San Francisco Ballot Initiatives 2026

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This page lists San Francisco–only ballot initiatives identified so far in the 2025–2026 cycle.
These measures apply only within the City and County of San Francisco and are voted on by SF voters only.


San Francisco Initiatives (Local Measures)

SF-BT-01

Changes to Business Taxes (Small Business Exemptions & Executive Pay Tax)
Expands small business tax exemptions and accelerates higher taxes on companies with extreme executive-to-worker pay gaps.
👉 Read full page:
https://signhere.org/san-francisco-local-initiative-changes-to-business-taxes-small-business-exemptions-top-executive-pay-tax/


SF-BT-02

Strengthening the Top Executive Pay Tax (Pay Ratio Expansion & Rate Increase)
Broadens how executive pay is compared to worker pay, sharply raises tax rates for large pay gaps, and prevents future reductions without voter approval.
👉 Read full page:
https://signhere.org/san-francisco-local-initiative-changes-to-business-tax-based-on-comparison-of-top-executives-pay-to-employees-pay/


What Makes These Different From Statewide Measures

  • Apply only in San Francisco

  • Appear on the San Francisco local ballot

  • Do not receive California Proposition numbers

  • Governed by San Francisco election law, not state initiative rules

Real-life example:
Statewide initiatives are like California laws.
These are more like San Francisco ordinances written by voters.


How to Use This Page

  • This page is a table of contents

  • Each link opens a plain-language explainer

  • Pages are written to help voters quickly understand:

    • What changes

    • Who is affected

    • Why it matters


Official Reference Sources


Bottom Line

  • These measures affect only San Francisco

  • Focus heavily on business taxes and executive pay

  • Voter approval is required for all changes