⋆｡°✩ hi! i created this guide to help voters make informed choices that align with progressive and socialist values in the 2024 San Diego County, City, and State elections. here, you’ll find key recommendations from recommendations from DSA San Diego, CAIR-SD, and the KPBS San Diego County Voting Guide on candidates and ballot measures with a focus on transparency, equity, and community-driven initiatives. ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆

• District 75: Joy Frew (DSA Endorsed) – The most progressive candidate in a conservative district.

Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:Recommended for their progressive stance on social equity and climate action.

Adam Schiff: Endorsed for his commitment to healthcare access, affordable housing, and labor rights.

District 39: Akilah Weber – Progressive stance on healthcare and education.

Measure G: Yes

• Increases sales tax by a half-cent to fund transportation and safety projects. Generates up to $350 million annually, with citizen oversight.

• Measure A: Yes (DSA Recommendation)

• Allows the Office of the City Auditor to hire independent legal counsel, ensuring transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest.

• Measure E: No

• Increases city sales tax by 1%, from 7.75% to 8.75%, raising up to $400 million annually with citizen oversight. Funds would support investments in 911 response, updates to police, fire, and paramedic services, and other essential city needs. There are potential benefits but concerns over the regressive impact of sales taxes on lower-income residents.

• Measure C: Yes

• Consolidates election processes for the San Diego Unified School District, saving $130,000 per seat.

• Measure D: Yes

• Grants full independence to the San Diego City Ethics Commission, making it removable only by voter decision.

• Measure HH: Yes

• Authorizes $3.5 billion in bonds for San Diego Community College District to fund classroom repairs and affordability programs.

Proposition 2: Yes—Allocates $8.5 billion for K-12 schools and $1.5 billion for community colleges to renovate facilities. The state will match the funds, supporting lower-income districts, those with more English learners, and foster youth.

Proposition 3: Yes – Protects marriage equality in the state constitution.

Proposition 4: Yes – Climate bond for environmental protections, benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Proposition 5: Yes – Lowers the threshold for local bonds on affordable housing and infrastructure.

Proposition 6: Yes – Ends involuntary servitude as criminal punishment.

5. Proposition 32: Yes – Raises minimum wage to $18 by 2026.

6. Proposition 33: Yes – Allows local rent control to address rising housing costs.

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

City Council, District 1: Joe LaCava

City Council, District 3: Stephen Whitburn

City Council, District 5: Marni Von Wilpert

City Council, District 7: Raul Campillo

City Council, District 9: Sean Elo-Rivera

COUNTY OFFICES

County Supervisor, District 1: Nora Vargas

County Supervisor, District 2: Gina Jacobs

County Supervisor, District 3: Terra Lawson-Remer

CITY ATTORNEY

Heather Ferbert ✔️

Brian Maienschein is endorsed by SD Police Officers Association…🤮

EDUCATIONAL OFFICES

San Diego County Board of Education, District 1: Gregg Robinson

San Diego County Board of Education, District 2: Guadalupe Gonzalez

San Diego County Board of Education, District 4: Sarah Song

San Diego Community College, District B: Marichu Magaña

San Diego Community College District, Board of Trustees District D: Mariah Jameson (DSA Endorsed)

San Diego Unified School District, Board of Education District A: Sabrina Bazzo (DSA Endorsed)

The San Diego mayor oversees nearly all city operations, proposes the budget, can veto City Council laws, and represents the city on regional boards. This position plays a crucial role in managing city issues, from homelessness to housing and budgeting.

Key Issues for the Next Mayor

1. Homelessness

• Todd Gloria: Supports expanding homelessness services with new shelters and sanctioned campsites.

• Larry Turner: Criticizes current spending, suggesting more community input and monthly updates on shelter availability.

2. Housing

• Todd Gloria: Pushes for zoning changes to allow more apartments near transit and streamline permits to boost affordable housing.

• Larry Turner: Opposes certain zoning changes, saying they harm neighborhoods and lack community input.

3. City Budget

• Todd Gloria: Backs Measure E (1% sales tax increase) to help close the budget gap, maintaining city services without cuts.

• Larry Turner: Opposes Measure E, advocating for budget cuts and reduced retirement benefits instead.

4. Staff Recruitment

• Todd Gloria: Improved benefits and restored pensions to attract city workers.

• Larry Turner: Wants better support for police, blaming low morale on past COVID-19 policies.

Candidates

• Todd Gloria (Incumbent)

Party: Democrat

Background: Current mayor, former City Council member and State Assembly member.

Endorsements: Local Democratic groups, labor unions, and business chambers.

Focus: Expand homelessness services, increase housing through zoning reform, and improve staff retention.

• Larry Turner

Party: No Party Preference

Background: Marine Corps veteran, current community relations officer for San Diego Police.

Endorsements: ?

Focus: Increase community input on homelessness and housing, cut budget waste, and support police retention. 🤮