Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood proposed halving San Francisco’s transfer tax on $10M+ property sales—arguing it would make stalled housing projects pencil again. A companion ballot measure would remove a foreclosure-related exemption to backfill revenue.

BART says if voters reject the Connect Bay Area sales-tax measure in November 2026, it could begin drastic cuts in January 2027—closing stations, cutting service, and raising fares—to try to close a massive structural deficit.

San Francisco’s misnamed “CEO tax” isn't a tax on CEOs; it's a tax on revenue which will likely be passed on directly to consumers. It would raise the top rate by almost 800%, potentially hitting chains like grocery and pharmacy retailers the hardest.

Labor unions and small business are gearing up for dueling tax measures that would rewrite last year’s Prop M compromise. Voters shouldn’t have to referee a special-interest feud over the city’s revenue base.

San Francisco has finalized a progressive parcel tax design for the November 2026 ballot that would raise $187 million a year for Muni, with most homeowners paying $129 while large landlords and commercial property owners shoulder the biggest share.

Two detailed parcel tax scenarios target November 2026 ballot to close $307 million deficit.

Governor signs legislation enabling a 2026 ballot measure to address devastating funding shortfalls affecting Bay Area transit systems.

Study request would explore using property tax increases from new development to finance subsidized housing in SF western neighborhoods.

A 2026 ballot measure to generate $85 million annually for Muni is gaining support as transit agency faces service cuts.

Senators Wiener and Arreguín have introduced SB63 to authorize five Bay Area counties to run a regional funding measure for public transit.