The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has launched the 2022 Voter Guide. Learn more about the SF Chamber’s stances on upcoming local and state ballot measures that will impact San Franco’s business, workers, and residents.
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Announcing our November 2020 Voter Guide. Take a look at our stances on the upcoming local and state ballot measures that could impact San Francisco’s businesses, workers, and residents this election. For a downloadable version of our November 2020 Voter Guide,
Read MoreAnnouncing our November 2018 Voter Guide. Take a look at our stances on key issues and state and local measures that could impact San Francisco businesses this coming election.
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The June election ballot contains critical initiatives that impact San Francisco businesses. Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, SF Forward, and the local business community in voting for a better San Francisco on June 5, 2018.
PROP B / Appointees Running for Office
A Charter amendment requiring appointees on San Francisco boards and commissions to give up their seats when running in state or local elections,
Read MoreBusiness advocate weighs in on 24 local measures, one regional measure and seven state measures
San Francisco, Calif. – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, which represents 2,500 member businesses and more than 200,000 employees in San Francisco and across the Bay Area,
Read MoreThe June election results are all finally in. We’ve broken down the outcomes and how each of the measures that passed will impact the business community.
Measure | Chamber Position | Outcome | Effect on the Business Community |
State Measure 68 (Beautiful Parks and Clean Water) | Support | Passed | Increased funds for parks and water system improvements using dollars raised from bond |
RM 3 (Bay Area Traffic Relief) | Support | Passed | Increases bridge tolls to fund highway and public transit improvements to reduce traffic congestion |
Prop A (Power Facilities Revenue Bonds) | Oppose | Passed | This measure could be used by the City to remove from the voters final authority on municipalization of San Francisco’s power facilities |
Prop B (Appointees Running for Office) | Support | Passed | Requires that candidates seeking local or state office resign from City Commissions or Boards |
Prop C (Tax Increase for Childcare) | Oppose | Passed | Increased commercial rent costs that may lead businesses to relocate out of San Francisco |
Prop F (Legal Representation for Evicted Tenants) | Oppose | Passed | Decreased general funds dollars due to the program costs and increased private costs to address tenant issues |
Props D (Tax Increase for Housing and homelessness),
Read MoreAs representatives of the business community, we need your help to make sure San Francisco has a bright economic future.
SF Forward is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
SF Forward is the political voice for businesses and residents who support sound economic policy and an exceptional quality of life for all San Franciscans.
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