November 2009 San Francisco general election

The November 2009 San Francisco general elections were held on November 3, 2009 in San Francisco, California. The elections included those for San Francisco city attorney and treasurer, and five ballot measures.

City attorney

Two-term incumbent Dennis Herrera won reelection unopposed.

San Francisco City Attorney election, 2009

Candidate		Votes	%
Dennis Herrera (incumbent)		78,414	96.84
Write-in		2,555	3.16
Valid votes		80,969	79.33%%
Invalid or blank votes		21,092	20.67%
Total votes		102,061	100.00
Voter turnout		22.58%

Treasurer

One-term incumbent José Cisneros, who was initially appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom in September 2004, won reelection unopposed.

San Francisco Treasurer election, 2009

Candidate		Votes	%
José Cisneros (incumbent)		76,376	97.07
Write-in		2,304	2.93
Valid votes		78,680	77.09%
Invalid or blank votes		23,381	22.91%
Total votes		102,061	100.00
Voter turnout		22.58%

Propositions

Propositions: A • B • C • D • E

Note: "City" refers to the San Francisco municipal government.

Proposition A

Proposition A would change the budget cycle from a one-year system to a two-year system, require the City to adopt and prepare a five-year financial plan and long-range policies, and change deadlines for submitting and adopting labor agreements.

Proposition A

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	68,270	69.89
No	29,414	30.11
Valid votes	97,684	95.71
Invalid or blank votes	4,377	4.29
Total votes	102,061	100.00

Proposition B

Proposition B would allow members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to hire more than two aides.

Proposition B

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	51,835	52.26
No	47,361	47.74
Valid votes	99,196	97.19
Invalid or blank votes	2,865	2.81
Total votes	102,061	100.00

Proposition C

Proposition C would allow the City to enter into a new naming rights contract for Candlestick Park and devote half of the proceeds to City recreation center directors.

Proposition C

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	58,192	58.68
No	40,973	41.32
Valid votes	99,165	97.16
Invalid or blank votes	2,896	2.84
Total votes	102,061	100.00

Proposition D

Proposition D would create a Mid-Market Special Sign District, permitting new general advertising signs with some restrictions.

Proposition D

Choice	Votes	%
No	53,999	54.00
Yes	46,008	46.00
Valid votes	100,007	97.99
Invalid or blank votes	2,054	2.01
Total votes	102,061	100.00

Proposition E

Proposition E would prohibit new general advertising signs on street furniture and City-owned buildings.

Proposition E

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	56,802	57.28
No	42,365	42.72
Valid votes	99,167	97.16
Invalid or blank votes	2,894	2.84
Total votes	102,061	100.00

External links

• San Francisco Department of Elections