Proposition A
Hetch Hetchy Repair and Upgrade
No
Proposition A could be seen as just another power-grab by the politicians. In the past, they have used Hetch Hetchy profits for irresponsible political spending. The system has not been maintained because the money was used for their own pet projects. Prop A will triple the rates home owners pay for water. Repairs to the system are important, but voters should hold out for a responsible water bond measure.

Proposition B
Affordable Housing
No
In 1996, voters passed a $100 million housing bond, but much of the money was spent instead by politically-connected nonprofits. Now the same people want us to give them another $250 million. The real way to increase housing in San Francisco is to reduce the regulations that prevent people from building it. Vote No on B. 

Proposition C
Veterans Building
No
Wealthy arts patrons want to force military veterans out of their own building with this measure. Although it’s pitched as a seismic retrofit of an important city landmark, at least a third of the money from this bond (probably more) will actually be used for the construction of rehearsal space, restaurants and stores that support the city’s performing arts community. While this is an important community arts space, this building should be primarily for our veterans. Vote No on C. 

Proposition D
Reform of Public Utilities Commission Related to Energy
No
The supporters of Proposition D would have us believe that a public power utility will free San Francisco from PG&E. But the city government seems too inefficient to properly deliver services. Prop. D also would not force the closure of the BayView/Hunters’s Point power plant which exposes APA children to toxic substances. Vote No on D.

Proposition E
Water and Sewage Rates, Surplus Funds
No
Voting Yes on Prop. E will take away every voter’s right to vote on future revenue bonds and give it over to politicians. Taking away our rights and making us pay more money for a basic commodity like water — these are not good things. Vote No on E. 

Proposition F
Entertainment Commissioners
No
This measure allows the Board of Supervisors to appoint half of the members of the recently created Entertainment Commission, which is in charge of permitting new places of entertainment. Another amendment that would give more administrative responsibilities to the Board: we say No. 

Proposition G
Role of City Employees in Elections
Yes
Proposition G would help run our numerous elections by allowing city employees to work on Election Day, assisting in running our elections and keeping them orderly and honest. Vote Yes on G. 

Proposition H
Police and Fire Retirement Benefits
Yes
As the cost of living in the Bay Area has grown ever more expensive, it’s become harder for the city to retain the workers who protect us — police officers, paramedics and firefighters. Right now, San Francisco offers them some of the lowest retirement benefits in the state. Prop. H would do a lot to improve the situation for these vital public servants. Vote Yes on H. 

Proposition I
Parental Leave for City Employees
Yes
This charter amendment would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for city employees at the time of the birth of a child or placement through adoption or foster care, making San Francisco a leader in providing these important benefits, and costing the city only $6 million. 

Proposition J
Supervisor Salaries
No
In six years, City Hall has doubled our budget to $4.9 billion. We shouldn’t double supervisor salaries in one year from $37,000 to $88,000 in this economy. 

Proposition K
Official Newspaper Advertisement Bids
No
A minority of supervisors don’t want you to know what really happens at City Hall through free public notices in Southeast Asian, Japanese and Chinese community newspapers. Even K’s author considered withdrawing this measure. When you don’t know, vote No. 

Proposition L
Real Property Transfer Tax
No
Again, City Hall has doubled our budget to $4.9 billion. We shouldn’t double commercial and residential transfer taxes, passed down to tenants and small businesses, without proper study of this last-minute measure. 

Proposition M
Economic Development Plan
Yes
This measure would make up to $6 million available to study the economic impact of legislation by supervisors. 

Proposition N
Care Not Cash Initiative
Yes
This is part of Supervisor Gavin Newsom’s 32-item homelessness package, which makes a small but important move in the right direction by providing homeless people with basic needs instead of money. 

Proposition O
Exits from Homeless Ordinance
No
This is the confusing opposite of Care Not Cash. It’s careless and more cash by Board President Tom Ammiano’s cynical, politically motivated last-minute attempt to kill Prop. N. 

Proposition P
Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight
Yes
Voters should reject Proposition E and support P. There is a need to have oversight on revenue bonds, especially if voters approve $1.6 billion for repairs and upgrades to the S.F. water system. 

Proposition Q
Use of City Funds
Yes
This measure was placed on the ballot in response to investigations of a non-profit organization using city funds for political activities. Currently the Controller’s Office has an on-going audit of the nonprofits. 

Proposition R
HOPE — Tenant Initiated Home Ownership Program for Everyone
Yes
The HOPE legislation creates more affordable homeowning opportunities. Selling apartment units to tenants will protect them from unfair evictions and skyrocketing rents. 

Proposition S
Exploring Medical Cannabis Growth and Distribution
Yes
This measure by Supervisor Mark Leno only explores the possibility of the city growing and distributing medical marijuana. If it is under city control, this could discourage illegal cultivation of cannabis. 

Proposition BB
BART Seismic Safety
Yes
A $1.05 billion bond that will be used for important seismic repairs to the transbay tube, elevated rails and downtown tunnels is worth your support and will only show up as a small percent of tax on properties of more than $100,000.