This ordinance allocates $4,508,500 from state reimbursement funds to the Department of Elections for expenses related to the November 2025 Special Election. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors to approve $4,178,500 of that amount.
Ordinance appropriating $4,508,500 of State cost reimbursement revenue to the Department of Elections to support costs associated with the Statewide November 2025 Special Election in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $4,178,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to fund the Statewide November 2025 Special Election in San Francisco, following a state appropriation for election costs.
Mayor Lurie submitted an ordinance to appropriate $4,508,500 of State cost reimbursement revenue to the Department of Elections for the upcoming special election.
The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the ordinance for approval, highlighting the need for funding for the special election.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, requiring a two-thirds vote for final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, securing the funding necessary for the election.
Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, finalizing the appropriation of funds for the Department of Elections.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
