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November 2024 Voter Guide

San Francisco Prop B - Health and Safety Bond

Ballot Measure /
Authorizes the city to issue $390 million in general obligation bonds to fund upgrades to community health facilities, family shelters, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and outdoor public spaces.
November 2024 Voter Guide

San Francisco Prop C - Inspector General

Ballot Measure /
Establishes the position of inspector general and expands the authority of the Controller’s Office to authorize investigations, issue subpoenas, and issue search warrants related to fraud, abuse, waste, and misconduct.
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San Francisco Prop K - Upper Great Highway

Ballot Measure /
Establishes a new public open recreation space on the Upper Great Highway (between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard) and permanently closes the road to private vehicles.
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San Francisco Prop L - Ride-Hail Business Tax

Ballot Measure /
Adds a business tax on ride-hail platforms and autonomous vehicle companies that provide rides within San Francisco and uses tax revenue to fund public transportation services and programs.
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San Francisco Prop M - Gross Receipts Tax Reform

Ballot Measure /
Reforms the business tax structure in San Francisco to increase the city’s economic resilience, adapt to post-COVID hybrid work patterns, create more transparency for taxpayers, and help small businesses.
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San José Measure R - School Bond

Ballot Measure /
Authorizes the San José Unified School District to issue $1.15 billion in general obligation bonds over 30 years to fund school facilities projects and provide affordable housing for teachers and staff.
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Oakland Measure MM - Special District Tax

Ballot Measure /
Levies a special district parcel tax on properties in Oakland’s Wildfire Prevention Zone to fund wildfire prevention activities.
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Oakland Measure NN - Public Safety Tax

Ballot Measure /
Extends and increases a parcel tax and a parking tax surcharge for an additional nine years to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
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Oakland Measure OO - Public Ethics Commission

Ballot Measure /
Updates the City of Oakland’s charter, adding staff capacity to the Public Ethics Commission and clarifying its purpose, processes, and procedures.
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California Prop 2 - School Facilities Bond

Ballot Measure /
Authorizes the state to issue $10 billion in bonds for new construction and renovation of K-12 public school and community college facilities.
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California Prop 4 - Climate Bond

Ballot Measure /
Authorizes a $10 billion general obligation bond to fund climate adaptation and resiliency projects.
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California Prop 5 - Voter Approval Threshold

Ballot Measure /
reduces the voter approval threshold from two-thirds to 55% for local government general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing and a range of public infrastructure projects.
November 2024 Voter Guide

California Prop 33 - Rent Control Rules

Ballot Measure /
Repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 and prohibits the state from limiting the right of cities and counties to maintain, enact, or expand local residential rent control ordinances.
Riders boarding a Muni train on Van Ness Avenue

Take It From a Critic — Muni Is Actually Doing Great

News /
As an advocate for high-quality transit, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅhas at times been one of Muni’s critics. In a 2005 report, we argued that the agency was in a downward spiral, but now Muni appears to be enjoying a virtuous cycle. That cycle can only continue with voter support of Propositions L and M on the November ballot.
Photo of the California State Capitol in Sacramento

Six SPUR-Sponsored Bills Will Become California Law

News /
The 2024 state legislative year ended with a number of big wins for ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅand our partners in affordable housing and transportation advocacy. Governor Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law, including six pieces of SPUR-sponsored legislation that will make housing faster and easier to build, support development of interim housing for unhoused people, and make dangerous roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Construction worker, Doug Berger, helps install energy efficient heat pumps outside resident homes.

Smoothing the Transition to Heat Pumps, Part 2: Permitting and Inspections

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As the Bay Area phases out sales of gas furnaces and water heaters, more and more property owners will need to install zero-pollution, high-efficiency electric heat pumps in homes. But the current process is complicated and expensive. City planners must quickly make that installation easier and more affordable. In a previous article, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅrecommended zoning code strategies. In this installment, we explore permitting and inspection improvements.