Ballot: Overview —Tuesday November 8, 2022 —California General Election
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Superintendent Of Public Instruction, State of California
- 13,237,785 votes (36.3%)
Member, District 1, California Board of Equalization
- 11,114,423 votes (44.5%)
Board Member, La Honda|Pescadero Unified School District
- 2
Board Member, San Carlos School District - 4 Year Full Term
- 33,974 votes (15.07%)
Board Member, San Carlos School District - 2 Year Short Term
- 2
Board Member, Woodside Elementary School District
- 3
Trustee, Trustee Area 2, San Mateo County Community College District
- 110,675 votes (39.82%)
Council Member, Council District 3, City of San Mateo
- 1
Council Member, Council District 2, City of Redwood City
- 1
Council Member, District 4, City of Half Moon Bay
- 1
City Council, Council District 1, City of San Bruno
- 1
City Council, Town of Portola Valley
- 3
City Council, Council District 2, Town of Woodside
- 1
City Council, City of Daly City
- 36,877 votes (13.24%)
5,201 votes (10.01%)
3,927 votes (7.56%)
1,491 votes (2.87%)
City Council, City of East Palo Alto
- 21,351 votes (19.45%)
1,196 votes (17.22%)
595 votes (8.56%)
500 votes (7.2%)
419 votes (6.03%)
City Council, City of Foster City
- 2
Council Member, Council District 5, City of South San Francisco
- 1
Board Member, East Palo Alto Sanitary District
- 2
Board Member, District 3, San Mateo County Harbor District
- 115,446 votes (39.18%)
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Proposition 1 — Abortion & Contraception
Passing7,176,888 votes yes (66.9%)3,553,564 votes no (33.1%)
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends California Constitution to expressly include an individual's fundamental right to reproductive freedom, which includes the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives. This amendment...
Learn MoreProposition 26 — In-Person Sports Betting in Tribal Casinos
Failing3,514,597 votes yes (33%)7,129,127 votes no (67%)
ALLOWS IN-PERSON ROULETTE, DICE GAMES, SPORTS WAGERING ON TRIBAL LANDS.
Also allows: sports wagering at certain horseracing tracks; private lawsuits to enforce certain gambling laws. Directs revenues to General Fund, problem-gambling programs, enforcement.
Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues, possibly...
Learn MoreProposition 27 — Online Sports Betting
Failing1,906,342 votes yes (17.7%)8,849,206 votes no (82.3%)
ALLOWS ONLINE AND MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING OUTSIDE TRIBAL LANDS.
Allows Indian tribes and affiliated businesses to operate online/ mobile sports wagering outside tribal lands. Directs revenues to regulatory costs, homelessness programs, nonparticipating tribes.
Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues,...
Learn MoreProposition 28 — Funding Arts and Music Education
Passing6,924,618 votes yes (64.4%)3,827,971 votes no (35.6%)
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Provides additional funding from state General Fund for arts and music education in all K+12 public schools (including charter schools).
Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs of about $1 billion annually, beginning next year,...
Learn MoreProposition 29 — Kidney Dialysis Clinics
Failing3,364,407 votes yes (31.6%)7,281,201 votes no (68.4%)
REQUIRES ON-SITE LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AT KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS AND ESTABLISHES OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on site during treatment.
Requires clinics to: disclose physicians' ownership interests; report infection data.
Fiscal Impact:...
Learn MoreProposition 30 — Income Tax on Millionaires for Electric Cars
Failing4,560,488 votes yes (42.4%)6,203,810 votes no (57.6%)
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION AND PREVENT WILDFIRES BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $2 MILLION.
Allocates tax revenues to zero-emission vehicle purchase incentives, vehicle charging stations, and wildfire prevention.
Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenue ranging...
Learn MoreProposition 31 — Yes or No to Banning Flavored Tobacco Products
Passing6,803,431 votes yes (63.4%)3,923,385 votes no (36.6%)
REFERNDUM ON 2020 LAW THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE RETAIL SALE OF CERTAIN FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, a 2020 law prohibiting retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products.
Fiscal Impact: Decreased state tobacco tax revenues ranging from tens of millions of...
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Measure K
Passing8,348 votes yes (79.31%)2,178 votes no (20.69%)
Shall a City of Belmont ordinance providing funding, that cannot be taken by the State, for general city services including: Fixing potholes, repairing streets and sidewalks; Maintaining 9-1-1 emergency response times; Keeping infrastructure projects/upgrades on-time/on-budget; Maintaining senior services,...
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Measure L
Passing2,689 votes yes (69.92%)1,157 votes no (30.08%)
To fund general government uses, such as programs for affordable housing, providing tenant rental support, and protecting local residents from displacement and homelessness, shall the current City of East Palo Alto business tax of 1.5% of gross receipts on landlords with five or more residential rental...
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Measure N
Passing5,984 votes yes (78.85%)1,605 votes no (21.15%)
To continue funding, for the City of Millbrae only, that cannot be taken by Sacramento, for general city services such as: repairing potholes/streets; maintaining neighborhood/downtown police patrols; improving recreation programs/parks; attracting new businesses; and enhancing disaster response; shall...
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Measure O
Passing1,222 votes yes (69.24%)543 votes no (30.76%)
To pay for general municipal expenses, shall an ordinance be adopted imposing on hotels and other places designed for overnight stays by guests a business license tax of $2.50 per room for each day such room is rented, generating approximately $250,000 annually until ended by the voters?
Learn MoreMeasure U
Passing1,080 votes yes (63.94%)609 votes no (36.06%)
Shall the City of Brisbane's measure to fund city services/facilities, such as neighborhood police patrols, fire prevention services, urban wildfire protection, crime suppression/investigation, pothole/street repair, parks and other city facilities, and to support other city services, by levying a 1/2¢...
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Measure Q
Failing6,745 votes yes (42.8%)9,014 votes no (57.2%)
Shall the City of Pacifica amend its municipal code to prohibit the ignition, use, discharge, or sale of all State-approved "Safe and Sane" fireworks in the City of Pacifica?
Learn MoreMeasure Y
Passing9,574 votes yes (59.36%)6,554 votes no (40.64%)
Shall the measure establishing a 1/2¢ sales tax for general government use to maintain the City of Pacifica's vital services, such as police, fire, medical 9-1-1 emergency response; keeping pollution/trash off beaches; attracting/retaining jobs/businesses; street paving ;storm drain maintenance to prevent...
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Measure V
Failing4,852 votes yes (38.18%)7,857 votes no (61.82%)
Shall the measure, which prohibits the City Council of the City of Menlo Park from re-zoning or re-designating certain properties that were zoned and designated for single family detached homes as of April 15, 2022, be adopted?
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Measure X
Passing8,464 votes yes (75.04%)2,815 votes no (24.96%)
To support city services such as fixing streets/sidewalks; enhancing police patrols/crime prevention; undergrounding power lines; and for general government use, shall an ordinance be adopted updating Burlingame's business licensing, last increased in 1993, with rates ranging from $200 to $750, with...
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Measure AA
Passing10,234 votes yes (58.85%)7,157 votes no (41.15%)
Without increasing local taxes, shall the City of South San Francisco be authorized to develop, construct, and/or acquire affordable, decent, and safe rental housing for low-income persons, including families, seniors, people with the disabilities, and veterans, in an amount up to 1% of the total number...
Learn MoreMeasure DD
Failing8,245 votes yes (47.24%)9,207 votes no (52.76%)
Shall the measure imposing an annual tax on parcels of land in South San Francisco that are developed and used as commercial office parcels, as defined in the measure, and 25,000 square feet or larger, at a rate of $2.50 per square foot of parcel size, generating approximately $55,900,000 annually, not...
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Measure BB
Passing10,288 votes yes (84.43%)1,897 votes no (15.57%)
Shall an ordinance be adopted to amend the City of San Bruno Municipal Code to limit service on the City Council to consecutive terms of no more than 12 consecutive years or as Mayor to consecutive terms of no more than 12 consecutive years?
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Measure CC
Passing23,448 votes yes (71.77%)9,221 votes no (28.23%)
To fund essential local general services in the City of San Mateo, such as street repairs, parks, recreation, fire protection, emergency response, and crime prevention; and improving intersections, sidewalks, and bike lanes for safety and reduced traffic congestion; shall the measure, increasing the...
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Measure P
Failing8,603 votes yes (36.44%)15,006 votes no (63.56%)
Shall the measure amending the Redwood City Charter to align date of the Redwood City General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election date, clarify the date by which Redwood City elections must be certified and City Councilmembers sworn in, and provide for election of City Councilmembers...
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Passing20,010 votes yes (86.62%)3,092 votes no (13.38%)
Shall the measure amending the Redwood City Charter to align the date of the Redwood City General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election date, clarify the date by which Redwood City elections must be certified and City Councilmembers sworn in, provide for election of the City Councilmembers...
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Measure M
Passing770 votes yes (69.56%)337 votes no (30.44%)
To preserve quality education that cannot be taken by the State; maintain competitive science, math, reading and writing; attract and retain quality teachers; and integrate modern technology for future student success; shall Bayshore Elementary School District's measure renewing the parcel tax of $96...
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Measure R
Passing836 votes yes (62.95%)492 votes no (37.05%)
To improve educational facilities supporting an expanded course of study; repair deteriorating infrastructure and modernize school facilities at district schools, shall the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District issue $15,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, levying approximately $.06 per $100...
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Measure S
Passing17,887 votes yes (60.42%)11,715 votes no (39.58%)
To improve local elementary and middle schools by repairing and upgrading science, technology, engineering, arts and math classrooms/labs; making safety/security improvements; upgrading in adequate heating, cooling, electrical systems; constructing and acquiring sites/facilities, shall Redwood City Elementary...
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Measure T
Passing13,625 votes yes (63.59%)7,801 votes no (36.41%)
To modernize classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities; make health, safety and security improvements, Equip schools with 21st century learning technology, and construct a local affordable rental housing for teachers and staff, shall South San Francisco Unified School District measure authorizing...
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Measure W
Passing53,293 votes yes (62.98%)31,332 votes no (37.02%)
To repair and upgrade aging local high schools by fixing deteriorating plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems and modernizing/expanding science, technology, math, skilled trades, art and engineering classrooms, labs and facilities that support student achievement in college/career readiness,...
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