Charter Changes Affecting Various City Departments and Commissions
San Francisco has too many commissions, including some that don’t even meet. Prop A eliminates or combines some of them and makes future changes easier. This is a practical step toward a simpler, more effective City government.

Establishing a Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank
I want more investment in affordable housing and climate infrastructure, but I’m not convinced City Hall should be in the business of running a bank. We already have tools to fund these priorities, and I’d like to see us use them effectively before building a new financial institution.

Contributions to the Housing Fund
This is one of my favorite measures on the ballot. More money for affordable housing without a new tax. As city revenues grow, Prop C would direct more funding toward affordable housing, with flexibility to pull back when the budget is under strain.

Changes to Ballot Measure Process
San Francisco makes it too easy to put measures on the ballot — the mayor can even send an ordinance to voters single-handedly. I support Prop D because proposals should have broader support before going to voters.

City Administrator’s Authority and Changes to City Contracting
Prop E’s authors estimate that processing a single city contract costs roughly $25,000. I support simplifying that process so more of our public dollars go toward the work itself.

Changes to Executive Branch Management
We hold the mayor responsible for how city government performs, so we should give the mayor the authority to manage department leadership. That includes choosing and replacing department heads, whether or not I voted for the person in the mayor’s office.

Allowing Private Vehicles on the Great Highway in Sunset Dunes Park
We’re not exactly flush with cash, and reopening the Great Highway to cars would cost an estimated $9.8 million upfront, plus ongoing annual costs. I don’t think that’s where our limited public dollars should go right now.

Parcel Tax to Fund Public Muni Operations
Even if you usually drive, you have a stake in keeping Muni running. Service cuts would mean more cars on already crowded streets. I support Prop H because San Francisco needs reliable public transit to function.

Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
Prop I would tie up money we need for police, fire and street cleaning while locking in property-transfer taxes that I believe make housing harder to build. With serious budget shortfalls ahead, I want more flexibility to fund basic services and support our recovery.

Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax
This is a close call, but I’m concerned that taxing foreclosures could make lenders less willing to finance housing in San Francisco. With financing already so expensive, I don’t want to add another obstacle to getting homes built.