San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters

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Voting Logistics: 

Register to Vote at the Post Office or online at registertovote.ca.gov. The California deadline to register is Oct 19th, but in San Francisco you can register on the spot and cast a provisional ballot at any polling place on Election Day.

WHEN: 

October 11: Early voting starts at City Hall, weekdays 8am-5pm.

October 29: Weekend early voting starts at City Hall, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.  

November 8: Election Day! Polls open 7am-8pm. If you’re in line by 8pm you can vote. You can also drop your ballot off at any polling place on Election Day.

WHERE:

Drop off your ballot early at one of the 34 official ballot drop boxes across the City beginning October 10 or by 8pm on Election Day, November 8. 

Where’s your polling place? Check https://sfelections.org, call 311, or just go vote at City Hall.

If you're going to mail your ballot, you don't need a stamp, but make sure you sign the envelope and it's postmarked by Election Day.

Didn't get your ballot or did you lose it or mess it up? Go request a replacement ballot at City Hall or your polling place. It'll still count.

Did you forget to register? You can still vote! Go to City Hall or your polling place and tell them you want to "register conditionally and vote provisionally!"

People with Felony Convictions Can Vote! Even if you're still on parole, you can vote. Re-register at Restore Your Vote. Don’t let the Man disenfranchise you

Youth can (almost) vote! If you’re 16 or 17, pre-register and your registration will automatically be activated when you turn 18.

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November 8, 2022:
Let's Fix Some Shit!

State and Federal Offices

Governor: No Endorsement
Lt Governor: No Endorsement
Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
Controller: No Endorsement
Treasurer: No Endorsement
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner: No Endorsement
Board of Equalization, District 2: Sally Lieber

US Senator: Alex Padilla
US Representative, District 11: No Endorsement
US Representative, District 15: David Canepa

State Assemblymember, District 17: No Position
State Assemblymember, District 19: No Endorsement

Judicial Offices

Supreme Court Judges: Yes on Guerrero, Liu, Jenkins, Groban
Court of Appeal Judges, First District: Yes on Stewart, Tucher, Rodriguez, Petrou, Fujisaki, Brown, Goldman, Jackson, Burns

School Offices

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Tony Thurmond
Board of Education: Alida Fisher, Gabriela Lopez, Karen Fleshman
City College Board, 4 Year Term: Anita Martinez, Vick Chung, Susan Solomon
City College Board, 2 Year Term: Adolfo Velasquez

District Offices

BART Director, District 8: Janice Li

County Offices

Assessor-Recorder: No Endorsement
District Attorney: #1 John Hamasaki
Public Defender: Mano Raju

Board of Supervisors

District 2 Supervisor: No Endorsement
District 4 Supervisor: Gordon Mar
District 6 Supervisor: #1 Honey Mahogany #2 Cherelle Jackson
District 8 Supervisor: No Endorsement 
District 10 Supervisor: Shamann Walton

State Propositions

Prop 1: Protect Abortion Rights: Hell Yes!
Prop 26: Legalize Sports Betting in Tribal Casinos: Reluctant Yes
Prop 27: Legalize Mobile Sports Betting: No
Prop 28: K-12 Art and Music Education: Yes
Prop 29: Dialysis Clinic Regulation: Yes
Prop 30: Tax the Ultra-Wealthy for Climate Change: Yes
Prop 31: Ban on Flavored Tobacco: Yes

Local Propositions

Prop A: Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment: Yes
Prop B: Sanitation & Streets Public Work Reorg: Yes
Prop C: Homelessness Oversight Commission: Yes
Prop D: Affordable Homes Never: Hell No!
Prop E: Homes for Families and Workers: Hell Yes!
Prop F: Library Preservation Fund: Yes
Prop G: Student Success Fund: Yes, Please!
Prop H: Voter Participation Act: OMG Yes!
Prop I: Open JFK Drive + Great Highway to Cars: No
Prop J: Close JFK Drive to Cars: No Position
Prop K: Removed from the Ballot
Prop L: Renew Half Cent Sales Tax for Transit: Hell Yes!
Prop M: Empty Homes Tax: Hell Yes! 
Prop N: City Funding for Golden Gate Park Parking Garage: Yes  
Prop O: City College Parcel Tax: Hell Yes!

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Voting Logistics: 

• Vote or drop off your ballot at the COVID-safe City Hall Voting Center. Open Monday 8am-5pm and Tuesday from 7am-8pm!
• Drop off your ballot at by 8pm Tuesday at one of the 24-hour ballot drop boxes.
• Where’s your polling place? You can also drop your ballot off at any polling place on Election Day. Check sfelections.org, call 311, or just go vote at City Hall.
• If you're going to mail your ballot, you don't need a stamp, but make sure you sign the envelope and it's postmarked by Election Day.
• Didn't get your ballot or did you lose it or mess it up? Go request a replacement ballot at City Hall or your polling place. It'll still count.
• Did you forget to register? You can still vote! Go to City Hall or your polling place and tell them you want to "register conditionally and vote provisionally!"
• People with Felony Convictions Can Vote! Even if you're still on parole, you can vote. Re-register at Restore Your Vote. Don’t let the Man disenfranchise you.
• Youth can (almost) vote! If you’re 16 or 17, pre-register and your registration will automatically be activated when you turn 18.

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June 7, 2022:
Enough With the Recalls Already!

State, Federal and Local Offices

Governor: Luis Rodriguez
Lt Governor: Mohammad Arif
Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
Controller: Ron Galperin
Treasurer: Meghann Adams
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner: Nathalie Hrizi 
Board of Equalization, District 2: Sally Lieber
US Senator: Alex Padilla
US Representative, District 11: No Endorsement
State Assembly, District 17: No Endorsement
State Assembly, District 19: No Endorsement
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Marco Amaral 
City Attorney: No Endorsement

Local Propositions

Prop A: Muni Bond: Reluctant No Endorsement
Prop B: Tinker with Building Inspection Commission Structure: Sure?
Prop C: Reform Recalls: Hell Yes!
Prop D: Redundant and Unfunded Victim Rights City Department: No
Prop E: Close “Behested Payments” Slush Fund Loophole: Yes
Prop F: End Garbage Collection Corruption: Yes
Prop G: Give Workers Sick Days to Deal with the Apocalypse: Yes
Prop H: Right-wing Recall of DA Chesa Boudin: Hell No!

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¡Logística de votación!

5/9: La votación anticipada comienza en la Municipalidad, de 8am-5pm, de lunes a viernes

5/23: Ultimo dia para registracion para votar

5/28, 5/29, 6/4, 6/5 de 10am-4pm: Días de votación en el fin de semana, en la Municipalidad

6/7: ¡Día de elección! Las votaciones comienzan 7am-8pm.  ¡Si estás en linea a las 8pm, todavia tienes el derecho de votar!

¿Dónde está su sitio de votación?? Revise: tinyurl.com/SFPollingPlace, llame 311, o simplemente puede ir a votar en la Municipalidad. 

¡Las personas con felonías pueden votar! Si tienes felonias todavia puedes votar, aunque estes con libertad condicional. No dejes que te priven tus derechos.

Los que esperan al ultimo minuto pueden votar:¡Hay Registro de votantes el mismo día de las elecciones! ¿Se pasó de la fecha límite del 23 de mayo para registrarse para votar? ¿Sabes dónde está la Municipalidad? ¡Vaya allí! Puede registrarse y votar hasta el ultimo día de las elecciones. La inscripción tardía solo estára disponible en el Departamento de Elecciones en el sótano la Municipalidad, no en los lugares de votación regulares.

¡Los jóvenes pueden (casi) votar! Si tienes 16 o 17 años, regístrate previamente y tu registro se activará automáticamente cuando cumplas 18.

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7 de junio de 2022

ya basta de retiros del mercado

 

Probadores de La Liga:

Gobernador: Luis Rodríguez

Vicegobernador: Mohammad Arif

Secretaria de Estado: Shirley Weber

Controlador: Ron Galperin

Tesorero: Meghann Adams

Fiscal General: Rob Bonta

Comisionada de seguros: Nathalie Hrizi

Junta de Ecualización, Distrito 2: Sally Lieber

Senador de los Estados Unidos: Alex Padilla

Representante de EE. UU., Distrito 11: Sin respaldo

Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 17: Sin Respaldo

Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 19: Sin Respaldo

Superintendente de Instrucción Pública: Marco Amaral

Abogado de la ciudad: Sin respaldo

Propuestas Locales:

Proposición A: Bono MUNI: Reticente sin respaldo

Proposición B: Jugar con la estructura de la Comisión de Inspección de Edificios: ¿Seguro?

Proposición C: Retiros de reforma: ¡Claro que sí!

Proposición D: Derechos de las víctimas redundantes y sin fondos Departamento de la ciudad: No

Proposición E: cerrar la escapatoria del fondo de sobornos de "pagos indeseados": Sí

Proposición F: Poner fin a la corrupción en la recolección de basura: Sí

Proposición G: Dar a los trabajadores días de enfermedad para lidiar con el Apocalipsis: Sí

Proposición H: Retiro de derecha de DA Chesa Boudin: ¡Claro que no!

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Estimado San Francisco,

Te amamos, pero esto es un desastre.

Mira, somos nerds políticos. Escribimos esta guía del votante. Vemos SFGovTV por diversión. Pero los retiros más las primarias significan que esta es nuestra tercera elección este año, lo cual es demasiado, incluso para nosotros. 

Quiero decir, seguro, estamos felices de ver que las Propuestas E y F toman medidas enérgicas contra la sordidez ya que la "Familia de la Ciudad" nos ha estado avergonzando con violaciones de ética y picaduras de corrupción federal. Pero no estamos entusiasmados con las proposiciones sin sentido o los titulares del statu quo que navegan hacia la victoria en sus primarias. Bleagh.

Así que estas elecciones son molestas. ¡Pero sigue siendo esencial! Tenemos que aplastar la destitución derechista de nuestro fiscal de distrito progresista (que solo está tratando de hacer su maldito trabajo) y reformar las destituciones para que los ricos al azar no puedan obligarnos a pasar por esta broma de congreso cuando quieran una repetición cuando su candidato pierde.

Los malos creen que nadie está mirando. Cuentan con una baja participación. ¡Así que haga un plan para votar y comparta esta guía para votantes con sus amigos! Es hora de limpiar la casa.

Con Amor,

La Liga

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Más información sobre carrera electoral

 

Proposición C: Reforma de destitución 

Ok, tal como están las cosas, los multimillonarios pueden contratar recolectores de firmas pagados para activar retiros en SF cuando lo deseen. Esto desperdicia el tiempo de todos y el dinero de los contribuyentes. Y los retiros no son una lucha justa: favorecen a los conservadores. Más elecciones=menor participación, lo que priva de sus derechos a los votantes trabajadores, ocupados y tradicionalmente marginados (que se inclinan por el progresismo). Dado que un retiro es técnicamente una propuesta en lugar de un candidato, los límites de contribución financiera de campaña no se aplican y los tacaños pueden financiar a los malos.

Además, según la ley actual, si se destituye a algún funcionario electo de SF, no podemos votar por su reemplazo. Quienquiera que el alcalde designe para ocupar el asiento vacío se postula (y generalmente gana) como titular. Bleagh.

La Propuesta C tomaría medidas enérgicas contra los retiros frívolos al prohibirlos en el primer año de un mandato, o dentro de un año de la próxima elección, y prohibiría que los reemplazos designados se presenten como titulares, para que podamos elegir a nuestros funcionarios electos. ¡Hurra! Vote Sí por la Proposición C.

Proposición E: Cerrar la escapatoria del fondo de sobornos de "pagos exigidos"

La Comisión de Ética de San Francisco, el organismo de control de finanzas de campaña de la ciudad, elaboró ​​este accesorio para cerrar una laguna en nuestras leyes antisoborno. En este momento, los miembros de la Junta de Supervisores no pueden aceptar dinero de ninguna empresa que haga negocios con la Ciudad. Pero pueden alentar a aquellas empresas, cual con contratos están en condiciones de afectar, a hacer donaciones a una caridad favorecida por el Supervisor. Eso se llama "solicitar un pago exigido", y los miembros de extrangeros de City Family usan el proceso para acumular fondos para sobornos en varias fundaciones y organizaciones sin fines de lucro favoritas, que luego dan la vuelta y usan el dinero en formas que benefician al supervisor, su familia o su agenda política.

Proposición E haría más estrictas las leyes al prohibir estas solicitudes mientras se consideran los contratos, y hasta doce meses después de que finalice un contrato aprobado. También hace que sea más difícil para la Junta alterar estas reglas en el futuro. Vote Sí a la Proposición E

Prop H: No dejes que la derecha retire a nuestro fiscal de distrito, Chesa Boudin

En noviembre de 2019 (tiempos queridos), San Francisco eligió a la defensora pública progresista Chesa Boudin para ser nuestra fiscal de distrito. Boudin prometió arreglar el sistema de justicia penal quebrado de SF, que puso a demasiados habitantes pobres y BIPOC de San Francisco tras las rejas y no estaba haciendo que nuestra ciudad fuera más segura.

Desde su elección, Boudin ha hecho exactamente lo que prometió hacer. La lista es larga, pero aquí hay algunos aspectos destacados: puso fin a la fianza en efectivo, estableció una Comisión de Inocencia para revisar los casos de condena injusta, dejó de criminalizar a los jóvenes a través de mejoras de pandillas y cargos de adultos, amplió los servicios de apoyo y la privacidad de las víctimas, aumentó los servicios para los chinos de SF. comunidad en respuesta a la violencia contra los asiáticos, y buscó una rendición de cuentas sin precedentes para los policías que violan la ley.

A pesar de (¿debido a?) este impresionante récord, los mismos tipos conservadores de la ley y el orden que perdieron esa elección en 2019 han invertido millones de dólares en esfuerzos de recolección de firmas y campañas publicitarias para destituir a Chesa. ¡No se deje engañar! Vota Claro Que No a la Proposición H.

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¿Quién es la Liga de los Votantes Enfadados?

Somos un grupo de extraños de política enamorados con el clima bipolar que es San Francisco. La Liga se formó en 2004 con el objetivo de construir una mayoría gobernante progresista en nuestra vida. Nuestra contribución en esta guía para votantes⁠: un anillo decodificador secreto para la política de San Francisco. Todos los que tenemos la suerte de disfrutar de la magia de esta ciudad debemos a esta Ciudad linda y luchar para mantenerla diversa, justa y saludable.

Esta guía es para votantes (¡esta es nuestra 30ª edición en San Francisco!) está minuciosamente investigada y completamente sesgada. Así es como educamos a nuestros amigos sobre los temas, entusiasmamos a los votantes progresistas enojados y les recordamos a los políticos vendidos que estamos prestando atención.

¿Quiere participar, tiene alguna pregunta sobre este tema o simplemente quiere tomar una copa con nosotros?

Sociales y maneras de conectarse con nosotros 

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• [email protected] 
• Twitter/TikTok: @TheLeagueSF
• Instagram: @sfpissedoffvoters

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Voting Logistics: 

This election is only for Assembly District 17, the eastern half of the city. You can look up your address to see if that’s you.

Vote early at the COVID-safe City Hall Voting Center in front of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Open last two weekends of the election 4/9 - 4/10  and 4/16-4/17 from 10am-4pm. Open weekdays 8pm-5pm starting March 21st!

Drop off your ballot at City Hall during Voting Center early voting hours or on Election Day. Dropping off your ballot means you don't have to worry about the Post Office delivering it in time.

Mail your ballot if you can't drop it off. You don't need a stamp, but make sure you sign the envelope and it's postmarked by Election Day.

4/19/22: Election Day! Polls open 7am-8pm. If you’re in line by 8pm you can vote. Let’s stand in line together! You can also drop your ballot off at any polling place on Election Day.

Where’s your polling place? Check sfelections.org, call 311, or just go vote at City Hall.

Did you forget to register? You can still vote! Go to City Hall or your polling place and tell them you want to "register conditionally and vote provisionally!"

People with Felony Convictions Can Vote! You can still vote as long as you’re off parole. Don’t let the Man disenfranchise you.

Youth can (almost) vote! If you’re 16 or 17, pre-register and your registration will automatically be activated when you turn 18.

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Assembly District 17: No Endorsement

The San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters members met on March 11th to vote on an endorsement in the April 2022 runoff election which will decide whether Matt Haney or David Campos will represent Assembly District 17 in Sacramento (the seat is vacant because David Chiu got appointed to be the City Attorney). AD17 is composed of the eastern half of San Francisco. The district boundary is actually changing slightly due to redistricting, but this April election is using the old lines. See the map here and check your address here.

After a lot of discussion, no candidates or options received the majority of votes! So we have no endorsement.

In our meeting, we debated the merits and flaws of both Haney and Campos - both of whom the League has endorsed and worked with in the past. Some of us advocated for endorsing both candidates - some of us were more excited to endorse David Campos. Ultimately, these perspectives tied in our membership vote, which means we officially have no position in the race.

 

A little bit about Campos:

Pros: During his time on the Board of Supervisors (2008-2016), Campos was instrumental in several policy efforts: Closing the Healthy SF loophole, crafting the buyout legislation that gets tenants some cash if their landlords move in, and regulating short-term rentals. He’s a hardcore progressive who sticks to his guns (for example, he’s opposed housing developments that don’t include as many Below Market Rate units as he’d like). He would be the first Latinx Assemblymember from San Francisco, and bring more LGBTQ representation to Sacramento. Many old school progressive organizations have given Campos their sole endorsement, and he has the backing of current and past progressive Supervisors like Dean Preston, Hillary Ronen, and Tom Ammiano. 

Cons: Since leaving office, Campos has held several political positions (like head of the local Democratic party) with mixed results. Haney supporters say Campos struggles to build coalitions and is too unwilling to compromise, which could make it harder to get things done in Sacramento. During this campaign season, we’ve been disappointed to see him going negative and we worry this might have the unintended consequence of pulling Haney to the right. And while Campos hasn’t taken direct contributions from corporations, there are plenty of individual donations from developers and CEOs in the ethics filings. Campos is a tried-and-true progressive, we just hope if elected he can play ball at the statewide level and work effectively for the policies our state really needs.

You can read David Campos’s responses to our questionnaire here.

A little bit about Haney:

Pros: Since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2019, Haney has delivered on several key issues that matter to his district: being super involved in the City’s robust COVID response (including tenant protections), bringing City resources to improve sanitation, crafting Mental Health SF with Supervisor Ronen, and advocating for funding to support the Leather/Transgender Cultural District. On housing, Haney is seen as more moderate than Campos because he supports more development at all levels. But his track record is also strong on tenants’ issues, and he’d be one of a handful of renters in the state legislature. His endorsements span the political spectrum, which is an indication that he can be an effective policymaker at the state level. 

Cons: Haney’s critics say he’s an opportunist, having left his seat on the Board of Education to run for Supervisor and now jumping ship 3 years into that job to head to Sacramento (and by the way, we’re not thrilled that if he wins Mayor Breed gets to pick his replacement). The progressive members of the Board of Supervisors who have worked with him closely all endorsed Campos, which is telling. He’s got way more money pouring into his campaign coffers from labor unions as well as developers and the health care industry, which we hope won’t impact his votes if elected. We’re also nervous that he’s gotten cozier with the Mayor and developers as this race has gone on and he’s tried to woo more moderate voters - there’s a fine line between “compromising to get things done,” and “becoming a moderate.” Haney seems like the kind of politician who’s going places - we just hope he remembers who he’s committed to fighting for along the way.

You can read Matt Haney’s responses to our questionnaire here.

Summary: At the end of the day, we’re confident that either one of these guys will be a solid progressive vote in Sacramento, and they’re both strong on the issues that matter most to our members: affordable housing and tenants’ rights, education, and racial and economic justice. So how should you decide? If representation and super-progressive policy stances are most important to you, vote for Campos! Sending a queer, immigrant, Latinx man to represent SF is a big deal. If you prefer a candidate who may be more willing to compromise to get legislation passed at the state level, especially to produce more affordable housing, go for Haney! He’s been a very committed and collaborative policymaker everywhere he goes. If you’re looking for more research, check out this breakdown of their BOS legislative records and a recent video debate. We like them both and have friends and members on both sides of this one.

 

Disappointed with our lack of endorsement?

We are too. All of us would have preferred to take a stance, but we have to stay true to our process - when our member vote is a tie or deadlocked in some way, our leadership committee isn't allowed to overrule that outcome.

We would love more members and input from our communities: that means you, dear reader! Reach out to us, volunteer, donate, and you'll be able to vote in our endorsement process next time around.

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Voting Logistics: 

Vote early at the COVID-safe City Hall Voting Center in front of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Open last two weekends of the election 2/5-2/6 and 2/12-2/13 from 10am-4pm. Open weekdays 8pm-5pm starting January 18th!

Drop off your ballot at City Hall during Voting Center early voting hours or on Election Day. Dropping off your ballot means you don't have to worry about the Post Office delivering it in time.

Mail your ballot if you can't drop it off. You don't need a stamp, but make sure you sign the envelope and it's postmarked by Election Day.

2/15/22: Election Day! Polls open 7am-8pm. If you’re in line by 8pm you can vote. Let’s stand in line together! You can also drop your ballot off at any polling place on Election Day.

Where’s your polling place? Check sfelections.org, call 311, or just go vote at City Hall.

Did you forget to register? You can still vote! Go to City Hall or your polling place and tell them you want to "register conditionally and vote provisionally!"

People with Felony Convictions Can Vote! You can still vote as long as you’re off parole. Don’t let the Man disenfranchise you.

Youth can (almost) vote! If you’re 16 or 17, pre-register and your registration will automatically be activated when you turn 18.

Non-citizen parents and caregivers can vote! BUT there's some important fine print about how this special registration works and how voting in a local election may affect your immigration status. Learn more at the SF Department of Elections Non-Citizen Voting page and seek legal advice if you're not sure.

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February 2022:
City Hall Corruption Drinking Game!

State Legislature

State Assembly, District 17: David Campos and Matt Haney (Dual Endorsement)

School Board Recall Measures

Measure A: Recall Alison Collins: HELL NO!
Measure B: Recall Gabriela López: HELL NO!
Measure C: Recall Faauuga Moliga: HELL NO!

San Francisco Offices

Assessor-Recorder: No Endorsement

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