A breakdown of the propositions by independent experts
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California Propositions 2024:
What’s on the March ballot?
A breakdown of March’s ballot measures by Independent Institute experts
In an election year like this one, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Lost…and annoyed.
And yet, it’s never been more important to know what’s on the ballot.
This month, Californians will vote up or down on several key propositions and measures. Researchers here at Independent Institute have provided expert-level analysis—not with the intent to whip up a political frenzy, but to equip voters like you with knowledge and reason at the ballot box.
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California Proposition 1
Prop 1 is a (Small) Step in the Right Direction ([link removed])
The seriously mentally ill are only a portion of the homeless in California, but solutions for this hardest-to-help group demand unique consideration. A 20-year-old law fraught with mission creep certainly needs amendments, and a $6.4 billion state bond that goes toward treatment and residential facilities is steep. It won’t come close to completely solving the crisis, but it’s a start if more reforms follow. READ MORE ([link removed]) » ([link removed])
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San Francisco Proposition A
Prop A: Obtuse, Expensive, and Doesn’t Help the Housing Crisis ([link removed])
Does San Francisco need to pay another $300 million in bonds for affordable housing, after bureaucrats have failed to spend a whopping $482 million (averaged over the last five years)? Short answer: no. Voters should reject Prop A and demand future changes to zoning policies and ridiculous permit reviews to solve this problem. READ MORE ([link removed]) » ([link removed])
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San Francisco Proposition B
Prop B “Cop Tax” Increases Budget Uncertainty (And Doesn’t Guarantee Better Policing) ([link removed])
No one wants an understaffed police department. But the city already has the means to fund a functioning, fully-staffed police department. Prop B could impose new fees for services that should be already provided and jeopardize the city’s budget. No more. READ MORE ([link removed]) » ([link removed])
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San Francisco Proposition C
Prop C Cuts Real Estate Transfer Taxes…Thank Goodness ([link removed])
In a post-Covid world, mandatory office jobs are mostly a thing of the past—and San Francisco’s empty office buildings prove it. Prop C would eliminate real estate transfer taxes for qualifying office-to-residential conversions and help revive the downtown economy. READ MORE ([link removed]) » ([link removed])
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San Francisco Proposition D
Prop D Won’t Do Anything about Corruption ([link removed])
Prop D would crack down on bribes between government officials and real-estate developers. But when construction is legally nigh impossible—or colossally expensive—what choice do developers have? The truth is that builders shouldn’t be forced to beg and bribe for permission to build in the first place. It’s past time to demand reforms that decriminalize construction. READ MOR ([link removed]) E ([link removed]≻=caprops) » ([link removed])
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San Francisco Proposition E
Prop E Is a Step Backward for San Francisco’s Crime Woes ([link removed])
The only way to solve crime is through lazy recordkeeping and less accountability? Um, no. But that’s exactly what will happen if Prop E is passed. At a time when Bay Area residents are reeling from crime in their neighborhoods, they deserve better from law enforcement. READ MORE ([link removed]) » ([link removed])
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