tax Increase d
• Proposition L: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Governance Amendment d
• Proposition M: San Francisco Housing and Development Commission Establishment Amendment d
• Proposition N: San Francisco Non-Citizen Voting in School Board Elections a
• Proposition O: San Francisco Office Development in Candlestick Point and Hunters Point a
• Proposition P: San Francisco Minimum Three-Proposal Requirement for Affordable Housing Projects on City Property d
• Proposition Q: San Francisco Prohibiting Tents on Public Sidewalks a
• Proposition R: San Francisco Neighborhood Crime Unit Creation d
• Proposition S: San Francisco Allocation of Hotel Tax Funds d
• Proposition T: San Francisco Restricting Gifts and Campaign Contributions from Lobbyists a
• Proposition U: San Francisco Income Qualifications for Affordable Housing d
• Proposition V: San Francisco Soda and Sugary Beverages Tax a
• Proposition W: San Francisco Real Estate Transfer Tax a
• Proposition X: San Francisco Replacement Space Requirement for Development Projects a
• Measure RR: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District a

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Proposition B: San Francisco Park Fund Charter Amendment (June 2016) a
• Proposition A: San Francisco Public Health and Safety Bond Issue a
• Proposition C: San Francisco Affordable Housing Requirements Charter Amendment (June 2016) a
• Proposition E: San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Changes a
• Proposition D: San Francisco Citizen Complaints Office Investigations of Police Shootings a

2015

November 3

See also: November 3, 2015 ballot measures in California and San Francisco, California municipal elections, 2015

a Proposition A: City of San Francisco Housing Bond Issue
a Proposition B: City of San Francisco Paid Parental Leave for City Employees
a Proposition C: City of San Francisco Registration Fee and Monthly Reports for Expenditure Lobbyists
a Proposition D: City of San Francisco Mission Rock Development Initiative
d Proposition E: City of San Francisco Requirements For Public Meetings of Local Policy Bodies Initiative
d Proposition F: City of San Francisco Initiative to Restrict Short-Term Rentals
d Proposition G: City of San Francisco "Disclosures Regarding Renewable Energy" Initiative
a Proposition H: City of San Francisco Referred Measure Defining "Clean, Green and Renewable Energy"
d Proposition I: City of San Francisco Mission District Housing Moratorium Initiative
a Proposition J: City of San Francisco Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund
a Proposition K: City of San Francisco Housing Development on Surplus Public Lands

Ballotpedia videos, "Ballotpedia's Fast Facts: San Francisco Proposition F," October 29, 2015

City of San Francisco Ballot Measure Law Reform Question (November 2015)
City of San Francisco 16 Years Voting Age Charter Amendment (November 2015)

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: City of San Francisco Transportation and Road Improvement Bond
a Proposition B: City of San Francisco Adjusting Transportation Funding for Population Growth
a Proposition C: City of San Francisco "Children and Families First" City Funds, Tax and Administration Proposal
a Proposition D: City of San Francisco Former Retiree Health Benefits for Redevelopment and Successor Agency Employees
d Proposition E: City of San Francisco Sugary Drink Tax
a Proposition F: City of San Francisco Pier 70 Redevelopment Initiative
d Proposition G: City of San Francisco Transfer Tax on Residential Property Re-Sold in Five Years
d Proposition H: City of San Francisco "Golden Gate Park Athletic Fields Renovation Act" Preservation Initiative
a Proposition I: City of San Francisco Parks and Athletic Fields Renovation and Conversion Council-Referred Measure, Proposition I
a Proposition J: City of San Francisco Minimum Wage Increase Referred Measure
a Proposition K: City of San Francisco Additional Affordable Housing Policy
d Proposition L: City of San Francisco "Restore Transportation Balance" Parking Meter and Traffic Laws Initiative
City of San Francisco Minimum Wage Act of 2014 Initiative (November 2014)

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: City of San Francisco Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond
a Proposition B: City of San Francisco Voter Approval of Waterfront Construction Exceeding Height Limits Initiative

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: Retiree Healthcare Trust Fund
d Proposition B: 8 Washington Street - Initiative
d Proposition C: 8 Washington Street - Referendum
a Proposition D: Prescription Drug Purchasing

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: City College of San Francisco Parcel Tax
a Proposition B: San Francisco "Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks" bond proposition
a Proposition C: San Francisco Creation of a Housing Trust Fund
a Proposition D: San Francisco Consolidation of Odd-Year Municipal Elections
a Proposition E: San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax on Businesses
d Proposition F: San Francisco Water Sustainability and Environmental Restoration/Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
a Proposition G: San Francisco Repeal of the Notion of Corporate Personhood

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

d Proposition A: San Francisco Competitive Bidding Required for Garbage Collection and Disposal
a Proposition B: San Francisco Limits on Commercial Development at Coit Tower

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: SFUSD bond proposition
a Proposition B: Road Repaving and Street Repair bond proposition
a Proposition C: Pension and Healthcare Benefits
d Proposition D: the Adachi Initiative (Pension Reform)
d Proposition E: Board of Supervisors Allowed to Amend or Repeal Voter Initiatives
d Proposition F: Campaign Consultant Ordinance
d Proposition G: Sales Tax
d Proposition H: Policies for Assigning Students to Schools

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Proposition AA: Vehicle Registration Fee
d Proposition A: Earthquake Retrofit Bond
d Proposition B: Pension Reform (the Adachi Initiative)
a Proposition C: Mayoral "Question Time" in San Francisco
d Proposition D: Right of Non-Citizens to Vote in San Francisco School Board elections
d Proposition E: Same-Day Voter Registration in San Francisco
d Proposition F: Health Service Board Terms and Elections
a Proposition G: Elimination of Pay Guarantees for Muni Operators (the Elsbernd Initiative)
d Proposition H: Ban on Dual Service as Elected Official and Elected Member of Political Party County Central Committee
a Proposition I: Saturday Voting Ordinance
d Proposition J: Hotel Tax Increase
d Proposition K: Hotel Tax Clarifications and Definitions
a Proposition L: Sit-Lie Ordinance
d Proposition M: Police Foot Patrol Program
a Proposition N: Real Property Transfer Tax

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: San Francisco Unified School District parcel tax
a Proposition B: San Francisco Earthquake Safety Bond
d Proposition C: San Francisco Film Commission Appointments
a Proposition D: San Francisco Public Employee Pensions
a Proposition E: San Francisco Costs of Protecting Dignitaries
d Proposition F: San Francisco Rent Increase Hardship Appeals
a Proposition G: San Francisco Transbay Terminal Advisory Vote

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: San Francisco Budget Reform Charter Amendment
a Proposition B: San Francisco Aides for the Board of Supervisors
a Proposition C: San Francisco Candlestick Park Naming Rights Amendment
d Proposition D: San Francisco Mid-Market Arts Revitalization Sign District
a Proposition E: San Francisco No Advertising on City Property

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: San Francisco Hospital bond proposition
d Proposition B: Housing Fund
d Proposition C: No Staff on Boards
a Proposition D: Pier 70 financing
a Proposition E: Number of Signatures Required for a Recall
d Proposition F: City Elections in Even-Numbered Years
a Proposition G: Retirement Credit for Unpaid Parental Leave
d Proposition H: Clean Energy Act
d Proposition I: Ratepayer Advocate
a Proposition J: Historic Preservation Commission
d Proposition K: Decriminalization of Prostitution
d Proposition L: Community Justice Center
a Proposition M: Anti-Harrassment of Tenants
a Proposition N: Real Estate Transfer Tax Rates
a Proposition O: Telephone Tax
d Proposition P: Transportation Authority Board
a Proposition Q: Modification of the Payroll Tax
d Proposition R: Sewage Plant Named After George Bush
a Proposition S: Budget Set-Asides and Replacement Funds
a Proposition T: Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
a Proposition U: Policy Against Funding the Deployment of Armed Forces in Iraq
a Proposition V: "Save Junior ROTC"

June 3

See also June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: SFUSD parcel tax
a Proposition B: Health and Pension Benefits
a Proposition C: Criminals Forfeit Retirement
a Proposition D: Boards and Commission Diversity
a Proposition E: Public Utilities Commission
d Proposition F: Hunter's Point Redevelopment
a Proposition G: Bayview Jobs and Housing
a Proposition H: No Campaign Contributions from City Vendors

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Proposition A: Park Bonds
a Proposition B: Police Deferred Retirement
d Proposition C: Alcatraz Peace Center

2007

November 6

See also: November 6, 2007 ballot measures in California

a San Francisco Transit Reform and Parking Regulation, Proposition A (November 2007)
a San Francisco Limits on Hold-Over Service on Boards and Commissions, Proposition B (November 2007)
a San Francisco Public Hearings on Ballot Measures, Proposition C (November 2007)
a San Francisco Library Preservation Fund, Proposition D (November 2007)
d San Francisco Mandated Mayor Appearances, Proposition E (November 2007)
a San Francisco Retirement Benefits for Police Department Employees, Proposition F (November 2007)
a San Francisco Golden Gate Park Stables Matching Fund, Proposition G (November 2007)
d San Francisco Regulation of Parking Spaces, Proposition H (November 2007)
a San Francisco Small Business Assistance Center, Proposition I (November 2007)
a San Francisco Free City-Wide Wireless High-Speed Internet, Proposition J (November 2007)
a San Francisco Street Furniture and City Building Advertising Restrictions, Proposition K (November 2007)

1999

November 2

a Proposition G: San Francisco "Sunshine Ordinance Amendment"

Archival information

The San Francisco Public Library sponsors a San Francisco Ballot Propositions Database, which includes information about San Francisco ballot measures going back to 1907.

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