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All decisions

66 Board decisions about Municipal Elections Code, in date order. Each links to its printed page.

  • An ordinance proposed to enact a Municipal Elections Code setting rules for nominations, ballots and voter materials was referred to Rules Committee.
    25 Aug 1997referredJournal 1997 ↗
  • Supervisor Leal proposed a new Municipal Elections Code setting rules for city elections, ballots and nominations; referred to Rules Committee.
    22 Sep 1997referredJournal 1997 ↗
  • Supervisor Leal's proposed Municipal Elections Code was amended as a whole, setting nomination, ballot and measure rules.
    3 Nov 1997amendedJournal 1997 ↗
  • Board finally passed a new Municipal Elections Code setting rules for city elections, nominations and ballots.
    10 Nov 1997passedJournal 1997 ↗
  • Proposed amendments to the Municipal Elections Code on voter pamphlet deadlines and bond statements were assigned to the Rules Committee under the 30-day rule.
  • Proposed election rule changes, including voter pamphlet deadlines
    29 Apr 2003pendingBoard minutes 2003 ↗
  • Proposed amendments to the Municipal Elections Code on voter pamphlet deadlines and ballot rules were assigned to the Rules Committee.
  • City Attorney's substitute ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code was sent to Rules Committee; it changes voter pamphlet and election deadlines.
  • Board passed on first reading, as amended, revisions to the Municipal Elections Code covering voter pamphlet deadlines and ballot rules.
    8 Jul 2003passed first readingBoard minutes 2003, p. 758 ↗
  • Ordinance passed updating the Municipal Elections Code on voter pamphlet deadlines, ballot printing and bond statement limits, requested by the Elections Department.
  • Supervisor Hall proposed repealing Sections 700 through 760 of the Municipal Elections Code on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections; sent to Rules Committee.
  • A proposed ordinance would change deadlines for correcting and reviewing ballot arguments in the Municipal Elections Code.
    2004outcome not readBoard minutes 2004, p. 39 ↗
  • Landmark status for the Infant Shelter at 1201 Ortega Street
    2 Nov 2004referredBoard minutes 2004 ↗
  • Supervisor Elsbernd's proposed amendments to the Municipal Elections Code were referred to the Rules Committee.
  • Elsbernd's ordinance changing Municipal Elections Code rules, including voter pamphlet timing and candidate fees, was sent to the Rules Committee.
  • Election rule changes on candidate fees and voter pamphlets; pending.
    26 Oct 2006pendingBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Passed on first reading an ordinance changing Municipal Elections Code rules on ballot arguments, candidate statements and voter pamphlets.
    14 Nov 2006passed first readingBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Ordinance proposed by Supervisor Elsbernd to amend the Municipal Elections Code on runoffs, candidate statements and measures.
    21 Nov 2006outcome not readBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to remove outdated runoff rules and standardize candidate statements; outcome pending.
    21 Nov 2006outcome not readBoard minutes 2006, p. 21 ↗
  • Changes to the Municipal Elections Code on candidate deadlines, filing fees, and petition badges were finally passed.
  • Noncitizen school board voting rules sent to committee
    27 Feb 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Ballot notice for Port trust land measures sent to committee
    6 Mar 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Voter pamphlet notice proposed for measures on Port trust land
    1 May 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Voter pamphlet warning on Port land measures now final
    8 May 2018passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Voter pamphlet notice proposed for measures on Port trust land
    8 May 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Noncitizen voting in School Board elections passed on first reading
    15 May 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Certain non-citizens can now register to vote in school board elections
    22 May 2018passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Noncitizen voting in School Board elections up for final passage
    22 May 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Candidacy filing deadline change sent to committee
    23 Oct 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Candidates to file papers on one single deadline
    11 Dec 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Single candidacy filing deadline passed on first reading
    11 Dec 2018outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Candidates must file candidacy and fundraising papers together
    15 Jan 2019passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Candidates would file candidacy and fundraising papers the same day
    15 Jan 2019outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Expanded vote-by-mail for the November election passed on first reading
    19 May 2020outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Voters get more mail-in ballots for the November 2020 election
    2 Jun 2020passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Vote-by-mail to be expanded at city-only elections, proposed
    25 May 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Vote-by-mail expansion amended to keep in-person voting, passed first reading
    7 Sep 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Wider use of vote-by-mail proposed for municipal elections
    7 Sep 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Wider use of vote-by-mail proposed for municipal elections
    14 Sep 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Mail ballots expand for city-only elections, now final
    14 Sep 2021passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Non-citizen voting in school board elections sent to committee
    14 Sep 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Noncitizen voting in school board elections passes first reading
    26 Oct 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Non-citizens keep right to vote in school board races, renewed
    2 Nov 2021passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Noncitizen voting in school board elections proposed for renewal
    2 Nov 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Open source voting pilot to go to the Secretary of State
    11 Jan 2022outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Open source voting pilot to be filed with the state
    25 Jan 2022outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • City passes open-source voting pilot
    25 Jan 2022passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • City would opt out of naming ballot measure backers
    6 Jun 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Ballot question naming bill put off to July 18
    11 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Proposal to keep backers' names off local ballot questions
    11 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Backers' names kept off local ballot questions, passed amended
    18 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Keeping backers' names off local ballot questions taken up
    18 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Ballot naming opt-out amended to cover this fiscal year
    18 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Backers' names to be kept off local ballot questions
    25 Jul 2023outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Backers' names kept off local ballot questions approved
    25 Jul 2023passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Rules for Chinese character names on ballots sent to committee
    30 Apr 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Naming ballot measure supporters and opponents sent to committee
    7 May 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Naming ballot measure backers and opponents passed on first reading
    18 Jun 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Rules for candidates' Chinese ballot names passed on first reading
    18 Jun 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Listing measure backers and opponents on ballots put forward
    25 Jun 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Rules for candidates' Chinese-character ballot names
    25 Jun 2024passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Rules for candidates' Chinese ballot names put forward
    25 Jun 2024outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Ballot wording to name measure backers and opponents
    25 Jun 2024passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Higher fees for paid ballot arguments sent to committee
    20 May 2025outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Ballot argument fees written into the Municipal Elections Code
    2 Jun 2026outcome not readsfgov.legistar.com ↗
  • Voter information pamphlets written into the Municipal Elections Code
    2 Jun 2026outcome not readsfgov.legistar.com ↗