This motion allows for the creation of written arguments for and against a ballot measure, as well as rebuttals, to be presented to voters in the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. It has been officially approved.
Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to prepare ballot arguments for several proposed charter amendments and initiative ordinances for the upcoming November 2026 election.
The Board of Supervisors identified several charter amendments and initiative ordinances to be submitted to voters for the November 3, 2026 election, including measures related to a Municipal Finance Corporation, Housing Trust Fund, and changes to the Business and Tax Regulations Code.
The Board of Supervisors moved to authorize specific Board Members to prepare proponent and opponent ballot arguments for the identified measures, ensuring that both sides of the issues would be represented in the election.
The motion was referred for adoption without committee reference, indicating a streamlined process for the upcoming Board meeting.
The Board of Supervisors passed the motion authorizing the preparation of written proponent and opponent ballot arguments for the November 3, 2026 election.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record