We are committed to full transparency. Read the full legislation for both measures below:
What do commissions do?
Make the services our city provides better and more effective
Give ordinary San Franciscans a voice in government
Create transparency and sunshine
Provide public oversight
Hold government officials and departments accountable for results
Why Prop D destroys democracy
Eliminates public participation rather than making it more effective
Funded by billionaire pressure group with no public input
Slashes critical commissions like the Arts, Library, Health, and Small Business Commissions that greatly benefit our city
Imposes arbitrary cap of 65 commissions without any cost-benefit analysis
Reduces checks and balances in government by taking the power out of our hands and increasing mayoral power
Removes budget oversight of departments including the Health Department which manages billions of taxpayer dollars
Strips police oversight by ending citizen oversight of police conduct, including use of deadly force policies
Puts government back behind closed doors and creates a breeding ground for abuse and corruption.
Why Prop E is democratic reform that streamlines government without taking away our rights
Mandates independent cost-benefit analysis by requiring a thorough review of every commission.
Requires public hearings by ensuring recommendations for commissions are crafted with expert review and public input.
Lets voters decide by placing the final decision on the ballot in 2026.