TheNovember 2009 San Francisco general elections were held on November 3, 2009, inSan Francisco,California. The elections included those for San Franciscocity attorney andtreasurer, and fiveballot measures.[1]
The most contentious ballot measure, Proposition D, was a proposal to allow billboard advertisements on part ofMarket Street.[2] San Francisco voters rejected the measure.[2]
Two-term incumbentDennis Herrera won reelection unopposed.
| 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 | |
| Turnout | {{{votes}}} | 22.58% | |
One-term incumbentJosé Cisneros, who was initially appointed by MayorGavin Newsom in September 2004, won reelection unopposed.
| 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 | |
| Turnout | {{{votes}}} | 22.58% | |
| Propositions:A •B •C •D •E |
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.
| 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 would allow members of theSan Francisco Board of Supervisors to hire more than two aides.
| 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 would allow the city to enter into a new naming rights contract forCandlestick Park and devote half of the proceeds to City recreation center directors.
| 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 would create a Mid-Market Special Sign District, permitting new general advertising signs with some restrictions.
| 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 would prohibit new general advertising signs on street furniture and City-owned buildings.
| 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 |
