November 2016 – San Francisco Chronicle Recommendations
Chronicle recommends: No on S.F. Props. P, U
San Francisco’s housing problems — and the wars over solving them — are spilling over to the ballot again. This fall’s election features two measures that change the rules on …
Chronicle Recommends: Prop. I seeks to help SF services keep pace with aging population
If a charter amendment on November’s ballot passes, millions of dollars will be funneled into services for seniors and disabled adults over the next decade, including an additional $6 million next year. Proposition I, or the Dignity Fund, would help the city keep pace with an increase in its aging residents, advocates say.
Chronicle recommends: City College Board of Trustees candidates
San Francisco’s City College has spent the past several years climbing out of a deep hole, and the ascent’s not over yet. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior …
Chronicle recommends: Four for the S.F. Board of Education
San Francisco’s public schools face no end of challenges. Teachers are scraping by in an extremely costly city. A new superintendent must be found. A glaring achievement gap exists …
Chronicle recommends: Marjan Philhour for SF supervisor in District 1
District 1 Marjan Philhour The Richmond District race has the largest field and fewest angry voices. Housing and homeless concerns are at the top of the list, though parking and bus …
Chronicle recommends: Aaron Peskin for SF District 3 supervisor
District 3 Aaron Peskin Once an unabashed provocateur, Supervisor Aaron Peskin now is all about fiscal restraint, housing preservation and policy reform. His late-night rants at …
Chronicle recommends: London Breed for SF District 5 supervisor
District Five London Breed There’s no sharper contrast between an incumbent and challenger than this district race taking in the Western Addition and Haight-Ashbury. Supervisor London …
Chronicle recommends: Joel Engardio for SF District 7
District 7 Joel Engardio This West of Twin Peaks district may not want change, but it’s coming. A third of the city’s new housing will be built there. Its shopping streets are hungry …
Chronicle recommends: Joshua Arce for SF District 9
District 9 Joshua Arce The Mission District offers San Francisco’s deepest problems and most promising solutions. Jolting housing costs bring on gentrification battles along with steps …
Chronicle recommends: Ahsha Safaí for SF District 11 supervisor
District 11 Ahsha Safaí With John Avalos termed out in this Outer Mission District, the choice for his successor is narrowing to Ahsha Safaí, a political moderate with ample experience …
Chronicle recommends: Yes on S.F. Prop. A
Underlying a San Francisco school bond measure is a rarely heard prediction. Families here aren’t fleeing a costly and unfriendly place, but are planning to stay and send more kids to public schools — …
The Chronicle recommends: Vote No on S.F. Propositions D, H, L and M
There are no names or campaigns, but there’s a San Francisco mayoral race on the November ballot. It’s disguised in a handful of plain-sounding management tweaks touching on Muni, policy oversight, …
These propositions don’t belong on SF’s ballot: Vote no on E, I, Q, R, X
San Francisco lawmakers can be great at feuding and dodging work. That’s partly why the November ballot has 24 measures. There’s another reason: Supervisors often use the election …
Voting should remain a privilege for adult citizens
Two proposals on the San Francisco ballot would extend limited voting rights to groups of people who are ineligible to vote by state law. Proposition N, sponsored by Eric Mar, a …
Bay Area voters should approve soda taxes
The American diet is drenched in sugar, a problem that leads to obesity, disease and public health bills. The No. 1 source of the sweet stuff is soda, sold cheaply and to everyone. …
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