November 2026 Voter Guide
Mail ballots have gone out! Before you fill yours in, check out the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Voter Guide. The guide breaks down the local measures on your ballot and what they mean for our businesses, jobs, and neighborhoods.
Proposition A – Charter Changes Affecting Various City Departments & Commissions
Prop A would allow for Supervisors to update the scope of duties for current advisory bodies, commissions and departments. The Controller estimates that savings from this ballot measure would be between $365,000 to $450,000 a year. The Chamber supports Prop A because it works to trim outdated bureaucratic language and modernizing operations to create a Charter that offers greater accountability.
Proposition B – Establishing a Municipal Finance Corporation & Public Bank
Prop B would allow for a Municipal Finance Corporation to be established in San Francisco. Once adequate funding exists, this could become a public bank. The Controller estimates that over $300M would be required to fund these institutions in the first 3 years. The Chamber opposes Prop B because it creates a rigid requirement within the charter and poses potential fiscal risk to the City.
Proposition C – Contributions to the Housing Trust Fund
Prop C would enable the city to increase its annual Housing Trust Fund contributions from $50 million to $125 million, and extends the Fund to 2058. The Chamber supports Prop C because it bolsters efforts to increase affordable housing stock and helps enable workers in San Francisco to stay in the city.
Proposition D – Changes to Ballot Measure Process
Prop D would raise the number of signatures needed for an initiative from 2% to 8% of registered votes, and would require a Board vote for the Mayor or Supervisors to place measures on the ballot. The Chamber supports Prop D because it would bring San Francisco in line with other jurisdictions across the state where signature qualification thresholds typically range from 5-10% of registered voters.
Proposition E – City Administrator’s Authority
Prop E would give the City Administrator near exclusive authority to propose contracting rules, raise the Board approval threshold for spending contracts from $10M to $25M, and extend the Administrator term to 10 years. The Chamber supports Prop E because simplifying procurement can save the city money and produce better outcomes.
Proposition F – Changes to Executive Branch Management
Prop F would enable the Mayor to reorganize most Charter departments, hire deputy mayors, and hire and remove select department heads. The Chamber supports Prop F because providing these mayoral powers will foster greater coordination between city departments and the executive branch.
Proposition G – Allowing Private Vehicles on the Great Highway
Prop G would partially re-open the Great Highway to private vehicles, which was closed under Prop K. The highway would remain closed from 6pm Friday to 4am Monday and holidays. The Controller estimates one-time capital costs for this project would amount to roughly $9.8M. The Chamber has abstained from taking a position on Prop G.
Proposition H – Parcel Tax to Fund Public Muni Operations
Prop H would introduce a parcel tax from 2027-2042 to assist in funding San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operations. The anticipated revenue generated from this tax would be about $177 million. The Chamber supports Prop H as public transit is a critical driver of the San Francisco economy, helping workers, residents, and businesses stay connected.
Proposition I – Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
Prop I would shift $120 million a year in transfer tax revenue from the General Fund to a dedicated affordable housing fund, and remove the ability for the Board to lower the tax without voter approval. The Chamber opposes Prop I because it carves out critical funding from the General Fund for narrow social housing programs without a requirement that any new affordable housing be built.
Proposition J – Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax
Prop J would eliminate the existing transfer tax exemption for foreclosed properties or deeds in lieu of transactions, starting March 1, 2027. Residential and mixed use buildings under five units would keep this transfer tax. While highly dependent on conditions, the Controller estimates that the tax could bring in $100M to $150M over the first five years. The Chamber has abstained from taking a position on Prop J.
Regional Transit Measure (RTM) – Sales Tax for Transit Operations
The Regional Transit Measure would create a 14-year sales tax of 1% in San Francisco and 0.5% in four neighboring counties, generating an anticipated $980M in revenue to fund Muni, BART, and CalTrans operations. The Chamber supports this measure because Bay Area transit is an essential service, bringing workers and customers to businesses in San Francisco.
For any questions, please contact our Public Policy Manager Callie McKenna.