Gimme My Props

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Measure K would authorize San Francisco to develop and own up to 10,000 units of affordable rental housing. Its supporters call it a “ green light for social housing .” That means housing for a mix of income groups , owned or financed by the government. But Measure K is just an authorization: a separate citywide measure would need to pass in order to provide the funding. That’s Proposition I .

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Measure J is a $288 parcel tax designed to raise funds for teacher salaries and school improvements. It would apply to all taxable real estate in the city though there is an exemption for seniors over 65. The Controller’s Office says the measure could generate almost $50 million a year.

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Measure I proposes to double property tax rates for properties sold at more than $10 million. San Francisco’s Accounting Office estimates this could increase annual revenues by an average of $196 million, but that could fluctuate significantly.

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Measure H is called the Save our Small Businesses Initiative . This prop intends to assist small businesses in San Francisco by making it easier for them to open and operate.

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Measure G proposes to amend San Francisco’s voter age requirement for local elections, allowing 16 and 17-year olds to vote on municipal measures . It would not affect voting eligibility for state or national ballot measures.

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all . Local government leaders are aiming to soften COVID-19’s blow to the economy by overhauling the city’s tax structure.

If passed, Measure E would allow San Francisco to make changes to the number of full-time police officers on its force.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Since the story was originally published, San Francisco's Office of the Controller increased the estimated annual cost of creating the Inspector General's Office from $1.4-$1.8 million up to $2-$2.5 million. Earlier this year, George Floyd’s killing while in police custody prompted greater focus on police oversight and accountability nationwide. Here in San Francisco, Measure D aims to investigate misconduct within the Sheriff’s Department.

San Francisco Measure C would allow any San Francisco resident of legal voting age — at least 18 years old — to become a member of a board, commission, and advisory body.

This is a 2-minute summary of what’s on the ballot. Click here to listen to them all.