The Future of SF: What you (may have) missed from tonight’s forum on the 2015 ballot

Thanks to everyone who spent this Tuesday evening learning more about San Francisco’s Nov. 3 ballot. If you were lucky enough to be there, you heard from representatives from a number of community organizations and official ballot campaigns. They each made their case for some of the most important issues at stake in San Francisco’s upcoming election, including housing and affordability. And in case you missed something, or were busy watching another political debate, all the links you’ll need to find more information are right here. (And a full recap is coming soon!)

First and foremost, if you’re not yet registered in San Francisco or need to update your address or party preference, this is the last week to register before the November 3rd election.

Kim-Mai Cutler, who moderated our discussion tonight, continues to host conversations like this one throughout the city. Follow her on Twitter to keep up and read what she’s written about technology, local startups, and the impact of a growing tech sector on the Bay Area on TechCrunch.

Check out Brigade’s newest ballot guide platform, tailored specifically for San Franciscans, and express your own opinion on a new made-in-SF platform called OpenVote.

The Propositions

For background and support on Props A, D, and K, we heard from SPUR. Find their full voter guide at spur.org/voterguide. And read more from the official “Yes on A” campaign at http://sfhousingnow.org.

We learned about Prop C from SF Friends of Ethics and opposition to it from the San Francisco Human Services Network.

The Council of Community Housing Organizations told us why to vote “yes” on F, while SF For Everyone (the official opposition campaign) explained their reservations and worries about the measure.

Gabriel Medina from MEDA SF told the audience about the true mission behind Prop I and the Mission Moratorium, while the founder of the SF Bay Area Renters’ Federation tried to persuade us to vote against it.

Finally, we heard about Prop J from the legacy business fund campaign and while we didn’t have time to hear from the opposition, you can start by reading the recommendation from SF Chronicle.

You can also access the digital version of the handout I created listing each measure’s supporters and opponents here. Please share it.

And if you have ideas about how to educate and empower more of San Francisco to have a say in this upcoming election and in the future of SF, let’s talk!