567politics guide

San Francisco politics

City and county government, the Board of Supervisors and local ballot measures.

Latest reporting

San Francisco

San Francisco foreclosure-tax proposal puts volatile revenue under scrutiny

Proposition J would narrow a transfer-tax exemption. The controller forecasts substantial receipts but warns that collections could vary sharply.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco transfer-tax proposal exposes a housing and budget tradeoff

Proposition I would reserve high-value property-transfer revenue for housing. The dispute concerns durable commitments, market risk and room for other services.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

Muni parcel-tax debate turns from the ballot to service and accountability

Proposition H proposes 15 years of operating revenue. Property rules, renter pass-throughs, administrative costs and service plans determine its practical effects.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

Muni parcel-tax debate turns from the ballot to service and accountability

San Francisco

Great Highway debate leaves access, traffic and coastal costs to be tested

Proposition G proposed weekday vehicle access and weekend restrictions. The dispute turns on travel needs, park use, permits and the cost of changing the space.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

Great Highway debate leaves access, traffic and coastal costs to be tested

San Francisco

San Francisco commission overhaul tests the line between flexibility and oversight

Proposition A would change commissions, departments and reporting rules. The debate reaches beyond its estimated savings to the durability of public scrutiny.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco management overhaul puts executive power and checks in focus

Proposition F would expand management powers, allow deputy mayors and change commission removal rules. Its effects would extend beyond one administration.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco contracting proposal shifts the test of public oversight

Proposition E would expand the city administrator’s procurement role and raise contract-review thresholds. Savings and safeguards would need to be measured.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco housing fund expansion faces a delivery and budget test

Proposition C would grow long-term housing contributions. Its effects depend on project delivery, future revenues and safeguards for difficult budget years.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco initiative debate turns on who can reach the ballot

Proposition D would raise petition requirements and remove two routes for placing measures before voters. The dispute is over access, cost and deliberation.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco

San Francisco public-bank proposal faces funding tests beyond the ballot count

Proposition B would authorize a lending corporation before a possible public bank. Startup money, safeguards and repayment risk remain separate decisions.

Nov 4, 2026By 567politics

San Francisco public-bank proposal faces funding tests beyond the ballot count

Issues to follow

Housing supply, affordability and zoning
Homelessness and public health services
City spending and government oversight
Muni, streets and regional transit
Public safety and local ballot measures

Go to the public record

Read official records, follow public meetings and find election information directly from the city.