Here's what you need to know to decide how to vote on San Francisco's Proposition C.

ICYMI: the 2016 election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, with early voting kicking off at San Francisco’s City Hall on Tuesday, October 11.

In addition to voting for officials at the local, state, and national level, San Franciscans will face a decision on 17 state ballot initiatives and 25 local propositions.

Not sure how to vote on Proposition C? We hope the brief voter guide below will help you decide!

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What Is Prop C?

Prop C would amend Proposition A, which was approved by voters in 1992, in order to allow the City and County of San Francisco to issue up to $260.7 million in general obligation bonds, which would be subject to regular audits and oversight by citizens.

The funds would be used for:

  • acquiring, improving, and rehabilitating at-risk multi-unit residential buildings
  • converting such structures into permanent affordable housing

Who Supports Prop C?

Proposition C has the unanimous support of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Supporters argue that San Francisco is currently sitting on “$261 million in unspent seismic safety bonds that could be used better elsewhere. Proposition C relabels the bond package and directs it toward housing, a prime civic sore spot.”

Who Opposes Prop C?

No official opposition was submitted in response to Proposition C.

Learn More about Prop C

To learn more, read the full text of Proposition C.

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